(VOVworld)- Vietnam expects Thailand will stabilise the situation soon to build and develop the nation, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Le Hai Binh said on May 24. Answering reporters’ questions, Binh said as a close neighbour and ASEAN member, Vietnam has kept a close watch on the recent developments in Thailand, especially the May 22 coup, and that its national stability will contribute to regional peace, stability and cooperation. The same day, the Consular Department under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs warned Vietnamese citizens should not travel to Thailand if not necessary until the situation there returns to normal. It asked Vietnamese expatriates to fully abide by Thailand’s legal regulations and make regular contact with representative Vietnamese agencies in Thailand for immediate assistance.