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AFP : 3 foreigners amongst hostages



BANGKOK, Oct 1 (AFP) - Three foreigners including a German national, a 
Singaporean and a Malaysian are amongst the hostages held by armed men who 
stormed the Myanmar embassy here Friday, Bangkok's police chief said.
    Lieutenant General Wanarat Kotchrag said it was believed that as many 
as 15-20 Thais were also inside the building, bringing the total number of 
hostages to over 30.
    "The Burmese students have said that the hostages are safe and that 
they are concerned for their welfare," he told reporters, adding police had 
confirmed that assessment.
    "We will try and solve the problem as quickly as possible," he added.
    The foreign ministry earlier said there were 13 Myanmar diplomats 
inside the compound.