Security arrangements at the Asian Cup are being tightened after intelligence reports warned of possible terrorist threats in two of the four host nations.

Police in Thailand have already beefed up security in Bangkok after army intelligence reports suggested separatists in the rebellious Muslim south might take their insurgency to the capital. The Australian government has also warned its citizens to reconsider travelling to Indonesia, which will host the Asian Cup final on July 29, because of the imminent threat of a terrorist attack. Vietnam and Malaysia are the other nations hosting the 16-team tournament.  Representatives of the Australian team, playing their group matches in Bangkok, were due to meet the Thai ambassador.