The government has ordered security measures to be taken at the embassy in Thailand while awaiting an assessment of the evacuation of Thai citizens from Iran.
The government has ordered agencies to intensify security measures at foreign embassies in Thailand amid heightened tensions in the Middle East, pending an assessment of the evacuation of Thai citizens from Iran.
Date 5 March 2569 at 13.21:XNUMX p.m. Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Transport Following discussions with Mr. Wan Muhammad Nor Matha regarding the conflict in the Middle East, it was revealed that, given the ever-changing and unpredictable nature of the situation and its potential for prolonged conflict, Thailand needs to remain calm and closely monitor the situation. Furthermore, the government has instructed officials to provide full security at all embassies in Thailand, especially those of countries with ongoing disputes, to prevent any potential unrest from both supporters and opponents.
Regarding the plan to assist approximately 200 Thai nationals in Iran. Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Anutin Charnvirakul has discussed with the Thai Embassy in Tehran the safest route, initially considering a land journey of over 1,000 kilometers to cross the border into Turkey.
However, this plan still requires a thorough assessment of its readiness and security, as wartime routes are vulnerable to unpredictable checkpoints or hostile individuals.
For bringing Thai citizens back to the country. Initially, it is expected that a chartered commercial flight from Turkey will be used, as it is cheaper and involves fewer procedures than using an air force aircraft.
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