Ministry of Foreign Affairs Ministry of Foreign Affairs explains Thai people in Israel who want to return to the country. A walk-in at the shelter revealed that after Oct. 22, he was preparing to evacuate and wait in Dubai before returning to Thailand, guaranteeing that the 17 hostages would be safe.
Mrs. Kanchana Phattharachoke, Director-General of the Department of Information and Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Announcement on the progress of immigration of Thai people and Thai workers in Israel. Due to the violence in the Middle East, the government is currently trying to arrange daily Tel Aviv-Bangkok flights to be able to evacuate 400 Thai people per day. From October 22 onwards, there will be Thai people transported to want to return to the country Going to change planes in Dubai. which will have large aircraft that the government will contract a transport vehicle between Tel Aviv and Dubai This will take approximately 3 hours. After that, there will be a commercial airline that has coordinated. Including Air Force planes, Thai Airways, Nok Air, Air Asia and Lion Air to pick up Thai people from Dubai. Returning to Thailand, where the flight schedule is now ready. which airline When will the flight take place, at what time and how many people will be on it? which if there is a missing passenger Royal Thai Embassy in Abu Dhabi United Arab Emirates and the Royal Thai Consulate-General in Dubai The room will be opened for reception. To facilitate Thai people and both embassies and the Consulate General Will facilitate the issuance of visas to enter the country as well. We have also coordinated with local authorities, airports, and hotels. But in the meantime every day There will still be normal flights. including the Air Force, Thai Airways, Israel Airlines and sprite jet To evacuate Thai people who want to return to their country as quickly as possible.
“Since the migration Able to bring back 926 Thai people from a total of 7 flights, not including the number of Thai people. and Thai workers who return on their own Ready to thank our Thai brothers and sisters. who helps people move, accepts Thai people and Thai workers in Israel, especially “P’Jan” who helps take care of Thai people in Israel and send Thai people to the embassy to travel home and be confident that at the end of October or early November will be able to evacuate Thai people as intended,” Mrs. Kanchana said.
Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Also emphasized that Royal Thai Embassy Based in Tel Aviv Arranged for Thai people to enter shelters Waiting to travel back to Thailand at the David InterContinental Hotel, Tel Aviv, and there are also 7 other nearby hotels, waiting to catch the flight back to the country. which Thai people in Israel who want to return to the country Even if already registered or not registered Can travel to the said hotel. to be able to return to the country If workers do not have a passport, the embassy is ready to issue temporary travel documents while staying at the shelter. Currently, a total of 8,160 people have registered to return to Thailand and 110 people do not wish to return.
As for the evacuation of more than 5,000 Thai people near the Gaza Strip, a Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson confirmed that most Thai people have already evacuated. But there may be some who are still unable to evacuate, but the Ministry and the Embassy have tried to follow every channel. to provide assistance Including sending notification messages to Thai citizens in roaming areas in Israel. To send notification information Including sending various information that has been sent or notified through the Ministry’s communication channels. To notify the Department of Consular Affairs Continue to help and asks Thai people and Thai workers to be confident in their safety before evacuating to the shelter. Because even if there are passengers missing They can take those waiting to be evacuated to replace them. and flights will be every day
Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs It also clarified the case of the number of returnees on various flights that were registered. But on the actual return trip The numbers do not match and there are many reasons, such as registering but giving up rights or being unable to travel out of the area. or are in other areas. Confirm that the Embassy will follow up with all those who have registered. So that those who wish to return to the country can return home.
At the same time, it also clarifies the case where there are those who question why Thai flights have to make indirect flights. Do not fly direct routes into Israel because some countries do not have diplomatic relations with Israel. Therefore, some of those countries will not allow Thailand to fly through that country. causing the need to fly indirectly And the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is concerned that if permission is requested to fly through that country, there will be a risk that permission will not be granted. or there is a delay Therefore, it was decided to make a 3-4 hour detour flight for certainty and certainty so that Thai people in Israel would not be at risk. or wait for delays to occur
“We didn’t ask to fly through countries that would be at risk. may not be allowed Or permission may be granted but delayed, which these countries We didn’t ask to fly over. Because we think It is better to waste a 3-4 hour detour than to have to apply for permission from a country that does not allow flights to your destination in Israel. Makes you have to go to many countries and must request in special cases to fly It may take time. Fight with us to make sure that if we ask, we will definitely receive. which normally requires permission to create a flight route It takes several weeks. And in the past, every embassy in the area has been rushed to contact with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, so we did not ask to create speed and without risk of causing delays As for other countries that can fly There may be an agreement or if Thailand requests it during this time of war. It might be possible. But we don’t want to risk it, we don’t want to wait, we don’t want Thai people to waste time waiting for various approvals, so an additional 3-4 hour flight is not an issue,” Mrs. Kanchana said.
As for the number of deaths A Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson revealed that one more person died, bringing the total number of casualties to 30, 16 injured and 17 people held hostage, and mentioned the attack on a hospital in the Gaza Strip last night. 17 Oct.) that this is a serious violation of international humanitarian law because it is an attack on a hospital because normally there are no attacks on hospitals, schools, or civilians that result in death. and many injured The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand would like to express condolences for this loss. and Ministry of Foreign Affairs There will be a further statement regarding the said incident as it is an event that has made the situation much worse. Because originally there was going to be a discussion between the leaders of the United States. with leaders of other countries in the region have already been cancelled.
Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Also asking Thai citizens residing abroad Follow the situation in that country after the attack on a hospital in the Gaza Strip. Until there were protests in many countries about the various measures that local authorities had in detail. A terrorism warning has been issued. Is it a security upgrade? and ask Thai people There is a contact number. or channels to contact the embassy Consulates in that country so that they can contact and receive assistance in a timely manner. Along with warning people who still travel to countries in risk areas. especially Jerusalem capital of israel Consider refraining from traveling first as well. Because there may be a problem of not being able to travel back.
Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Also clarified and reiterated the guidelines for negotiations. To help Thai people who were held hostage by the Hamas group. Both the Prime Minister Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs We discussed at every level. Both at the level of leaders, government, ministers, or embassies to demand and confirm the safety of the hostages and release all those arrested which has been confirmed that All Thai people were taken hostage. There is still safety and it is known that no hostages have been killed. for any negotiation But I still don’t know. When will it be released? And accept that various negotiation information will be released. It is sensitive information. that has not been disclosed But please rest assured that All parties will do their best. To make Thai people safe and can return to the country and the Tel Aviv Embassy He performed his duties fully. – Thai News Agency
Source: Thai News Agency