Bangkok Today, A340-500 aircraft, evacuation of Thai workers from Israel. Air Force Flight 3 RTAF229 arrived at Military Airport 2, Wing 6, at 12:15 p.m.
There are 139 Thai people in Israel returning to Thailand on flight 3 today (Oct. 22), divided into 136 men and 3 women. Before returning to Thailand, A physical examination was carried out to check the passengers’ readiness to fly by the Air Force medical team. and security checks before boarding the plane by aircraft security officers. And there is a crew to provide convenience throughout the flight route. Found 3 sick Thai workers, 2 of whom were men, with high fever symptoms. Need a wheelchair and when we arrive in Thailand, we want to be sent for further examination at Bhumibol Hospital. Another person is sick with the common cold. Does not require special care after the machine and one is a woman. Have moderate stress symptoms However, when Thai workers who return The Air Force plane will board a bus to go to Bangkok Apiwat Central Station. and Don Mueang Airport
For the 3rd flight of the Royal Thai Air Force It will be the last direct flight from Ben-Gurion International Airport. Israel And it’s a flight. of the Air Force, the first flight to fly through 6 airspaces of the countries in the Arabian Gulf. The Prime Minister asked for support from Saudi Arabia official and countries in the Arabian Gulf Request to fly through airspace without having to detour to the north. Decrease travel time It takes approximately 8 and a half hours, instead of having to fly indirectly, which took approximately 13 hours.
For the 4th round of Air Force flights, which will fly on October 25, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has adjusted the plan to bring Thai people home. Using the method of evacuating Thai people from Tel Aviv. With SpiceJet Airlines to Dubai, United Arab Emirates. and will provide commercial aircraft including Air Force aircraft. Go pick up Thai people back from Dubai instead.
Ministry of Labor There has been progress after the Ministry of Labor Sent 10 officials to carry out a mission to evacuate workers from Israel back to Thailand. By working in various evacuation point areas. including at the airport To act in coordination Facilitate documents Including the gathering of Thai workers, Mr. Pairoj Chotikasathien, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Labor, revealed that since his duty on October 15, 2023 to the present (October 20, 2023), there are a total of 2,541 Thai people traveling to the shelter. As for the overall picture now Can bring Thai people and Thai workers Can travel back to Thailand There are a total of 2,823 people. There are 8,439 people who have registered to report their wish to return to Thailand and 118 people who have not wished to return to Thailand. As for the latest death toll, there are now 31 people, 8 bodies have been brought back to Thailand, 16 people are injured, and 19 people have been arrested.
Recently, the government has adjusted the immigration plan for Thai people. From today (22 October 2023 onwards), Thai people who want to return to the country will be transported to wait in Dubai. United Arab Emirates first which will have large aircraft that the government will charter a boat from Tel Aviv to Dubai It will take approximately 3 hours. Currently, the Ministry of Labor has prepared in every aspect to accommodate Thai people and Thai workers who will immigrate. We are confident that we will be able to bring Thai workers home as the government has targeted and faster. As for Thai workers who return on their own and worried about the cost about this matter When returning to Thailand Ask Thai workers to keep evidence of travel, including boarding passes, receipts, and airplane tickets. for use in requesting money for airplane tickets Next.-Thai News Agency
Source: Thai News Agency