Bangkok Post
Plans in place to evacuate Thais in Middle East
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There are contingency evacuation plans in place for Thai citizens living in the Middle East amid a new round of the US-led war against Iran, said Foreign Affairs Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow.
Key facts
- There are contingency evacuation plans in place for Thai citizens living in the Middle East amid a new round of the US-led war against Iran, said Foreign Affairs Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow.
- Mr Sihasak was speaking from the Philippines where he attended the Asean foreign ministers' meeting in Manila.
- He said the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) held a meeting to monitor and assess the tense situation in the Middle East following the end of the ceasefire and the renewed fighting there.
- During during previous clashes, Thais were evacuated from Iran safely.
Summary
Mr Sihasak was speaking from the Philippines where he attended the Asean foreign ministers' meeting in Manila.
He said the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) held a meeting to monitor and assess the tense situation in the Middle East following the end of the ceasefire and the renewed fighting there.