On 10 Oct. At 3:00 p.m. at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Mrs. Kanchana Phattharachoke, Director-General of the Department of Information and Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson. Statement after the Emergency Situation Coordination Center meeting together with relevant agencies at 1:00 p.m. today that the meeting was informed of the development of the situation and discussed preparations for evacuation of Thai people in Israel Currently, 3,862 people have registered their wish to return to Thailand, and 52 people wish not to return. The Israeli authorities have moved people from unsafe areas to safe areas. This includes Thai workers who go to work with new employers. to earn income while in Israel
Mrs. Kanchana further said that in addition to the first group of refugees returning to Thailand on October 12, the meeting recently discussed preparations for sending an Airbus A340 aircraft from Thailand scheduled to depart Thailand on the 14th. police and will arrive in Tel Aviv on October 15. The plane can accommodate 140 people. During this time, flight plans will be worked out. Requesting permission to fly across airspace from different countries It is expected that the mission will be able to be carried out within the specified time. There will also be commercial flights which have been coordinated. Another 80 people will travel on October 18th. As for Thai people who will evacuate, they will focus on those in the danger zone first. The government will cover all expenses. Meanwhile, the Ministry of Labor has set up labor assistance centers in various provinces. And there is an emergency phone number 1694 for relatives to coordinate tracking.
Mrs. Kanchana said that the meeting also discussed the operations of the embassies in various countries. that we have coordinated with friendly countries that we ask for support and assistance Especially the matter of Thai people being arrested. At the same time, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs also invited ambassadors from various countries and representatives from international organizations such as the United Nations Come join us to discuss ways to support and assist Thai people in Israel.
When asked about the case where some Thai people in Israel had arrived in Thailand, Mrs. Kanchana said that she had also seen from the news that the case was a return trip by commercial plane. Currently, Israeli airports are still open. And commercial airlines are still operating. But there will be a reduction in flights. In addition, high-ranking officials with experience in evacuating Thai people may be sent. Go help in this evacuation mission as well.
When asked about the possibility of evacuating by boat, Mrs. Kanchana said that the meeting had also discussed this matter. Because more numbers can be evacuated at a time. But because the port area is still a risky area. Ambassador Therefore it is not recommended to come by boat. Because you have to pass through an unsafe area. Therefore, evacuate by aircraft first. This is for the matter of preparing immigrants. The embassy will coordinate with Thai people to travel out of their area of residence. Come to the airport safely in Tel Aviv to prepare to return to the country
Asked about news that Hamas would kill the hostages. If Israel attacks Hamas without prior notice, Mrs. Kanchana said that from listening to friendly countries It was seen that the target was not likely to be a foreign group. Because Hamas probably doesn’t want to open conflict with other countries. The group of people being held hostage were of many nationalities. and hope that foreigners Probably not the goal.
2023-10-10 09:48:00
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