“Panpree” condemns the use of all forms of violence. Emphasizing concern for the safety of Thai people, coordinating with the Royal Thai Air Force to prepare to evacuate Thai people as soon as possible. Suggesting that the situation is still in a state of war in 2 points that Israel has recaptured. This is not an area where Thai people are being held hostage.
Mr. Panpree Phitranukorn, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Statement on the progress of the attack in Israel that The government and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs are not complacent. with the Prime Minister giving importance and ordered the ambassador to Tel Aviv Israel Report on this situation continuously. Has been in contact with Israeli authorities. and Thai labor brothers and sisters On this floor, there are affected Thai workers. There are 8 injured people, 3 waiting for help from the army, and 5 people have been treated at Soloka Hospital, 1 person has died, and 11 people have been taken hostage. The ambassador tried to contact Israeli authorities to coordinate information. But the Israeli side still cannot enter the area. Therefore, the official numbers cannot be confirmed yet. However, we would like to ask for permission regarding the dissemination of information. because it will affect relatives and the ministry wishes to contact relatives directly
Mr. Panpree said that the Prime Minister has ordered the Air Force to prepare in terms of equipment. To prepare to evacuate our Thai brothers and sisters from Israel when the situation allows as soon as possible. But currently unable to enter. And other countries are not emigrating right now. Because Israel is at war. Therefore, people are prohibited from leaving their homes and must periodically go into bunkers, which is the way Israelis and Thais in Israel have been trained. And this afternoon there was a meeting with relevant agencies, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, military doctors, to coordinate preparations smoothly. So please trust Because the government follows this matter closely in coordination Working with all parties, including the Israeli Ambassador to Thailand
The Minister of Foreign Affairs also said that The Thai government disagrees and strongly condemns all forms of violence. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Prime Minister and himself have already expressed their stance on this matter. I urge all parties involved. End the violence and immediately release innocent civilians. However, at this time we still do not know the facts of what is happening in international politics. Therefore, we would like to condemn the use of violence and what is happening to innocent Thai people, we cannot accept it.
Mr. Panpree emphasized that what the Thai government is concerned about is the safety of our Thai brothers and sisters. and must take care of whether the person has passed away In the matter of healing and those who were injured Including those who were captured I will find full channels to release my Thai brothers and sisters. As for the injured person The embassy has taken care of it. Therefore, at this time the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is quite ready and the Air Force We have coordinated since the beginning of the event. The Air Force has cooperated fully. We are currently waiting for orders as to when they will be ready. that must be taken to bring Thai people back But at this time the airspace is still closed.
Ms. Phannapa Chandrarom, Ambassador to Tel Aviv, said that the Israeli situation still has fighting in the area, especially in the Gaza Strip. And Israel is trying to clear the area by seizing two parts, but they know that it is not the area where Thai workers are being held hostage. The captured workers are not just Thai workers. but also Israel and other nations. The embassy is coordinating and providing assistance to Thai workers closely at the first opportunity. Currently trying to contact the labor department but can only contact reports that some people are injured, but reports that people are being held hostage cannot be contacted. Because it is still an occupied area. We must wait for Israel to clear the area first. However, I would like to confirm that Thai workers are not the main target of being held hostage.
Source: Thai News Agency
