The first group of 62 Thais evacuated from Iran arrived safely in Turkey and are preparing to return to Thailand on 8-9 March 2026.
On 8 March 2026, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that at 18:40 local time in Turkey on 7 March 2026 (four hours behind Thailand), officials at the Kapikoy border crossing facilitated a delegation from the Department of Consular Affairs led by Mr. Bancha Yuenyongjongjaroen, Deputy Director-General of the Department of Consular Affairs, and the Embassy in Ankara led by Ms. Panchita Romyanon, Deputy Ambassador. They received the first group of 62 Thais, led by Ms. Chayanit Prasertphon, Counselor at the Embassy in Tehran, who had safely crossed from Iran through the Razi border point to Kapikoy in Turkey.
The operations center arranged accommodation, food, survival kits, and other necessities for the Thais evacuated from Iran while they stay in the city of Van, awaiting their onward journey back to Thailand on 8 and 9 March 2026.
This evacuation of Thais from Iran follows the Thai government's policy to assist Thai nationals in the Middle East affected by conflict to leave dangerous areas at the earliest opportunity, ensuring their safety.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed gratitude to the authorities in Iran and Turkey for facilitating the evacuation of the Thai group and extended concern for everyone’s welfare. It urged Thais residing in the Middle East to closely follow news and announcements from Thai embassies and consulates in the region.
For Thais in Thailand, please follow updates on the Department of Consular Affairs’ Facebook page. For inquiries, contact the Department’s Call Center at 0-2572-8442 or the Protection Division Hotlines at 096-216-1837, 096-183-6736, or 064-564-7573.