Trinuch has instructed Thai ambassadors in Abu Dhabi and Tel Aviv to look after Thai workers and has warned them to increase caution. If violence escalates to the point that evacuation becomes necessary, they are to act immediately. She also urged relatives not to panic, assuring that the Thai government is providing the best protection and care.
On 28 February 2026, Ms. Trinuch Thienthong, Minister of Labor, expressed concern for Thai workers in Israel following rising tensions in the Middle East. She noted the conflict could intensify and spread, potentially impacting the welfare of Thai workers residing in the region.
Ms. Trinuch said she has instructed the Labor Office at the Royal Thai Embassy in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, and the Labor Section at the Royal Thai Embassy in Tel Aviv, Israel, to closely monitor the situation and be prepared to support Thai workers if violence affects them.
"Currently, the labor sections have been coordinating to alert Thai workers to increase caution while traveling and maintain regular contact with Thai worker groups. If violence escalates requiring evacuation, they can proceed immediately," Ms. Trinuch said. She added that Thai workers have been advised to closely follow updates from the Royal Thai Embassy in Tehran, the labor office in Abu Dhabi, and Iranian official agencies.
If Thai workers in Iran need assistance, they can contact the Labor Section at the Royal Thai Embassy inAbu Dhabiby phone at (+971) 2557 6833, or the Royal Thai Embassy in Tehran at (+98) 912 500 7933 or (+98) 912 159 8699. They may also reach the Consular Department Call Center at (+66) 2 572 8442 (available 24 hours), or use the THAI CONSULAR app for help.
For Thai nationals affected in Israel, please contact the Royal Thai Embassy at telephone number (+972) 5 4636 8150. The Thai Labor Section at the Royal Thai Embassy in Tel Avivcan be reached by phoneat (+972) 5 4469 3476-7 or through PIBA (with Thai interpreters) at 1-700-707-889.
"I urge relatives of Thai workers abroad not to panic. Please be assured that the Thai government, including the embassies and Ministry of Labor, will provide the best protection and care. We will closely monitor the situation and ask Thai workers to strictly follow official measures," Ms. Trinuch said.