The Deputy Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs revealed that 125 Thais in Iran have registered to return, with the first flight on 7 March carrying 68 people. He acknowledged the Middle East situation remains volatile and confirmed no reports of Thai injuries or deaths so far.Tags: [Foreign Ministry, Thai Evacuation, Iran, Middle East, Flight Schedule]
On 6 March 2026, Mr. Panidol Patchimsawat, Acting Director-General of the Department of Information and Deputy Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, held a press briefing at the Center for Management and Monitoring of the Conflict Situation in the Middle East. He stated that the situation remains volatile as Israel, the United States, and Iran continue attacking each other with new waves of attacks emerging. The conflict has expanded to neighboring countries beyond Lebanon, which has issued clarifications. Azerbaijan has also been hit by airstrikes causing civilian injuries and infrastructure damage. Subsequently, the Azerbaijani government declared its readiness to retaliate, heightening concerns over the situation.Tags: [Middle East Conflict, Israel, US, Iran, Azerbaijan, Regional Tensions]
Regarding current airspace closures, countries still closing their skies include the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Israel, Syria, Iraq, Iran, Bahrain, Qatar, and Kuwait. Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia, Oman, and Jordan continue to keep their airspace open. Notably, Saudi Arabia and Oman have become hubs for air evacuations out of the region.Tags: [Airspace Closures, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Jordan, Evacuations]
So far, there have been no reports of Thais injured or deceased. However, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs urges Thai nationals to leave risky areas as soon as possible and to register their location and contact details with the responsible embassies and consulates.Tags: [Thai Nationals, Safety Advisory, Embassy Registration, Foreign Ministry]
As for assistance to Thais in the area, the number of registered Thais in Iran has increased from 117 to 125. They are divided into two groups planning to exit by land: the first group of 69 will depart on 7 March, and the second group of 56 on 10 March. The Ministry calls on any additional Thais in Iran wishing to return to immediately contact the Royal Thai Embassy in Tehran to coordinate necessary documentation with relevant agencies in a timely manner.Tags: [Thai Evacuation, Iran, Embassy Support, Travel Coordination]
The first group of evacuees is scheduled to arrive tomorrow (7 March 2026) in Van, Turkey. The Consular Department and the Royal Thai Embassy in Ankara are preparing to welcome them and provide food while they await flights back to Thailand over the next two to three days. Starting tomorrow, the Embassy in Ankara will open a temporary operations center in Van to facilitate Thais evacuating from Iran and flying back to Thailand. This center will also serve as a temporary office for the Embassy in Tehran to assist remaining Thais.Tags: [Evacuation Support, Turkey, Van City, Thai Embassy, Temporary Operations]
Additionally, the Ambassador in Ankara advised Thais whose flights were canceled due to Istanbul Airport accommodating other airlines avoiding closed airspaces to contact their airlines for compensation while awaiting new flights. If new flights are significantly delayed beyond visa expiration, travelers are advised to consider canceling and purchasing new tickets that avoid countries with closed airspace. Thais can stay in Turkey visa-free for 30 days.Tags: [Flight Cancellations, Istanbul Airport, Airline Compensation, Visa Regulations, Turkey Stay]
Saudi Arabia remains open in its airspace. The Royal Thai Embassy in Riyadh is closely coordinating with Thai embassies in neighboring countries whose airspace remains closed to facilitate cross-border travel for Thais to reach other destinations by air for their return to Thailand.Tags: [Saudi Arabia, Airspace Open, Embassy Coordination, Thai Evacuation]
Regarding the UAE, the Royal Thai Embassy in Abu Dhabi and the Consulate General in Dubai are closely assisting stranded Thais. Recently, the Dubai Consulate arranged flights for 25 Thais to leave the country and will continue supporting others in their departure.Tags: [UAE, Thai Embassy Assistance, Dubai Consulate, Stranded Thai Nationals]
Although UAE’s airspace remains closed, Etihad Airways and Air Arabia continue limited flights to repatriate stranded nationals of various countries starting today.Tags: [UAE Airspace, Etihad Airways, Air Arabia, Repatriation Flights]
Furthermore, the UAE immigration authorities have announced a waiver of fines for visa overstays for those affected by airspace closures since 28 February.Tags: [UAE Immigration, Visa Overstay Waiver, Airspace Closure Impact]
For other countries, Thai embassies and consulates continue facilitating and providing information to Thai nationals wishing to return home, coordinating with relevant agencies to expedite necessary documentation processes.Tags: [Embassy Support, Thai Nationals, Document Processing, Repatriation Assistance]