In a swift and decisive action, the Thai government is orchestrating a large-scale evacuation of around 3,000 Thai construction workers stranded in Israel as tensions between Israel and Iran escalate, creating an uncertain and dangerous environment. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) has been pulling out all the stops, with MFA spokesperson Nikorndej Balankura leading the communication efforts. Yesterday, Nikorndej shared some reassuring news: The Thai embassy in Tel Aviv, alongside other embassies in the Middle East, had successfully facilitated the safe journey of the first group of 22 construction workers back to the homeland. The dramatic exodus from Israel commenced as early as Sunday, June 22, when these workers embarked on their journey by land, scheduled to arrive home in Thailand at the welcoming embrace of 7:20 pm. Their journey unfolds as the embodiment of relief for both the workers and their families waiting anxiously in Thailand. The Thai…
