The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has been monitoring events with regard to the current situation in the Middle East and reports of rising tensions between Israel and Iran. It has also instructed Thai embassies in the region to continue to follow and assess this unfolding situation closely.

Thus far, the Royal Thai Embassy in Tel Aviv has alerted the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to the announcement by the Israeli authorities regarding the numerous drone and missile attacks on Israel, their readiness to prepare for and deter such attacks, and the issuance of safety guidelines, which are in effect from Saturday, 13 April 2024 at 23.00 hr until Monday, 15 April 2024 at 23.00 hr, limiting the number of gatherings in various parts of the country, according to the situation in that specific area.

Currently, there are approximately 28,000 Thais residing in Israel and about 300 in Iran. The Thai embassies in Tel Aviv and in Tehran are in constant contact with the Thai communities there to update them on developments in the situation. At this time, there are no reports of Thai nationals in Israel or Iran being directly impacted or injured by the most recent actions.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that Thailand is very concerned about the current unfolding situation in the Middle East and that it calls on all parties to exercise the utmost restraint, so that the situation does not deteriorate further, as it will inevitably have an impact on innocent civilians. 

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs will continue to follow developments closely and will coordinate with the relevant agencies on further assistance to Thai nationals in the affected areas. It encourages all Thai nationals in the region to follow the news and advice of the local authorities as well as the relevant Embassies there.

In case of emergency:

In Israel, contact the Royal Thai Embassy in Tel Aviv for urgent assistance by phone at +972 546368150 or +972 503673195, by email at thaiembassy.tav@mfa.go.th, and by Facebook at Royal Thai Embassy, Tel Aviv.

In Iran, contact the Royal Thai Embassy in Tehran for urgent assistance by phone at +98 912 500 7933, or +98 912 159 8699, by email at thaiembassy.thr@mfa.go.th, and by Facebook at www.facebook.com/ThailandinIran.

In Thailand, contact the Call Center, Department of Consular Affairs, at 02 572 8442.