The Joint Management and Monitoring Center for the Situation in the Middle East on 10 March 2026 at 11:05 hr held a press briefing at Government House to provide an update on the situation.

Mr. Panidone Pachimsawat, Acting Director-General of the Department of Information and Deputy Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, addressed issues related to the situation in the Middle East and progress in assisting Thai nationals.

He stated that the situation in the Middle East remains volatile, with continued exchanges of missile and drone attacks. Recent reports indicate an attack on an oil refinery in Bahrain, as well as further attacks in Lebanon that have resulted in a rising number of casualties. At present, there are no signs that the main parties to the conflict including the United States, Israel, and Iran will return to negotiations, despite calls from several countries in the region for the conflict to be resolved following diplomatic protocol. So far, there have been no reports of Thai nationals injured or killed in the incidents. 

A total of 351 Thai nationals have already been assisted in returning safely to Thailand. In the morning of 7 March, the final group of Thai nationals from the first-round evacuation in Iran, totaling 23 people, departed from Van, Türkiye and arrived safely at Suvarnabhumi Airport, where they were welcomed by Mr. Vijavat Isarabhakdi, Vice Minister for Foreign Affairs. In addition, another 69 Thai nationals are currently traveling out of Iran to Van today and are scheduled to return to Thailand on 11 March.

Regarding Iraq, 14 Thai nationals are currently being evacuated from the country with coordination from the Royal Thai Embassy in Amman. They will travel to the temporary operation center in Van, Türkiye. Meanwhile, Qatar Airways has informed that there will be a flight to Bangkok on 11 March. Thai embassies and consulates-general continue to facilitate and provide advice to Thai nationals in the area while coordinating with airlines and relevant agencies to ensure that they can safely cross borders to neighboring countries and return to Thailand.

In conclusion, Mr. Panidone urged Thai nationals still residing in the Middle East to strictly avoid entering high-risk areas and to consider leaving such areas as soon as possible. They are also encouraged to update their location and contact information with the Royal Thai Embassy or Consulate-General, so that authorities can reach them and provide assistance.

He reaffirmed that the Thai government places the highest priority on the safety of all Thai nationals. Thailand also remains firmly committed to the principle of peace and calls on all parties to pursue diplomatic and peaceful protocol to resolve the conflict and prevent the situation from intensifying further.