Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Parnpree Bahiddha-Nukara, held a press conference to provide Thailand’s official stance on the surveillance situation in Israel. In a determined address, he underscored the relentless dedication of the Royal Thai Government and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to address this pressing matter. He made it known that the Prime Minister is actively monitoring the situation and has issued specific directives to the Thai Embassy in Tel Aviv to ensure real-time updates and foster collaboration with Israeli authorities.
Presently, the Thai embassy in Israel is actively engaged with Israeli authorities to verify critical information such as the number of injuries, casualties, and the status of Thai nationals who might be caught up in the ongoing situation. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Bahiddha-Nukara earnestly requested that the media exercise discretion by not disclosing the names of affected Thai citizens. Furthermore, the Prime Minister has taken the proactive step of instructing the Royal Thai Air Force to remain on standby, ready to facilitate the potential evacuation of Thai nationals from Israel by air as deemed necessary.
To address this crisis comprehensively, the Department of Consular Affairs at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has promptly convened an urgent meeting of the Rapid Response Center (RRC), bringing together all pertinent Thai agencies to bolster coordination and synchronize their efforts.
In closing, Deputy Prime Minister Parnpree Bahiddha-Nukara reassured the public that the safety and well-being of Thai citizens are paramount to the Thai government. He emphatically condemned all forms of violence and called for an immediate cessation of hostilities, urging the release of all innocent civilians held in the midst of this crisis.