Thailand prepares evacuation flights for citizens in Israel and Iran

Thailand has ordered its military to ready evacuation flights for citizens in Israel and Iran, as fighting between the two countries enters a fifth day, according to government spokesperson Jirayu Houngsub.

Speaking after a cabinet meeting, Houngsub said Bangkok had coordinated with the military to prepare aircraft for immediate deployment.

Roughly 40,000 Thai nationals are currently in Israel, many employed in agriculture through a state-backed labour scheme, while around 300 reside in Iran.

Thai embassies in both countries have finalised evacuation plans, he added.

Meanwhile, the Thai embassy in Tehran has opened a temporary shelter outside the capital for its citizens, according to an official Facebook post.