The Royal Thai Embassy has successfully facilitated the evacuation of nine Thai nationals from Bahrain to Thailand amid escalating regional tensions. A team from the embassy in Riyadh, including Tanit Loipimai and Muhammad-Iffa Madthing, coordinated the complex transit through the King Fahd Causeway to Dammam, Saudi Arabia. The evacuees were then flown to Riyadh before connecting to flights back to Thailand.
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This evacuation effort comes as tensions in the region have sparked concern for the safety of foreign nationals, prompting the Thai embassy to spring into action. The operation was carried out with collaboration between the embassies in Riyadh and Manama, showcasing swift diplomatic and logistical coordination.
Expert assessments highlight the potential risks involved in the region, with embassies preparing for further evacuations if needed. The move underscores the rising unease within the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries and suggests a proactive stance by Thailand to ensure citizen safety.
Looking forward, the embassy's consular team, led by Tanit, has begun mapping contingency plans and surveying key areas in Dammam and Al Khobar. This is part of a broader strategy to prepare for any escalation that might necessitate further evacuations of Thai nationals. The situation remains fluid, with the embassy poised to react to any developments swiftly, reported The Nation.
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Adapted by ASEAN Now · The Nation · 05 Mar 2026