Thai PM seeks Saudi aid for stranded workers in Israel

[webfact]

 

Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin, has revealed plans to negotiate with Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince for assistance in facilitating the return of Thai workers stranded in Israel.

 

The proposal involves granting the Royal Thai Air Force permission to traverse Saudi airspace, a currently prohibited action. This was disclosed at Suvarnabhumi Airport before Srettha’s trip to China to attend the 3rd Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation in Beijing.

 

Following his China visit, Srettha is due at the inaugural ASEAN-GCC Summit in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Sadly, he conceded that there has been little promising news regarding the Thai hostages detained in Gaza by Palestinian Hamas militants, despite ongoing negotiations. However, Srettha reassured that every possible avenue is being investigated to aid those abducted.

 

Srettha disclosed his plans to meet various foreign leaders during the summit, capitalising on personal relationships and diplomatic channels to aid the stranded workers. The inability of the Royal Thai Air Force to traverse Saudi airspace necessitates a detour around the country to reach Israel. Srettha hopes to leverage his visit to Saudi Arabia to discuss this issue.

 

“I will have an audience with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman al-Saud, and we are expected to discuss a wide range of subjects,” Srettha stated.

 

by Mitch Connor

Photo courtesy of Akhilesh Sharma (Unsplash)

 

Full story: The Thaiger 2023-10-17

 

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[stoner]

9 minutes ago, webfact said:

 

Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin, has revealed plans to negotiate with Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince for assistance in facilitating the return of Thai workers stranded in Israel.

if only there was a similar option available to be taken. smh. 

[2baht]

I wonder if they'll touch on the stolen gems (the Blue Diamond) or is that forgotten??? ????

[retarius]

Well at a least Srethha is leaving no stone unturned, doing everything humanly possible to get the stranded workers home. BTW, did any planes actually leave Thailand to go to pick up these workers?

[ThaiFelix]

5 hours ago, 2baht said:

I wonder if they'll touch on the stolen gems (the Blue Diamond) or is that forgotten??? ????

"What a coincidence, we are looking for something too"!