The Thai government assured yesterday that contingency plans are in place to safeguard Thai nationals in Israel, should Iran follow through on its threat to attack. This follows the evacuation of approximately 8,000 Thai workers from Israel after the attack initiated by Hamas on October 7 last year.

 

Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin revealed that most workers have returned to Israel for work.

 

“It’s the government’s duty to ensure their safety. While their return to Israel is by choice, it’s undeniable that the Thai economy fails to retain these workers.”

Government spokesperson Chai Wacharonke indicated that the government is closely following the situation in Israel and is ready to implement emergency security measures, should tensions between Iran and Israel intensify. Thai nationals residing in Israel are currently advised to maintain a high level of vigilance, avoid conflict zones, and reach out to the embassy for assistance if required.

The 62 year old Thai prime minister further spoke about the escalating tensions between Iran and Israel, particularly after Israel reacted to Iran’s threatened attack.

 

“The Ministry of Foreign Affairs will execute security measures for the safety of Thais if tensions continue to rise.”

 

Meanwhile, in the US, President Joe Biden warned Tehran against any attack on Israel, expressing his expectation of an attack by Iran “sooner, rather than later.” He reinforced Washington’s commitment to defend Israel.

 

“We are devoted to Israel’s defence. We will support and defend Israel, and Iran will not succeed.”

 

On April 12, Israel prepared for a possible attack by Iran or its proxies, following warnings of retaliation for an attack on Iran’s embassy compound in Damascus that killed a senior commander in the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps’ overseas Qods Force and six other officers. Israel has not claimed responsibility for the April 1 airstrike. However, Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, vowed that Israel “must be punished and shall be” for an operation he equated to an attack on Iranian soil.

 

Iran attack

 

President Biden, careful not to reveal secure information, reiterated his expectation of an imminent attack by Iran. He was speaking at the White House following a virtual speech to a civil rights conference.

 

In response, the US deployed warships to protect Israel and American forces in the region, hoping to prevent a direct attack from Iran, which could occur as soon as this weekend, as reported by the Wall Street Journal on April 12.

 

Countries including India, France, Poland, and Russia have warned their citizens against travelling to the already tense region, which has been affected by the war in Gaza for the past seven months. Germany urged its citizens to leave Iran on April 12, reported Bangkok Post.

 

White House spokesman, John Kirby, confirmed the potential attack by Iran on Israel as a tangible threat, without providing any specifics on the timing. He mentioned that the US is reviewing its force posture in the region in light of Tehran’s threat and is closely monitoring the situation.

 

by Mitch Connor

Picture courtesy of bangkokbiznews

 

Source: The Thaiger 2024-04-15

 

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Funny, seems thailand cares more for its citizens than canada. Nothing like this is being mediatised in the land of the loonie. It has always been to each his own there. Amazing thailand...

4 hours ago, webfact said:

The Thai government assured yesterday that contingency plans are in place to safeguard Thai nationals in Israel, should Iran follow through on its threat to attack. This follows the evacuation of approximately 8,000 Thai workers from Israel after the attack initiated by Hamas on October 7 last year.

So the Thais who returned after the October attack are safe... obviously.

However any Thais who are now in Israel are being safeguarded by the government measures... being what?

Good job Thailand; seems Iran has performed it's retribution via many missiles & drones on Israel yesterday. No Thai's injured or killed.

Is that the best Iran can do? it's not going to happen

What they really need to make plans for, is the devastation the Israeli and Russian wars are having on the world economy. The uncertainty and lack of consumer confidence those battles are causing are incalculable to the economy. Israel must be isolated and Iran must be punished. Some creativity must be applied. Israel is not capable of that. Only brute force and a sledgehammer. That is their M.O.

Thai government prepares for potential Iran attack on Israel

 

Are they going to send the submarine?

Probably offer the hand of friendship and invite the Ayatollah to Phuket.

It can’t (or doesn’t care) about safeguarding its citizens at home (pollution, road accidents and many more) but any opportunity to make a statement on a seemingly world stage (not that anyone notices) cannot be missed. 

I see them now offering Iranians free one year Visas.  They really seem to love Iran people here.

2 hours ago, bkk6060 said:

I see them now offering Iranians free one year Visas.  They really seem to love Iran people here.

Right now they don't even get a visa on arrival, 

during covid, had a jew renter, the rent was absolute low for a 3 BR house in a moo baan, dude kept on asking to change this or change that... I made clear that the super low rent compared to other houses had a reason and he could do upgrades to airco, waterpump, showe heads, etc, at his expense... never ending list of annoying demands, glad he left after a year.. left the house dirty and deducted costs of a deep cleaning... yes more moaning.... so no more jew renters ...