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.
