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Thailand Finalizes Evacuation Plans for Citizens in Middle East

Thailand has finalized evacuation plans for citizens in the Middle East amid rising regional tensions. Deputy PM Phumtham Wechayachai confirmed routes, aircraft, and personnel are ready. With 300 Thais in Iran and up to 40,000 in Israel, the government assures timely evacuations if needed—at no cost to Thai nationals.