Ms. Trinuch Thienthong, Minister of Labour, disclosed that she has instructed the Labour Section at the Royal Thai Embassy in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, to closely monitor and take care of Thai workers in Iran. Initial assessments indicate that 38 Thai workers remain safe amid the ongoing protests against the government, and coordination is underway should evacuation become necessary.
Ms. Trinuch further stated that the Labour Section has issued advisories to Thai workers to exercise increased caution when travelling, to avoid areas where protests are taking place, and to refrain from participating in any anti-government demonstrations for safety reasons. Thai workers have also been advised to closely follow updates from the Royal Thai Embassy in Tehran, the Labour Section in Abu Dhabi, as well as announcements from Iranian authorities. At present, there have been no reports of Thai workers being involved in or affected by the unrest.
Should Thai workers in Iran require assistance, they may contact the Labour Section at the Royal Thai Embassy in Abu Dhabi via WhatsApp, either through Thai labour group leaders or company interpreters, or by calling (+971) 2557 6833, or contact the Royal Thai Embassy in Tehran at (+98) 912 500 7933 or (+98) 912 159 8699.
Alternatively, they may contact the Emergency Centre, Consular Protection Division, Department of Consular Affairs at (+66) 96 216 1837, (+66) 96 183 6736, or (+66) 64 564 7573, as well as the Department of Consular Affairs Call Centre at (+66) 2 572 8442 (24 hours), or via the THAI CONSULAR application to request assistance.
