Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs holds a meeting of relevant agencies. Following up on the situation and coordinating the mission to help Thai people, it was found that 293 people were still in Laok Kai city, Myanmar, while 41 people were released by their employers and fled to other cities. The Royal Thai Embassy in Yangon coordinates help to return to Thailand.
This morning (11 Nov.) Mr. Saran Charoensuwan, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Meeting of relevant agencies Consisting of the Office of the National Security Council National Intelligence Agency Ministry of Defense Royal Thai Armed Forces Headquarters, Royal Thai Army, Royal Thai Air Force, Royal Thai Police Royal Thai Embassy in Yangon, Beijing, Royal Thai Consulate-General in Kunming, Department of Consular Affairs and related departments of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. To follow up on the situation and coordinate missions to help Thai people in Lao Kai, Myanmar.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs would like to reiterate that the Thai authorities are extremely anxious and concerned about the Thai people in Lao Kai County. This situation has obstacles. There are many limitations to operations. Because it is a battle area Currently, there are 293 Thai people still in the Lao Kai area, consisting of 164 people already under the care of Myanmar authorities, 18 people who work at the KTV entertainment venue and have reported their desire to return to Thailand, and 18 people in the group. The employer has just released him and is in a safe place. and waiting to join a large group of 32 Thai people. These three groups are likely to be a group ready to be sent back to Thailand, a group whose employers have not yet released 53 people, and a group who have previously contacted to request assistance. and still can't contact (Whether they are still in the area or have returned to Thailand) 26 people
In addition, it has also been reported that There was a group of approximately 41 Thai people who were released by their employers from Lao Kai town. and fled to other cities under the control of the Wa Daeng group The Royal Thai Embassy in Yangon is in the process of coordinating to receive the person and find an appropriate and safe route for transport back to Thailand.
As for the fighting situation in the area, it has become more violent and yesterday (10 Nov.) a bomb went off near where Thai people live. The Department of Consular Affairs called to inquire and give encouragement. which this morning Thai people have better morale.
The Royal Thai Embassy in Yangon has continued to push for requests to enter the area to verify nationality and issue travel documents for Thai people. However, various embassies, including the Thai Embassy, Haven't received permission from the Myanmar authorities to enter the area yet. For security reasons, the Embassy has conducted nationality verification via video call instead and will complete the process today. Including issuing travel documents to Thai people. In addition, we have coordinated with all relevant parties to prepare for the evacuation of Thai people. It aims to bring Thai people out to safe areas as quickly as possible. There are many other nationalities waiting to be evacuated in this situation.
“I would like to ask our Thai brothers and sisters in the area who are waiting for evacuation to be confident that Thai authorities are making every effort to help you under various restrictions.-
Source: Thai News Agency