66 Thais in Lebanon expressed interests in returning back to Thailand
66 Thais in Lebanon expressed interests in returning back to Thailand
Deputy Prime Minister and Justice Minister Chitchai Wannasathit revealed that 66 Thais in Lebanon has already informed Thai authorities their interests in returning to Thailand. gen Chitchai further stated that the Thai government has been in touch with the Lebanese government in caring for the welfare of the Thais residing in Lebanon.
He informed that Foreign Affairs Ministry has reported on the progress of evacuation plan for the Thais living in Lebanon. He said Thailand’s government has called for the cooperation with the Philippines Embassy to look after Thai residents. He said that the Lebanese government is looking into ways to evacuate the Thais out of the country as airports, roads and various infrastructures have been destroyed.
Gen Chitchai said that there is no Thai Embassy stationed in Lebanon; therefore, he has assigned Foreign Affairs Ministry to pay sepcial attention to the overseas Thais.
Source: Thai National News Bureau Public Relations Department - 17 July 2006
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