# Thailand Facilitates Safe Return of 952 Citizens Amid Escalating Middle East Conflict

- Link: https://www.thailand-business-news.com/middle-east/294783-thailand-facilitates-safe-return-of-952-citizens-amid-escalating-middle-east-conflict
- Published: 2026-03-17T04:56:00+07:00
- Author: PRD Thailand

**On March 16, 2026, the Middle East situation escalated with air strikes involving
Iran, Israel, and Iraq. Thailand advises nationals in high-risk areas to leave and
supports safe returns home.**

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## Key Points

 * On March 16, 2026, the Joint Management and Monitoring Center reported escalating
   tensions in the Middle East, with ongoing air strikes involving Iran, Israel,
   and Iraq. Iranian strikes targeted Gulf states, while the U.S. and Israeli efforts
   focused on Iranian military infrastructures.
 * The Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs cautioned nationals in high-risk areas to
   consider leaving and stay updated through embassies. Twenty crew members from
   the cargo vessel Mayuree Naree returned safely, with ongoing efforts to rescue
   three remaining members.
 * Since the conflict’s start, 952 Thai nationals have returned home, with government
   coordination to assist those wishing to leave. Thailand urged all parties to 
   exercise restraint and pursue diplomatic resolutions to the conflict.

 On March 16, 2026, the Joint Management and Monitoring Center for the Situation
in the Middle East on March 16, 2026, reported that the situation in the Middle 
East continues to escalate, with ongoing exchanges of air strikes involving Iran,
Israel, and Iraq. Iranian strikes have targeted infrastructure in several Gulf Cooperation
Council member states, while the U.S. and Israeli strikes targeted military infrastructures
in Iran.

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​The Ministry of Foreign Affairs advises Thai nationals in high-risk areas to consider
leaving and to closely follow updates and guidance from Thai embassies and consulates.

Acting Director-General of the Department of Information and Deputy Spokesperson
of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Panidone Pachimsawat also reported that twenty
Thai crew members from the cargo vessel Mayuree Naree have safely returned to Thailand.
He added that Minister of Foreign Affairs Sihasak Phuangketkeow has spoken by telephone
with his Iranian counterpart to coordinate the rescue and assistance of the three
remaining crew members and to discuss safe passage for Thai cargo vessels through
the Strait of Hormuz.

Since the conflict began, 952 Thai nationals have been assisted in returning home
from the region. The government continues to coordinate among ministries, consulates,
and embassies to support and facilitate Thai nationals, especially those wishing
to return to Thailand.

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​Thailand has also called on all parties involved to exercise restraint and resolve
the conflict through dialogue and diplomatic means.

**Source** : [Thailand Assists 952 Nationals Returning Home as Middle East Conflict Escalates](https://thailand.prd.go.th/en/content/category/detail/id/52/iid/485700)