Bangkok, The Air Force joins hands with the Ministry of Labor to evacuate Thai people back to the country, expecting 4 hours to screen sick and injured people before boarding the plane. The Ministry of Labor emphasizes that if the situation worsens Will take measures to force it back.
Air Chief Marshal Phanpakdee Pattanakul, Commander of the Air Force, revealed that he is confident that the operation team is ready to carry out the mission of evacuating citizens back from Israel as quickly and as safely as possible. As for the aircraft that will be used for the evacuation, there will be two aircraft: Airbus 340 of the Royal Thai Air Force. and the other plane belongs to Thai Airways. It is initially expected that this mission, both the outbound and return journey, will take 12 and a half hours. There will be flights through the airspace of 10 countries that allow Thailand to fly through their airspace. On the return trip, there may be an adjustment to the flight route plan. If the Ministry of Foreign Affairs can request permission for Thai aircraft to fly through the airspace of neighboring countries. It may take a shorter time than before, from 12 and a half hours to 8 and a half hours.
For safety in landing the plane It is also extremely safe because the destination country allows airplanes to take off and land. But if there is an emergency and unexpected events occur The pilot had prepared a flight plan for every route and confirmed that there was enough fuel for the flight.
which when they arrived in Israel The operation team estimates that it will take approximately 4 hours to screen and isolate the sick and injured. Including mental health screening.
As for the problems that are expected to be encountered now, it is Because many countries send planes to pick up citizens of those countries as well. This may cause air traffic or airports to prioritize which country will land first or last. The Air Force has already prepared pilots. To be able to carry out missions quickly with a former Air Force pilot Currently working at Thai Airways, he has volunteered to join in this operation as well.
by Air Force Airbus 340 aircraft Departure from the military airport, Wing 6, Royal Thai Air Force at 12:30 a.m. and the mission this time. The task force plans to arrive in Thailand in the early hours of Monday, October 16.
While Mr. Sakdinart Sonthisak Yothin Inspector General of the Department Social Security Office As the head of the operations team, he revealed that at this time there are 7,142 workers who have filled out forms to report their travel intentions with the embassy, classified as 7,058 people requesting to return to Thailand and 84 people reporting their intention not to return, but If the situation becomes even more serious will take measures to force it back immediately
As for workers who are worried that if they have to return to Thailand While he still has a contract with his employer, Mr. Sakdinart said there is no need to worry about this matter. because it is a return due to fleeing the war situation It's not escaping work.
Source: Thai News Agency