The first batch of Thai workers from Israel has arrived, 41 people, confirming the search for a way to evacuate Thais back as quickly and safely as possible. Aiming for a third country as a gathering place for the Prime Minister to arrive in Thailand this evening. Immediate planning meeting While the workers told I thought that day I would not survive. Because it's very violent.
Mr. Panpree Phitthanukorn, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Along with Mr. Pipat Ratchakitprakan, Minister of Labor, Mr. Suthin Klangsaeng, Minister of Defense and Mr. Santi Prompat, Deputy Minister of Public Health. Came to receive the first batch of Thai workers returning from Israel.
Mr. Panpree said that Mr. Settha Thavisin, Prime Minister, has expressed great concern for Thai workers and has assigned him With the minister coming to welcome those returning today (Oct. 12), a total of 41 people, 15 of whom received help from the Thai Embassy in Israel, and another 26 people who bought their own return tickets.
Ready to confirm that the Thai authorities are not complacent. To assist citizens living in Israel and expressing their desire Please travel back to Thailand quickly. and the safest
“I admit that traveling is quite difficult right now. which officials from the Thai government have coordinated with many countries We have now been informed that There are 5,990 people already registered. It is known that Thai people are scattered in many areas. But I was informed by Thai workers today that at this time the internal situation Israeli authorities were able to control the situation. Believe that people will be protected and taken care of. At the same time, we have coordinated with many commercial airlines. All lines in Thailand cooperate very well. If you can contact Israel and neighboring countries. It will be able to bring many Thai people back. In addition, the Air Force Has cooperated well And we are thinking of bringing more Thai people back and quickly,” Mr. Panpree said.
Mr. Panpree said he is currently looking at channels. Find a way to do this, which is to try to attract Thai people who want to return. Gather in a safe place as soon as possible. which must go to a 3rd country. Today there will be a meeting to determine which country Thai workers in Israel can be placed in. and from a 3rd country when it is safe Will bring everything back to Thailand. And this afternoon the Prime Minister returned from abroad. Will call a meeting to find further measures.
Mr. Panpree said that the number of Thai hostages has increased. It is understood that as recently as this morning, 16 people were detained while coordinating with neighboring countries and the Israeli government. To help the hostages out to safety as quickly as possible. which should be scattered But I believe it should be safe. Because we are not a country of conflict.
Mr. Krachakorn Phutthasorn, a Thai worker who was injured in Israel, said that he is now very happy that all agencies helping injured people have returned to Thailand in the first batch. in which he was shot in the knee In the morning the battle happened. He and his employer went to take shelter at home. And when it's noon The employer said it was calm. I'll take you out to eat. On the way back to the accommodation There was the sound of a gunshot coming from the road where he was in the back of the car. At first I didn't know. What is that sound?
“There was a hit to the knee, I thought it was a rock. but penetrated So he told his friend to lie down. and asked the employer to drive them away But there was a chase, and the second person who was crouching in the car body was shot through the car body and hit his leg. That day, 4 people were attacked, 7-8 people went together, and all were shot through the glass. A friend was shot in the cheek. He still thought that he probably would not survive that day because it was so violent. That is, shooting continuously. They didn't shoot one pellet at a time, they shot in batches, and the employer's relatives helped him into the shelter. and call the rescue vehicle to come take him to the hospital,” Mr. Krachakorn said.
Another Thai worker said that the body of the deceased If you are an Israeli Able to prove identity will perform a religious ceremony For other nations, they are put in bags and tied together in a cold room. There has been no movement yet, awaiting DNA identification because no one carried documents with them on the day of his death. This is true.
Mr. Santi Prompat, Deputy Minister of Public Health, said that the maker went to work in Israel. The Thai government considers those who have created benefits for the country. The Prime Minister has instructed the Ministry of Public Health to provide care for both mental and physical health. And if anyone is sick We have prepared both hospitals that are affiliated with the Ministry of Public Health. and Bamrasnaradura to take care of Ready to be a patient of the Ministry We intend to take full care of those who return. Like a special person So you can feel comfortable. Meanwhile The government, through the Prime Minister, intends to send all available aircraft. Mobilize as far as Israeli airspace is open. To receive those who wish to return home as soon as possible.
Mr. Suthin Khlangsaeng, Minister of Defense, said that the Ministry of Defense Have discussed with the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs. There is concern that the number of people wishing to return to the country will increase. As a result, Air Force aircraft may not be able to fly in time as required.
“It was concluded that We should have a second plan. That is, using Air Force planes to transport Thai people from high-risk areas to neighboring countries first. Initially it was expected to be the United Arab Emirates. Because doing this method is probably faster. When the danger is over slowly transported home This is a new practice that we can start working on right away,” said Suthin.
Mr. Pipat Ratchakitprakarn, Minister of Labor, said that in the Ministry of Labor It provided care for those who arrived at 15,000 baht, for those who died 40,000 baht and funeral expenses 40,000 baht.
As for the Israeli government's care, those injured 10-19% will receive compensation from the Israeli government, approximately 1,440,000 baht. For those injured more than 20%, it must be looked at on a case-by-case basis. which will be taken care of monthly until death But how much will you receive per month? The Ministry of Labor will negotiate for you.
“For the deceased wife, she will receive 35,000 baht per month until she has a new husband. or has already had a new marriage In the case of children, they will provide relief per person per month. Approximately 12,000 baht per month until reaching 18 years of age and stopping care. If you are a person who has no children and is not married, this right will be given to parents which takes care of the parents of the deceased until they die,” Mr. Phiphat said
Mr. Phiphat said that in various concerns The Ministry of Labor has coordinated with the Israeli Minister of Labor. In the case that if you return to Thailand Will there be an opportunity to return to work in Israel? If people return before the end of their 5 year contract, we will try to coordinate with the employer through the agency. And we have already taken care of the costs of going to work for you the first time. But in terms of travel expenses We will discuss where we will find the funds. But if in the end we are unable to proceed at all would probably have to turn to the Prime Minister In asking the government to help provide relief.
Source: Thai News Agency