Overland travellers cross into Turkey from Iran at the Kapikoy border gate in eastern Van province on March 2, 2026. Thais seeking to return home from Iran need to travel to Turkey first before boarding flights. Since the outbreak of the Middle East war, 1,483 Thai nationals have been assisted in leaving high-risk areas for Thailand or third countries, Mr Panidone said. Mayuree Naree searchThe ministry also said that all Thai vessels have now exited high-risk areas around the Strait of Hormuz safely. However, the fate of three Thai sailors on the stricken cargo ship Mayuree Naree remained unclear after an Iran-Oman joint search, Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow said on Tuesday.

Source: Bangkok Post March 24, 2026 23:04 UTC