One Thai back, 5 await return from war-hit LebanonListen to this articleNikorndej: 'Avoid northern Israel'One Thai from Lebanon has returned to Thailand safely, while five others were waiting to flee the conflict-struck country, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. However, Nikorndej Balankura, the MFA spokesperson, said that about 100 other Thais living in Lebanon still wanted to stay to evaluate the situation further. He said the ministry had been updated by the Royal Thai Embassy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on Saturday that the Israel-Hezbollah conflict may worsen. The embassy in Riyadh and the general consulate in Lebanon have been contacting Thais living in Lebanon to inform them about the war and provide assistance according to their needs, including requests to return to Thailand. He added that five Thai masseurs in Lebanon had also requested to return.

Source: Bangkok Post October 08, 2024 03:36 UTC