First Thai evacuees from Iran reach TurkeyThai evacuees arrive in Turkey from Iran on Saturday. (Photo: Ministry of Foreign Affairs)The first 62 Thai evacuees from Iran crossed the border into Turkey on Saturday night and will board flights back to Thailand on Sunday and Monday. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on Sunday the group, led by Thai embassy counseller Shayanid Prasertpol, safely departed Iran through the Razi border crossing and entered Turkey through the Kapikoy checkpoint. A delegation from the Department of Consular Affairs led by deputy director-general Bancha Yuenyongchongcharoen greeted the evacuees, who were taken to Van city, Turkey, and would board repatriation flights home on Sunday and Monday, the ministry announcement said. The consular delegation reached the Kapikoy checkpoint at 6.40pm on Saturday local time, which is four hours behind Thailand.

Source: Bangkok Post March 08, 2026 05:50 UTC