BANGKOK, April 8 (TNA) — The spokesman of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has assured that Thai embassies and consulates-general take good care of Thai people stranded in other countries. He advised them to be ready for their return in the future.
Cherdkiat Atthakor, the spokesman and director-general of the Department of Information, said at Government House that Thai people stranded in other countries had to meet requirements before being allowed to board a flight back to Thailand. The requirements included thorough examinations.
“Embassies coordinate help for people stranded in many countries. They will gradually return to Thailand. Today the embassy in Tokyo provided assistance for stranded Thai passengers. They will be screened and later quarantined for 14 days. Yesterday people stranded in South Korea were helped. The government really cares about the group of people because they are affected by a ban on inbound flights,” said the spokesman of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Affected people could seek help from Thai embassies and consulates-general via their website and hotline numbers and also through the Facebook page of the ministry, he said.
“Embassies are concerned about many Thai people in India, Australia and New Zealand who want to return to Thailand. Embassies are contacting the people and their communities. They can return to Thailand after April 18. They must have fit-to-fly health certificates, letters from respective embassies and air tickets,” Mr Cherdkiat said.
He said that although the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand banned inbound flights until April 18, flights from Japan and South Korea were allowed to visit Thailand because they had sought approval before the ban. (TNA)
