News Forum - Evacuation of Thai nationals from Ukraine gets underway

[Thaiger]

The evacuation of Thai citizens from Ukraine is now underway, with 47 Thais having arrived at a dedicated facility in the Ukrainian city of Lviv, according to a Bangkok Post report. The Thai embassy in Warsaw, Poland, is managing the evacuation, following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The embassy has opened a help centre in Lviv, with a specially chartered bus departing from the centre to transport Thai nationals to Warsaw. The embassy says Thais in other cities in Ukraine have confirmed they are safe, but there are around 100 who are confined to their homes as a result of lockdowns […]

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[Ksmui]

Entry into Thailand has been delayed for those leaving Ukraine since they have not met the requirements for the Thailand pass. Officials have agreed to discuss the issue at their next CCSA meeting, However, no currently discussed options will be official until posted in the Royal Gazette.  Officials added that they are very concerned with the state of those affected by the Invasion of Ukraine. Despite this, keeping those in Thailand safe from Covid is paramount. 

Edited February 28, 2022 by Ksmui

[Bike]

I stand with Ukraine.

Edited February 28, 2022 by Bike

[longwood50]

Well I can't wait for TAT to report an increase in the number of "arrivals" from Ukraine as evidence of a resurgent tourist count.