Thai Labor Ministry Seeks Updates on Workers Injured in Israel Blast
Six Thai agricultural workers were injured when unexploded ordnance detonated on a farm near Metula in northern Israel; two required hospitalization while the Labor Ministry coordinated assistance and welfare support.
Labor Minister Chulphand Amornvivat expressed concern for Thai agricultural workers injured in an explosion in a farm area near Metula in northern Israel this morning. He instructed the labor office in Tel Aviv to urgently track developments, coordinate assistance, and closely monitor Thai workers' rights and welfare.
According to initial reports from the labor office in Tel Aviv, six Thai agricultural workers were injured when old unexploded ordnance detonated underground. Two workers sustained serious injuries and were hospitalized for surgery, while four others are safe. The labor office is verifying accurate information, including details of injuries and the workers' identities.
Amornvivat stated that the Labor Ministry places highest priority on the safety and welfare of Thai workers abroad. He ordered the Tel Aviv labor office to monitor the injured workers' condition, coordinate closely with hospitals and local authorities, and expedite checks on assistance entitlements and support measures for the workers and their families. Israeli police and explosive ordnance disposal teams are investigating the incident's circumstances and cause. The Labor Ministry will continue monitoring developments and report progress once information is confirmed.
