Thailand Halts Worker Deployments to Iran and Iraq
Thailand has suspended worker deployments to Iran and Iraq due to escalating Middle Eastern tensions, affecting roughly 61,000 Thai nationals currently working across the region. The government is monitoring security conditions and coordina
The Department of Employment has suspended sending workers to Iran and Iraq as Middle Eastern tensions intensify. Approximately 61,000 Thai workers are currently spread across the region in agriculture, construction, industry, and service sectors. Department Inspector Sonthaya Kalasri said the agency is monitoring security conditions closely and will restrict deployments only to Iran and Iraq for now, while allowing travel to safer areas if risks subside.
Sonthaya stated that Thai workers in at-risk areas must follow evacuation orders from host countries and the Thai government. The Foreign Ministry is the lead agency in coordinating emergency assistance, identifying safe zones, and maintaining communication channels to locate and help Thai nationals. Should conflict escalate, diplomatic missions will implement contingency measures, though the government cannot guarantee safety if war breaks out. Thai workers are reminded to obey local government warnings and cooperate strictly with authorities for their protection.
