Thai embassy urges Thai nationals to avoid Riyadh airport after attacks
Thailand's embassy in Riyadh has advised Thai nationals to avoid King Khalid International Airport following attacks on October 8–10. Emergency assistance is available 24 hours a day.
- The Thai embassy in Riyadh has advised its nationals to temporarily avoid the city's King Khalid International Airport.
- This warning follows a series of attacks between October 8 and 10, which have created potential safety risks.
- Travellers who must use the airport are urged to confirm their flight status directly with airlines to avoid disruption.
- Thai citizens residing in Saudi Arabia have also been told to exercise caution and monitor the situation closely.
The Royal Thai Embassy in Riyadh has advised Thai nationals to temporarily avoid travelling through King Khalid International Airport in Saudi Arabia following a series of attacks between October 8 and 10.
In a security advisory issued on Saturday (October 10), the embassy warned that the situation remained sensitive and posed potential safety risks. It recommended avoiding the airport until conditions improve.
Travellers who need to use the airport have been urged to check their flight status and departure times directly with their airlines before setting off.
The embassy warned that changes to flight schedules could leave passengers stranded or cause other travel disruptions.
Thai nationals residing in Saudi Arabia have also been advised to monitor developments closely and exercise caution when travelling.
They have been urged to avoid high-risk areas and locations affected by the attacks unless absolutely necessary, while strictly following safety instructions issued by Saudi Arabian authorities.
The embassy also provided emergency contact details for Thai nationals requiring assistance, with telephone and WhatsApp services available 24 hours a day.
Emergency assistance hotlines
Royal Thai Embassy in Riyadh
- Telephone / WhatsApp: +966 55 462 2005 (24 hours)
Royal Thai Consulate-General in Jeddah
- Telephone / WhatsApp: +966 56 808 1224 (24 hours)
