Thai Military Declares ‘Maximum Readiness’ to Evacuate Citizens from Middle East
The Royal Thai Armed Forces confirm 24-hour monitoring and peak readiness to evacuate Thai nationals from conflict zones as soon as the government gives the order
- The Royal Thai Armed Forces are at maximum readiness to evacuate Thai nationals from conflict zones in the Middle East.
- Evacuation missions will be launched immediately as soon as the Thai government gives the official order.
- The military is conducting 24-hour monitoring as part of a formal crisis management plan coordinated with the National Security Council and Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
The Royal Thai Armed Forces confirm 24-hour monitoring and peak readiness to evacuate Thai nationals from conflict zones as soon as the government gives the order.
The Royal Thai Armed Forces (RTARF) have confirmed they are at a state of peak operational readiness to respond to the deteriorating security situation in the Middle East.
The military is prepared to launch immediate evacuation missions for Thai nationals the moment such action is authorised by the government.
Speaking at 11:30 am on 2 March 2026, Maj Gen Withai Laithomya, spokesperson for the RTARF Headquarters, revealed that the National Security Council (NSC) has formally tasked the military to lead a full-scale crisis management plan in close coordination with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA).
The Chief of Defence Forces has reportedly ordered a 24-hour monitoring operation to assess potential threats to national security and the safety of Thai citizens living abroad.
Strategic Neutrality and Readiness
Maj Gen Withai reaffirmed that the military maintains a strictly "neutral" stance in line with state policy. He emphasised that the primary objective remains the protection of national interests.
"The Royal Thai Armed Forces are fully prepared to ensure the safety of our citizens in high-risk zones," the Major General stated. "We have integrated our personnel and aircraft across all service branches. We are ready to bring our people home safely the moment the order is issued."
He urged the public to remain confident in the military's contingency plans, noting that these operations have been rigorously rehearsed alongside various government departments.
Warnings Against 'Fake News'
Addressing the surge of reports surrounding the conflict, the spokesperson issued a caution regarding the spread of misinformation.
He urged the public to rely exclusively on official government and military communiqués, warning that "fake news" and distorted social media content could incite unnecessary public panic during this period of high tension.
The RTARF has pledged to provide regular, transparent updates through its official public relations channels as the situation develops.
