Air Force prepares planes to evacuate Thai people in Taiwan.

Internal Affairs


Royal Thai Air Force, The Royal Thai Air Force prepares aircraft, personnel, and equipment. Ready to evacuate Thai people in Taiwan back to their country. If there is an order from the government

Air Vice Marshal Boonlert Andara, spokesman for the Royal Thai Air Force, said that due to the earthquake situation in Taiwan. This morning (Wednesday, April 3, 2024) at 6:58 a.m. (Thailand time), there was a 7.4-magnitude tremor off the coast of Hualien city. Taiwan Earthquake tremors were felt in many areas of Taiwan. and some areas were heavily damaged. Currently, there are no reports of Thai people being injured or killed.

Air Chief Marshal Phanpakdee Pattanakul, Commander-in-Chief of the Air Force Has ordered the Air Force to prepare for the mission to evacuate Thai people. or supporting humanitarian and disaster relief missions. If coordinated by the government Initially, the Air Force has prepared a C-130 aircraft, which was used to evacuate Thai people from the earthquake in Turkey. and the recent unrest i
n the Republic of Sudan Including preparation in related areas such as considering flight routes. Readiness of the destination airport and preparation for medical air transport, etc.

The Air Force will monitor the situation and coordinate with the government. and Ministry of Foreign Affairs Closely.

Source: Thai News Agency