Royal Thai Air Force, April 27- Spokesperson of the Air Force. reveals that the Royal Thai Air Force's plane has arrived in Jeddah Ready to receive the first batch of 78 Thai people from Sudan returning to Thailand. Arrived at Don Mueang 6. Tonight at 10 p.m., tell the Aunjai family to take good care of them.
Maj. Gen. Praphas Sonjai, spokesman for the Royal Thai Air Force, said that at present, all three Royal Thai Air Force aircraft, namely an Airbus A340-500 and two C-130s, have arrived in Jeddah. Kingdom of Saudi Arabia finished by plane And every part of the staff is fully ready to perform the mission.
A spokesman for the Air Force said that Capt. Anurak Rommanarak, head of the Air Force Operations Squad who picked up Thai people, reported back that Meet the first batch of 82 Thai people who have traveled across the Red Sea to Jeddah. Of these, there are 78 people who wish to return with an Air Force plane on the first flight, while the other four voluntarily stay with their relatives in Saudi Arabia first, with all 78 people returning. Received health care and passed initial screening from the Air Force medical team. Many people are exhausted and exhausted from travelling. But everyone has good morale. Currently in charge of the Royal Thai Embassy in Riyadh who helps coordinate and facilitate both Thai people. and staff of the Royal Thai Air Force who travel to fully perform their missions
“Today (April 27), the Airbus A340-500 will depart King Abdulaziz International Airport, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia at 10:00 am local time. which is 4 hours slower than Thailand, corresponding to 2:00 p.m. time in Thailand If it goes according to plan, it will arrive at Military Airport 2, Wing 6, Don Mueang at about 10:00 p.m., with Air Force Commander-in-Chief Alongkorn Wannarot coming to welcome him in person. And there will be various agencies to continue to operate in the relevant areas, such as immigration. health check Including taking care and returning home, ”said Pol. Gen. Praphas.
An Air Force spokesman said that for operations in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, air force operational uniform Along with the two C-130 aircraft will continue to prepare in Jeddah. Together with the Royal Thai Embassy in Riyadh until the second batch of Thai people can board a boat from Port of Sudan to Jeddah. which will adjust various action plans in accordance with the situation. There is peace of mind that the government and all relevant agencies including the Air Force We are doing our best to bring all our brothers and sisters back home safely.
Reporters reported that Air Force planes arrive at King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. King Abdulaziz International Airport, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, at about 5:00 a.m. today (April 27), which is about 4 hours behind Thailand time, before the plane landed. Anurak, the leader of this mission. together with Mr. Naruchai Ninnat, Deputy Director-General of the Department of Consular Affairs The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has clarified and summarized the latest situation to the troops and relevant officials. to assess the preliminary operational guidelines which is now the latest information It was found that there were 223 Thais wishing to return to their country from the original 215 who had been coordinated. Of these 223 people, only 82 people left Port Sudan. Republic of Sudan by boat across the Red Sea to Jeddah kingdom of saudi arabia But still unable to get on the jetty Because the water traffic at that point is quite congested. The rest are known to be still in Port Sudan, Republic of Sudan. to wait for the boat to arrive in Jeddah and upon arrival Staff will let you rest first. Because there may be fatigue and exhaustion from the journey. Then it will enter the screening process. Ask and assess each person's health symptoms.
Source: Thai News Agency