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Thai Nationals Evacuated Amid Rising Iran-Bahrain Tensions

3/9/2026

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On March 6, an Iranian drone was intercepted over Bahrain as regional tensions escalated.
On March 9, the first group of 29 Thai nationals evacuated from Iran arrived in Bangkok.
Thai Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow welcomed the evacuees.
The Thai government has implemented a two-phase evacuation plan, with a second group of 23 set to arrive on March 10.

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On March 6, an Iranian drone was intercepted over Bahrain as regional tensions escalated.
On March 9, the first group of 29 Thai nationals evacuated from Iran arrived in Bangkok.
Thai Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow welcomed the evacuees.
The Thai government has implemented a two-phase evacuation plan, with a second group of 23 set to arrive on March 10.