Minister of Commerce Ordered the Israeli commercial ambassador to urgently report the situation. In the case of rocket attacks from the Gaza Strip to many areas in Israel. And Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel had “entered the war.”

Mr. Phumtham Wechayachai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Commerce He has asked all relevant parts to closely monitor the situation. And I would like to send my deepest concerns to the Thai diplomatic mission to Israel. Including the commercial ambassador and his team, as well as all Thai brothers and sisters in Israel. May everyone be safe from the situation that has occurred.

In addition, there are urgent orders to the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Commerce and the Director-General of all relevant departments as follows:

1. Ask the commercial ambassador in Israel Report on the situation and damage affecting the Thai business sector in Israel.

2. Request the Office of Trade Policy and Strategy/Department of International Trade Promotion Analyze and evaluate the impacts that may affect Thai trade from the event that occurs. and the Department of International Trade Negotiations Analyze the impact on the cooperation plan for opening Thai-Israel FTA negotiations.

3. Ask the commercial ambassador to take care of and provide assistance to Thai entrepreneurs/Thai businessmen in Israel. market until other operations related if necessary

In this regard, if there are any problems or obstacles, please report the situation urgently so that the government can expedite action to solve the problem in a timely manner.

Source: Thai News Agency