The Thai Foreign Ministry has issued an alert urging Thai nationals in Iran, where protests are ongoing, to exercise heightened caution in their daily activities and avoid large gatherings or protest sites.
Thai citizens were advised to stay updated through credible news sources and official announcements from local authorities, according to the ministry's statement.
In the statement, the ministry also said that the Thai Embassy in Tehran remains in close coordination with Thai nationals residing in Iran and stands ready to provide necessary assistance.
The ministry emphasised that it is closely monitoring the rapidly evolving situation and expressed hope that stability would be restored through peaceful means as soon as possible.
Iran has been gripped by widespread unrest for nearly two weeks, with protests continuing despite a heavy security crackdown that rights groups warn has escalated into what they describe as a “massacre.”
AFP reported that the demonstrations were initially triggered by public anger over rising living costs but have since grown into a broader challenge to Iran’s theocratic system established after the 1979 Islamic Revolution.
Although authorities imposed a multi-day internet shutdown, information has continued to emerge from the country. Videos shared over the past three nights show large crowds gathering in Tehran and other major cities, underscoring the scale and persistence of the movement.
The Norway-based organization Iran Human Rights (IHR) reported that it has confirmed the deaths of at least 192 protesters, while warning that the actual number may be significantly higher.
