- May 4, 2021
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To: <Lawrence Adams, Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs of the United Kingdom> Jamie |
From: <GBRAMB@mfa.mail.go.th> |
Subject: Evacuation of the Thai citizen from France and request to deploy the Royal Thai Air Force |
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Good Afternoon,
The situation in France is highly concerning, and it has been devolving as time passes. Thailand has been observing the predicament in France, where there are over 32,000 Thais residing in France. Our Government is trying to reach the French Government regarding our citizen's evacuation. We plan to send our aircraft to transport them from France to the United Kingdom before turning them to the local airline. I understand that the United Kingdom might have already carried many influxes from foreign citizens who live in France and is trying to escape. I want to let the British Government know we want to use the British airbase in Cyprus, such as RAF Akrotiri, to refuel our aircraft before heading straight to France. If acceptable, we request to use the Royal Air Force air base for our operation, in which we can reserve seats for the British to return home. We also want the British Government to issue an emergency visa for our Thai citizens, validating for 30 days.
Regarding requests for the use of air bases, we are sending up to 30 Lockheed C-130 Hercules aircraft, which take off from Thailand, stop for fuel at RAF Akrotiri, and then fly directly to France and land at a British airbase. I'm curious if it's acceptable.
Kindest Regards
Mr. Pisanu Suvanajata
Thai Ambassador to the United Kingdom
Republic of Thailand