Stranded Pinays: updates

We still have not heard of any developments regarding the situation of our kababayans in the south who were stranded there (read post here). There is an ongoing discussion at Siampinoy on this under the topic "Stranded pinays in Thailand, need help badly". Not much detail is known except that they have been advised to contact the Philippine Embassy in Bangkok as they can help pinoys when in need of help, esp on matters similar to their situation. But it seems they are hesitant to contact the embassy. So how can they be helped? It is hoped that they will take the courage to do that because the more they delay things, the more difficult their situation becomes.