Kittiphong Chaiko, a Thai worker from Nong Bua Lamphu who survived a terrorist attack by the political extremist group Hamas in Israel, returned to his home in Thailand, emotionally distressed and shocked by the loss of his colleagues.

 

He arrived at Suvarnabhumi Airport at 12.20pm today, with no plans to return to Israel.

Upon arrival, Kittiphong respectfully greeted his father, who performed a traditional ritual of tying a string around his wrist to call back his spirit.

 

This ancient tradition is believed to protect those who have experienced trauma. Kittiphong expressed his relief at being back in Thailand, admitting that he believed he would never return. His workplace in Israel was destroyed, and he is currently not mentally prepared to discuss the traumatic event or make any future plans.

 

He noted that two to three of his colleagues were killed in the attack. Another Thai worker in Israel, known only as Ball, stated that he had only been working there for five months of a five-year and three-month contract when the incident occurred.

 

by Nattapong Westwood

Photo courtesy of Khao Sod

 

Full story: The Thaiger 2023-10-13

 

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I feel sorry for the Isreal and Palistine people who have lost their homes and work places

because of Hamas. The other people who are able to return to their home countries are 

very fortunate as well.