Thai workers recount perilous experiences amid Gaza conflict

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Recently returned Thai workers from conflict-hit Israel conveyed their harrowing experiences, raising questions about the government’s decision to send workers to the conflict-ridden zones, notably areas near the Gaza Strip.

 

The first batch of 41 Thai workers landed in Thailand last Thursday on Israel Airlines flight LY 083, with 15 sponsored by the Thai government and the remaining 26 funding their return. These individuals form part of the 7,000 Thais, out of 30,000 sent overseas, who were employed predominantly in Israel’s agricultural sector.

 

Tak native, Somma Saeja, returned home wheelchair-using after his left knee was hit during the the initial attack by Hamas. He said that his employer sheltered eight Thai workers at his residence during the attack on October 7. Later, while returning to their camp after the situation seemed to have eased, Somma was shot amidst the gunfire.

 

by Mitch Connor 

Picture courtesy of pptvhd36

 

Full story: The Thaiger 2023-10-16

 

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[hotchilli]

8 hours ago, webfact said:

Recently returned Thai workers from conflict-hit Israel conveyed their harrowing experiences, raising questions about the government’s decision to send workers to the conflict-ridden zones, notably areas near the Gaza Strip

They didn't send you, you volunteered.