Thai hostages may be released in next Hamas prisoner batch, says PM

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Yesterday, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin hinted at possible positive developments regarding the Thai workers held hostage by Hamas.

 

Expectations are high that they may be part of the next release batch, following negotiations facilitated by Qatar. However, the prime minister has not yet had an in-depth discussion with Foreign Minister Parnpree Bahiddha-Nukara on the matter.

 

Out of the 50 hostages speculated to be released by Hamas, some could be Thai workers. This release hinges on the fulfilment of Hamas’s demand for fuel and other assistance to be delivered to Gaza. The Foreign Ministry revealed that 19 Thai nationals were among the 200 plus individuals kidnapped by the militant group during their assault on Israel on October 7.

 

The prime minister also shed light on the efforts being made by the foreign minister to ensure the safe release of the captives. He also stated that the Finance Ministry is formulating measures to support the workers upon their return from the combat zone.

Previously, PM Srettha mentioned that some Israeli employers had deferred wage payments until November 10, causing several workers to reconsider their decision. Still, others were offered increased wages to remain in their positions, reported Bangkok Post.

 

by Mitch Connor

Picture courtesy of MGR Online

 

Full story: The Thaiger 2023-10-26

 

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[jacko45k]

Sure they might, goes without saying!

[YaiJung]

Saw this saying that there are 54 Thais held hostage, much higher number than reported previously. 

 

https://www.ynetnews.com/article/sjuu9p8f6

 

[mikebell]

There's no percentage in holding Thai workers; their Government won't pay a ransom; their country is an insignificant speck on the World map.  Releasing them might secure fuel imports.

[vivananahuahin]

In 2011 5 years negociations with Hamas for 1 israeli sergeant, now more of 200 hostages, i hope that will be faster, sometimes political elite need to shutup, let do the diplomatic way and never speal too much.My opinion.

[ignore it]

Confuse kidnapped inocent hostages with prisoners much?

[trainman34014]

MAY......or may NOT  !