As casualties continue to rise in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, the impacts extend beyond Israelis and Palestinians to include Thai migrants working near the Gaza Strip. Thailand saw one of the highest foreign casualty rates in the Hamas attacks on Israeli communities. Consequently, an increasing number of Thais have registered for evacuation.

 

One of the Thai nationals interviewed by Thai PBS World, known as “Ball,” was evacuated from the so-called red zone after seeking help by posting about his situation on “X”. Before his evacuation, he and others risked their lives by going to the nearest Israeli military camp. He believed he was safe there but, unfortunately, he was reassigned to work on another farm in the north.

 

He recounted the moment when he saw the heaviest fighting during the Hamas attack, before being evacuated by the Israeli military.

 

“6.30am that morning (October 7th), we could see missiles in the sky. Some Thais, who had lived there for a long time, thought it was normal because they saw that often. Besides, the city that I lived in was not targeted at first, so we were not afraid of it. It was quiet for a while, then we heard gun shots on the ground, about 200 meters from my camp. Even the Thais who had lived there for a long time said that they had never heard gunfire like that,” explained Ball.

 

Full story: Thai PBS 2023-10-30

 

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Why go to a country that is always in conflict of one kind or another and not be aware of the inherent danger in being there .

2 hours ago, keith101 said:

Why go to a country that is always in conflict of one kind or another and not be aware of the inherent danger in being there .

Money?

 

Also high wages, sometimes called "Danger Pay"

18 hours ago, keith101 said:

Why go to a country that is always in conflict of one kind or another and not be aware of the inherent danger in being there .

Ignorance + money

21 hours ago, keith101 said:

Why go to a country that is always in conflict of one kind or another and not be aware of the inherent danger in being there .

At least 5 times as much cash to send home than any other country on earth. 5 yr minimum contract. Simply unfortunate timing but he is home he has built a good life for his parents and himself he experienced having his head sawed off alive a tiny bit. 

18 hours ago, bobbin said:

Money?

 

Also high wages, sometimes called "Danger Pay"

Simply poor timing.