Hamas Frees 3 More Thais, 15 Likely Still Detained

THE FOREIGN MINISTRY early this morning (Nov. 27) announced that a third group of three Thai hostages were released by Hamas last night (Israel time) taking the total set free to 17 with 10 freed first and four others on Saturday, Naewna newspaper said.

It is estimated that another 15 Thais are still being held in captivity.

The Thai embassy in Tel Aviv identified the three released men as follows:

1) Mr. Wichian Temthong;

2) Mr. Surin Kaesungnoen;

3) Mr. Phonsawan Pinakalo.

by TNR Staff

TOP: The three Thai men being greeted and undergoing checkup at an Israeli hospital after their release last night (Israel time). Photos: Naewna

Full story: THAI NEWSROOM 2023-11-27

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