Srettha Thavisin, the Prime Minister of Thailand, recently reaffirmed the government’s commitment to secure the release of all remaining Thai captives held hostage in Palestine. The 61 year old Thai PM dispelled circulating rumours concerning the government’s intention to abandon the remaining captives, asserting that their liberation would have to wait until the next ceasefire.

 

Foreign Affairs Minister Parnpree Bahiddha-Nukara provided an account of the situation, stating that the exact number of remaining captives is uncertain but estimates suggest there are about eight to nine workers still held hostage. Concerning the progress of the Qatar-mediated discussions, Parnpree disclosed that there might have been some disagreements between Qatar and Israel, however, he didn’t expect this to affect the Thai hostages as the majority have already been released by Hamas.

 

On the previous day, six liberated hostages, namely Pattanayut Tonsokree, Owat Suriya, Paiboon Ratnil, Kong Saelao, Chakraphan Sikhena, and Chalermchai Saengkaew, landed at Suvarnabhumi International Airport at 12.15pm on flight LY081 of El Al Airlines. Among them, 26 year old Kong has returned to his hometown, Ban Kiew Doi Luang located in Tambon Rim Khong of Chiang Khong district, Chiang Rai. Kong’s wife, Suntree Saelee, expressed immense joy and relief upon discovering her husband was alive, reported Bangkok Post.

 

The conflict in Israel has seen a large number of Thai workers, totalling 2,174 from Chiang Rai alone, travel to the country for work. As of November 27, 1,101 have returned to Thailand, while three individuals have lost their lives since the outbreak of the conflict. Two hostages, including Kong, have been freed by Hamas.

 

by of Mitch Connor

Picture courtesy of Thairath

 

Full story: The Thaiger 2023-12-06

 

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A day late and a dollar short….

It's all depend how they will pay Iran/Hamas and kowtowing they will have to do to get them back as no truce is happening anytime soon between Israel and Hamas...

4 hours ago, ezzra said:

It's all depend how they will pay Iran/Hamas and kowtowing they will have to do to get them back as no truce is happening anytime soon between Israel and Hamas...

Correct,Hamas re-started aggression with rockets into Israel.

Hamas will hold on to all hostages to get another ceasefire soon.

 

As long as there's a possible headline, commitment will continue.