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THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Friday 31 January 2025
Thai Hostages Freed: Five Safely Released from Gaza Two Thai captives, who has been held hostage by Hamas in Gaza since October 7, 2023, are escorted by Hamas fighters as they are handed over to the Red Cross in Khan Younis, southern Gaza Strip, Thursday Jan. 30, 2025.(AP Photo/Jehad Alshrafi) In a significant development in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Palestine, two Israeli and five Thai hostages have been released by Palestinian militants in Gaza and have safely crossed into Israeli territory, according to an official announcement made today, 30 January. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1350365-thai-hostages-freed-five-safely-released-from-gaza/ -
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Thai Hostages Freed: Five Safely Released from Gaza
Two Thai captives, who has been held hostage by Hamas in Gaza since October 7, 2023, are escorted by Hamas fighters as they are handed over to the Red Cross in Khan Younis, southern Gaza Strip, Thursday Jan. 30, 2025.(AP Photo/Jehad Alshrafi) In a significant development in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Palestine, two Israeli and five Thai hostages have been released by Palestinian militants in Gaza and have safely crossed into Israeli territory, according to an official announcement made today, 30 January. The five Thai nationals, identified as Pongsak Tanna, Sathian Suwannakhan, Sriaoun Watchara, Seathao Bannawat, and Surasak Rumnao, are to be received by Thai government representatives stationed near the Gaza border. The release comes amid a broader negotiation that initially involved exchanging hostages for Palestinian prisoners as part of an agreement to pause hostilities in the besieged coastal region. Earlier today, discussions took a dramatic turn as militants agreed to the release of these hostages in exchange for 110 Palestinian prisoners. However, the process was not without its hurdles. The Israeli government postponed the prisoner release following chaotic scenes during the hostage handover in the Khan Younis area of southern Gaza. One of the Israeli hostages, Agam Berger, an Israeli soldier, was seen emerging from the ruins of northern Gaza's Jabalia, before being transferred into the care of the Red Cross. Her family, grateful for her return, expressed their relief, stating they could now begin the emotional recovery process, though true healing won't commence until all hostages return home. A crowd greets Islamic Jihad and Hamas fighters as they arrive for the hand-over of Israeli and Thai hostages to the Red Cross in the south Gaza Strip town of Khan Younis, Thursday Jan. 30, 2025. (AP Photo/Jehad Alshrafi) Two other hostages, aged 80 and 29, were also freed after being captured during a prior attack on Kibbutz Nir Oz on 7 October 2023. Video footage distributed by the Islamic Jihad, a Hamas affiliate, depicted them in a poignant embrace, reflecting their ordeal and overwhelming relief at their liberation. In the bustling streets of Tel Aviv's Hostages Square, Israelis gathered to watch these events unfold on large screens. Emotions ran high as onlookers cheered and shed tears, witnessing family members being reunited with their loved ones. The hostages will undergo medical evaluations upon return, as their physical and psychological well-being is prioritised. This release marks a hopeful, albeit temporary, pause in a conflict that has claimed the lives of over 47,000 Palestinians and 1,200 Israelis, alongside the abduction of more than 250 individuals. Meanwhile, efforts continue to safely retrieve the remaining 89 hostages believed to be held in Gaza. Among them, approximately 30 people have sadly been declared deceased in absentia. This fragile peace, underlined by ongoing unrest and the pursuit of militant leaders, paints a complex picture of a region yearning for sustained peace. For the families of Thai hostages Pongsak Tanna and Surasak Rumnao, the release has been described as an almost surreal relief. Relatives shared sentiments of gratitude and spiritual reflection, expressing intentions to make merit at local temples as a gesture of thanksgiving and a symbolic cleansing of past misfortunes, as per Thai customs. The return of these individuals to their homeland represents a significant and emotional milestone in the turbulent narrative of hostages' recovery amidst an enduring geopolitical conflict reported Reuters via Thai Newsroom. -- 2025-01-31- 1
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Blast from the Past - 60's, 70's, 80's,90's Music (2025)
So long Marianne, it's time that we began To laugh and cry and cry and laugh about it all again. -
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Trump keen to blame diversity and inclusion for Washington DC crash
Anothe r cheap shot from the orange idiot. No class at all.- 1
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Trump keen to blame diversity and inclusion for Washington DC crash
With no evidence (as usual), Donald tastelessly insinuates the DEI could be to blame for the tragedy. Watch: Donald Trump blames diversity and inclusion for Washington DC crash that claimed 67 lives -
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over 1000 mbps on 5G Dtac?
So what speeds are you getting on 5G data around Thailand?
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