The number of Thai nationals killed in the confrontation between Israel and the organisation Hamas has increased to 21, according to Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin, from the previous tally of 20.
death toll in Israel-Gaza conflict rises: The number of deaths in Thailand has increased to 21, according to the information from yesterday night, he said.
A brutal attack by Hamas started the conflict, which has resulted in thousands of deaths and the kidnapping of some 150 hostages.
According to Thailand’s labor ministry, about 30,000 Thais are in Israel, with the majority of them employed in the agricultural industry.
Concerns are growing regarding the safety of the 14 Thai nationals who are being held captive.
On Thursday morning, distressed families gathered at Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi International Airport to await the arrival of a commercial flight carrying 15 Thais, many of whom were injure.
Supipat Kongkaew’s mother Yanisa Thaweekaew claimed she hadn’t slept in days. Supipat has worked on an Israeli avocado farm since last year.
“To me, my son is everything. I felt anxious. I have only one son, she said to AFP.
“Me cried every day, knowing that he lived in the red zone.”
Farm laborers from Thailand, who sought significantly higher wages, fled to Israel from the impoverished northeast of Thailand.
“Israel Schedules Additional Thai Repatriation Flights for Next Week”
“On Sunday and Wednesday of the following week, Israel is schedule to have more Thai repatriation flights departing.”
His wife Nantawan Sae-lee, 30, told AFP that she had trouble sleeping the night before because she was so anxious and excited.
“He travelled to Israel because we don’t have much money. He is an excellent man.
His 55-year-old mother, Mhee Sae-ja, described herself as “overwhelmed”.
Over 5,000 Thai citizens want to return to the country, and diplomats are looking into possible sea and land evacuation routes.
“The government pressured the car industry, which heavily relies on imported materials, to expand exports, setting the first goal at 2% of total imports. However, this objective was not met in FY23.”
However, 69-year-old Sawiang Paelin of Nong Khai claimed that her son’s employment abroad allowed him to provide for his entire family.
The value of a person’s life is greater than any sum of money, she declared.