Thai hostages

  • Thailand NewsThai hostages return home after release by Hamas

    Thai hostages return home after release by Hamas

    Today, February 9, at 7.35am, five Thai hostages released by Hamas returned to Thailand, welcomed by foreign affairs minister Maris Sengiamphong at Suvarnabhumi International Airport. The emotional reunion saw families embracing with tears of joy at the return of their loved ones. Maris expressed deep satisfaction at witnessing such heartfelt family reunions, noting the difficult years apart. Families mentioned their…

  • Thailand NewsThai hostages freed by Hamas to return home on Febraury 8

    Thai hostages freed by Hamas to return home on Febraury 8

    Five Thai nationals held hostage by the Palestinian group Hamas for over a year, are scheduled to return home on Saturday, February 8, as stated by Foreign Minister Maris Sangiampongsa. Yesterday, February 4, the minister updated on the repatriation efforts from Israel. The Thai hostages returning are Sathien Suwannakham, Pongsak Thaenna, Watchara Sriaou, Surasak Rumnao, and Bannawat Saethao. While their return…

  • Thailand NewsThai hostages freed by Hamas set for repatriation from Israel

    Thai hostages freed by Hamas set for repatriation from Israel

    Foreign Affairs Minister Maris Sangiampongsa arrived in Israel yesterday, February 1, to supervise the anticipated repatriation of five Thai nationals who were recently released after being held hostage by Hamas for 15 months. Maris, along with Chief of Defence Forces General Songwit Noonpakdee, arrived in Tel Aviv yesterday morning local time. They later visited the five Thai nationals at Al-Shamir…

  • Thailand NewsFive Thai hostages released after year-long ordeal in Gaza

    Five Thai hostages released after year-long ordeal in Gaza

    Five Thai hostages have been released after being held captive by Hamas in the volatile Gaza Strip for over a year. The news broke yesterday, January 30, as the Ministry of Foreign Affairs triumphantly announced the hostages’ release, a moment filled with relief for their families and an entire nation. According to a statement from the Foreign Ministry, the Royal…