Status of the last one in Gaza remains ‘uncertain’
Despite the release of five additional Thai hostages, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs ( MFA ) reports that the status of the last one remaining Thai hostage in Gaza is still unknown.
Maris Sangiampongsa, the minister of foreign affairs, stated that the government would do everything to free Nattapong Pinta from Phrae territory.
He claimed that the Zionist foreign minister had called to congratulate him on the launch of the five Thai captives and had spoken with him about efforts to appoint Mr. Nattapong’s release and return the bodies of the dead Thai hostages.
” Based on applicable information and conversations with other nations, we may but confirm his position”, Mr Maris said.
” All involved is determined to bring him home, and we will never stop until he is released,” said one participant.
He added that Mr. Nattapong’s name was especially mentioned by the Israeli foreign minister, underlining the significance that Israel sites on the subject.
Some countries, including Qatar, Egypt, Iran, Turkey, the US, and Israel, have expressed aid for Thailand and played important roles in securing the captives ‘ transfer.
” We sincerely bless these locations for their work”, Mr Maris said.
Tomorrow, he will go to Israel to fulfill the freed captives and supervise their return to Thailand.
According to the MFA, the five Thais– Watchara Sriaou, Pongsak Thaenna, Sathian Suwannakham, Surasak Rumnao, and Bannawat Saethao– are now receiving medical treatment in an Israeli doctor.
Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra expressed her pleasure in a text published on X, saying she was “elated” by the assurance from the Israeli embassy to Thailand that five people had been freed from Gaza.
” The Thai government, along with everyone in Thailand, has long awaited this time. We greatly appreciate the work of Qatar, Egypt, Iran, Turkey, the US, and another friendly countries, as well as the ICRC, and bless Israel for facilitating their profit.
I have instructed Thai organizations to collaborate attentively with Israeli officials to make their return journey quick and secure.
The Prime Minister said,” I’m apprehensive, but I’m optimistic that the last Thai captive will soon be released.”
After 15 weeks in Hamas confinement, MFA official Nikorndej Balankura confirmed that the five hostages who were released were being treated there for health reasons.
The families of the victims have been contacted by Thai military officers in Tel Aviv.
The Hamas strikes on Israel on Oct 7, 2023, resulted in the deaths of 46 Thai employees and 31 violence.
Two of the victims afterwards received confirmation that they were useless, while 23 of them had already been released by the end of that year.
28 Thai victims have been freed overall as of the most recent release.
Additionally, the release of the five Thai victims was mentioned in a media release from the Israeli Embassy in Thailand.
The Thais were likewise informed that they had been handed over to Israel and were currently being transported to health.
Additionally, the embassy stated that the Thai hostages who were released do get medical assistance and medical assistance from Jewish medical teams.
The five Thais may get moved to Israel for treatment after receiving all of their health needs, according to the embassy.
Israel has done everything in its energy to open both Israeli and foreign regional victims since the start of the war.
The launch of the Thai victims is a possibility at this time, the statement read.
The embassy added that Israel may continue to assist the families of the victims of the Oct. 7 murder and the subsequent war.
” I am really glad to see the five Thai citizens returning immediately from Hamas’s prison. Our thoughts remain with the families of those still being held captive in Gaza, and we reaffirm our unwavering commitment to securing their liberty,” Orna Sagiv, the Israeli Ambassador, said in the speech.