Thai injury toll in Israel rises to 18

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22 October 2023 at 18:47 PUBLISHED

Thai injury toll in Israel rises to 18
On Sunday, Israeli technical students from Thailand arrive at Suvarnabhumi airports in the Samut Prakan province wearing all black. The kids were welcomed at the airport by Siripong Angsakulkiat, evil minister of education, fifth from left. ( Photo provided )

While the death toll and the number of kidnapped Thais in Israel remained the same, the Foreign Affairs Ministry reported two more injured Thai people it.

According to the minister’s report from Sunday, there are now two to 18 more injured Thais in Israel as a result of the Israel-Hamas conflict. The death toll and the number of Thais kidnapped, however, remained the same at 30 and 19, both.

Srettha Thavisin, the prime minister, stated on Sunday that Thai officials were negotiating for the transfer of kidnapped Thais using every means at their disposal, including personal relationships.

According to the Department of Consular Affairs, 2, 608 Thai people traveled from Israel and NBP on 15 flights between October 11 and 22( Sunday ).

Seven Thai technical individuals were among the returnees on Sunday after they and their guardians made the decision to end their jobs in Israel first for the sake of safety. According to the Education Ministry, 71 additional technical kids stayed in Israel to finish their internship programs.