PUBLISHED: 9 Feb 2025 at 06: 11
The five Thais who have been held hostage by Hamas for more than a year will appear at Suvarnabhumi Airport on Sunday morning, according to MFA Minister Maris Sangiampongsa.
Sathien Suwannakham from Nong Bua Lam Phu, Pongsak Thaenna from Buri Ram, Watchara Sriaoun from Udon Thani, Surasak Rumnao from Udon Thani, and Bannawat Saethao from Nan are the staff.
Mr. Maris claimed that the five have undergone both physical and mental health checks and are in great health. However, one person will continue medical therapy after returning to Thailand.
” Regarding their gains, the Israeli government has confirmed that all five may get full rights. He declared that the Royal Thai Embassy in Tel Aviv would following up on this situation.
They are eligible for financial aid packages, including payment from the Israel Insurance Institute, among others.
Mr. Maris added that their employers have also made a promise to pay settlement, acknowledging the contribution of Thai workers.
It is acknowledged that Thai workers who work in Israel offer a high level of service. Thus, we think there shouldn’t be any issues with the advantages the five may receive,” he said.
The secretary even expressed gratitude to the Israeli government for its aid and demanded that Israeli authorities work to secure the release of the only Thai prisoner left. He even urged diligent work to be made to ensure the safety and well-being of Thai staff in Israel.
Nikorndej Balankura, director-general of the Department of Information and MFA spokeswoman, said the staff will appear at Suvarnabhumi Airport on Emirates journey EK374 at 7.35am Sunday.
Russ Jalichandra, the MFA evil minister, will be at the airport to welcomed them when they look down.
Before the Hamas-Israeli conflict started on October 7, 2023, the labor department estimated that were 35, 000 Thai staff in Israel.
During the unrest, about 9, 000 returned to Thailand, though most eventually chose to go back to work in Israel, said Labour Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn.
After this time, Thailand has limits to deliver 10, 000 workers to Israel’s agricultural business and another 8, 000 to the construction industry.