PUBLISHED: 5 Feb 2025 at 04: 48
According to Foreign Minister Maris Sangiampongsa, the five Thais who have just been freed from captive by the Arab militant group Hamas will arrive home on Saturday.
He gave an upgrade on the work to return them from Israel on Tuesday.
The returning Thai employees are Sathien Suwannakham, Pongsak Thaenna, Watchara Sriaou, Surasak Rumnao and Bannawat Saethao.
Initial reports suggested that their return was scheduled for Saturday, but the ultimate choice will depend on both their physical and mental health.
Mr. Maris claimed that all relevant organizations and Israeli officials had been instructed to follow doctors ‘ recommendations before beginning the relocation process. The secretary said the government is trying to determine the hostage’s identity, but that the position of the one who is still being held by the Thai government is still unknown.
Conversations are continued between Israeli and friendly governments.
The Thai authorities communicates with both sides through political programmes.
Due to the sensitivity of the matter, activities must be conducted gently. Nevertheless, he expressed wish for good news shortly.
The chancellor has requested their repatriation, and the deaths of two Thai people have been formally confirmed.
Earlier, Israeli President Isaac Herzog praised Thailand’s role in supporting the peace negotiations, which led to the discharge of more Thai victims.
The president of Israel also urged Thailand to keep cooperating with Israel and other countries to secure the release of the remaining Thai hostages.
The foreign secretary attributed the launch of the victims to Thailand’s solid relationship with several places, including Qatar, Turkey, Iran, Egypt, the US and Israel.
This shows how much we can work together as friends and allies. We stand in the middle and may push for conversations through our political programs, even though the two parties are at opposite begins.
He claimed that more cooperation between the nations could act as a “bridge builder” in addition to the labor collaboration that has made Thai employees so important to Israel’s agricultural industry.
When they return, Minister of Social Development and Human Security Varawut Silpa-archa promised them moral and financial assistance.