Talks between Thailand’s allies in the Middle East and Hamas over the release of Thai hostages are still under way, but there are no positive signs yet of whether or when they will be released, said Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin today (Monday).
He said that the government is trying all means possible to secure their safe return.
He disclosed that one more Thai is reported to have been killed in Israel, bringing the Thai death toll to 29, and one more Thai is reported to be being held hostage, adding that the situation in Israel remains tense and critical.
The prime minister said that six Thais, who were reported to have flown out of Israel, have encountered some problems, rendering it impossible for them to leave and they cannot be contacted.
Meanwhile, the Thai embassy in Tal Aviv said that 244 Thais have chartered an El Al flight, which left Israel at 6.20am today and is due to arrive at Suvarnabhumi international airport at about 7pm this evening.
Among the passengers on this flight are 30 students from Princess of Naradhiwas University. and three from Rajabhat Sakhon Nakhon University.
