Five Thai nationals held hostage by Hamas since its 2023 attack on Israel were released Thursday, while one remaining Thai citizen remains in captivity.

Kumphawapi, THAILAND: The families of Thai farm workers held for over a year in Gaza cheered and wept with relief on Thursday (Jan 30) as they were freed in a hostage-prisoner

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The father of a Thai farmhand who was held hostage in Gaza for 15 months could barely get the words out at hearing the news of his son’s release.

Thailand and Israel have expressed interest in negotiating a free trade agreement (FTA) to enhance trade and investment between the two nations.Commerce Minister Pichai Naripthaphan said the countries share a mutual interest in establishing an FTA,

Thailand’s Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has said that she is “elated” at the release of five Thai hostages held in Gaza for over a year.The Thais were

Buses carrying freed Palestinian prisoners left an Israeli prison on Thursday after chaos during the release by Gaza militants of three Israeli hostages and five Thais led to a brief delay in the process.

Five Thai farm workers who were abducted during the 7 October attacks by Hamas on Israel have been released after being held for almost 500 days in Gaza. They were handed over to the Red Cross during chaotic scenes along with two Israelis, shortly after a first Israeli hostage was freed.

Three Israelis and five Thai nationals were freed earlier in what PM Benjamin Netanyahu called "shocking scenes".

Five Thai hostages released from Gaza are reported in fair health after 15 months. Israeli doctors provide medical care and support.

The Thais were abducted when Palestinian militant group Hamas attacked Israel on Oct 7, 2023. Read more at straitstimes.com.