A fireball erupts during Israeli bombardment of Gaza City on October 9, 2023. (Photo by MAHMUD HAMS / AFP)
The number of Thai nationals who have died as a result of the Hamas attacks on Israel has increased to 18 and the number seeking to return to Thailand has increased to about 3,000, according to Deputy Foreign Minister Jakkaphong Sangmanee today (Tuesday).
He said that the death toll is, however, unofficial and is yet to be confirmed by Israeli officials, adding that, of an estimated 30,000 Thai nationals working in Israel, mostly in the agricultural sector, 5,000 are in living in high-risk areas and are to be evacuated.
He reiterated that the Thai government will explore all possible means to bring Thai people who want to leave Israel home safely, with the first evacuees to arrive at Suvarnabhumi airport on Thursday.
The evacuees will arrive in two groups, five are scheduled…
