Israel-Palestine conflict: Thai death toll rises, government hastens evacuation

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The conflict between Israel and Palestine has claimed three more Thai lives, bringing the Thai death toll to 24, as reported by the Thai embassy in Tel Aviv. Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin also reported on Saturday that 16 Thais have been injured and an equal number abducted in the escalating conflict.

Addressing the press before his departure to Phitsanulok province, the prime minister assured continued efforts to evacuate Thai nationals from the crisis-hit region. He stated that approximately 7,000 Thais have expressed their intention to return home.

He also expressed gratitude towards commercial airlines, Thai Airways International (THAI), Nok Air and Thai AirAsia, for their invaluable assistance in repatriating Thai citizens.

The Thai PM revealed that the government is actively seeking assistance from the…