Remains of seven more Thais killed in Israel due back on Thursday

Foreign Minister Parnpree Bahiddha-Nukara

Seven more sets of remains of Thais killed in Israel are scheduled to arrive at Suvarnabhumi international airport on Thursday afternoon, according to the Thai Foreign Ministry.

A total of 34 Thai nationals died during or since the Hamas attack on Israel on October 7^th and 24 are being held captive by militant groups in Gaza. Four others are in hospital.

Foreign Minister Parnpree Bahiddha-Nukara said yesterday that the 24 hostages are being held by 2 or 3 militant groups, including Hamas, in various locations.

If the Thai hostages are released, he said that they must be set free through a safe corridor at the Egyptian border. The Thai government has already informed the Egyptian government and Thai officials should be allowed to accompany the hostages from Gaza.

From his talks with his counterparts in Qatar, Iran and Egypt last week,…