Thai death toll in Israel rises to two, says Parnpree

Several countries have been unable to evacuate their citizens due to the closure of Israeli airspace.

The foreign minister added that all foreign workers in Israel, including Thais, have undergone drills and know how to stay safe in bunkers during the time of fighting.

Thailand’s Ambassador to Israel Pannabha Chandraramya said Israeli troops were fighting with Hamas militants near the Gaza Strip and have recaptured two areas.

She added that the recaptured areas were not where Thai workers had been taken hostage and that the embassy could not contact them.

The envoy added that the hostages also included Israelis and workers from other countries.

Pannabha explained that Thais were not targeted but were taken hostage by Hamas because they simply happened to be in the wrong place.

Government sources have released an unofficial list of injured Thai workers and those who have been…