CNA Correspondent Podcast: The plight of Thai citizens trapped in Israel-Hamas war
While the focus has been on lives lost in Gaza, few know about thousands of Thai nationals stuck in Israel, with some taken hostage by Hamas. Who are they?
Thai citizens are among the highest number of foreign fatalities in the ongoing Israel-Hamas War with 23 currently held hostage in Gaza.
Thai correspondent Saksith Saiyasombut speaks to Steve Lai about the nation’s efforts to rescue them and repatriate its 30,000 citizens.
Since the late 1980s ... when Israel was partially looking to replace Palestinians working in the agricultural sector, they were looking around and ... both countries have agreed that Thailand would send migrant workers to Israel as labour force.
Jump to these key moments:
- 2:25 Who are the Thai citizens in Israel?
- 4:55 Those who were killed and taken hostage
- 12:40 A flurry of diplomatic activities to free hostages
- 19:28 Why some are staying behind
- 21:50 Will this change Thai-Israeli relations?
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Source: CNA/cr
