Five Thai hostages who were held by Hamas for 15 months arrived in Bangkok after being released as part of a hostage-prisoner exchange deal with Israel. The group was met at the airport by family members, the Thai Foreign Minister, and the Israeli ambassador before returning to their hometowns in Thailand. A total of 46 Thais were killed in a terrorist attack by Hamas in 2023, with 31 others taken as hostages. Some hostages were released during a ceasefire, and the remaining six were released in two rounds, with two being confirmed dead. The status of the last hostage is unclear, and Hamas is also holding the bodies of the two confirmed dead hostages. Israel heavily depends on foreign labor, with Thais being the largest group of foreign agricultural workers in the country. Before the attack, nearly 25,000 Thais worked in Israel, but some left their jobs after the incident. Israel has since recruited more foreign workers from countries like India to make up for the loss. Despite the risks, many Thais still choose to work in Israel for higher wages. The number of Thai workers in Israel has now increased to 38,000, surpassing the pre-attack levels. This demonstrates the resilience and dedication of Thai workers in Israel despite the challenges they have faced.
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