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.
Jump to these key moments:
2:25 Who are the Thai citizens in Israel?4:55 Those who were killed and taken hostage12:40 A flurry of diplomatic activities to free hostages19:28 Why some are staying behind21:50 Will this change Thai-Israeli relations?
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