Thai death toll in Israel-Gaza conflict rises to 21: PM

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BANGKOK: Twenty-one Thai nationals have been killed in the conflict between Israel and militant group Hamas, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said on Thursday (Oct 12), up from the previous toll of 20.

Worried families gathered at Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi International Airport to await the arrival of a commercial flight carrying 15 Thais. "The update from last night is bad news that one more Thai died, the number rises to 21," he said.

There are approximately 30,000 Thais in Israel, mostly working in the agriculture sector, according to Thailand's labour ministry.Worried families gathered Thursday morning at Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi International Airport to await the arrival of a commercial flight carrying 15 Thais, including many wounded.

The mother and wife of Somma Sae-ja - a Thai man who moved to Israel two years ago to work in agriculture - were anxiously awaiting his safe return home after he was shot in the leg.

 

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