Thailand's Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said his government will continue its attempts to secure the release of the remaining Thai hostages.The Israeli army said on May 16 that it had informed the families of the deaths of the two men, who were identified as “kidnapped Thai citizens” and earlier believed to be alive in the Gaza Strip.
“I am deeply saddened to learn that the two Thai hostages in Gaza, namely Mr Sonthaya Oakkharasri and Mr Sudthisak Rinthalak, are now confirmed deceased,” Mr Srettha said on social media platform X.“The Thai government will continue to do our utmost to secure the release of the remaining hostages.” Hamas’ Oct 7 attack resulted in the deaths of more than 1,170 people, mostly civilians, according to an AFP tally of Israeli official figures.
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