The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has been informed by the Royal Thai Embassy in Tel Aviv that, upon consideration of the available evidence, the Committee for Assessing the Conditions of the Hostages of the Israeli Government has concluded that two Thai nationals listed as hostages in Gaza, from the remaining eight yet to be released, namely Mr. Sonthaya Oakkharasri and Mr. Sudthisak Rinthalak, are deceased, since October 2023.

The Royal Thai Government expresses its profound condolences to their families, which have already been contacted by the Royal Thai Embassy in Tel Aviv, while the agencies involved will render all necessary assistance to the families.

The Royal Thai Government reiterates its strong call for the immediate release of all remaining hostages, including the six remaining Thai nationals in Gaza, so that they may return home safely, and call for all sides to exercise their utmost efforts in negotiations leading to an urgent solution to the current humanitarian crisis in Gaza.

Statement reading by Director General of Department of Information and MFA Spokesperson (vdo clip in Thai language)

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