Israel names five freed Thai hostages
Israel has named the five Thai hostages handed over by the Red Cross to the IDF alongside Israelis Arbel Yehoud and Gadi Mozes.
The five Thai civilians, kidnapped on October 7, 2023, while working as agricultural laborers, have been identified as Thenna Pongsak, Sathian Suwannakham, Sriaoun Watchara, Seathao Bannawat, and Rumnao Surasak, according to the Prime Minister’s Office.
One other Thai hostage, Pinta Nattapong, is believed to still be alive in captivity. Two others, Sudthisak Rinthalak and Sonthaya Oakkharasri, have been declared dead by Israel, with their bodies still held.
