Foreign Minister Parnpree Bahiddha-Nukara begins urgent visit to Qatar and Egypt for talks on the fate of at least 22 Thais taken hostage by Hamas in its attack on Israel

More than 230 hostages are being held by Hamas in Gaza, according to the latest Israeli figures – 22 of them Thai nationals, the foreign ministry in Bangkok has said. However, Israeli officials have said 54 Thais are among the hostages.

Parnpree will “discuss the situation of Thai nationals being held hostage as a result of the ongoing violence in Israel and Gaza”, the ministry said in a statement.

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