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Gaza, Thai

Thailand rejoices as long-held hostages released by Hamas in ceasefire deal

The horrific suffering of five Thai farm workers held by Palestinian Hamas militants ended with an emotional exchange on Thursday, alongside three released Israeli hostages, after intense diplomatic efforts that at times frayed relations between Bangkok and Jerusalem.

The Times of Israel · 2h

In Thailand, families of hostages weep with joy upon news of their release from Gaza

Pongsak Thenna, Sathian Suwannakham, Watchara Sriaoun, Bannawat Seathao, Surasak Lamnau were working in Israeli communities near the border when Hamas attacked on Oct. 7, 2023

BBC · 4h

Tears of joy as five Thai hostages held in Gaza are freed

Five Thai farm workers who were abducted during the 7 October attacks by Hamas on Israel have been released after being held for almost 500 days in Gaza. They were handed over to the Red Cross during chaotic scenes along with two Israelis,

China, Thailand

Railway Technology · 1h

Thailand’s high-speed rail to China on track for 2030 launch

Thailand has announced that its section of the high-speed railway, which will connect the country with China through Laos

The Bangkok Post on MSN · 1d

Bangkok to Beijing by train? Thailand’s high-speed rail to China is about to change travel forever

Thailand started the construction of the high-speed rail network in 2017 under the Chinese government’s Belt and Road Initiative, according to the project’s website. The Thai government is responsible for entire project investment, civil works construction, and application of Chinese construction technologies and railway systems.

U.S. News & World Report · 1d

Thailand Expects High-Speed Rail Link to China to Operate From 2030

Vietnam plans to build a 1,541 km (958-mile) high-speed rail line linking its two biggest cities, Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, at a cost of more than $67 billion, targeting the sta

In Thailand, a faraway vigil for hostages ends in happy tears.

Mr. Pongsak was among five Thai hostages who were released on Thursday. Working on farms in often dangerous parts of Israel, Thai farmhands suffered a heavy toll in the Hamas-led attacks of Oct. 7, ...

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US aid freeze leads to suspension of health care to Myanmar refugees in Thailand

A freeze on foreign assistance programs announced by U.S. President Donald Trump has led to cuts in services to refugees from ...

How did so many Thai farmers end up held hostage by Hamas?

Five Thai nationals held hostage by Hamas since its Oct. 7, 2023 attack on Israel were released on Thursday, while one remaining Thai citizen remains in captivity ...

The Times of Israel on MSN5h

Israel tells Bangkok that Thai hostages are in good condition

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar tells his Thai counterpart that the five Thai hostages freed today are in good condition. Sa’ar speaks by phone with Thai Foreign Minister Maris Sangiampongsa, telling ...

Associated Press3d

AP Photos: Same-sex couples in Thailand share their joy over new marriage equality law

It's a big day for LGBTQ+ couples in Thailand. On Thursday, they gained the legal right to register their marriages, making ...

Hawaii Public Radio1d

Asia Minute: Bangkok tries free public transit to fight brutal air pollution

Back when the Honolulu rail system opened in the summer of 2023, you could ride it for free on the first weekend. If you're ...

StringersHub on MSN2d

Thailand: Bangkok celebrates Lunar New Year's Eve with prayers

People in Bangkok, Thailand, gathered at the Leng Noei Yi temple, also known as the Dragon Lotus Temple, on Tuesday to ...

Thai authorities seek to ease air pollution in capital by offering free public transport

Thai authorities have made travel by public transport in Bangkok free for a week, the latest tactic to try to tackle soaring ...

The i on MSN1h

I moved to Thailand by chance – the quality of life is so much better than in the UK

Use precise geolocation data and actively scan device characteristics for identification. This is done to store and access ...

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