BANGKOK, Oct 31 (TNA) – Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Parnpree Bahiddha-Nukara would today travel to Qatar and Egypt to discuss negotiations with Hamas to release Thai nationals taken hostage in the midst of the conflict between Hamas and Israel.
During his mission from Oct 31 to Nov 2, the Thai minister is scheduled to meet with the Prime Minister and the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Qatar on October 31, in Doha, and with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Egypt on November 1 in Cairo.
There have been multiple communications, whether through media or telephone conversations, and those appointed to coordinate have expressed the urgent need for the release of Thai captives as they went to Israel for work and had no conflicts with anyone.
Parnpree emphasized that Thailand’s intention is to ensure the quick release of the Thai detainees, although their whereabouts and whether they are within or outside Gaza are currently unknown.
The Thai government is willing to explore every possible channel to negotiate with Hamas and secure the speedy release of the Thai nationals being held hostage.
