21 Thai citizens dead in Hamas attacks on Israel

Bangkok, Oct 12: Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin on Thursday confirmed that 21 citizens have died in the Hamas militant group’s attacks on Israel and added that his government was working on finding other ways to evacuate. In a post on X, the Prime Minister said: “I would like to express my condolences to one more Thai worker who has died, now bringing the total to 21.” He said that aside from plane evacuations, officials have been working to find alternative modes of transport like boats or cars to to get Thai citizens out of Israel and into Jordan. He also confirmed that his government has sent additional officials to assist with the evacuation of Thai citizens by plane. (IANS)