Thailand

4 more Thais freed by Hamas in second hostages-for-prisoners swap with Israel

The four Thais and 13 Israelis were released in the second round of swaps under a cease-fire deal.

Hamas released 10 Thais, 13 Israelis and one Philippine national under a cease-fire agreement with Israel.

Bangkok coordinated their evacuation and repatriation via China with Beijing and Naypyidaw.

One of the people-smuggling boats, with 249 aboard, had been pushed back to sea twice since Nov. 16.

Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has appointed Chatchai Bangchuad to lead Thailand in negotiations with BRN insurgents.

One of the people-smuggling boats, with 249 aboard, had been pushed back to sea twice since Nov. 16.

2023-11-28

The move is a concern for thousands of Vietnamese in Thailand.

2023-11-27

The new top diplomats will refashion their ministries away from geopolitics towards foreign policies that put economics at the center.

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