Thai Muslim Politicians Hold Talks with Hamas in Iran to Secure Release of Thai Hostages in Gaza War

Private Thai Muslim Delegation Confirms Thai Hostages in Gaza are "Living Comfortably" During Two Hour Meeting with Undisclosed High-Ranking Hamas Officers in Tehran; Thailand's Foreign Ministry Says It Welcomes Aid from All Channels in Securing Release of its Citizens.

Thai Muslim minority politicians held talks with senior Hamas officials in Tehran to negotiate the release of over a dozen Thai hostages held captive by the Palestinian Islamist group following an October 7th attack on Israeli communities.
23 of the Thai hostages form the largest group of captives held from a single foreign country in the besieged Gaza strip.
Thai Foreign Ministry did not confirm the talks, nevertheless it welcomed assistance from all parties and confirmed that Qatar, Iran, and Egypt had agreed to formally convey Thailand's request for the hostage release to Hamas.
Despite the dangerous circumstances, many Thai laborers in Israel decided to stay due to high wages offered, compared to what they would earn in their home country.
To negotiate on behalf of the hostages, a Thai parliamentary delegation had to travel to Hamas ally Iran due to the complexity of the situation.

South China Morning Post