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Thai, Hamas

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 Associated Press on MSN · 2h

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

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

BBC · 13h

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

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

Newsweek on MSN · 1d

China and Thailand To Be Linked Via High-Speed Rail

The project is part of Thailand's broader strategy to bolster links with China, its largest trading partner, as it strives to keep pace with regional peers.

BenarNews1d

Toxic haze covers Bangkok as Thailand reels from worsening air pollution

Government measures fall short, experts say, as air quality index (AQI) readings become more hazardous in Thai capital.

The Times of Israel on MSN14h

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 ...

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 ...

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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, ...