Thai labor families Appeal to government to help son held hostage in Israel to return safely

In the case of Hamas's most severe attack on Israel In the early hours of October 7, the Israeli government responded. Until more than 400 people died and thousands more were injured. Many Thai workers were taken hostage. last Saturday

At 9:30 a.m. on October 8, 2023, reporters traveled to Kut Chap District, Udon Thani Province, and met Mr. Phonchai, 52 years old, and Mrs. Wasana, 45 years old. The father and mother of Mr. Anucha Aye, 28 years old, are among the Thai workers who were arrested. Hostages, with relatives and neighbors who heard the news coming to support them.

Mr. Phonchai and Mrs. Wasana Told through tears that Mr. Anucha is the eldest child, married to Miss Wanida for 30 years, has a 7-year-old daughter, his son applied to work in agriculture in an avocado orchard, received a salary of 50,000 baht, a 5-year contract, in March 2024 it will be 2 years. The child will come home to stay. to move into a new house But when I heard the news yesterday evening From relatives who work in Bangkok Sent a picture and called to tell them. They were all shocked because their children would call regularly. The last time was Friday at noon when my son called me. But yesterday I didn't call. When I called back, he didn't answer. Saw the picture of the child being detained. Didn't sleep all night I can't eat rice. Because I'm very worried about my child. Go pay homage to all the sacred things in the village. Pray for your child's safety. And ask the government to help the child return safely.

Later at 10:00 a.m. on the same day, Lieutenant Anuthep Sridaoruang, Udon Thani Provincial Employment Office. Traveled to meet Mr. Anucha's parents. to encourage and informed that everyone was safe and revealed that now he would like to hear news from the authorities The authorities will find a way to help Thai workers. Udon Thani Province in Israel fully. Relatives of injured Thai workers Appeal for help and contact the injured Relatives are worried because they cannot be contacted at all.

by Surin Province One person was injured, Mr. Sonthaya, 42 years old, from Tha Tum District. who was being treated at Soroka Hospital and one person was taken hostage, namely Mr. Khomkrit, 29 years old, from Lamduan District. In the afternoon, the reporter went to Nong Methee Subdistrict, Tha Tum District, Surin Province, which is the home of Mr. Sonthaya's mother. injured workers along with members Subdistrict Administrative Organization in the village I came to inquire about the story and give encouragement to Mrs. Prong, 69 years old, the mother, and Mrs. Praphaporn, 38 years old, the wife, with concern.

However, while we were talking, There was a phone call from the Ministry of Labor asking for encouragement. and notify information that Now Mr. Sonthaya He has been treated at Soroka Hospital and is in quite serious condition. But the doctor can provide full treatment. Don't worry. Ask your wife and mother. Including relatives, don't worry. The Ministry of Labor will coordinate with relevant agencies and be ready to provide full assistance.

Mrs. Praphaporn, 38 years old, wife of Mr. Sonthaya, said that from asking her husband's friends who work together, she learned that her husband is a person who gets up early to come and drink coffee. The moment when he was walking to wash his coffee cup. The explosion came down just in time until his body was thrown off, causing severe pain. and the employer has brought uninjured workers to live in the house. So he called and coordinated with the Labor Department over there. He asked for evidence. and call the employer Now the Ministry of Strength has informed that he will enter the house tomorrow (Oct. 9, 2023). Now he knows which hospital his husband is at. But I still don't know how serious the symptoms are. My husband has been working there for 3 years in agriculture. Next February he will come back to stay. and prepared to build a house I would like the Israeli embassy to help coordinate the news whether it is a lot or a little. I want to know.

However, relatives do not want Mrs. Pong, Mr. Sonthaya's mother, to know of her son's injuries. Because of many diseases including heart disease, high blood pressure and diabetes. Otherwise, it will affect the existing disease. Afraid that something will happen to another person.

Source: Thai News Agency