The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has been informed through the Royal Thai Embassy in Tel Aviv that the Israeli Government has confirmed the death of a Thai hostage, namely Mr. Nattapong Pinta, who was among the three remaining Thai hostages in the Gaza Strip.

The Royal Thai Government expresses its profound condolences to his family, which has been contacted by the Royal Thai Embassy in Tel Aviv, while the agencies involved will render all necessary assistance to the family.

The Royal Thai Government reiterates our call for the retrieval of all the deceased Thai hostages. Thailand also calls on all relevant parties to conclude the ceasefire agreement in order to lead to a peaceful resolution of the conflict, and resolve the humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip soonest.