Number of Thais being held hostage by Hamas rises from 19 to 22

Thailand's foreign ministry has raised its count of nationals taken hostage in Israel by Hamas from 19 to 22. That's one of the highest number of foreign victims being held since conflict broke out in Gaza on Oct 7. At least 32 Thais have been killed in Israel. Close to 6,000 have been repatriated, with another 800 returning today. Meanwhile, Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has renewed calls for Thai migrant workers who are still in Israel to come home "as long as they still can", as the escalating situation could make it more difficult to send repatriation flights.