Father of Thai hostage in Gaza receives confirmation of his son’s release
CNA’s Saksith Saiyasombut was with Wilas Thaenna in Thailand when he saw his son freed from captivity in Gaza after 15 months. His son, Pongsak Thaenna, had been held hostage by Hamas from Oct 7, 2023, along with dozens of others. He and 5 other Thai nationals were released by militants in Gaza on Thursday (Jan 30) as part of a hostage-prisoner swap.