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Thailand has been hit hard by the crisis in Israel, with several dozen Thai nationals taken hostage or victims of violence perpetrated by Hamas. Faced with this situation, the Thai government has implemented a repatriation policy to allow these workers to return to their country.
Recently, a plane from Tel Aviv landed at Suvarnabhumi Airport in Bangkok, bringing with it around 91 Thai workers who were victims of the crisis in Israel. These workers, mainly from the poor regions of northern Thailand, were employed on Israeli farms to replace Palestinian labor. Their return to Thailand was met with relief, as they witnessed daily bombings and lived in constant fear. They see their repatriation as a chance to find peace and security in their country of origin.
In total, since the start of the crisis, the Thai government has repatriated more than 7,000 Thai workers using 34 planes chartered specifically for this purpose. This operation was entirely financed by the Thai authorities in order to help these agricultural workers who found themselves stranded in Israel in precarious conditions.
However, repatriation is only part of the problem. Some of these workers say they were not paid by their Israeli employers before their departure, which is another difficulty they face upon returning to Thailand. The Thai government will need to ensure that these workers can regain their rights and get the wages they are owed.
This crisis highlights the vulnerability of migrant workers in conflict zones. Countries of origin, such as Thailand, must take measures to protect their nationals and facilitate their safe return when crisis situations arise. International solidarity and cooperation between countries are also essential to resolve these issues and ensure the safety and well-being of migrant workers.
In conclusion, the repatriation of Thai workers stranded in Israel following the Hamas crisis is an important step in allowing them to regain peace and security in their country of origin. However, it is essential to ensure that these workers can receive their unpaid wages and to put in place protection measures for migrant workers in conflict zones. Solving these problems requires international cooperation and solidarity between the countries concerned.