The situation in Israel continues to impact Thai nationals working in the country. The war with Hamas resulted in the deaths of several Thai workers, as well as the taking of many others hostage. Faced with this worrying situation, the Thai government has implemented a repatriation policy to allow these workers to return home.
Over the weeks, dozens of Thai nationals were able to leave the Jewish state and be repatriated to Thailand. The government chartered planes to bring back these exhausted but grateful workers to have finally found their country.
These workers, mainly agricultural laborers on Israeli farms, had come to Israel in search of a better life. Originally from the poor regions of northern Thailand, they had seized this opportunity to work abroad to provide for their families. But the war turned their lives upside down and plunged them into a precarious situation.
For weeks, these workers lived in fear, the nights punctuated by the sounds of bombs falling nearby. Their return to Thailand is therefore a relief, they finally find peace and quiet. But for some of them, the return is also accompanied by a certain nostalgia and a desire to return to Israel as soon as the situation allows. Indeed, they recognize that the remuneration offered in Israel is much higher than what they could expect in Thailand.
However, this crisis also revealed another side of the situation. Some Thai workers say they have not been paid by their Israeli employers. This problem once again highlights the vulnerability of these poor workers who often find themselves at the mercy of their employers.
The repatriation of these Thai nationals is a step in the right direction, but it does not solve all the problems they face. It is crucial that measures are taken to ensure that the rights of these workers are respected and that they are properly remunerated for their work.
In conclusion, the situation of Thai nationals in Israel is worrying. The war with Hamas had a dramatic impact on these workers, who found themselves caught in the crossfire. Repatriation to Thailand is a relief for them, but the underlying problems must now be addressed, notably the question of unpaid salaries. It is essential to protect the rights of these workers and ensure that they are treated fairly.