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Thai hostages safe, awaiting release

Parliament, Representative of the Speaker of the House of Representatives. Revealing results of discussions with Iran Requesting help for Thai hostages in Israel, "Hamas" is ready to release them, waiting for the most appropriate time as soon as possible. Confirmed that he was well taken care of, safe, never abused.

Mr. Areephen Uttarasin, Advisor to the House of Representatives along with Mr. Muk Sulaiman, Secretary of the House of Representatives Statement in case of traveling to negotiate with Hamas representative in Iran in the hope of releasing Thai people who were held hostage by Mr. Areepen said that as an advisor Mr. Muhammad Noor Matha, Speaker of the House of Representatives and sent a letter to representatives of Hamas in Iran which has been received He therefore had a duty to represent the Speaker of the National Assembly in going to talk with representatives of the Hamas movement. and representatives of the Iranian government He was assigned to travel on October 26th. But in a hurry, 2 people rushed to travel from October 25, 2023.

“I spoke with representatives of Hamas. who doesn't want to be named Because he didn't want to, because he was America's top destination. We talked for 2 hours and there was an understanding on both sides. Because we come in the name of the council and being Muslim together and came to ask for the release of Thai workers Because Thai people are not involved in this conflict, the reason for having to negotiate through Iran. due to Iran It is a country that has had good relations with Thailand for 300-400 years and is a country that has influenced the movement. “Hezbollah and Hamas” We currently have a working group in Iran preparing to meet with Hamas core members in Iran. As a result, it was aimed at Iran in order to help Thai people who were being held hostage. When Hamas attacked The total number of Thai hostages that have been taken is currently 22 people,” Mr. Areepen said.

Mr. Areepen said that Hamas representatives had informed the relatives of those being held hostage. that these people are well taken care of and are not in trouble, but if the date is set Hostage release time There is fear of danger from bombs coming from the opposing side. So we have to look at what timing is appropriate. He will release the hostages immediately. And if released Mr. Wan Muhammad Noor Matha, Speaker of the House of Representatives, will personally travel to pick up the hostages. Including thank you Chief Advisor to the President of Iran Chairman of the Palestinian Authority and all agencies in Tehran Iran who cooperated in rescuing the hostages this time as well

“He made a promise. Because he wanted to hear about the Thai people who had been captured. When I come back, will I be able to say whether Hamas is really cruel or not? Been with Hamas for tens of days What are the impacts? which he wants to be published in the media, therefore he must take care of it, it is his wish He will make every effort to ensure that all Thais who are quarantined are safe and happily reunited with their families,” Mr. Areepen said.

Mr. Areephen said that he had the same opportunity to meet 1. Ayatollah Adtari, Advisor to the President and Chairman of the Palestine Organization Assembly of the Office of the President of Iran. which is feared by various groups in Iran 2. Dr. Ramihiyan, Secretary-General of the National Assistance Organization for Palestine Nations 3. Dr. Ruwairon president of the confederation Protect Palestine Youth and National Anti-Israel, of which the latter two are independent organizations with Thai ties.

“He said that when there are reports of various atrocities against Thai people, Hamas has never done that. But it appears when the wall collapses. I don't know who is who. They might as well shoot each other. But it's definitely not Hamas's actions. The images that Israel has shown to the United Nations are not clear about who did what and where. They may be people who have personal grudges. Therefore, it is not yet confirmed whether it is a Thai person or not,” Mr. Areepen said.

Mr. Muk Sulaiman, Secretary to the Speaker of the House of Representatives Said that the negotiations were reliable. Because of the Chairman of the Advisor to the President of Iran and the Chairman of the Palestinian Group Let's meet in good friendship. And it took a long time to negotiate.

Source: Thai News Agency