Thai Family Prepares Buddhist Ceremony for Son Killed in Hamas Attack as Body Returns Home Under Ceasefire

Dec 06, 2025 08:27 pm CST

After two years of waiting, the family of Thai worker Sudthisak Rinthalak is preparing to receive his remains from Gaza under the Hamas-Israel ceasefire agreement. His death, occurring during the October 7, 2023 attack, highlights the risks faced by the 30,000 Thai agricultural workers in Israel and serves as a cautionary tale for others seeking overseas employment.