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Thai workers in Israel

View of the northern town of Metula, on the border with Lebanon, June 22, 2026. (Chen Leopold/FLASH90)
August 18, 2026, 11:34 am
Six foreign workers hurt in explosion of old munition in Metula
Two men wounded seriously, one moderately, in blast at a nectarine orchard near Lebanon border
By ToI Staff and Diana Bletter
A married couple from Thailand, known as Qwon, left, and Tay, participate in the Shavuot celebration in Shavei Zion, Western Galilee, where they work in the avocado groves, on May 21, 2026. (Diana Bletter/Times of Israel)
July 11, 2026, 9:35 am
Braving war losses and tough conditions, Thai workers stay rooted in Israeli agriculture
51 foreign laborers from Thailand have been killed by terror groups since 2023, and 31 were among the Oct. 7 hostages, but that hasn’t caused them to flee Israel’s fields and groves
By Diana Bletter
Sudthisak Rinthalak, a Thai agricultural worker who was murdered by Hamas-led terrorists on October 7, 2023, and whose body was taken hostage to Gaza and returned to Israel on December 3, 2025. (Courtesy)
December 6, 2025, 4:45 pm
Family of murdered hostage Sudthisak Rinthalak awaits return of his remains to Thailand
Relatives to hold Buddhist ceremony meant to bring his spirit peace; they lament that they were unable to help him and caution other Thais seeking work abroad
By Reuters and ToI Staff
Sonthaya Oakkharasri (Courtesy)
October 30, 2025, 10:29 pm
Sonthaya Oakkharasri, 30: Thai farmer and devoted dad was raising ducks
Kidnapped from Kibbutz Be’eri and murdered on October 7, his body held captive in Gaza and returned in October 2025
By ToI Staff
Loved ones of Thai national Sonthaya Oakkharasri stand next to his coffin during a farewell ceremony at Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv, October 22, 2025. (Jack GUEZ / AFP)
October 22, 2025, 10:58 pm
Dozens honor slain Thai hostage at airport as his body is finally flown home
The fate of Sonthaya Oakkharasri, who was murdered in Kibbutz Be’eri on October 7 and his body taken captive, has been ‘intertwined with ours,’ says farming federation chief
By Jessica Steinberg and ToI Staff
Nattapong Pinta (Courtesy)
September 17, 2025, 9:36 pm
Nattapong Pinta, 36: Thai farmer wanted to help wife open coffee shop
Kidnapped from Kibbutz Nir Oz and slain in captivity, his body recovered in June 2025
By ToI Staff
Meechai Ritthiphon (Courtesy)
September 10, 2025, 11:20 pm
Meechai Ritthiphon, 42: Thai farmer hoped to move to Canada
Murdered by Hamas terrorists in Kibbutz Alumim on October 7
By ToI Staff
Phirun Thanonphim (Courtesy)
August 21, 2025, 11:24 pm
Phirun Thanonphim, 34: Thai farmer dreamed of raising his own cattle
Murdered by Hamas terrorists in Kibbutz Nir Oz on October 7
By ToI Staff
Winemaker Asaf Gilai with his Cabernet grapes in Moshav Nir David in June 2025. (Jessica Steinberg/Times of Israel)
August 15, 2025, 9:17 am
Desert flavors are revived after Oct. 7 at a southern Israel winery, brewery and kitchen
The devastating Hamas attack changed the region, but the local culinary scene is adapting and persevering amid the uncertainty and ongoing conflict
By Jessica Steinberg
Phongphat 'Kom Suchat (Courtesy)
August 10, 2025, 5:24 pm
Phongphat Suchat, 29: Thai farmer, father of 2 worked alongside brother
Killed by rocket fire from the Gaza Strip in Talmei Eliyahu on October 10, 2023
By ToI Staff
Srithat Kawao (Courtesy)
July 28, 2025, 5:52 pm
Srithat Kawao, 43: Thai agricultural worker grew avocados in Israel
Murdered by Hamas terrorists in Kibbutz Nir Oz on October 7
By ToI Staff
Jakkapan Diawthaisong (Courtesy)
July 16, 2025, 9:49 pm
Jakkapan Diawthaisong, 37: Thai agricultural worker, ex-soccer player
Murdered by Hamas terrorists on October 7 in Kibbutz Alumim
By ToI Staff
Anan Phetkaew (Courtesy)
July 7, 2025, 10:14 pm
Anan Phetkaew, 39: Thai laborer who was the pillar of his family
Murdered by Hamas terrorists in Kibbutz Alumim on October 7
By ToI Staff
Nanthawat Pinjai (Courtesy)
March 28, 2025, 1:14 pm
Nanthawat Pinjai, 26: Thai dairy farmer was ‘pillar of the family’
Murdered by Hamas terrorists in Kibbutz Alumim on October 7
By ToI Staff
Thanakrit Prakotwong (Courtesy)
March 23, 2025, 10:59 pm
Thanakrit Prakotwong, 37: Thai laborer was youngest of 8
Murdered by Hamas terrorists in Kibbutz Holit on October 7
By ToI Staff
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