As a fragile ceasefire takes hold following the June 2026 US-Iran agreement, a different kind of movement is unfolding at Israel's borders. Dozens of Thai workers continue arriving in the country, carrying suitcases packed with hopes for a better future.
Nearly three years after Hamas's Oct 7, 2023 attack, which killed 39 Thai workers and led to 31 others being taken hostage in Gaza, Thailand's labour force in Israel has not diminished. Instead, it has grown.
