Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin announced on social media that four Thai nationals have been released in the second round of hostage releases from Gaza. The hostages, who were taken by Hamas, are in good mental health and eager to reunite with their families. This follows the release of 10 Thai hostages on Friday, who are currently being treated and supervised at an Israeli hospital.

The Thai government has stated that there are still 20 Thai nationals being held hostage, and efforts are ongoing to secure their release. The news of the hostages' release has brought relief and joy to their relatives, who have anxiously awaited their return. One relative, Rungarun Wichangern, spoke to her brother through a video call and reported that he seemed physically and mentally well, with no signs of torture.

The Thai hostages were part of a larger group of laborers working in the agricultural sector in Israel. Around 30,000 Thai workers, mostly from the impoverished northeast region of Thailand, are employed in this sector. The Thai government continues to work towards securing the release of the remaining hostages and ensuring their safe return home.