Archive · 6 Dec 2025
Thai Family Prepares to Welcome Son's Body
A Thai man named Sudthisak was working in Israel when he was captured and killed by Hamas two years ago.
His family in Thailand has been waiting for his body to be returned.
Now, during a ceasefire, Hamas has given back the bodies of some hostages, including Sudthisak's.
His family is sad but ready to bring him home for a special Buddhist ceremony.
They built a new house and bought things for their parents with money they received, but they wish Sudthisak could see it.
His family wants other Thai workers to be careful about going to countries at war.
Sudthisak Rinthalak's remains were returned to his family in Thailand after being held by Hamas for two years.
His family is preparing a Buddhist ceremony to bring his spirit peace.
Thepporn, Sudthisak's brother, used compensation money to build a new house and expand their rubber farm.
Sudthisak was among 47 hostages whose bodies were returned under a ceasefire agreement.
His family warns other Thai workers about the dangers of working in countries at war.
- Who
- Sudthisak Rinthalak, a Thai agricultural worker, and his family in northeastern Thailand.
- What
- The family is preparing to welcome Sudthisak's remains home and hold a Buddhist ceremony.
- When
- Two years after Sudthisak was killed by Hamas, and after his remains were identified on Thursday.
- Where
- Nong Khai province, Thailand, near the Laos border.
- Why
- To bring Sudthisak's spirit peace and fulfill promises made to him.
- Name
- Sudthisak Rinthalak
- Age
- 44
- Occupation
- Agricultural worker
- Location
- Nong Khai province, Thailand
- Cause of Death
- Killed by Hamas
- Number of Thai Workers in Israel
- 30,000
- Compensation Use
- New house, pickup trucks, rubber farm expansion