As part of the reports surrounding the Thai abductees: the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand announced a visit earlier today by the Deputy Foreign Minister of Iran to Baghkok. The announcement states that talks were held on the consequences of the war in Gaza on common issues and also on expanding cooperation in a variety of fields

The Thai Prime Minister said that his government has received "photographic evidence" that all the abductees from his country are alive. There are conflicting reports as to whether it is about 23 or 24 Thais who were kidnapped, "Our assessment is that as soon as there is a temporary ceasefire of one or two days - it will be possible to rescue them. He said that they are receiving "full support" from Iran, Qatar and Egypt, and are conducting talks on the issue as well Against Malaysia