Palestine–Thailand relations

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Palestine–Thailand relations were formalized on 1 August 2012,[1] after the Kingdom of Thailand recognized the State of Palestine as a sovereign state on 18 January 2012.[2] Palestine has a non-resident embassy in Kuala Lumpur, which is accredited to the Thai side, and the Thai embassy in Amman is accredited to the Palestinian side. Both countries are members of the Asia Cooperation Dialogue and the Non-Aligned Movement.

## History

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153 countries, including Thailand, supported the resolution calling for a ceasefire in Gaza that was overwhelmingly passed by the UN General Assembly on 12 December 2023

During the 2014 Israel–Gaza conflict, the Thai government supported a peaceful solution to the conflict and called on both Israel and Palestine to show restraint.[3] It further stated that it will continue to support both sides, but will not condone terrorist activities by either side.[4]

In 2016, President Mahmoud Abbas visited Thailand and met with then Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha.[5]

As a response to the Israel–Hamas war, Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin expressed his deepest condolences to the government and people of Israel, and condemned Hamas' attack.[6] He also put the Royal Thai Air Force on standby to evacuate its citizens if needed.[7] Deputy foreign affairs minister Jakkapong Sangmanee later said that the country's position was "one of neutrality" and that the government favoured "a solution that would allow Palestine and Israel to coexist."[8]

## Post October 7 Attacks

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During the October 7 Hamas-led attack on Israel, 44 Thai citizens were killed, and 31 were kidnapped into the Gaza Strip and held hostage by Hamas, 2 of which died in captivity.[9] Of the 31 Thai nationals held hostage, 23 were released during the November 2023 ceasefire.

On 27 October 2023, Thailand was one of 121 countries to vote in favor of a General Assembly resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire to the fighting between Israel and Gaza.[10]

In order to strengthen bilateral ties, His Excellency Mr. Walid Abu Ali, Palestine's ambassador to Thailand who resides in Kuala Lumpur, paid a courtesy call on His Excellency Mr. Parnpree Bahiddha-nukara, the Thai government's deputy prime minister and minister of foreign affairs, on 12 January 2024. In addition to expressing satisfaction with the connection, which has been in place for more than 12 years, both parties stated that they are willing to work toward furthering it in any areas where there may be mutual interest, especially in the promotion of trade and tourism.[11]

In February 2025, 5 Thai nationals returned home after being held hostage by Hamas.

## See also

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* Israel–Thailand relations

## References

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1. ^ "การสถาปนาความสัมพันธ์ทางการทูตระหว่างราชอาณาจักรไทยกับรัฐปาเลสไตน์ (MFA Thailand in Thai)". Facebook. Archived from the original on 26 February 2022.
2. ^ "'Thailand recognizes Palestinian state'". The Jerusalem Post | JPost.com.
3. ^ "Thai government statement of the Gaza war" (Press release). Ministry of Foreign Affairs Thailand. 18 July 2014. Retrieved 29 October 2017.
4. ^ "Thailand to continue to support both Israel and Palestine". NNT. 22 July 2014. Retrieved 29 October 2017 - via Thai Visa.
5. ^ "Thai Premier receives Palestine President Mahmoud Abbas". ASEAN NOW - News, Travel & Forum.
6. ^ "ไทยประณามเหตุโจมตีอิสราเอล นายกฯทวิตยันดูแลคนไทยสำคัญที่สุด" [Thailand condemns attack on Israel The Prime Minister tweeted that taking care of Thai people is the most important thing.] (in Thai). Daily News. 7 October 2023. Archived from the original on 7 October 2023. Retrieved 7 October 2023.
7. ^ Goldenberg, Tia; Shurafa, Wafaa (8 October 2023). "Hamas fighters storm Israeli towns in surprise attack; Israel responds with deadly strikes on Gaza". Associated Press. Archived from the original on 8 October 2023. Retrieved 8 October 2023.
8. ^ Strangio, Sebastian (12 October 2023). "Death Toll of Thai Workers in Israel Attack Rises to 21". The Diplomat. Retrieved 15 October 2023.
9. ^ "How did so many Thai farmers end up held hostage by Hamas?". AP News. 30 January 2025. Retrieved 31 January 2025.
10. ^ Wintour, Patrick (27 October 2023). "Israel-Gaza war: UN general assembly calls for 'immediate, durable humanitarian truce'". The Guardian.
11. ^ "Ambassador of the State of Palestine to the Kingdom of Thailand paid a courtesy call on Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Thailand". Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Thailand. Retrieved 2 March 2024.

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