The State of Israel shares in the deep sorrow of Nattapong’s family and of the entire Thai people.
(Communicated by the President's Spokesperson)
Saturday, 7 June 2025 / 11 Sivan 5785
President Isaac Herzog:
"Pinta Nattapong left his wife, Narissara, and their young son, Wirapat, in Thailand to work in agriculture in Israel—hoping to give them a better future and fulfill their dream of opening a family coffee shop in Thailand.
But that dream was tragically and painfully cut short when Nattapong was brutally abducted from Kibbutz Nir Oz by Mujahideen Brigade terrorists during the Hamas-led terror assault on October 7. Nattapong, who was kidnapped alive, was cruelly murdered in captivity by the terrorists in Gaza. This morning, we received the painful news that his body was recovered last night in a courageous operation by the IDF and Shin Bet.
The State of Israel shares in the deep sorrow of Nattapong’s family and of the entire Thai people.
Fifty-five hostages are still being held in the hell of captivity in Gaza—in a horrific crime against humanity—and we must continue doing everything possible to bring every one of them home immediately, until the last!"
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