Released Thai hostages return to Bangkok after more than a year in Gaza

A Thai hostage who was freed from Hamas, Pongsak Thaenna, centre, hugs a relative upon arrival at Suvarnabhumi International Airport, in Samut Prakarn Province, Thailand (AP Photo/Wason Wanichakorn)

Five Thai workers released after being held hostage for more than a year in Gaza arrived in Bangkok on Sunday.

Sarusak Rumnao, 32, Watchara Sriaoun, 33, Sathian Suwannakham, 35, Pongsak Thaenna, 36, and Bannawat Saethao, 27, were freed on January 30 as part of an exchange arrangement.