BANGKOK (Reuters): Thailand is in touch with Iran and other regional governments that can make contact with Palestinian group Hamas for the safe release of nearly two dozen Thai hostages it is holding, its foreign minister said on Friday.
Parnpree Bahiddha-Nukara, Thailand's top diplomat who was in the Middle East earlier this week, said Iran was close to Hamas and has promised to help with negotiations.
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