To flee or not to flee – that is the question

Taking a stand: A file photo showing people taking part in a pro-Palestinian rally in front of the Israeli Embassy in Bangkok. Since that day nearly a month ago, more than 7,000 of some 30,000 Thais working in Israel have returned home on government evacuation flights. — AFP

WHEN Hamas stormed into Israeli villages and towns along the border of the blockaded Gaza Strip last month, many Thai migrant agricultural workers shared the fate of hundreds of Israelis who were killed, kidnapped or forced to run for their lives.

Since that day nearly a month ago, more than 7,000 of some 30,000 Thais working in Israel have returned home on government evacuation flights.