In Thailand, a faraway vigil for hostages ends in happy tears.
Mr. Pongsak was among five Thai hostages who were released on Thursday. Working on farms in often dangerous parts of Israel, Thai farmhands suffered a heavy toll in the Hamas-led attacks of Oct. 7, 2023. At least 39 were killed, and at least 31 were taken hostage, according to an earlier tally from the Thai foreign ministry.