:Nadene Goldfoot
The body of Thai hostage Sudthisak Rinthalak was returned to Israel overnight, leaving the body of just one Israeli hostage, Ran Gvili, still in Gaza. He was 43 when he died. Rinthalak was a hard working agricultural employee who came to Israel after his divorce "to find" himself. His family has been informed and plans are underway to repatriate his body. His body was returned after forensic experts completed identification efforts overnight.
Rinthalak, an agricultural worker from Thailand, was murdered by Hamas-led terrorists near Kibbutz Be’eri on October 7, 2023, and his body was taken captive to Gaza by the Palestinian Islamic Jihad.
Rinthalak’s family and Thai Ambassador to Israel Boonyarit Vichienpuntu conveyed “their thanks and deep recognition to Israel for the efforts to return Sudthisak and the constant support for the family since the war broke out,” said the Prime Minister’s Office.
Rinthalak is survived by his parents, Thong Ma and Orn, and his older brother, Thepporn. He was previously divorced and had no children and Thai Ambassador to Israel Boonyarit Vichienpuntu conveyed “their thanks and deep recognition to Israel for the efforts to return Sudthislak and the constant support for the family since the war broke out,” said the Prime Minister’s Office.
With his return, the body of just one slain hostage remains in Gaza: police officer Master Sgt. Ran Gvili, who was killed and abducted while battling terrorists in the border community of Alumim on the morning of October 7.
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