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“The Thai authorities, together with everybody right here in Thailand, have lengthy been ready for this very second,” PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra posted on social media.

“I maintain on to my hope that the remaining Thai nationwide shall be released and returned to us safely and speedily.”

For the households of the released hostages, it was a day they’d lengthy been ready for.

Wilas Thaenna wept after receiving a name to say his son Pongsak had been freed on Thursday.

“I by no means thought this present day would come, all the pieces has been too quiet for some time,” the 65-year-old informed the BBC.

He revealed he had barely slept the night time earlier than, as he was so excited on the prospect of his son being released.

“I do not know the right way to clarify how I bought by means of all that occurred,” he continued.

“My son was taken captive, I misplaced my spouse, I needed to keep robust.

“First 5 or 6 months, I’ve misplaced a lot weight. It was distressing, I did not have power to do something or go anyplace. I used to be frightened on a regular basis.

“Once I see him, I will give him a hug and inform him to return dwelling.”