Watchara Sriaoun, one of the released Thai hostages, who was kidnapped during the deadly October 7, 2023 attack by Hamas and held in Gaza, hugs his grandfather Sompong Sriaoun, 85, as the hostages arrive in Thailand following their release, at their house in Kut Yang village, Udon Thani province, Thailand, February 9, 2025. REUTERS/Chalinee Thirasupa