BANGKOK: The families of the Thai laborers held hostage by Hamas spoke on Tuesday of their fears for their safety, after the Palestinian militant group threatened to execute civilian captives in its war with Israel.

At least 18 Thais have been killed and 11 seized since Hamas launched a surprise attack on Israel last Saturday.

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