Five Thai workers released after being held hostage for over a year in Gaza arrived in Bangkok on Sunday. Sarusak Rumnao, 32, Watchara Sriaoun, 33, Sathian Suwannakham, 35, Pongsak Thaenna ...

But the area that has seen arguably the most change has been the Thai capital’s fine dining world, buoyed by publicity from organizations like Michelin and Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants.

"I don't know how to describe it," said Watchara, 33. "It's like being reborn." Watchara and four other former Thai hostages arrived in Bangkok earlier Sunday, days after being released by Hamas ...