The Hostages' Families Headquarters responded to the recovery of Thai hostage Natthapong Pinta's body, stating: "The families of the hostages embrace Natthapong Pinta's family during this complex time." They also noted that "his return represents the fulfillment of a basic human moral obligation, allowing his family the necessary closure. While the pain is great, his family will finally have certainty after 20 terrible and tormenting months of difficult questions - the essential certainty that every family deserves in order to begin their personal healing journey."

