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News and updates about Thailand

'Imprisoned Torah scholar' spotted vacationing in Thailand

A photo circulated on social media of a young man who was arrested at Ben-Gurion Airport a year ago and whose arrest prompted protests calling for his release, shows him vacationing in Thailand.

'Imprisoned Torah scholar' spotted vacationing in Thailand

89 Israelis found at Iranian-run kindergarten in Koh Phangan

Thai security forces raided an Iranian-run, unlicensed kindergarten that held five times the permitted number of children - including 89 Israelis.

89 Israelis found at Iranian-run kindergarten in Koh Phangan

Thailand: Jews to be deported after waving 'Moshiach' flag

Thai authorities revoke visas, order deportation, after Israelis wave yellow flag, distribute pamphlets.

Thailand: Jews to be deported after waving 'Moshiach' flag

Jewish Pride:

Ruach HaShem Gordon cancels fight in Thailand

Organizers of the ONE tournament in Thailand did not allow the Israeli fighter, brother of champion Ahavat HaShem, to enter the ring with an Israeli flag.

Ruach HaShem Gordon cancels fight in Thailand

Asos co-founder dies in fall from 18-storey building

Police in Pattaya confirm death of British retail entrepreneur Quentin Griffiths, autopsy finds no signs of foul play.

Asos co-founder dies in fall from 18-storey building

'Kill the Jew'

Israelis hospitalized after antisemitic attack on Thai island

Three Israelis were hospitalized after a violent assault on Ko Samui, with family members saying the attackers shouted antisemitic slurs and threats during the attack.

Israelis hospitalized after antisemitic attack on Thai island

Herzog receives credentials of first ever resident Fiji Amb.

President Herzog receives diplomatic credentials of first resident Ambassador of Fiji and new Ambassador of Thailand to Israel.

Herzog receives credentials of first ever resident Fiji Amb.

Yuval, Israeli injured in Thailand accident, pronounced dead

Yuval Cohen, 23, who was critically injured in a traffic accident in northern Thailand, died after being flown to Israel, where his organs were donated and transplanted into multiple patients.

Yuval, Israeli injured in Thailand accident, pronounced dead

Israelis arrested for drug trafficking in Thailand

Four Israelis were arrested in a raid on a luxury villa on Koh Pha Ngan on suspicion of running a drug trafficking network.

Israelis arrested for drug trafficking in Thailand

Condition of Israeli Thailand accident victim deteriorates

Israeli tourist critically injured in Thailand accident is en route to Israel, insurance company says.

Condition of Israeli Thailand accident victim deteriorates

Six Israelis injured in Thailand road accident

Israelis visiting Thailand injured in minibus accident in northern Thailand, one critical.

Six Israelis injured in Thailand road accident

Israel bids farewell to slain Thai hostage Sudthisak Rinthalak

A ceremony was held at Ben Gurion Airport ahead of the repatriation of the body of Sudthisak Rinthalak, who was murdered by Hamas terrorists near Kibbutz Be’eri on October 7th and abducted to the Gaza Strip.

Israel bids farewell to slain Thai hostage Sudthisak Rinthalak

Body of Israeli who entered water to rescue son found in Thailand

The body of 45-year-old Sagi Mor, who jumped into the water to save one of his children, is found lifeless in Thailand after a day-long search.

Body of Israeli who entered water to rescue son found in Thailand

Thailand:

Israeli missing after attempting to save son from drowning

Israeli tourist, age 40, disappears on Thailand beach after entering water in attempt to rescue son.

Israeli missing after attempting to save son from drowning

Thailand:

Israeli arrested in Phuket after ammunition found in his suitcase

Thai media reports that a 26-year-old Israeli was arrested at Phuket airport after a cartridge containing 29 bullets was found in his suitcase.

Israeli arrested in Phuket after ammunition found in his suitcase

Trump leads signing of Thailand-Cambodia peace deal

President Trump oversees agreement ending months of border conflict as ASEAN leaders convene in Malaysia for regional and trade talks.

Trump leads signing of Thailand-Cambodia peace deal

The ultimate goal:

To make all Jews one international community

In new 'Jewish-Share' episode, Rabbi Dr. Tropper and Rabbi Kantor reflect on the need for Israelis to feel a bond with Diaspora Jews.

To make all Jews one international community

Amid clashes:

Israel warns travelers to avoid Thailand-Cambodia border

Following renewed military tensions, Israel's Foreign Ministry advises avoiding border areas, as Thailand begins evacuations and border crossings remain closed.

Israel warns travelers to avoid Thailand-Cambodia border

Israeli citizen missing in Thailand for two weeks

An Israeli has been missing on Phuket Island for the past two weeks. Israeli Foreign Ministry: 'We are in contact with his family and hope that he will be found healthy and safe soon.'

Israeli citizen missing in Thailand for two weeks

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Israeli team works at disaster site in Thailand

IDF and the Israeli Ministry of Defense engineering and civil affairs officers arrived in Bangkok following the powerful earthquake that struck the region.

Israeli team works at disaster site in Thailand

Bangkok:

'The ground was shaking; hundreds called us'

Chabad emissary in Bangkok, Rabbi Nehemia Wilhelm, spoke to Arutz Sheva about the hundreds of calls they received after the severe earthquake in Thailand: 'We tried to calm everyone down.'

'The ground was shaking; hundreds called us'

Myanmar Earthquake:

Thai defense minister warns of hundreds of casualties

Hundreds are suspected dead or injured in Southeast Asia as authorities begin to clarify the full extent of the damage from the magnitude 7.7 earthquake felt earlier today.

Thai defense minister warns of hundreds of casualties

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Skycraper collapses in Thailand during massive earthquake

Skyscraper under construction completely collapses during powerful earthquake measuring 7.7 that struck many countries in southeast Asia, the epicenter of which was in Myanmar.

Skycraper collapses in Thailand during massive earthquake

Introduction to Ferries in Thailand

Thailand, with its stunning beaches and exotic islands, offers numerous options for ferry travel.

Introduction to Ferries in Thailand

Footage from Bangkok:

Released Thai hostages return home, reunite with their families

The five Thai hostages released last week from Hamas captivity reunited with their families after nearly 500 days apart.

Released Thai hostages return home, reunite with their families

Thailand: Six Israelis injured in bus crash

Six Israelis suffer light and moderate injuries after bus hits tree while driving in Thailand.

Thailand: Six Israelis injured in bus crash

Released Thai hostages reunite with family members

Four out of the five Thai hostages who were released by Hamas last week reunited in Israel with their loved ones.

Released Thai hostages reunite with family members

Giving thanks for hostages' release:

Thai delegation visits Western Wall

After release of Thai hostages from Hamas captivity, Thailand's Foreign Minister, Chief of Staff, pay emotional visit to the Western Wall.

Thai delegation visits Western Wall

Herzog to Thai FM:

'Thai hostages are our brothers'

President Isaac Herzog met with Thailand’s Foreign Minister Maris Sangiampongsa. He welcomed the return of the five hostages and stressed his concern for all the remaining hostages.

'Thai hostages are our brothers'

Interior Min. awards residency status to released Thai hostages

Interior Minister Moshe Arbel announced at a meeting with Thailand's Foreign Minister, that he has decided to grant residency status to the five Thai hostages released from captivity.

Interior Min. awards residency status to released Thai hostages

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Former Thai hostages welcomed back to Israel

Thenna Pongsak, Sathian Suwannakham, Sriaoun Watchara, Seathao Bannawat, and Rumnao Surasak arrived at Shamir Medical Center-Asaf Harofeh and were welcomed by Thai Ambassador to Israel Pannabha Chandraramya and the medical staff.

Former Thai hostages welcomed back to Israel

Tragedy in Thailand:

Presidential award recipient killed while on family vacation

Rotem Ya'ish who was discharged from the IDF two months ago and flew with his family to Thailand to celebrate, was killed in a motorcycle accident on the island of Ko Samui.

Presidential award recipient killed while on family vacation

Israelis warned against traveling to Thailand

Terrorists responsible for abduction and murder of Rabbi Zvi Kogan in Dubai are planning further terrorist activity, potentially in Thailand, National Security Council warns.

Israelis warned against traveling to Thailand

NSC raises threat level for Israelis in Thailand to level 2

2 weeks after warning of an emerging potential threat to Israelis in Thailand, the National Security Council raised the threat level and published updated guidelines for Israelis in the country.

NSC raises threat level for Israelis in Thailand to level 2

Mossad & NSC:

Israelis in Thailand should hide Israeli and Jewish symbols

Thailand police warn of potential terror attacks against Israelis at 'Full Moon' parties on the island of Ko Pha Ngan on Friday. Security source: We are aware and handling it.

Israelis in Thailand should hide Israeli and Jewish symbols

Two-year-old Israeli girl drowns in Thailand

Israeli consul in Thailand and the department for Israelis abroad at the Foreign Ministry are assisting in bringing the girl's body to Israel.

Two-year-old Israeli girl drowns in Thailand

Tragedy:

Israeli girl killed during a trip to Thailand

Five-year-old Israeli girl killed in an ATV accident while traveling with her family in Thailand. The Foreign Ministry is assisting in bringing her body to Israel.

Israeli girl killed during a trip to Thailand

EL AL flight:

Hostile factors attempt to take over communications

An EL AL flight from Phuket, Thailand to Israel received suspicious instructions to fly off course. There is serious suspicion that whoever was behind the instructions was attempting to damage the aircraft or cause it to enter dangerous areas.

Hostile factors attempt to take over communications

Freed Thai hostage:

'Israeli hostages had it worse'

Thai hostages recount how their friends were executed because there wasn't enough room in the terrorists' truck, beatings, and lack of food.

'Israeli hostages had it worse'

Freed Thai national:

'Hamas terrorists beat Jews with electric cables'

Thai citizen who was held captive and released recalls the conditions in which he was held and the harassment of the Jewish hostages.

'Hamas terrorists beat Jews with electric cables'

Report:

Hamas willing to release Thai hostages unconditionally

Hamas reportedly refusing to allow Red Cross to visit hostages despite deal, willing to release Thai hostages after Iranian intervention.

Hamas willing to release Thai hostages unconditionally

Thailand shooting: 1 dead, 6 injured, 14-year-old arrested

Gunman who opened fire at passersby has been arrested, reports say.

Thailand shooting: 1 dead, 6 injured, 14-year-old arrested

Former Thai leader jailed after returning from exile

Many suspect the former telecoms tycoon of returning to serve an 8-year term because his party has returned to power.

Former Thai leader jailed after returning from exile

Anti-reform protester attacks Knesset Speaker in Thailand

Protester lashes out at Amir Ohana in front of his children while on vacation in Thailand and posts the footage on the web.

Anti-reform protester attacks Knesset Speaker in Thailand

Terror victim's father: 'Benayah is walking almost on his own'

Two years after a deadly terrorist attack, Benayah Peretz is once again walking almost unassisted.

Terror victim's father: 'Benayah is walking almost on his own'

'This is not a joke:' Burger with only cheese released

Burger King clarifies that it actually is marketing a burger containing twenty slices of cheese and nothing else.

'This is not a joke:' Burger with only cheese released

Israelis killed in accidents in Malta and Thailand

50-year-old Israeli killed in diving accident at the Blue Lagoon. Another Israeli killed in car accident on the island of Phuket.

Israelis killed in accidents in Malta and Thailand

El Al flight: Man collapses and dies in airplane bathroom

59-year-old man collapses and dies during El Al flight from Israel to Thailand.

El Al flight: Man collapses and dies in airplane bathroom

Shooting victim Benaya Peretz excited to be moving his legs

Samaria council chairman speaks with young man who was paralyzed in a terrorist attack 2 years ago, promises to go running with him.

Shooting victim Benaya Peretz excited to be moving his legs

Hadassah Medical Center hosts Princess of Thailand

Hadassah Medical Center hosts Princess of Thailand, Prof. Dr. H.R.H. Chulabhorn Mahidol, on a first-of-its-kind official visit.

Hadassah Medical Center hosts Princess of Thailand

New Bangkok Chabad Center seeks to unite Jews under one roof

Chabad of Bangkok, Thailand's Rabbi Nechemia Wilhelm says that they expect 8,000-10,000 Jews across country for this year's seders.

New Bangkok Chabad Center seeks to unite Jews under one roof

Iran told Thailand it won’t attack Israeli tourists

Israeli Foreign Ministry cable details pledge by Iran not to attack Israeli tourists visiting Thailand.

Iran told Thailand it won’t attack Israeli tourists

Israeli girl stung by poisonous jellyfish in Thailand

6-year-old girl's heart stops after being stung by box jellyfish. She is now out of danger.

Israeli girl stung by poisonous jellyfish in Thailand

Horror in 'Paradise:'

Former policeman kills 22 children in Thailand

At least 34 people, including 22 children, killed, as the assailant ends his own life after shooting his wife.

Former policeman kills 22 children in Thailand

'Marijuana hub' - Thailand fully legalizes recreational cannabis

The southeast Asian tourist hub has made a 180 degree turnaround from imposing harsh prison sentences on weed users to supporting its use.

'Marijuana hub' - Thailand fully legalizes recreational cannabis

Report: Iranian attack on Israelis in Thailand thwarted

Iran continues to target Israelis abroad in retaliation for assassination of senior Iranian officials.

Report: Iranian attack on Israelis in Thailand thwarted

Iranian reprisal? Israelis alerted about traveling to Thailand

After a string of deadly attacks on Iranian scientists and security personnel, fears of reprisal are on the rise.

Iranian reprisal? Israelis alerted about traveling to Thailand

Thailand reopens to tourists

El Al prepares to resume flights to Thailand as country reopens to vaccinated tourists.

Thailand reopens to tourists

Thailand to drop quarantine requirement for Israelis

Israelis, including children, to be able to enter Thailand without quarantine, Thailand's Tourism Ministry says.

Thailand to drop quarantine requirement for Israelis

Giant lizard goes shopping in Thailand

Shoppers in a Thai supermarket were treated to the sight of a massive monitor lizard browsing the aisles.

Giant lizard goes shopping in Thailand