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.

Report: Iranian attack on Israelis in Thailand thwarted

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

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.

Thailand reopens to tourists

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

Thailand to drop quarantine requirement for Israelis

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

Giant lizard goes shopping in Thailand

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

Watch: Thai PM sprays journalists with hand sanitizer

Thai Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha sprayed hand sanitizer at journalists to avert answering questions on the latest cabinet reshuffle.

Iranian terrorists released: 'What message does it send?'

Thailand releases 3 Iranian terrorists who injured 5 in 2012 blast targeting dozens in return for Australian woman who had dated Israeli.

Thailand frees Iranians jailed for bomb plot against Israelis

Former Israeli ambassador to Thailand, Itzhak Shoham, speaks with i24NEWS about the release of Iranian terrorists arrested over bomb plot.

Israel was involved in discussions for release of Moore-Gilbert

Sydney Morning Herald: Discussions to release Australian academic from Iran were also held with the Israeli government

WATCH: Thai gov't buckles to protesters after 4th day of rallies

While Thai police have cracked down on activists, arresting hundreds & using anti-riot equipment, Prime Minister calls for dialogue.

WATCH: Tens of thousands rail against Thai monarchy

Global News reported that tens of thousands of pro-democracy protestors took to the streets of Bangkok despite recent gov't crackdown.

WATCH: Nationwide protests against Thai king - husband to 4

Nationwide protests broke out against Thai King Rama X after images of him in hotel with 20 mistresses appeared following virus infection.

Watch: Thousands protest in Bangkok

Protesters gathered despite a freshly-imposed decree banning groups of more than four people

Nati Hadad's family: 'Everyone lied to us except Ayelet Shaked'

Nati's brother Hadad tells former Justice Minister: 'Ayelet we want to tell you, nobody in the world can understand what you did.'

Thai soldier who carried out shooting rampage killed

Thai security forces kill soldier who carried out a shooting rampage that left at least 21 people dead.

Thailand: Twenty dead after soldier goes on shooting rampage

Thai soldier, killed his commanding officer before stealing weapons from a military camp and going on a shooting rampage

Rebels kill 15 defense personnel in southern Thailand

Deadliest attack on government forces since the separatist rebellion began 15 years ago.

Israeli baby dies on flight home from Thailand

One-year-old Zohar Tzizner suffers respiratory failure on flight from Thailand to Moscow.

Israeli woman killed in diving accident in Thailand

22-year-old woman dies while diving during family vacation in Thailand.

Leopard pounces and bites: Video of toddler attack in Thailand

Video of Israeli toddler attacked by leopard in Thailand released; Cage door left open. 1-and-a-half-year-old treated at Schneider Hospital.

Israeli toddler attacked by leopard in Thailand

Israeli 2-year-old hurt by leopard in the Thai city of Ko Samui.

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Shilo resident to represent Israel in Muaythai Championship

Kibedy Gordon to represent Israel in IFMA Senior World Championships 2019, Bangkok. Thailand.

Paris court to hear case over 2007 Thai plane crash

Victims' families say crash was an 'accident waiting to happen,' sue for recognition as victims.

Jewish woman in Thailand rescued after falling into 10-foot pit

Police checked the security cameras and found the last room the woman was in - the pool room.

Thailand: Election results may only be announced in May

Citing 'technical issues,' Thailand's Elections Commission may wait until deadline to announce results.

Thai band member apologizes for wearing swastika on stage

Girls band BNK48 comes under fire after member wears shirt with a swastika during live performance.

Rabbi of Thailand celebrates son's Bar Mitzvah

Rabbi Yosef Haim Cantor's son Efraim reached the age of Bar Mitzvah. Chabad emissaries from the region joined the celebration in Bangkok.

Thai hotel has a popular Nazi-themed room

'Disgusting' that anyone can view Hitler as worthy of decorating a hotel room with, rabbi says.

'You were the best husband in the world'

Funeral held for Israeli man killed while on honeymoon in Thailand.

Yedidya Kellerman's last words

Brother of the 25 year-old from Nof Ayalon who was killed in Thailand talks about the blow his family has suffered.

Israeli killed in Thailand: Yedidya Kellerman

25-year-old Israeli killed in traffic accident in northern Thailand while on his honeymoon identified as Yedidya Kellerman of Nof Ayalon.

Israeli killed while on honeymoon in Thailand

25-year-old Israeli man killed in traffic accident in northern Thailand. Officials working to have body transferred back to Israel.

All children rescued from flooded Thailand cave

All 12 children and their soccer coach successfully extracted from flooded cave after daring 3-day rescue mission.

Four more children rescued from flooded Thai cave

8 of 12 children trapped in flooded cave in Thailand rescued. 4 more children and their soccer coach remain in cave.

Fifth child rescued from flooded Thailand cave

Rescuers manage to recover fifth member of stranded soccer team trapped deep inside flooded cave after more than two weeks below.

Four children rescued from flooded Thai cave

One third of 12-member soccer team trapped in cave in Thailand for 2 weeks successfully rescued in daring dive through dangerous waters.

Four of trapped Thailand children 'on their way out'

All 13 trapped in Thailand took diving course. Release of first group expected to continue until evening.

Rescue operation for Thailand boys underway

Thai officials begin rescue efforts for 12 boys and their soccer coach who are trapped in a cave.

Thailand: Rescuer dies from lack of oxygen

Former Thai Navy SEAL dies while trying to save trapped children.

Boys soccer team found in cave after 9 days missing

All 12 boys and football coach found alive after nine days missing in caves in Thailand.

Arab-Israeli killed while jumping into Thailand waterfall

Medics declare Arab-Israeli dead after he jumped from Ko Samui waterfall.

Watch: Woman finds 10 foot python under bed

Thai woman shocked to find massive snake hiding under her bed, just after it ate her pet cat.

Thai soldiers arrest Israeli businessmen

Thai soldiers raid clinic, find weapons; brother of arrested Israeli says he didn't do anything illegal, clinic is nonprofit.

Convicted sex offender returns to Israel

Man convicted of sex crimes against family member fled Israel to avoid jail term.

Israel, Thailand sign new air transport agreement

Israel, Thailand sign agreement, raise number of flights per week to 28.

Israeli murdered, buried in cement in Thailand

Eli Cohen, a retired Israeli police officer living in Thailand, was murdered and hidden inside a cement staircase.

Israel sends condolences to Thailand on loss of king

Condolences to Thailand after passing of their king; Israeli tourists asked to show consideration.

King of Thailand Rama IX dead at 88

Thailand's Royal Palace says King Bhumibol, the world's longest-reigning monarch, has died at age 88.

1 dead, dozens injured in hotel bombing in Thailand

Popular tourist destination in Thailand hit by apparent terror bombing.

Watch: Attack on Thai resort town Hua Hin, one dead

Two bombs went off Thailand resort of Hua Hin. At least 20 injured - including foreign tourists.

Thailand fire kills 17 schoolgirls

At least 17 young girls have been killed by a fire which swept through their school dormitory in northern Thailand.

Bangkok Bombers Revealed to be Chinese Muslim Terrorists

Thai investigation shows mastermind and members of lethal bombing cell are Chinese Uyghurs, but authorities hushing up the angle.

Thai Police Nab 'Main Suspect' in Bangkok Bombing

Still no word on motive as second suspect arrested near border with Cambodia.

Bangkok Police Arrest Suspect over Deadly Bombing

Man found in possession of bomb-making equipment of 'similar or same type' as those used in August 17 attack; reports say he is Turkish.

Thai Police Looking for 'Woman in Black Shirt'

Police in Thailand seeking a woman wearing a black shirt in connection with this week's deadly bombing.

2 Bangkok Bombing Suspects Turn Themselves In

Suspects caught on tape in the vicinity of the main bombing suspect come forward claiming, released same day.

Thai Police Chief: Terrorist 'Network' Behind Bombings

Lead suspect in Bangkok bombings 'didn't do it alone,' asserts police chief.

Second Explosion in Bangkok, One Day After Deadly Bombing

No reports of casualties in what appears to be second bomb attack in as many days, as Thailand searches for suspects.

Thailand Identifies Suspect in 'Worst Ever' Terror Attack

Thai PM describes Monday's attack as the worst in his country's history, says police looking for suspect caught on CCTV.