The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/thailand/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Tue, 09 Jun 2026 11:03:16 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Thailand | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/thailand/ 32 32 10 Israelis deported from Thailand amid crackdown on foreign-linked crime — report https://www.timesofisrael.com/10-israelis-deported-from-thailand-amid-crackdown-on-foreign-linked-crime-report/ Tue, 02 Jun 2026 15:04:47 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3835069 Local media alleges the Israeli nationals were involved in extensive nominee company scheme involving 32 businesses, estimated to have caused over $6 million in damage

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]]> Thai police raid illegal school run by Iranian couple, find 89 Israeli kids enrolled https://www.timesofisrael.com/thai-police-raid-illegal-school-run-by-iranian-couple-find-89-israeli-kids-enrolled/ Sun, 03 May 2026 05:11:53 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3815120 Thai security agency says raid came after complaints of 'foreigners operating businesses that could threaten national security'; 2 Iranians and a Thai national arrested, charged

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]]> 6 Israelis hurt, one critically, in minibus accident in Thailand https://www.timesofisrael.com/6-israelis-hurt-one-critically-in-minibus-accident-in-thailand/ Sat, 10 Jan 2026 14:03:58 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3730827 Vehicle reportedly tried to overtake another car, veered off road and hit a tree in Chiang Mai; Foreign Ministry in touch with wounded and their families, consul en route to scene

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]]> Thailand shuts down dance parties targeted by anti-Israel incitement, vandalism https://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-led-parties-in-thailand-shut-down-after-incitement-and-vandalism/ Mon, 29 Dec 2025 04:08:41 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3722109 Israeli organizers say social media attacks and damage to venue by activists led local authorities to cancel planned music events in Pai

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]]> Israeli man killed, son injured in Thailand motorcycle accident https://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-man-killed-son-injured-in-thailand-motorcycle-accident/ Sun, 21 Dec 2025 20:20:09 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3717263 Southeast Asian country, a popular travel destination for Israelis, consistently ranks as one of the world's most dangerous for road traffic

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]]> Remains of Sudthisak Rinthalak, last Thai hostage in Gaza, arrive home https://www.timesofisrael.com/remains-of-sudthisak-rinthalak-last-thai-hostage-in-gaza-arrive-home/ Wed, 10 Dec 2025 16:46:00 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3709020 Body of captive slain by terrorists on Oct. 7 and held for two years arrives at Bangkok airport, where family waits to perform Buddhist funeral rites in his hometown

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]]> Body of Sudthisak Rinthalak, Thai farmer and family breadwinner, returned to Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/body-of-sudthisak-rinthalak-thai-farmer-and-family-breadwinner-returned-to-israel/ Thu, 04 Dec 2025 09:31:01 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3704326 Officials say family of slain hostage, 43, has been informed, plans underway to repatriate his body; 'hard-working' agricultural employee came to Israel after divorce 'to find himself'

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]]> Father of hostage Sudthisak Rinthalak: ‘I always worry about him, I pray for him’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/father-of-hostage-sudthisak-rinthalak-i-always-worry-about-him-i-pray-for-him/ Wed, 03 Dec 2025 12:23:12 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3703553 Family says it wants to bring his body home to Thailand to be buried with traditional ceremony; brother says he feels guilty for encouraging him to move to Israel

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]]> Israeli tourist drowns off coast of Koh Phangan after jumping into sea to rescue son https://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-tourist-drowns-off-coast-of-koh-phangan-after-jumping-into-sea-to-rescue-son/ Thu, 20 Nov 2025 21:28:32 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3693635 Body of Sagi Mor, 45, found Thursday morning after hundreds of volunteers helped search alongside police; Foreign Ministry working to bring body back to Israel

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]]> Israeli couple arrested in Thailand over public sex at popular waterfall https://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-couple-arrested-in-thailand-over-public-sex-at-popular-waterfall/ Wed, 05 Nov 2025 15:51:27 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3681932 Tourists charged with public obscenity after clip on social media shows them having midday sex on Ko Pha Ngan island

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]]> Trump oversees Thailand-Cambodia ceasefire agreement at Malaysia summit https://www.timesofisrael.com/trump-oversees-thailand-cambodia-ceasefire-agreement-at-malaysia-summit/ Sun, 26 Oct 2025 07:49:22 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3673736 Amid push for Nobel Peace Prize, US president also expected to travel to Japan, South Korea, China to discuss trade agreements and tariffs

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]]> Foreign Ministry issues travel warning for Thai-Cambodian border amid lethal clashes https://www.timesofisrael.com/foreign-ministry-issues-travel-warning-for-thai-cambodian-border-amid-lethal-clashes/ Thu, 24 Jul 2025 11:19:28 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3605230 Thailand and neighboring countries are among most popular flight destinations for Israeli tourists, who are now urged to avoid 'proximity to border crossings'

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]]> On a serene Thai island, a holistic healing center provides relief for traumatized Israelis https://www.timesofisrael.com/on-a-serene-thai-island-a-holistic-healing-center-provides-relief-for-traumatized-israelis/ Sun, 11 May 2025 10:47:29 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3526727 Survivors of the Oct. 7 massacre, discharged IDF reserves soldiers, and others gather in David's Circle, a lush jungle sanctuary, to help each other - and themselves

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]]> Myanmar earthquake death toll passes 3,000 as more bodies found https://www.timesofisrael.com/myanmar-earthquake-death-toll-passes-3000-as-more-bodies-found/ Thu, 03 Apr 2025 07:23:39 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3517189 The Southeast Asian nation says another 4,715 people have been injured and 341 are missing after last week's 7.7 magnitude quake

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]]> Israeli said arrested in Thailand after Finnish tourist alleges sexual assault https://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-said-arrested-in-thailand-after-finnish-tourist-alleges-sexual-assault/ Mon, 31 Mar 2025 20:17:43 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3515222 Man, 36, reportedly stopped at Phuket Airport hours after warrant issued over complaint from 19-year-old, who said he fondled and kissed her while drinking on Ko Samui beach

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