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A media owner and political activist, Sondhi Limthongkul speaks to a crowd of followers, demanding an end to alleged land-grabbing by foreigners, in front of Israeli Embassy in Bangkok, Thailand, September 10, 2026. (AP Photo/Sakchai Lalit)
September 11, 2026, 9:11 pm
Chabad cancels Rosh Hashanah event in Phuket due to Israeli security officials’ concerns
500 Thais demonstrated at site of holiday dinner which was to be attended by Israelis, after days of protests on the island and in Bangkok, some of which carried antisemitic undertones
By ToI Staff
Protesters hold signs, including one on the left that calls on Jews to 'get out,' at a rally in front of Israeli embassy in Bangkok, Thailand, September 10, 2026. (AP Photo/Sakchai Lalit)
September 10, 2026, 10:43 pm
Thais rally against Israeli tourists in protest laced with antisemitism
Activists on resort island of Phuket expected to protest outside Chabad during Rosh Hashanah event, which they tried and failed to get canceled over purported security concerns
By ToI Staff and AP
Tourists lounge under umbrellas along Patong Beach in Phuket, Thailand, Friday, March 11, 2022. (AP Photo/Salinee Prab)
August 30, 2026, 10:32 pm
Protest in Thailand’s Phuket targets misbehaving Israelis
Demonstration drawing some 150 people to ‘Save Phuket’ reportedly includes signs with image of Israeli flag burning; protest comes amid Thai clampdown on disrespectful tourists
By ToI Staff
Thai rescue personnel carry a body bag bearing the recovered body of a passenger from a capsized tourist boat at Chalong pier in Phuket on July 6, 2018. (AFP PHOTO / Mohd RASFAN)
July 7, 2018, 6:49 pm
Recovery divers in Thai boat disaster confronted by underwater tomb
Volunteers leading grim task of retrieving bodies of 41 Chinese tourists from sunken vessel, including mothers still clutching their infants
By Elizabeth Law
Illustrative: Thai policemen stand guard outside a cave during a rescue operation for 12 boys and their coach trapped in the cave at the Khun Nam Nang Non Forest Park in the Mae Sai district of Chiang Rai province, Thailand on July 4, 2018. (AFP PHOTO / YE AUNG THU)
July 5, 2018, 6:14 pm
Around 20 missing in boat capsized off Thai resort island
Rough seas overturn diving boat carrying 90 passengers off Phuket; officials say half rescued, searches ongoing
File: A Thai policeman searches a visitor's bag in the center of Bangkok, Thailand, August 13, 2016. (AFP/Munir Uz Zaman)
August 14, 2016, 7:24 am
Thai authorities ‘know who was behind’ tourist town bombings
As investigation progresses, police spokesman says attacks, which killed 4, were acts of ‘local sabotage, not terrorism’
By AFP
Thai rescue workers attend to an injured victim after a small bomb exploded in Hua Hin on August 12, 2016. (AFP/Munir Uz Zaman)
August 12, 2016, 8:25 am
Thai police: String of bombings ‘not linked to terrorism’
At least 3 dead in wave of explosions at south, central Thailand resorts; Israel, UK, Australia urge nationals to avoid public areas
By Agencies and ToI Staff
In this screen grab taken from a video, emergency services are at the scene of a bomb attack in Hua Hin, Thailand, August 11, 2016. (AP)
August 12, 2016, 6:35 am
Four dead as Thailand hit by string of blasts
Authorities scramble to identify perpetrators; wounded include German, Italian, Dutch and Austrian tourists
By Ju APILAPORN
Shani Maril. the 12-year-old girl from Modiin who was killed in a fire on a boat in Thailand on April 8, 2015 (photo credit: courtesy)
April 13, 2015, 4:01 pm
Body of Shani Maril, killed in Thai ferry fire, positively identified
The transfer of the 12-year-old’s remains to Israel is delayed due to 3-day festival being celebrated in Thailand
By Rahel Jaskow
Shani Maril. the 12-year-old girl from Modiin who was killed in a fire on a boat in Thailand on April 8, 2015 (photo credit: courtesy)
April 12, 2015, 9:05 pm
Family of Israeli girl killed in Thailand fire returns home
Loved ones await delivery of 12-year-old’s body, as Thai authorities continue investigation into ferry blaze
By AP and ToI Staff
A photograph of suspected killer Moshe David distributed by Thai police and aired on local media (screen capture Channel 2)
December 5, 2012, 8:08 pm
Thai authorities arrest Israeli murder suspect
Businessman Moshe David allegedly killed his former partner and dumped the body in a orchard
By Aaron Kalman and ToI Staff
A photograph of suspected killer Moshe David distributed by Thai police and aired on local media (screen capture Channel 2)
December 4, 2012, 9:26 pm
Thai authorities issue warrant for Israeli murder suspect
Businessman Moshe David allegedly killed his former partner; police looking for additional bodies
By Aaron Kalman
Thai immigration officers escort detained Iranian Mohammad Kharzei (center) at immigration headquarters in Bangkok. (photo credit: AP)
February 18, 2012, 10:14 am
Thailand may roll back the welcome mat
Following detention of three Iranians in Bangkok in connection with failed attack, ‘Land of Smiles’ gov’t reconsiders ‘open door’ policy
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