Thailand

Viral videos and 'No Israelis' signs: Thailand's souring welcome for Israeli tourists

Israeli tourists are finding themselves less welcome in Thailand

Thai farm worker Watchara Sriaoun, who was a hostage in Gaza, speaks via video call to his family and friends at his native home in Udon Thani in January 2025. Premium
People carry groceries on shopping carts as they wade through a flooded street during heavy rain in Bangkok, Thailand, September 26, 2026.

Bangkok declares city-wide disaster as third day of monsoon rain floods streets

Thailand's Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul attends a press conference with Singapore's Prime Minister Lawrence Wong (not pictured) at the Mandarin Oriental hotel, during his official visit to the country, in Bangkok, Thailand, September 2, 2026.

'Go die in your own country': Thai PM comes down on foreigners wanting private cemeteries

Tourists walk down Bangla Walking Street on March 24, 2024 in Phuket, Thailand; Illustrative.

Phuket Chabad House cancels Rosh Hashanah meal following anti-Israel protest


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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the launch of the National AI Program, August 9, 2026.

Thailand's FM meets with Israeli envoy to discuss tourists' conduct, demands stronger action

Following the meeting, the minister delivered a firm message, saying Thailand welcomes tourists, but that does not mean “tourists of any nationality can do whatever they want here.”

Thailand’s deputy prime minister and foreign minister, Sihasak Phuangketkeow meets with Israeli Ambassador to Thailand, Alona Fisher-Kamm, September 8, 2026.

US carrier Abraham Lincoln departs Thailand after respite visit

“We would like to thank the people of Thailand for their incredible hospitality,” US Navy Captain Dan Keeler, the Abraham Lincoln’s commanding officer, said in a statement.

People walk past an LED display welcoming U.S. service personnel from the U.S. Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln, which is docked at Laem Chabang Port for a rest stop following a long deployment in the Middle East, in Pattaya City, Thailand, September 3, 2026.

USS Abraham Lincoln crew receives first rest day amid reports of extended Middle East deployment

The ship was seen with significant surface rust, as reports of mental health concerns and deteriorating onboard conditions surged over the last months.

The US Navy Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln sails toward Laem Chabang Port before docking for a rest stop following a long deployment in the Middle East, with the Pattaya skyline in backdrop, in Chonburi province, Thailand, September 2, 2026.

Thailand to halve visa-free stay for Israeli tourists starting September 15

The change places Israel among 60 countries and territories whose citizens will continue to receive visa-free entry to Thailand, but for a shorter period.

Travelers at Ben-Gurion Airport, October 23, 2025.

USS Abraham Lincoln docks in Thailand after record-breaking 286-day deployment

The USS Abraham Lincoln was involved in the US naval blockade and combat operations in the war with Iran and set a modern-day record for consecutive days at sea.

The US Navy Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln sails toward Laem Chabang Port before docking for a rest stop in Chonburi province, Thailand, September 2, 2026.

IRGC commander thought dead in Israeli strike reportedly plans Asian sabotage- report

Informed sources have told Iran International that Moghaddam survived an Israeli attack and commands Unit 4000, heading a unit responsible for sabotage operations against Iranian adversaries.

Members of special IRGC forces attend a rally marking the annual Quds Day, or Jerusalem Day, on the last Friday of the holy month of Ramadan in Tehran, Iran April 29, 2022.

USS Abraham Lincoln to dock in Thailand after record-setting deployment, Thai official says

The Lincoln, which left the Middle East on Saturday, has not made a port call in more ⁠than 200 days, setting a modern-day record for consecutive days at sea.

The US Navy Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln sails in support of the Operation Epic Fury attack on Iran from an undisclosed location March 3, 2026.

Insurgents strike over 70 locations across southern Thailand in coordinated arson, bomb attacks

A rail line was hit by explosives in Narathiwat, prompting the suspension of services in that section.

Thai security forces patrol the railway in the troubled southern province of Yala March 27, 2013. The first round of formal peace talks between Thai government and the insurgent group Barisan Revolusi Nasional (BRN) will take place on March 28 and will be mediated by Malaysia.

Thailand issues arrest warrants for 20 Israelis in sweeping Koh Samui business crackdown

Among the Israelis arrested was prominent real estate developer Gal Bieber, 45, who was detained on Saturday by officers from the Bo Phut Police Station.

Koh Samui.