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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


Thai, Cambodia leaders sign expanded ceasefire deal with Trump present

Thailand and Cambodia signed a strengthened ceasefire in Kuala Lumpur, witnessed by US President Donald Trump.

Malaysia's Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim reacts as Thailand's Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and Cambodia’s Prime Minister Hun Manet switch seats, during the signing of a ceasefire deal between Cambodia and Thailand, October 26, 2025.

Trump headlines ASEAN summit, Thailand-Cambodia to sign ceasefire deal

US President Donald Trump arrived in Malaysia for the ASEAN Summit, where he will witness a ceasefire deal between Thailand and Cambodia and lead key trade talks with China and Brazil.

Timor-Leste's Prime Minister Kay Rala Xanana Gusmao attends the 47th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia October 26, 2025.

Thailand's Queen Mother Sirikit, influential style icon, dies at 93

The palace said she had been hospitalized since 2019 due to several illnesses and developed a bloodstream infection on October 17 before passing away late on Friday.

Women hold photographs of Thailand's Queen Mother Sirikit, 93, as people react following the announcement of her death, outside King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital in Bangkok, Thailand, October 25, 2025.

Thai authorities crack down on Israeli visa overstays, illegal work

Israeli tourists on Koh Phangan face arrests and scrutiny as Thai authorities clamp down on visa abuse and illegal business activity linked to foreign nationals.

 Police officers stand guard before the start of the funeral procession for Thailand's late King Bhumibol Adulyadej before the Royal Cremation Ceremony in front of the Grand Palace in Bangkok, Thailand, October 26, 2017

Four Israeli soldiers arrested in Thailand for drug possession

During the arrest the men reportedly told Koh Phangan authorities that they were celebrating the end of the Israel-Hamas War.

 Koh Mak, Thailand

While you fly to Thailand, this country is building a massive airport

Long Thanh Airport in Vietnam opens 2026 with $40B, 3 terminals, 4 runways, and 100M passengers/year. Could it reshape the Far East?

The new airport to be built in Vietnam

Everyone is traveling there: 250,000 Israelis have reached their favorite spot

A 59% surge in Israeli tourism to Thailand with 254,212 visitors this year. The Thai ambassador celebrated: “It’s a second home, not just a vacation spot”.

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How Thailand pulled off the impossible: Saving hostages without choosing sides - interview

As Thailand's ambassador to Israel talks to the Post, the country is doubling down on foreign workers in Israel, and fostering its long-standing, genuine diplomatic relationships in the Middle East

Ambassador Vichienpuntu shakes hands with  Aviv Ezra, Deputy Director-General of Israel's Asia-Pacific Department, flanked by Thai dancers wearing traditional dress.

Arkia expands into Far East with new routes to Hanoi, Bangkok

The first direct flight to Hanoi is set to depart on January 5, 2026. Initially, the service will be weekly on Mondays, with plans to increase to two weekly flights in March.

An Arkia Israeli Airlines Airbus A321neo plane is seen at Ramon International Airport after an inauguration ceremony for the new airport, just outside the southern Red Sea resort city of Eilat, Israel January 21, 2019.

4,000-Year-Old High: Unveiling Betel Nut Use in Southeast Asia's Burial Grounds

Researchers uncover ancient evidence of psychedelics use in ancient Thailand.

Piper betel leaf, the areca nut, limestone paste, tobacco and bark filaments. These elements are often combined to get a psychoactive effect.