Hundreds Rally at Israeli Embassy in Bangkok to Demand Foreigners Respect Thai Laws
- On Thursday, Sondhi Limthongkul led demonstrators outside the Israeli Embassy in Bangkok, protesting the conduct of some Israeli visitors and waving Thai flags.
- Demonstrators focused on allegations that foreign nationals use Thai proxies to operate businesses and hold land in violation of local law in Phuket and Koh Phangan.
- The Israeli Embassy closed temporarily during the demonstration, while signs bore harsh messages including "Israelis, respect the Thai people" and "Boycott Israel."
- Thai Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow delivered a pointed message to Ambassador Alona Fisher-Kamm, warning that misconduct by Israeli citizens could harm bilateral relations.
- Deputy Ambassador Rami Teplitski released a video in Thai stating the embassy is "fully committed to seriously addressing the issue of reports concerning Israeli tourists," and issued a code of conduct.
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'This Is Not the Promised Land': Bangkok Protesters Demand Scrutiny of Alleged Israeli Landholding and Nominee Businesses
Hundreds rallied outside Israel's Bangkok embassy as Sondhi Limthongkul launched a campaign over alleged nominee businesses, land ownership and tensions involving some Israeli visitors.
Some protestors were posting virulent messages, including one explicitly targeting Jews and asking them to leave the country
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Thai social networks report a myriad of cases involving Israeli nationals where incivilities, shady investments, threatening behaviors, as well as conspiracy theories are mingled.
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