Phuket Jewish New Year Event to Go Ahead Despite Opposition

Authorities Probe Tour Package Networks Behind Mass Arrival for Jewish Festivities

Phuket – Tensions are rising in Phuket ahead of a Jewish New Year celebration organized by the Chabad community in Patong, as local activist groups vow to protest while authorities scramble to ensure safety. The controversy began when the Protect Phuket Land Group announced opposition to the event scheduled for September 11th, citing cultural and […] Authorities Probe Tour Package Networks Behind Mass Arrival for Jewish Festivities =-=-=-=--=-=-…

UPDATE: Chabad in Patong Confirms Jewish New Year Celebration Will Continue Amid Local Opposition

The Phuket Express =-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Phuket – The Chabad Patong community has confirmed plans to proceed with its Rosh Hashana (Jewish New Year) celebration on September 11, despite mounting opposition from local activist groups. Organizers agreed to scale back the event’s scope and duration following tense negotiations with provincial authorities. Our previous stories: A local activist group, Protect Phuket Land, has formally […] UPDATE: Chabad i…

Phuket Jewish New Year event to go ahead despite opposition

Chabad Patong has confirmed that a Jewish New Year celebration in Phuket will go ahead tomorrow, September 11, despite calls to cancel it over fears of possible violence. The decision follows a petition submitted by the Protect Phuket Land Group, which had urged the province to stop the event at Chabad House Patong and a … The story Phuket Jewish New Year event to go ahead despite opposition as seen on Thaiger News.

Protests threatened over Jewish New Year event

PHUKET: Anti-Jewish groups have threatened to escalate their protests, including rallies and marches, if a Jewish New Year celebration goes ahead in Patong tomorrow (Sept 11), despite Phuket provincial officials securing an agreement to scale back the event.