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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the launch of the National AI Program, August 9, 2026.
Thailand’s deputy prime minister and foreign minister, Sihasak Phuangketkeow meets with Israeli Ambassador to Thailand, Alona Fisher-Kamm, September 8, 2026.

Thailand summons Israeli envoy over tourists' conduct, demands stronger action

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.

US carrier Abraham Lincoln departs Thailand after respite visit

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.

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


'Baby killer': IDF reservist attacked by antisemitic Spanish tourist in Philippines

Upon learning that the reservist was from Israel, a Spanish tourist in the Philippines began shouting accusations such as “baby killer” and “genocide” while threatening to kill him. 

People relax along White Beach in Boracay Island, Aklan province, Philippines, December 1, 2021; Illustrative.

At least 12 hurt due to unusual turbulence on Air India flight from Thailand to Delhi

Ten passengers and two crew members were wounded after an Air India flight from Phuket encountered turbulence and briefly lost altitude.

Air India A320neo VT-EXS; illustrative.

After Chabad House inspection, Thailand expands Phuket tourism business checks

After the Chabad House raid in Patong, more than 360 Phuket businesses will be inspected over suspected illegal ownership and operations under Thai law.

Bangkok, Thailand.

Five security personnel killed, six civilians injured in shooting, pipe bomb attack in Thailand

Authorities said the attackers seized three AK-47 rifles, three bulletproof vests, and several mobile phones from the checkpoint during the attack before fleeing.

The pickup truck used in a shooting and pipe bomb attack that killed five security personnel and wounded six civilians in southern Thailand on July 23, 2026.

Foreign Ministry receives 45 reports of antisemitic incidents against Israelis abroad in last year

According to ministry officials, a record number of antisemitic incidents took place. It included physical assaults, fights, spitting, verbal abuse, denial of service, and expulsion from hotels.

Pro-Palestinian demonstrators carry a banner during a protest against the arrival of an Israeli cruise ship in the port of Piraeus near Athens, Greece, June 12, 2025.

Death toll in Bangkok pub fire rises to 32 with dozens still in hospital, officials say

Authorities believe the fire was caused by a short circuit in a ceiling-mounted air conditioner, which ignited flammable material decorating the pub's live music stage.

Aftermath of a deadly fire at a pub in Bangkok.

Fire in Bangkok pub leaves 27 dead, more than 60 wounded as police investigate possible negligence

Suriyachai Rawiwan, director of Bangkok's disaster prevention and mitigation department, said 63 people were injured, 22 critically.

Members of emergency personnel transfer the body of a deceased person at the site of a deadly fire at a pub in Bangkok, Thailand, July 13, 2026.

Heading for more direct flights? Thailand considers expanding air links with Israel

During a meeting between Thai and Israeli officials, both sides agreed to promote tourism, including expanding direct flights between the countries.

Koh Samui.

Israeli arrested in Thailand for allegedly operating childcare center without license, work permit

The Israeli, 55-year-old Ziv Radomsky, was also alleged to have admitted to police that the location had been operational since 2024, claiming that the business was preparing the documents.

Police officers in Thailand, in Bangkok, Thailand (illustrative)

Eight monks killed in Thailand after eleven year old boy crashes pickup truck

The victims were part of a group of 34 Buddhist monks and five lay followers undertaking a pilgrimage from a temple in Mukdahan province to another in neighboring Ubon Ratchathani province.

A Buddhist monk walks across a road while collecting alms in Bangkok early on April 28, 2026.