Thailand

French tourists attack, attempt to rob Israelis in Thailand for speaking Hebrew - report

French tourists reportedly chased them into the restroom, forced the door open, and demanded they turn over the contents of their pockets.

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

Two injured after gunman takes hostage at Thai school, police say suspect detained

A LEMON tree sapling, illegally brought to Israel.

Infected lemon tree discovered at Ben-Gurion, could destroy citrus industry

Thailand's caretaker Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, Bhumjaithai Party leader and prime ministerial candidate, arrives for a press conference at the party headquarters on the day of the general election, in Bangkok, Thailand, February 8, 2026.

Thailand PM’s Bhumjaithai party secures decisive election victory


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.

Intl. Muaythai federation bans Israeli flag, anthem, forbids fighters from representing country

According to the IFMA, the move was sparked by the death of a Palestinian boy named Ammar Hamayel, who was a member of the Palestinian national Muay Thai team.

 ISRAELI MUAY THAi fighter Shir Cohen (right) battles Francesca Vera at ONE Championship’s ONE Friday Fights 75 event earlier this month in Bangkok, Thailand.

Israel foils smuggling of 140 exotic reptiles in Ben-Gurion Airport, animals in terrible condition

Custom inspectors discovered the animals, including iguanas, pythons, tegus, and scorpions, in poor condition after enduring freezing temperatures and a lack of food.

140 reptiles and other animals were seized by Israeli authorities.

Let’s Do Something: Healing lives with David’s Circle in memory of fallen heroes - opinion

To date, David’s Circle has supported over 600 Israelis, mostly between 21-25 years of age; reserve soldiers, Nova survivors, and those most deeply impacted by October 7 and the war that followed.

David's Circle in Thailand has helped over 600 Israelis.

Monks in Thailand dismissed after their darkest secret was revealed

A police operation at Thai temples uncovered a shocking affair when four monks were found positive for hard drugs. The monks admitted to using the illegal substances and claimed unusual reasons.

Thai monks

Thai, Cambodian leaders agree to ceasefire after five days of battle

The Southeast Asian neighbors waged their deadliest conflict in more than a decade accuse each other of starting the fighting last week.

Malaysia's Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim reacts as Cambodia's Prime Minister Hun Manet and Thailand's acting Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai shake hands following a press conference, on the day of mediation talks on the Thailand–Cambodia border conflict, in Putrajaya, Malaysia July 28, 2025.

At least six killed in shooting incident in Bangkok

Four security guards at the Or To Ko market, which sells agricultural produce and local food, were killed by the gunman.

Police officers work near the covered body of a gunman at the crime scene after a shooting incident at a market, where people were killed, including the gunman who took his own life, in Bangkok, Thailand, July 28, 2025.

Rubio says US officials are in Malaysia to help in Cambodia-Thailand talks

"We want this conflict to end as soon as possible," Rubio said. "State Department officials are on the ground in Malaysia to assist these peace efforts."

Military vehicles are seen in Sisaket province as Cambodia and Thailand each said the other had launched artillery attacks across contested border areas early on Sunday hours after US President Donald Trump said the leaders of both countries had agreed to work on a ceasefire, Thailand, July 27, 2025