Thailand

Israeli citizen arrested in Thailand for operating illegal cannabis farm

Krabi Governor Angkul Silathevakul said the province would not tolerate foreign nationals conducting illegal business within its borders. 

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
WORKERS TAKE care of cannabis plants at a farm in central Israel, late last year.
Travellers at Ben-Gurion Airport, October 23, 2025.

Planes are preparing to leave Ben-Gurion Airport in case of missile strikes, Regev says

Israeli airlines, including El Al and Arkia, are ready to evacuate their fleets globally to avoid missile threats, according to Transportation Minister Miri Regev.

|ByAVI ASHKENAZI , 103FM
Yuval Cohen

Family of Israeli killed in Thailand announces organ donations, saving four lives

Cohen was injured in an accident in the city of Chiang Mai, where he was pronounced dead. He was transported back to Israel at his family's request.

|ByYOAV ITIEL, AVICHAY CHAIM
Thailand.

The destination that keeps breaking records – And the world's attention returns

32.9 million visitors, revenue of 1.53 trillion baht, airline congestion, and a hotel boom – Thailand reestablishes its position as one of the hottest destinations in the world.

|ByMEITAL SHARABI/MAARIV

Five Thai nationals released from Gaza captivity given permanent resident status

At least one living Thai hostage, Pinta Nattapong, 35, remains in captivity.

FEBRUARY 2, 2025ByJOANIE MARGULIES
Released Thai hostages stand for a picture with Thailand's Minister of Foreign Affairs Maris Sangiampongsa, in Beer Yaakov, Israel

Bangkok to Beijing: Thailand speeds up high-speed rail link to China via Laos by 2030

Government spokesman says the rail line will connect Thailand to the global economy and bring it closer to becoming a logistics hub.

JANUARY 31, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Bangkok to Beijing: Thailand accelerates high-speed rail project to connect with China via Laos by 2030.

Grapevine January 31, 2025: The long road to freedom

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

JANUARY 31, 2025ByGREER FAY CASHMAN
HOLOCAUST SURVIVORS (from left to right): George Shefi, 93, Walter Bingham, 101, and Paul Alexander, 89, who came to the UK on the kindertransport are pictured with relatives at the residence of the British ambassador to Israel.

The chaos in Khan Yunis proves Hamas can't govern Gaza - editorial

Hamas's failure demonstrates how quickly years of diplomatic work can be jeopardized by chaos on the ground, which could derail future releases.

JANUARY 31, 2025ByJPOST EDITORIAL
Palestinian terrorist surround hostage Arbel Yehoud, held in Gaza since the deadly October 7 2023 attack, on the day they hand her to members of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) as part of a ceasefire and a hostages-prisoners swap deal between Hamas and Israel, in Khan Yunis.

Thai envoy to 'Post': Over the moon over release of Thai foreign workers from Gaza

Thai ambassador to Israel Pannabha Chandraramya told The Jerusalem Post that she was “over the moon” with excitement for the hostage’s return.

JANUARY 30, 2025ByJOANIE MARGULIES
Released Thai hostages who were captured during the deadly October 7, 2023 attack by Hamas, pose as they hold up Thai national flags in Israel, January 30, 2025

18 Israelis injured as bus overturns in northern Laos

This was the second bus accident in Laos within 24 hours on Sunday after 13 Israelis were wounded in a traffic accident in Laos, including some in serious condition..

JANUARY 27, 2025ByYOAV ETIEL
A view of the Mekong river bordering Thailand and Laos is seen from the Thai side in Nong Khai, Thailand, October 29, 2019. Picture taken October 29, 2019.

Thailand legalizes same-sex marriage, becoming first in Southeast Asia

At the Siam Paragon mall in Bangkok, a mass wedding ceremony was held where over 1,700 same-sex couples tied the knot.

JANUARY 26, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
LGBTQ+ parade in Bangkok Pride Festival 2024.

Queen Lu: The fusion restaurant offering Thai, Japanese menus - review

Queen Lu, a fusion restaurant with separate Japanese and Thai menus.

JANUARY 26, 2025ByGLORIA DEUTSCH
Queen Lu.

Thai cabinet approves draft bill to legalize casinos as part of entertainment complexes

Global companies operating in Macau and Las Vegas are eager to invest in complexes in Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Phuket, and Pattaya, reports the Bangkok Post.

JANUARY 23, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
View from above at The Sanctuary of Truth wooden temple in Pattaya.

The harmonious relationship between the stray dogs of Koh Samui, island's residents

On the small Thai island of Koh Samui, tens of thousands of stray dogs roam freely, a common sight everywhere.

JANUARY 18, 2025ByNITSAN SHORER
DOGS ARE everywhere on roads and pavements around the island.