Thailand

Thai court extends sentence of lawyer who called for monarchy reform during 2020 protests

Arnon Nampa, 41, was a prominent figure during the unprecedented youth-led democracy movement protests in Bangkok in 2020 that openly called for the monarchy to be reformed.

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BANGKOK, THAILAND - 2025/07/15: A woman wears a handmade hat reading "Free Arnon" during a vigil, calling for the release of detained human rights lawyer Arnon Nampa.
Bangkok, 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.

|ByTZVI JASPER, MAYA ZANGER-NADIS
Police officers in Thailand, in Bangkok, Thailand (illustrative)

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

"The perpetrator has been captured," Deputy Superintendent Wichian Soboon told Reuters, adding that two people - a student and a teacher - were wounded in the incident.

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A LEMON tree sapling, illegally brought to Israel.

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

The one-meter-tall sapling was found alongside citrus propagation materials during an anti-smuggling operation done in collaboration with inspectors from the Ben-Gurion Airport.

|ByTZVI JASPER

TripAdvisor’s 2025 global best beach ranking: Which beach took the top spot?

Banana Beach in Phuket, Thailand, secured the second spot, while Eagle Beach in Aruba came in third.

FEBRUARY 19, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Aerial view of Elafonissi beach, Crete, Greece.

Thai hostage's teeth broken by Hamas terrorists during captivity - N12

The Thai national who returned from captivity with broken teeth underwent rehabilitation at the Shamir Medical Center in Be'er Yaakov. 

FEBRUARY 13, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Inside the tunnel network unearthed by the IDF. February 26, 2024.

Thai nationals held captive by Hamas for 15 months return home

Thailand's foreign ministry said a Thai national is still believed to be held captive by Hamas. 

FEBRUARY 9, 2025ByREUTERS
Relatives hug a released Thai hostage, who was kidnapped during the deadly October 7, 2023 attack by Hamas and held in Gaza, as the hostages arrive in Thailand following their release, at Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport, in Samut Prakan, Thailand

Thai hostages return home after over a year in Hamas captivity

During their stay, there were visits from the Thai Embassy, ​​the Thai Foreign Minister, and a Zoom call with the Thai Prime Minister.

FEBRUARY 8, 2025ByDR. ITAY GAL
Thai hostages and the Shamir Medical Center care team who looked after them, February 8, 2025.

Buddhist monk visits Thai nationals released from Gaza captivity

They took part in a spiritual ceremony along with the monks, their families, and staff members of the Thai embassy in Israel. 

FEBRUARY 6, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
The Buddhist monk and the Thai nationals during a ceremony at the Shamir Medical Center. February 5, 2025.

Hamas is about pure bloodshed, not resisting oppression - editorial

After Hamas terrorists conducted the October 7 massacre, their victims were not just Israelis. While the world focused on Israeli suffering, the suffering of foreign workers has been all but ignored.

FEBRUARY 5, 2025ByJPOST EDITORIAL
The parents of a 26-year-old Thai man kidnapped by Hamas hold up his photo.

Released Thai hostages reunited with family members after 481 days in captivity

The hostages were released last Thursday alongside Israeli hostages Arbel Yehoud and Gadi Moses, with Agam Berger being released hours earlier.

FEBRUARY 4, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
One of the Thai hostages reunites with his family member on Tuesday, February 4, 2025.

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.