Thailand
Bangkok declares city-wide disaster as third day of monsoon rain floods streets
The rainfall began on Thursday and is expected to keep pouring through Sunday, Thailand’s meteorological department warned. People were advised to beware of flash floods, overflows, and landslides.
'Go die in your own country': Thai PM comes down on foreigners wanting private cemeteries
Phuket Chabad House cancels Rosh Hashanah meal following anti-Israel protest
Netanyahu announces lawsuit against Haaretz, John Malkovich pulls out of Israel performance
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.
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.
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.
Israeli organization's 'Secular House' opens in Thailand as non-religious alternative to Chabad
The 'Secular House' is the brainchild of the Free Secular Movement, an Israeli activist organization that promotes secularism and the separation of religion and state in Israel.
Australian man arrested for murder of 17-year-old as her stepmother calls for his execution
The 17-year-old Thai girl's body was found in a suitcase in Pattaya. The suspect faces charges of murder, concealment of a body, moving or destroying a body, and taking a minor for sexual purposes.
Israel holds first annual Thai Festival as two nations celebrate 72 years of diplomatic relations
“We’re bringing the Thailand festival here because you are special.," Thai Ambassador to Israel Boonyarit Vichienpuntu said. "It’s going to be an annual event for Israel."
Thai police arrest two Israeli citizens on suspicion of business and real estate crimes
Thai authorities are continuing their efforts to thwart the takeover of real estate and businesses by foreigners, with an emphasis on Israelis.
Thai king's eldest daughter dies, aged 47, after long illness, Royal Palace says
Thailand's Princess Bajrakitiyabha Narendira Debyavati, known as Princess Pa, entered a coma in December 2022 due to a heart condition.
US charges suspected Russian hacker with facilitating cyber campaign
Denis Obrezko made his initial appearance in connection with a case that US authorities alleged concerned a large-scale cyber espionage campaign being carried out by a group known as Void Blizzard.
US official found dead in Myanmar, State Department confirms
"We can confirm the death of a US government employee assigned to US Embassy Rangoon," a State Department spokesperson said, without providing additional details.
