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Thai police raid Chabad, Jewish institutions in Bangkok amid ongoing foreign business investigation

Bangkok Chabad emissary Rabbi Nechemya Wilhelm said that Chabad welcomed the investigation and remained confident that its activities complied with Thai law.

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Bangkok Chabad, Thailand.
People carry groceries on shopping carts as they wade through a flooded street during heavy rain in Bangkok, Thailand, September 26, 2026.

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.

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Thailand's Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul attends a press conference with Singapore's Prime Minister Lawrence Wong (not pictured) at the Mandarin Oriental hotel, during his official visit to the country, in Bangkok, Thailand, September 2, 2026.

'Go die in your own country': Thai PM comes down on foreigners wanting private cemeteries

Anutin did not explicitly mention Israel or a Jewish cemetery. However, his remarks came just days after a highly publicized controversy surrounding a Jewish cemetery in Chachoengsao Province.

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ZAKA international team pictured at Ben-Gurion Airport.

Israeli man in his 30s found dead in Thailand hotel room

The man was on vacation in Thailand when the died. He was married and had one child. 

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF, MEITAL SHARABI

Thai authorities arrest Israeli wanted for armed robbery ahead of flight from country

Osher Farhi, a 22-year-old Israeli with a criminal record, was arrested by Surat Thani authorities, reportedly following a request made by Israeli authorities.

NOVEMBER 5, 2025ByYOAV ETIEL
Thai authorities arrest Israeli criminal Osher Farhi in Koh Samui, November 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.

JULY 28, 2025ByREUTERS
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.

IDF, Defense Ministry experts arrive in Bangkok to provide post-earthquake aid

The Israeli aid delegation included engineering and civil affairs officers from Home Front Command's National Rescue Unit and arrived in Bangkok after the confirmed death toll rose past 1,700.

MARCH 30, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Israeli and Thai rescue personnel meet in Bangkok after a deadly earthquake, March 30, 2025.

Chabad in Bangkok confirmed safe after devastating earthquake kills nine in Thai capital

While the occupants of the Chabad building were safe, nine people were killed in the Thai capital.

MARCH 29, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF, REUTERS
People gather on a street after a strong earthquake struck central Myanmar on Friday, earthquake monitoring services said, which affected also Bangkok, with hundreds of people pouring out of buildings in panic after the tremors, March 28, 2025.

UN warns window to find Myanmar quake survivors closing, death toll climbs towards 3,000

The epicenter was about 17.2 km from the city of Mandalay, which has a population of about 1.2 million, according to USGS.

MARCH 28, 2025ByREUTERS
A worker carries a casualty on his back after a strong earthquake struck central Myanmar, which affected Bangkok, Thailand. March 28, 2025.

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.