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.
Two injured after gunman takes hostage at Thai school, police say suspect detained
Infected lemon tree discovered at Ben-Gurion, could destroy citrus industry
Thailand PM’s Bhumjaithai party secures decisive election victory
Herzog welcomes new Fijian, Thai ambassadors to Israel, ceremony cut short due to rain
Fiji is the seventh country to open an embassy in Jerusalem. The other countries with embassies in Israel’s capital are the US, Guatemala, Honduras, Kosovo, Papua New Guinea, and Paraguay.
Israeli tourist killed in Thailand motorcycle crash while vacationing with wife
Two additional vehicles and a passenger van were involved in the crash. Thai authorities have not yet released details about the accident.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Death toll rises to 32 in Thailand with 80 injured after crane collapses on train, police say
Local police told Reuters there were more bodies in the wreckage that had yet to be retrieved.
Thai Police arrest four Israelis following raid on ‘drug party’ in Koh Phangan
The four Israeli nationals were charged with joint possession of narcotics and psychotropic substances for sale, drug use, and possession of untaxed electronic cigarettes.
Several Israelis injured in bus accident in northern Thailand, one in critical condition
The Foreign Ministry said on Saturday that it's on its way to the accident site in Chiang Mai, northern Thailand, where a bus carrying ten Israelis was overturned.
4,000-year-old evidence of psychoactive betel nut chewing found in Southeast Asia - study
Betel nut, the seed of the areca palm fruit, is often chewed inside a betel leaf with lime. The practice has been known for its psychoactive effects, including heightened alertness and euphoria.
