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Thai group gathers at Israeli Embassy over tourist behavior
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BANGKOK — A Thai activist group submitted a letter outside the Israeli Embassy in Bangkok on 24 August, urging Israeli tourists and residents in Thailand to respect the country’s laws, customs and culture.
Key facts
- BANGKOK — A Thai activist group submitted a letter outside the Israeli Embassy in Bangkok on 24 August, urging Israeli tourists and residents in Thailand to respect the country’s laws, customs and culture.
- Tae Achiwa, a leader of the Thai Mai Thon (“Thais Won’t Tolerate It”) group, delivered the letter following complaints from residents in several tourist destinations, including Phuket, Koh Samui, Koh Phangan and Pai.
- The group said it had received complaints alleging intimidation, harassment and disputes involving Israeli nationals, including conflicts related to businesses and property.
- The letter stressed that the group did not intend to generalize about Israeli people and said anyone found to have violated Thai law should be investigated and prosecuted through the legal process.
Summary
Tae Achiwa, a leader of the Thai Mai Thon (“Thais Won’t Tolerate It”) group, delivered the letter following complaints from residents in several tourist destinations, including Phuket, Koh Samui, Koh Phangan and Pai.
The group said it had received complaints alleging intimidation, harassment and disputes involving Israeli nationals, including conflicts related to businesses and property.