Thai Examiner
Pressure movement against Israel in Thailand gains momentum as it combines with street protests
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Phuket tensions rise as over 500 protesters march through Patong to Chabad House, while a major Jewish New Year event is cancelled. Anti-Israel signs, police lines and a widening campaign over foreign businesses and land grip the resort.
Key facts
- Phuket tensions rise as over 500 protesters march through Patong to Chabad House, while a major Jewish New Year event is cancelled
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- A protest of more than 500 people swept through Patong on Friday, forcing the cancellation of a major Rosh Hashanah gathering at Chabad House
- Protesters face public assembly restrictions after days of pressure over Jewish New Year events in Patong
Summary
A protest of more than 500 people swept through Patong on Friday, forcing the cancellation of a major Rosh Hashanah gathering at Chabad House. Marchers carried anti-Israel signs and chanted “Free Palestine” as police sealed off the premises and managed traffic. The demonstration followed days of pressure over Jewish events, foreign-linked businesses, landholding and Israeli visitors.
More than 500 protesters marched through Patong on Friday as opposition to Israeli and Jewish-linked activities intensified in Phuket. The protest targeted Chabad House and coincided with planned Jewish New Year celebrations in the resort city. Meanwhile, the main Rosh Hashanah gathering was cancelled at the last minute amid mounting security concerns.