Thai Examiner
PM issues blunt statement on law enforcement after meeting with the Israeli Ambassador on Monday
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Key facts
- Thailand and Israel discuss technology, medical training and welfare of more than 70,000 Thai workers
- The talks came just 12 days after Anutin revoked prominent Chabad Rabbi Yosef Chaim Kantor’s Thai citizenship
- Meanwhile, investigators are examining 19 associated companies, while Israeli media report growing concern over the crackdown
- Israeli ambassador meets Anutin amid growing scrutiny of Chabad-linked interests in Thailand
- Anutin’s meeting with Israeli ambassador follows Chabad citizenship revocation and company probes
- Israeli ambassador offers cooperation as embassy avoids mentioning Chabad investigations and citizenship
Summary
### Israeli ambassador meets Anutin amid growing scrutiny of Chabad-linked interests in Thailand. The prime minister insists on equal enforcement as 19 companies face investigation. Israeli media report concern, but no diplomatic overture has been mooted.
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has delivered a blunt warning to Israel’s ambassador as Thai authorities widen investigations into Israeli-linked businesses and Chabad religious organisations. Meeting Dr Alona Fisher-Kamm at Government House on Monday, he insisted that Thai law applies equally to all foreigners. The talks came just 12 days after Anutin revoked prominent Chabad Rabbi Yosef Chaim Kantor’s Thai citizenship.
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul delivered a pointed warning to Israel’s ambassador at Government House on Monday, November 9. Thailand will enforce its laws against all foreigners, regardless of nationality, religion or race.