Thai Government Revokes Citizenship of Israeli Businessman
Translated & summarized from i24NEWS Arabic by baba
Thailand has revoked the citizenship of Israeli businessman Ariel Blushtein, citing his continued use of his Israeli passport and failure to disclose Uruguayan citizenship. The decision comes amid growing tensions related to the Israeli community in the country.
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- Thai citizenship revoked for Israeli businessman Ariel Blushtein.
- Accusations include using Israeli passport after gaining Thai nationality.
- Businessman also failed to disclose Uruguayan citizenship.
- Revocation based on 1965 Thai Nationality Act.
- Decision follows recent controversies involving Israelis in Thailand.
Thailand's Deputy Prime Minister and Interior Minister, Anutin Charnvirakul, has issued a decree to revoke the Thai citizenship of Israeli businessman Ariel Blushtein. Blushtein, who is active in the diamond and jewelry sector in Bangkok, is accused of several violations. Authorities cite his continued use of his Israeli passport immediately after obtaining Thai citizenship. On June 14, 2019, the same day he received his Thai identity card, Blushtein allegedly traveled to Hong Kong using his Israeli passport and returned nine days later with the same document. The Thai Ministry of Interior also stated that Blushtein failed to disclose his Uruguayan citizenship when applying for Thai nationality. The decision is based on the 1965 Thai Nationality Act, which allows for the revocation of naturalized citizenship under specific circumstances, though such actions are considered exceptional. Blushtein is not accused of any criminal offenses in this matter, and no arrests or deportations have been announced. This development occurs amidst rising tensions surrounding the Israeli presence in Thailand, with recent controversial cases involving Israeli tourists, businessmen, and organizations.
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