Thailand Revokes Citizenship of Chabad Chief Rabbi
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Thai authorities have revoked the citizenship of Rabbi Yosef Chaim Kantor, the Chief Rabbi of Chabad in Thailand, for allegedly continuing to use his American citizenship. Prime Minister and Interior Minister Anutin signed the order after the Ministry of Interior stated the rabbi used his U.S. passport 16 times for travel. The revocation follows a clause in the Thai Citizenship Act allowing for such action if prior citizenship is still utilized.
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- Thailand revoked the citizenship of Rabbi Yosef Chaim Kantor, the Chabad Chief Rabbi.
- Authorities claim Rabbi Kantor continued to use his American citizenship after becoming a Thai citizen.
- The rabbi allegedly used his U.S. passport 16 times for travel to and from Australia.
- The decision was made by Prime Minister and Interior Minister Anutin.
- The revocation is based on a section of the Thai Citizenship Act concerning dual citizenship use.
Thai authorities have revoked the citizenship of Rabbi Yosef Chaim Kantor, a prominent leader of the Chabad movement and a significant figure in the local Jewish community. The decision stems from allegations that Rabbi Kantor continued to use his American citizenship even after obtaining Thai citizenship. According to a report in "Israel Hayom," Thailand's Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, Anutin, signed an order to revoke the rabbi's citizenship. The Thai Ministry of Interior claimed that Rabbi Kantor used his American passport on 16 occasions for travel to and from Australia. This action was taken in accordance with Section 19(2) of the Thai Citizenship Act, which empowers the Minister of Interior to revoke citizenship from naturalized individuals if evidence emerges that they continue to use their prior citizenship. Rabbi Kantor has been a central figure in Jewish activities in Thailand for many years, leading Chabad's operations in the country.
