Thailand Revokes Citizenship of Chabad Leader Rabbi Yosef Chaim Kantor
Summarized from The Jerusalem Post by baba
The decision by Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul follows raids on Chabad institutions and investigations into potential business irregularities. Prime Minister Charnvirakul stated the action was lawful, while the Jewish community expressed concern over growing pressure on their institutions.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Thailand revoked the citizenship of Chabad leader Rabbi Yosef Chaim Kantor for using his American passport after naturalization.
- The revocation follows early October raids on Chabad institutions in Bangkok by multiple government agencies.
- Investigations are examining potential circumvention of foreign ownership laws and business registration practices.
- Protests with anti-Israel slogans have occurred against the Chabad House in Phuket.
- Rabbi Kantor, a prominent figure since 1993, has not yet responded to the decision.
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