Thailand
Israeli-media coverage mentioning Thailand, translated into English and compared across sources. 38 recent stories.
Japanese Fried Chicken Restaurant Draws Attention for 66-Year Oil Tradition
Wakatori, an award-winning fried chicken restaurant in Japan, said it has preserved a base of frying oil since 1960. The claim sparked outrage online, while food experts warned th…
Israeli Travelers Buy More Flight-Cancellation Insurance Amid Uncertainty
Israeli travelers are booking vacations earlier and buying more flight-cancellation insurance amid security and economic uncertainty. Trip Guaranty said purchases are up sharply…
Full Moon Party Returns, This Time in Israel
An Israeli version of Thailand’s Full Moon Party will be held Saturday, June 27, at Bayz on Poleg Beach in Netanya. It was previously postponed after police blocked a May event ov…
Phuket Weighs Tripling Hotel Tax to Fund Tourism Push
Phuket is considering raising its hotel tax from 1% to 3% of room prices. Officials say the move would fund development and marketing and help the island reach 14 million annual v…
Traveling Abroad? Common Medicines That Can Trigger Customs Problems
Israeli travelers are warned that common prescription and over-the-counter medicines can cause trouble at foreign borders. The article lists restricted ingredients, names countrie…
Holiday Airfares Soar, Even Nearby Destinations Are Costly
A new price check found that holiday flights for Israeli families have become extremely expensive, even to nearby destinations like Cyprus and Greece. Long-haul trips to New York…
Einav Bובליל Says Law Was Always Her Dream as She Prepares for New Studies at 40
Einav Bובליל says she will start law prep studies at Ramat Gan College in a month. In a wide-ranging interview, she discussed her income, family life, faith, and past struggles wi…
Daniel Amit and Emily Damari Open Up About Their Relationship and Upcoming Wedding
Daniel Amit and Emily Damari gave their first joint interview on Sunday, discussing their relationship, engagement, and upcoming wedding in under three months. They said they want…
A Nation in Mourning, and a Call to Hold the Line
Israelis mourned fallen soldiers at funerals in Kfar Saba, Herzliya, Haifa, Mount Herzl, and Karmiel Mahral. The article uses these deaths to argue that Israel must resist calls f…
Israeli suspect allegedly used AI to steal identities and open fake bank accounts
Israeli police say 20-year-old Nicky Sokolov used AI to create synthetic identities and open fake bank accounts for fraud. He was arrested after fleeing to Thailand, deported to I…
Magen fighter Nir Ben Ari killed in Lebanon days before his 22nd birthday
Staff Sgt. Nir Ben Ari of Kerem Maharal was killed overnight in southern Lebanon by a mortar shell and explosive drone, days before turning 22. His school and community remembered…
Israir’s First Wide-Body Jet Lands in Israel Ahead of New York Launch
Israir’s first Airbus A330 landed at Ben Gurion Airport as the carrier prepares to launch direct flights to New York in August. The company expects training, inspections and possi…
From a $513 Million Peak to a New AI Pivot: What Happened to Maor Shlomo’s Startup
Maor Shlomo went from selling Base44 to Wix for $92 million to the story behind Explorium, his earlier startup that peaked at a $513 million valuation. Explorium was hit by the AI…
Two More IDF Fatalities Announced in Lebanon Fighting and Tank Disaster
The IDF announced that Staff Sgt. Nir Ben Ari was killed overnight in southern Lebanon by Hezbollah fire and explosive drones, while Staff Sgt. Yoav Klein was killed in the tank d…
Isuzu Updates the D-Max With a Stronger Engine and New 8-Speed Gearbox
Isuzu has refreshed the 2026 D-Max with a stronger diesel engine and new 8-speed automatic transmission, improving its work and off-road ability. The electric version was also sho…
Stunning wildlife portraits showcase Israel’s nature photographers
The Israel Nature Photography Association published a gallery of wildlife portraits in its Facebook group. The nonprofit says it was created to advance nature photography, environ…
Macaulay Culkin Marks Nine Years With Brenda Song
Macaulay Culkin celebrated nine years with Brenda Song in a heartfelt Instagram post. The couple, who met on a film set in Thailand in 2017, have two children and keep a low profi…
Thailand's Megaproject Faces Local Resistance Over Environmental and Economic Fears
Thailand is promoting a $30 billion “land bridge” project to move cargo across a 90-kilometer corridor between the Gulf of Thailand and the Andaman Sea. The plan faces strong loca…
Israeli Online Shopping Rebounds as Summer Travel and Swimwear Drive Demand
Israeli online shopping recovered in May, led by travel, marketplaces and summer-related purchases such as swimwear. International sites rose much faster than Israeli ones, while…
Art Dealer Accused of Turning Khmer Loot into a Global Fortune
British art dealer Douglas Latchford was accused of smuggling Cambodia’s looted antiquities through fake provenance and museum donations. More than 300 objects have been returned…
Israeli Woman Returns from Zanzibar with Malaria After Skipping Prevention
A woman from northern Israel was hospitalized at Rambam after contracting malaria on a trip to Zanzibar without preventive treatment. Doctors warned that false-negative tests can…
Tel Aviv Garden Apartment Becomes a Family Home Inspired by New York and Thailand
A Tel Aviv family of six transformed a 167-square-meter contractor apartment and 200-square-meter garden into a custom six-room home. Designed by Shimrit Kaufman of SK Designers…
Philippines Tops 2026 Retirement Abroad Rankings
The Philippines ranked first in a new 2026 retirement-abroad index from Expatriate Group. Thailand and Colombia followed, while Portugal was the top European destination.
Gidi Kanyuk Parts Ways With Hapoel Ramat Gan
Gidi Kanyuk has ended his contract with Hapoel Ramat Gan and will not stay after the club’s promotion to the Premier League. The 33-year-old midfielder, who joined from Beitar Jer…
Israel's Women Finish Second at Goalball World Championships and Secure LA 2028 Spot
Israel’s women’s goalball team lost 12-4 to China in the World Championships final and finished second. Their run secured Israel’s first qualification for the Los Angeles 2028 Par…
Deadly Marine Threat Warns Beachgoers at Popular Phuket Beaches
Phuket authorities warned beachgoers after dozens of venomous Portuguese man-of-war washed onto Nai Harn, Kata Noi and Kata beaches. Officials told tourists, including many Israel…
Yael Shelbia Says Her Romance With Lance Stroll Is Serious and Built for the Long Term
Yael Shelbia confirmed she is back together with Formula 1 driver Lance Stroll and said the relationship is serious. She addressed the couple’s on-and-off history, his Jewish iden…
New Isuzu D-Max Tries to Outmuscle the Hilux
Isuzu has launched the facelifted 2026 D-Max in Thailand with a new 2.2-liter diesel, an eight-speed automatic and mild design changes. The truck gains earlier torque, better off-…
A+Awards 2026 Spotlight the Year's Most Striking Buildings
Architizer’s A+Awards 2026 named standout architecture projects from Thailand, Australia, India and Iran. The winners emphasized public accessibility, landscape integration, sculp…
Noa Opens Up About Early Doubts and Her Father’s Death on Married at First Sight
In a preview for tonight’s Married at First Sight episode on Keshet 12, Noa tells Ari’s family she cried and felt in crisis during the first two days after the wedding. She says h…
Australian Sprinter Jemma Stapleton Dies in Thailand Motorbike Crash
Australian sprinter Jemma Stapleton, 25, died in a motorbike accident during a family holiday in Thailand. Her death has triggered mourning in Victoria, and a fundraiser has alrea…
China Confirms Arrest of American Myanmar Scholar on Espionage Suspicion
China says it has arrested American researcher Yu Min Zin in Kunming on suspicion of espionage and threats to national security. The case comes amid sensitive U.S.-China ties and…
Thailand Intensifies Crackdown on Foreign-Controlled Property and Businesses, Detains Two Israelis
Thailand has intensified a public crackdown on foreigners suspected of using Thai nominees to control land and businesses, with Israelis among the main targets. This week, police…
Thai Princess Bajrakitiyabha Dies at 47, Leaving Succession Questions Open
Thailand’s royal palace says Princess Bajrakitiyabha, the king’s eldest daughter, has died at 47 after a long coma. Her death at Chulalongkorn Hospital revives uncertainty over th…
Romy Abragil Says Visa Probe, Health Ordeal, and Online Abuse Upended Her Life
Romi Abragil says she was questioned in Thailand over a fake visa and an allegedly illegal OnlyFans account, while her passport and residence issues keep her from returning to Isr…
Thailand: Death Sentence for Two Men Who Killed 20 in Bangkok Attack Nearly a Decade Ago
A Thai court sentenced two Uyghur men to death for the 2015 Bangkok attack that killed 20 people and injured about 123. The bomb exploded at the popular Erawan Shrine in central B…
Israeli Arrested in Thailand on Suspicion of Using Front Men to Buy Land in Koh Phangan
An Israeli man in his 30s was arrested at Koh Samui airport in Thailand on suspicion of using Thai nominees to buy land on Koh Phangan in violation of foreign ownership rules. Aut…
Probably You’ve Been There: The World’s Most Visited Countries
A ranking of the world’s most visited countries places France first with 102 million annual visitors, followed by Spain, the United States, and Turkey. The list also includes Ital…
