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Thailand Tightens Rules on Israeli Tourists Amid Public Outcry

Thailand has restricted a Chabad Rosh Hashanah event in Phuket and is facing public protests against Israeli tourists due to alleged misconduct. The government also shortened visa-free stays for Israelis, citing a need for stricter law enforcement amid growing local resentment.

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What happened

  1. 01Thailand limited a Chabad event in Phuket to 800 attendees.
  2. 02Public anger in Thailand targets Israeli tourists' behavior.
  3. 03Visa-free stays for Israelis were reduced from 60 to 30 days.
  4. 04Thai officials cite disrespect for local culture by some Israelis.
Translated and summarized by baba from Maariv, the latest report. Read Maariv’s original

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