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Thailand Plans New Direct Flights from Israel Amid Tourism Boom
Thailand is expanding direct flights from Israel to new destinations due to a surge in Israeli tourists, with over 442,000 expected this year. The Thai Tourism Authority and Israeli Embassy are launching a luxury and sustainability campaign to promote quality tourism and major cultural events.
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What happened
- 01Thailand will add new direct flights from Tel Aviv to additional Thai destinations beyond Bangkok and Phuket.
- 02Over 181,000 Israelis visited Thailand so far in 2026, with projections exceeding 442,000 by year-end.
- 03Israeli tourists average 19-day stays and spend about 9,000 shekels per visit in Thailand.
- 04Thai Tourism Authority launched a luxury and sustainability campaign targeting Israeli travelers.
- 05The campaign promotes visa-free entry for Israelis and major Thai cultural festivals.
- 06Israeli Ambassador praised Israeli tourists as key to strong Israel-Thailand relations.
Israeli Ambassador Dr. Alona Fisher-Kamm highlighted the importance of Israeli tourists in strengthening bilateral ties.
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