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Israeli Tourist Faces Hostility and Discrimination at Bangkok Restaurant
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By אסף וקנין
First reported by Mako · Jul 21, 2026
What happened
An Israeli tourist in Bangkok experienced overt antisemitism when a restaurant manager forbade her entry and charged inflated prices after learning her nationality. The incident highlights ongoing discrimination despite Thailand's popularity among Israeli travelers.
- 01Israeli tourist Ofri Ben Yitzhak faced hostility at a Bangkok restaurant after revealing her nationality.
- 02A sign at the restaurant explicitly banned Israeli tourists from entering the premises.
- 03The manager became aggressive and demanded she leave, charging an inflated price for a drink.
- 04Ben Yitzhak felt threatened and feared being followed back to her hotel.
- 05Similar antisemitic incidents were reported previously in Thailand, including on Koh Phangan.
- 06Thailand remains a popular destination for Israelis, with over 181,000 visitors in 2026 so far.
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