I added the map above to highlight Thailand for reference.
and remember, not all Jews are Zionists and not all Zionists are Jews.
There are Christian Zionists, Muslim Zionists, Hindu Zionists,
Atheist Zionists, and Luciferian Zionists.
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The Pattaya News Thailand published October 20, 2025: Israeli man arrested in Pattaya for allegedly stealing temple donation envelopes from massage shop after furious debate over 300 Baht refund.
NBT WORLD published August 25, 2026: Authority Revokes Visa of Foreigner Threatening Samui Zoo Owner. The Thai authority has revoked the visa of a foreign national who intimidated a zoo owner on Samui island as authorities step up enforcement against disruptive visitors.
Ynet News, Israel local
written by Itamar Eichner
Wednesday August 26, 2026
Thailand has revoked the visa of an Israeli national linked to the dispute surrounding Samui Exotic Park on Koh Samui, where authorities are also investigating a claim that 500,000 baht was offered for information that could lead to harm against the park’s French manager.
The decision comes as Thailand’s government adopts a tougher stance toward foreign tourists who violate the law or become involved in confrontations in the country.
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Google AI Overview
French police and local media confirmed that an investigation is underway following an early-morning fire on August 19, 2026, at a residential property in Villeurbanne, near Lyon, belonging to the mother of Kevin Dimino, the French co-owner of the Samui Exotic Park in Thailand.
Key Details of the Incident
The Fire: The blaze broke out shortly before 5:00 AM, damaging a vehicle and a garage. Dimino’s mother managed to escape safely without physical injury.
Potential Molotov Cocktails: Reports and family statements indicated that a car was set alight and secondary incendiary devices resembling Molotov cocktails were discovered at the scene.
The Context: The incident occurred amid an intense international controversy surrounding Samui Exotic Park in Koh Samui. The park's owners—Dimino and his Thai wife, Jin Jindarat—faced heavy backlash after publicly banning Israeli visitors and displaying Palestinian flags and "Free Palestine" signage, which followed a viral confrontation with an Israeli family and subsequent online death threats.
Official Stance: While the owners claim the arson is direct retaliation for their controversial stance, French authorities and the Lyon public prosecutor's office opened an investigation into property destruction and dangerous endangerment, stating that a definitive motive or direct link to the dispute in Thailand has not yet been officially established
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Thai Newsroom
written by Staff
January 12, 2026
A POLICE raid on a luxury villa at Koh Phangan led to the arrest of three Israeli nationals after drugs were found there with their Israeli supplier apprehended at another residence on this tourist island, Naewna newspaper said this morning (Jan. 12).
Lt. Col. Thanapon Saetang, deputy district chief for security affairs, Koh Phangan Immigration Police, and Pol. Lt. Col. Duangthepparat Sitthirith, Immigration Police inspector, Surat Thani province, led a team of police officers to raid the villa after a tip-off by a concerned resident about a noisy party being held there with foreigners suspiciously entering and leaving day and night.
Upon reaching the villa gate the police team found it open with loud music blaring from within. Mr. Sean Shahar, 33, (name translated as written in Thai), was in front of the villa and upon seeing the officers acted suspiciously, attempting to dash inside. He was ordered to stop and a search found white power scattered on a table.
They also found two Israeli women within the villa, Ms. Michelle Sessions, 24, and Ms. Jennifer Liewchit, 23, along with 3.32 grammes of cocaine, 28.99 grammes of Ketamine, 0.86 grammes of MDMA (Ecstasy), and 29 e-cigarettes.
Upon being questioned all three implicated Mr. Rejev Rachmani, 48, an Israeli national, as their supplier, having purchased the drugs from him at 4,500 baht per gramme via WhatsApp. They intended to resell the drugs to Israeli tourists at parties on Koh Phangan.
Police then searched Rachmani’s residence on the island and found a lot more drugs including 33.36 grammes of cocaine, 16.07 grammes of Ketamine, 23 ecstasy pills packed in separate bags weighing 10.39 grammes, and 79,000 baht in cash.
The first three suspects were charged with “jointly possessing Category 1 and 2 narcotics with intent to sell, jointly possessing psychotropic substances with intent to sell, drug use, and possession of smuggled goods (e-cigarettes).” Rachmani was slapped with more seriously charges of “selling and possessing Category 1 narcotics (ecstasy, LSD stamps) and Category 2 narcotics (cocaine, Ketamine) for sale and drug use.” All four suspects were then taken to Koh Phangan police station for legal proceedings and deportation.
This multi-agency raid on an overnight party and arrest of the four suspects on drug charges led to the discovery of a never-before-seen packaging being used: plastic resealable bags with an image of a gun. This is linked to an Israeli network with the drugs specifically sold to Israeli tourists.
i24NEWS published February 14, 2026: Koh Phangan Station: The Israeli who ran an extensive drug ring in Thailand. And now for the person whom the Thai police define as the largest Israeli drug dealer caught in the country - 42-year-old Shai Alfasi was arrested on suspicion of running an extensive drug network in Copenhagen - the full details are in the article by the head of the criminal desk, Lee Ayesh.
Kejadian penangkapan seorang warga Israel bernama Shai Alfasi (42 tahun) oleh polisi Thailand.
Alfasi adalah pemilik restoran/bar bernama Lola di area Hat Hin Kong (Haad Hin Kong), Pulau Koh Phangan, Provinsi Surat Thani, Thailand. Ia ditangkap polisi karena menjalankan… pic.twitter.com/Hj48ZP7gXG— Fai Nomady (@FaiNomady) May 3, 2026
Ynet News, Israel local
written by Staff
February 14, 2026
An Israeli man described by Thai authorities as a major drug trafficker was arrested Friday on the island of Koh Phangan with narcotics worth more than 50 million baht, or $1.6 million, the Bangkok Post reported Saturday.
The suspect, identified as Shai Alfasi, 42, allegedly operated from a restaurant he owned on the popular tourist island. Thailand’s tourist police commander told the newspaper that Alfasi sold drugs through a WhatsApp Business account using a Hebrew name.
According to police, customers placed orders via the app, after which the drugs — concealed inside black socks — were left at prearranged locations. Photos of the drop-off points were sent to buyers. Payments were made in cash and hidden inside the same socks, investigators said.
Undercover officers posed as customers and arrested Alfasi when he arrived at a designated location on a motorcycle to collect the cash, the police commander said.
A search of his belongings and hidden compartments uncovered a range of illegal drugs, including cocaine, ketamine, MDMA, LSD, heroin, psychedelic mushrooms and heart-shaped ecstasy pills known locally as “Labubu.” The estimated street value of the seized drugs exceeded 50 million baht, police said.
Alfasi was identified as the owner of the restaurant “Lola” on Koh Phangan. Authorities said that during an enforcement operation launched Monday on the island, six suspects were arrested on drug trafficking charges, with Alfasi described as the most senior figure detained so far.
Last month, Koh Phangan police arrested four Israelis in their 20s staying at a villa on the island on suspicion of drug use. Officers raided the property following complaints of a loud party and suspicious behavior, and reported finding “Labubu,” cocaine and MDMA.
Earlier that month, Thailand’s tourist police raided a luxury villa on the island and arrested four Israelis suspected of operating a drug trafficking network targeting foreign tourists, primarily Israelis. Large quantities of drugs and cash were seized in that operation, authorities said.
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Immigration police have stepped up efforts to crack down on transnational drug networks in key tourist areas, with officers arresting an Israeli drug dealer and two Australian associates on Koh Phangan in Surat Thani province and seizing a large quantity of illegal drugs believed to be intended for sale to foreign tourists.
On March 8, Pol Maj Gen Chutharet Yingyongdamrongsakul, commander of Immigration Division 6, said the operation followed the earlier arrest of a Brazilian suspect, identified as Pedro, in a drug-related case on Koh Phangan on March 5.
Following that arrest, Pol Lt Gen Phanumas Boonyalak, commissioner of the Immigration Bureau, ordered officers to expand the investigation into foreign drug trafficking networks operating in tourist areas. Pol Col Naruet Phutthawiro, superintendent of Surat Thani Immigration, was assigned to lead a team of investigators to track down additional suspects linked to the network.
Investigators reviewed CCTV footage and gathered intelligence in the area, which indicated that at least three more foreign nationals were connected to a network distributing drugs to tourists on Koh Phangan.
Officers later located an Israeli national identified as OR in Coconut Lane, Koh Phangan subdistrict, Koh Phangan district, Surat Thani province, and escorted him to his accommodation for further inspection.
A search of the room uncovered a large quantity of illegal drugs, including cocaine weighing a total of 389.35 grams. Some of the drugs appeared as opaque white blocks. Authorities believe the substances had recently been smuggled into the country, possibly concealed inside the body to evade detection.
Officers also discovered several other types of drugs, including ecstasy in both powder and tablet form, ketamine and cannabis resin.
In addition, investigators found equipment used to divide and package drugs, which they believe was intended for preparing the substances for distribution among customers in the tourist area.
All the drugs and related equipment were seized, and the suspect was arrested on charges of illegally possessing and distributing narcotics. He was later handed over to investigators at Koh Phangan Police Station for legal proceedings.
During the operation, officers encountered two other foreign nationals inside the same accommodation who appeared suspicious. They were later identified as Kian and Mika, both Australian nationals.
Ch7HD News published March 13, 2026: Israeli national arrested for operating a cannabis extraction farm. Channel 7 News - Krabi Provincial Police, in collaboration with the Narcotics Suppression Bureau Region 8, raided an Israeli man's cannabis extract farm while his license was suspended, seizing assets worth over 3 million baht.
Thaiger News
Israeli man arrested in Krabi cannabis extract factory raid
written by Chattarin Siradakul
Israeli man arrested in Krabi cannabis extract factory raid
written by Chattarin Siradakul
March 15, 2026
Police in Krabi arrested an Israeli man yesterday, March 14, after raiding a facility suspected of illegally producing and selling cannabis extracts in what officials described as a factory-style operation.
The raid took place at a business in Sai Thai subdistrict, Mueang Krabi district, after investigators obtained a search warrant from Krabi Provincial Court.
Officers from multiple agencies joined the operation after receiving intelligence that cannabis extracts were being produced and distributed illegally.
The premises, operated under the name Cannazon Co., had reportedly been converted into a cannabis cultivation and processing site.
Inside the building, officers found several cannabis strains being grown along with an extraction room and modern production equipment capable of producing various cannabis extract products.
Officers seized more than 29 kilograms of cannabis extract along with numerous pieces of manufacturing equipment.
A 31 year old Israeli national identified as Moshe, who presented himself as the business owner, was detained at the scene and is facing charges under Thailand’s narcotics laws.
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The Times of Israel
written by Staff
June 2, 2026
Ten Israelis were recently deported from Thailand due to suspicions that they were operating illegal businesses in Koh Pha Ngan, The Bangkok Post reported Tuesday, amid a crackdown on foreign crime networks believed to pose a national security risk to the Southeast Asian country.
The deportations are the result of a Thai police investigation into dozens of nominee companies, which are owned by Israelis but ostensibly run by Thai operators, the report said.
As part of the investigation, The Bangkok Post said police identified 32 businesses involved in the nominee company scheme, including an unlicensed hotel that employed Thai nominees to conceal that it was owned by an Israeli national.
Another company involved was found to be in violation of Thai business regulations by allowing foreign shareholders to hold larger stakes than Thai partners, the report said.
In total, the damage caused by the businesses involved in the scheme is estimated to be over 200 million baht (around $6.1 million).
The investigation into the scheme is still ongoing, the report added.
A police source cited by the news outlet said that despite the ongoing investigations, “Israeli nationals had historically attracted less concern from Thai authorities because intelligence agencies did not view them as posing a direct security threat inside Thailand,” setting them apart from other suspects in the crackdown on foreign crime networks.
The Southeast Asian country is a massively popular destination for Israelis, especially the island of Ko Pha Ngan, which has become home to some 2,500 Israeli expats, according to The Bangkok Post, on top of the tens of thousands of Israeli tourists that visit the island each year.
Israeli tourists and expats in Thailand have been under increased scrutiny in recent months, however, due to a surge in disruptive behavior and culture clashes with locals.
In an attempt to rectify the situation, the Israeli embassy in Thailand put out a statement in February warning nationals that such behavior had “negatively impacted the image of Israeli tourists and may affect the warm reception Israelis receive in Thailand.”
The statement went on to provide detailed guidelines for appropriate behavior, including maintaining quiet in public spaces, respecting local customs, and dressing appropriately. “The Thai people respect and warmly welcome Israeli tourists. Let’s maintain this relationship,” the embassy had urged.
Among the more prominent cases involving Israeli tourists was an incident in January in which four Israelis were arrested and deported for alleged illicit drug possession in Ko Pha Ngan.
The four were arrested when police raided a luxury villa after a noise complaint and found them there along with cocaine and ecstasy pills.
The following month, Israeli national Shay Alfasi was arrested on suspicion of running a major drug-dealing operation out of his restaurant in Ko Pha Ngan. The Bangkok Post reported at the time that over 50 million baht (approximately $1.6 million) worth of drugs were seized in the operation.
Last month, a Thai Foreign Ministry official announced that the country would be tightening its rules for visas on arrival due to national security concerns, and was ending its 60-day visa-free stay agreed on with 93 countries, including Israel.
Thailand’s foreign minister had previously said there was a plan to reduce the duration from 60 to 30 days.
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