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ASOS co-founder dies after fall from Thailand apartment block

Quentin Griffiths, co-founder of British fashion giant ASOS, died at 58 after falling from his apartment balcony in Pattaya, Thailand; local police said there is no suspicion he was assaulted

ynet | 02.20.26

Israelis attacked on vacation in Thailand, claim 'nationalist motive'

Three men in their 20s confront French tourists of Arab origin at bar after they allegedly shouted ‘Slaughter the Jews, free Palestine’; one hospitalized, one fled; Foreign Ministry: ‘Issue being addressed’

Nina Fox, Itamar Eichner | 02.17.26

Thai police arrest Israeli ‘top dealer’ with millions in drugs

Police say suspect ran Koh Phangan operation via WhatsApp from restaurant he owned, using drop-offs for cocaine, ketamine, MDMA and other narcotics in socks; undercover officers posed as buyers to make arrest

ynet | 02.14.26

'An undiscovered place': The hidden lagoon and islands you didn’t know in Thailand

The dramatic limestone islands of Phang Nga Bay have yet to be discovered en masse by tourists, making this the perfect time to visit; just a short boat ride from Phuket lie Koh Yao Noi and Koh Yao Yai, old-world islands of quiet, calm and authenticity

Gilad Carmeli | 02.13.26

קוסומוי תאילנד זירה ישראלי נהרג תאונת אופנוע

Israeli man killed in bike crash in Thailand, days after 2 others killed in fatal accidents

Shai Pinto, 51, dies in Koh Samui after losing control of his bike and being struck by a pickup truck, days after two other fatal accidents involving young Israeli travelers in northern Thailand

Itamar Eichner, Shimon Elbaz, Israel Moshkovitz | 02.03.26

Somalia blocks Arkia overflight after Israel recognizes Somaliland, risking Thailand route change

Arkia said that as part of routine international aviation procedures, airlines periodically submit requests for overflight permits on various routes; flagship carrier El Al said it does not currently expect changes to its Thailand flight route

Iris Lifshitz-Klieger | 01.29.26

בדיקות חום מחשש להתפשטות וירוס בנמל תעופה בתאילנד

What is the Nipah virus? New outbreak in India puts Asia on health alert

Thailand and Nepal have stepped up screening of travelers from India after five Nipah virus cases were confirmed in West Bengal, with about 100 people isolated in Kolkata, as experts warn of fatal encephalitis and mortality rates of up to 75% but say the risk of wider spread remains relatively low

Oren Reis, Tzur Gueta | 01.28.26

Four Israelis arrested with cocaine, MDMA and ‘Labubu’ drug on Thailand island

The Israelis in their 20s were arrested during a police raid on a villa on Koh Phangan after complaints of a loud party and suspicious behavior; officers who arrived at the scene found cocaine, MDMA and a new synthetic drug known online as ‘Labubu’

Itamar Eichner | 01.24.26

ישראלי נעצר בגין הפעלת חוות קנאביס לא חוקית בקראבי

Israeli man arrested in Thailand for operating illegal cannabis farm

Dozens of police raided the farm following an investigation that lasted more than two months; the Israeli allegedly set up a fictitious ownership structure in the company through locals; District governor: 'Many illegal activities took place there'

Itamar Eichner | 01.22.26

Passover 2026 travel boom: Flight prices drop up to 26% as early bookings surge

With a stronger shekel against the dollar and increased airline capacity, Israelis are locking in affordable vacation packages early for Passover and planning longer vacations; Demand surges for Dubai, Budapest, the US and Thailand.

Iris Lifshitz-Klieger | 01.19.26

Thai police raid luxury villa, arrest Israelis in Koh Phangan drug bust

Local media footage shows officers zip-tying suspects, searching a Koh Phangan villa and displaying cocaine, ketamine, MDMA and cash seized in a raid targeting a drug network allegedly serving Israeli tourists

ynet Global | 01.15.26

OnlyFans model, Nova festival survivor among Israelis arrested in Thailand drug bust

R., 48; S., 33; M., 24; and G., 23, have been held since Sunday on suspicion of involvement in a drug-selling network on Thailand’s Koh Phangan, after allegedly being caught with large amounts of drugs and cash sold mainly to Israeli tourists

Itamar Eichner, Nina Fox | 01.14.26

תאילנד תאונת רכבת שעליה קרס מנוף במחוז נאקון ראטצ'אסימה

Crane collapses onto moving train in Thailand, killing at least 25

A crane used to build a high-speed rail line in northeastern Thailand collapsed onto an active track, striking a passenger train, killing at least 25 people, injuring dozens and sparking a fire as rescue efforts continued

News Agencies | 01.14.26

4 Israelis arrested for running drug ring on popular Thai island

Drugs and cash were seized during arrest operation by Thai tourist police on Koh Phangan; one Israeli lives on the island and is suspected of running what was described as a 'network'; the bags of drugs had guns and portraits of Pablo Escobar painted on them

Itamar Eichner | 01.12.26

Israeli man critically hurt in Thailand crash identified; family pleads for blood donations

Yuval Cohen, 23, remains in critical condition after a minibus accident in Chiang Mai; his sister calls on Israelis in Thailand with O-negative blood to donate urgently, as five others are treated for moderate injuries

Iris Lifshitz-Klieger, Itamar Eichner | 01.10.26

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