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Stranded in Thailand, Israeli traveler turns to monastery life: 'It sounds like a dream — but it’s much more complicated'

Dana Elazar, 30, traveled to Thailand for a vacation, but war left her stranded with canceled flights and dwindling funds; as she waited for evacuation, she made an unusual choice: moving into a jungle monastery, where she admits, 'I was supposed to meditate at 5 a.m., but I kept sleeping'

Assaf Kamar | 04.04.26

'I suddenly felt a slap to my face': Israeli tourist attacked in Thailand fights back

A routine girls’ trip to Koh Samui turned violent when Sheila Negrin of Ramat Gan was suddenly attacked on the street — but fought back, saying, 'She took a beating,' in an interview with ynet

Assaf Kamar | 03.22.26

Israeli man arrested in raid on cannabis production plant in Thailand

Local police raided a compound in Krabi province after intelligence information about illegal activity, and seized more than 29 kilograms of cannabis extracts along with advanced production equipment; the Israeli identified himself as the business owner

03.16.26

Hidden Thailand beach turns into viral nude sunbathing hotspot, sparking backlash from locals

Remote stretch of sand dubbed 'Shadow Beach' draws nude tourists after viral travel videos; locals protest while authorities warn public nudity could lead to fines under Thai law

Assaf Rozen | 03.10.26

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

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