Interior Ministry investigates Thai citizenship of Israeli national in Phuket
The Ministry of Interior is investigating the Thai citizenship of an Israeli national in Phuket and a business reportedly linked to him after questions over the legality of his citizenship. Phuket Times reported yesterday, August 9, that the Israeli national had obtained Thai citizenship and a Thai identification card and was operating businesses in Phuket … The story Interior Ministry…
The Interior Ministry is currently investigating the Thai citizenship of an Israeli national residing in Phuket, along with a business reportedly connected to him. According to reports, the Israeli national obtained Thai citizenship around ten years ago and possesses a Thai identification card. It is alleged that the man operates businesses in Phuket that generate over five billion baht in revenue, and that he is a major businessman and spiritual leader.
However, residents have raised concerns about the legitimacy of his Thai citizenship and the activities conducted at a nearby Chabad centre, which they claim restricts access to Israeli nationals. Deputy Interior Minister Polapee Suwanchawee stated that the citizenship was legally obtained, but the Interior Ministry will investigate the case to confirm the legitimacy of his citizenship and to determine whether the business complies with regulations for foreign business operations in Thailand.
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