Palestine flag in Phuket shop angers Israelis
PHUKET - An argument between a mobile phone shop owner and two Israeli tourists over a “Free Palestine” flag has drawn attention after video of the exchange was posted on social media.
In a recent incident in Phuket, a mobile phone shop owner found himself at the center of a heated confrontation with two Israeli tourists. The dispute began when the tourists noticed a "Free Palestine" flag displayed outside Ban Rak Mobile, a shop located in the Bang Tao area of Choeng Thale, Thalang district. The footage captured by CCTV and shared on Facebook showed the tourists approaching the shop owner and questioning the flag's presence.
The conversation escalated, with the tourists expressing dissatisfaction with the flag and making derogatory comments about Palestinians. The shop owner, Dahlan Kitcharak, defended his actions, stating that the flag had been displayed for over a year and was a personal statement on his position regarding the conflict. He emphasized that he had not approached the tourists first and that the shop was operating normally when they arrived seeking a mobile phone accessory.
The incident quickly gained attention on social media, with some users expressing support for the shop owner and criticizing the tourists for their behavior.
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