Patong Chabad cancels Rosh Hashanah event after protest
PHUKET — 12 September 2026, The Chabad centre in Patong has temporarily cancelled a Rosh Hashanah dinner following a protest by hundreds of people outside the centre, citing concerns that the situation could escalate. The decision came after a gathering outside the Chabad centre in Patong, Kathu district, Phuket, on 11 September. An estimated 300-500 […] The post Patong Chabad cancels Rosh…
Phuket's Chabad center in Patong has temporarily canceled a Rosh Hashanah dinner after hundreds of protesters gathered outside the center. The cancellation occurred following a demonstration on September 11, where an estimated 300-500 people, including Thai Buddhists, Thai Muslims, and foreign residents, protested the organization of the Jewish New Year festival.
Demonstrators held signs and shouted messages opposing the event. Israeli media reported that the situation around the Chabad center returned to calm after the center decided to cancel the festival dinner, originally scheduled for September 11. The center informed attendees in advance about the cancellation, citing security risks, potential confrontations, and the need to reduce tensions that could escalate into violence.
Those who had registered for the event were also advised to avoid approaching the area for their safety. The decision to cancel the Rosh Hashanah dinner followed the large protest on September 11 and came amid heightened tensions surrounding the planned gathering.
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