From ‘Grey Jews’ to Perceived Zionist Neo-Occupation Threats in Thailand
In an interview with an Israeli media outlet published earlier this week, Israeli Ambassador to Thailand Alona Fisher-Kamm acknowledged that anti-Israel sentiment in Thailand had shifted from anger among some Thais over rude Israeli tourists, law-breaking tourists and expats to people chanting “Free Palestine” outside the embassy. In an interview with Ynetnews, an Israeli news […] The post From…
Israeli Ambassador to Thailand Alona Fisher-Kamm noted that anti-Israel sentiment in Thailand has evolved from complaints about rude tourists to protests against what some perceive as a Zionist occupation threat. Israeli media reported that this shift was evident during a recent demonstration outside the Israeli Embassy, where protesters chanted "Free Palestine."
Ambassador Fisher-Kamm suggested that the protesters were extending their dissatisfaction beyond tourism issues. Among those involved in this growing movement are Te Acheewa's "Thai Intolerance" group, which originally claimed their cause was strictly about Thai affairs. This group staged demonstrations outside the Israeli Embassy and a Chabad House in Phuket, leading to the cancellation of New Year celebrations there.
Te Acheewa stated that he is being monitored by Mossad, Israel's secret service. His Facebook group, with over 100,000 members, shared suggestions for confronting Israelis, including creating jobs for Thai workers in Israel or buying land there to disrupt economic ties. Meanwhile, prominent protest leader Sondhi Limthongkul suggested revoking work permits for up to 50,000 Thai workers in Israel as a retaliatory measure against growing anti-Israel sentiment.
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