Thai minister orders probe into Israeli-linked land purchases in southern border
BANGKOK — 22 September 2026, Deputy Interior Minister Phonphir Suwannachawi has ordered authorities to investigate reported land purchases in Thailand’s three southernmost provinces by Israeli-linked businesses, saying he wants to establish who owns the properties and their intended use. Speaking on Tuesday, Phonphir also discussed reports of new Chabad centers being established in southern…
Thai Deputy Interior Minister Phonphir Suwannachawi has ordered an investigation into reported land purchases in Thailand's southern provinces by Israeli-linked businesses, as well as the establishment of new Chabad centers in the region. Phonphir expressed concern over the potential for these properties to cause religious or cultural tensions.
He also raised questions about the funding sources for the projects, which some members of parliament claimed were worth nearly 100 million baht. The investigation will focus on verifying the legal ownership of the land, obtaining construction permits, and determining the origins of the funding. So far, the allegations remain unverified.
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