{
  "id": 6256978,
  "title": "Foreign minister warns Israeli ambassador over Israeli misconduct",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/foreign-minister-warns-israeli-ambassador-over-israeli-misconduct",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-08T06:46:39.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Thaiger",
    "slug": "the-thaiger",
    "url": "https://thethaiger.com/news/national/foreign-minister-warns-israeli-ambassador-misconduct"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Thai Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow has addressed Israeli Ambassador Alona Fisher-Kamm regarding reported misconduct and alleged legal violations by Israeli nationals in Thailand. The meeting, which took place on September 8, was held after Sihasak met with the ambassador to discuss concerns from the Thai public.\n\nSihasak highlighted several incidents involving Israeli tourists, both short-term and long-term visitors, who have allegedly broken Thai laws while conducting business or staying in the country. Examples include cases of Israeli nationals being deported from Phang Nga and Phuket provinces, which have raised local sensitivities. Sihasak stressed that Thailand firmly enforces its laws and expects foreigners, regardless of their nationality, to respect Thai customs and laws.\n\nThe Thai minister emphasized that the issue is not targeted at Israelis as a whole but aims to protect Thailand's culture, traditions, and values. Sihasak noted that Thailand and Israel maintain an important relationship in sectors like agriculture and labor, with Thailand sending over 60,000 workers to Israel.\n\nDuring the conversation, the ambassador suggested creating informational material for Israeli tourists visiting Thailand to inform them of their responsibilities and restrictions while in the country. Sihasak acknowledged the importance of tourism to Thailand, but urged the ambassador to help communicate Thai public sentiment to Israeli visitors, ensuring that both sides work together to maintain a positive relationship.",
  "summary": "Thailand’s foreign minister has raised concerns directly with the Israeli ambassador over alleged lawbreaking and disruptive behaviour by some Israeli nationals, warning that failure to address the problem could affect relations. Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow made the remarks today, September 8, after meeting Israeli Ambassador to Thailand Alona Fisher-Kamm.…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}