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Israeli embassy urges tourists to respect Thai laws & culture

Israel's embassy in Thailand has released a Thai-language video aimed at addressing concerns about Israeli tourists, with deputy chief of mission Rami Teplitskiy delivering a message urging visitors to respect local laws and culture.

The video was posted on the embassy's Israel in Thailand Facebook page on Friday, September 11, 2026, accompanied by a statement in both Thai and English. The embassy said it was working closely with Thai authorities on the issue.

Teplitskiy delivered the message in Thai, an effort the embassy said was intended to allow him to communicate directly and sincerely with Thai people. The embassy apologised in advance for any pronunciation errors.

Embassy cites guidance for Israeli travellers

Alongside the video, the embassy said it had already issued an official guidance brochure for Israeli travellers to Thailand.

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The brochure stresses what the embassy described as "strict respect for Thai culture and laws". It did not announce any new Thai immigration, visa or tourism rules.

For Israeli visitors and expatriates, the message is a reminder that embassy advice does not replace local regulations. Foreign nationals in Thailand remain subject to Thai law, including rules governing conduct in public places, business activity, accommodation and travel.

A message aimed at Thai audiences

The decision to issue the message in Thai appears intended to address those concerns directly with a Thai audience rather than only with Israeli nationals.

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Picture courtesy of The Nation

In its accompanying statement, the embassy said it remained "fully committed to safeguarding our warm friendship" between Israel and Thailand. It also said it would continue encouraging Israeli visitors to treat all Thai people with honour and respect.

Thailand is a major destination for overseas visitors, and the embassy's wording underlines the importance for tourists of understanding local social expectations as well as formal laws. This can include behaving respectfully towards local communities and following instructions from Thai authorities.

The embassy did not say whether the brochure or video would be distributed beyond its social-media channels, or provide further details of its discussions with Thai authorities.

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12 September 2026

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2 minutes ago, geoffrobbo said:

Anti-semitism (Jew Hatred) is one of the oldest hatreds, going back to the 1200's and even earlier for us with a European heritage. It is locked into our DNA and visible in this thread. The recent explosion in Jew hatred here in Thailand has come as a surprise. Sure, there are <deleted>heads in every nation and every ethnic group. In every nation and ethnic group the facts tell us that the <deleted>heads are far outnumbered by decent people.

Its not surprising if you knew that south Thailand is the Muslim part. Buddhist countries are supposed to be for the Muslims to conquer. Thats why China is actually genocide their muslims

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Mr Hands Senior Member

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36 minutes ago, harvardgrad said:

Dont know how you can feel any of that as it sounds like you dont meet any

Doesn't sound like you get out of the house

He is jewish, you veritable genius.

Mr Hands Senior Member

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45 minutes ago, Jingthing said:

I think they're are badly behaved Israelis yes.

I also think there are badly behaved all other nationalities.

Duh.

Their turn, again. If they don't like the heat, they should get out of the kitchen.

harvardgrad Advanced Member

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6 minutes ago, Mr Hands said:

He is jewish, you veritable genius.

He is against Israelis. Your posts are tedious to respond to

Jingthing Legendary Member

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5 minutes ago, Mr Hands said:

Their turn, again. If they don't like the heat, they should get out of the kitchen.

What exactly are you alluding to?

Their turn?
The Jews turn?

Like thousands of years in the diaspora when has it not been the Jewish people's turn.

That's the reason that Israel exists.

Jingthing Legendary Member

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10 minutes ago, Mr Hands said:

He is jewish, you veritable genius.

Opinions of Jewish people run the full spectrum.

Jingthing Legendary Member

Jingthing

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(edited)
1 minute ago, Mr Hands said:

You referred to other nations behaving badly. When other nationals are in the news, they take it on the chin. When it's a jew or an israeli, is jew hating or anti-Semitism. Grow up.

Nobody is protesting at any other embassy but Israel.

No other nation is being forced to issue instruction letters to their nationals.

Nobody is having their scared holiday observance shut down under threat of a mob of inflamed Muslims but Jews.

You're accusation is ridiculous,

It's a fact now that Israelis and Jews are being specifically scapegoated for obvious political reasons.

It's an ugly hysteria now in Thailand fueled by social media.

Face facts or you're not worth talking to.

Edited by Jingthing

save the frogs Star Member

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3 hours ago, spidermike007 said:

extraordinarily ordinary

Lol, good expression.

Sounds like most of us on this forum.

Jingthing Legendary Member

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Just now, Mr Hands said:

They aren't protesting for no reason.

i remember recently the Italian embassy issuing an apology of behalf of their citizens. But of course that slipped your mind, as it doesn't fit with your perpetual victim narrative.

If they weren't up to no good, no one would be putting themselves out to object to their presence.

Thai people aren't bothering me, as I'm not trying to exploit, take advantage nor disrespect them.

You proved my point dude.

Of course I'm aware of the incident with Italians.

Yet, let me check.

No hyper nationalist xenophobic protests at the Italian embassy.

(No ROMAN CATHOLICS OUT signs either.)

No demand that the Italian government try to educate all their nationals entering Thailand,

No angry mob successfully shutting down an important religious event for Italians.

Edited by Jingthing

save the frogs Star Member

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39 minutes ago, Flying Saucage said:

It follows a Zionist agenda, but it also follows the cabbalists prophecy in their predicted end-times.

What prophecy?

I am aware of every doomsday prophecy, but never heard of that one.

Do you have a link to it?

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