March 1Mar 1 Authorities have stepped up security at symbolic sites in Pai and Chiang Mai following the conflict between Israel and Iran. Col Phumirat Dusadee, Director of the Mae Hong Son office of the Internal Security Operations Command (ISOC), said on 1 March 2026 at 14:20 that heightened monitoring was under way to prevent potential incidents.Get today's headlines by email Security has been tightened at the Chabad House in Pai, as nearly 4,000 Israelis are currently residing in the area, and at US-affiliated locations in Chiang Mai. Phumirat said northern Thailand hosts locations associated with Israeli and US interests and attracts large numbers of tourists.In Pai district, monitoring has increased at the Chabad House, a community centre and religious site for Israelis who practise Orthodox Judaism, located behind Pai Police Station. In Chiang Mai province, surveillance has also been stepped up at the United States Consulate General and at hotels belonging to US-based chains. Authorities said these steps are intended to prevent possible incidents linked to parties involved in the conflict.Picture courtesy of KhaosodResidents in Pai have been urged to follow developments closely and report any unusual activity to ISOC Mae Hong Son so officials can take preventive action. Meanwhile, Israel’s National Security Council posted an advisory on 28 February 2026 urging Israeli citizens overseas to exercise heightened caution due to the escalating conflict. The advisory warned of the possibility that Iran may intensify efforts to target Israeli interests abroad.Khoasod reported that officials said security personnel have already been deployed at the Chabad House to maintain security. Although around 4,000 Israelis are currently in Pai, some visitors are temporarily shifting their travel to seaside destinations in southern Thailand as the summer season begins. Authorities continue to monitor the situation and have indicated that further measures could be implemented if tensions increase.Join the discussion? Already a member? Adapted by ASEAN Now Khaosod 2 Mar 2026 View full record
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