So back next week on a tourist visa then or blacklisted for life ?? Which one 🤔

1 hour ago, riverhigh said:

Agree 100%. When I hear people say they are the "chosen ones", this makes my blood curdle. A danger to everyone outside that group.

Agree. Many Christian sects from the USA do exactly that. Among them are the Mormons.

2 hours ago, riverhigh said:

"An Israeli national accused of offering a bounty against the owner of an open zoo on Koh Samui has had their permission to stay in Thailand revoked, according to Tourism and Sports Minister Surasak Phancharoenworakul."

As mentioned before you cannot make death threats against other nationalities, under any circumstances. If there is something that offends you then report them to the Thai authorities, do not take the law into your own hands. This individual's action left the Minister no other choice but to revoke his visa.

Of course he should also face charges when he arrives back in Israel. As we know though "fat chance" of that happening!

17 minutes ago, Sato said:

Agree. Many Christian sects from the USA do exactly that. Among them are the Mormons.

Really? What a strange view,when was the last time they tried to take land by force?

2 minutes ago, jvs said:

Really? What a strange view,when was the last time they tried to take land by force?

Reading difficulties?

It's about 'when people say they are the choosen ones'.

3 hours ago, yankyoakum said:

Personal opinion the Thai government did the right thing...

I agree- at best a nasty bully and at worst one does not want to think might have happened

1 hour ago, PingRoundTheWorld said:

10 years in Thailand and this is the first year I'm seeing numerous viral cases of conflict with Israelis. It seems like there is a concentrated effort (perhaps organized) to manufacture viral conflict by baiting tourists. Raising Palestinian flags and slogans like free Palestine and No Israelis in areas known to be heavily toured by Israelis for decades isn't innocent - it is bait.

Can you Imagine what would happen if a shop owner on Soi 3 in Bangkok or Soi 16 in Pattaya displayed Israeli flags and No Arabs on their shop? How is that different?

Thailand does not need imported conflicts.

I have lived in Thailand for 20 years, and visited regularly before that.

I used to stay at a hotel on Koh Phi-Phi, before the tsunami. Taped to the hotel reception desk, under a protective plastic laminate, was an A4 sheet: the gist as close as I can rembember,

" No Israelis. If you are from Israel go away you can not stay here. We do not accept Israelis you are rude, arrogant and dishonest people. Go away.

The management"

So it's not a new sentiment.

3 hours ago, GoodieAfterDark said:

Clearly another case of anti-Semitism. God's chosen people shall stay strong. All the God's chosen people from Patong shall unite and fight together.

You can't even imagine how lucky this Israeli was. His visa was revoked before the Thai justice system even began its work. It only seems like you can bribe your way out of anything in Thailand. In real life, this guy probably wouldn't have survived the harsh conditions of a Thai prison.

So this isn't anti-Semitism. On the contrary, it's an example of sympathy for Israelis.

Ta ta, bye bye now.

One of the things I like about Thailand is they generally try to co-exist in peace and harmony. One of the reasons I left the US there was to much negative, agitating type behavior.

Pro tip: Don't threaten murder while on your tourist or work visa (without an LOL emoji).

Edited August 26Aug 26 by Ebumbu

This is an outstanding development, but they should be calling out Jacob by his first and last name so that we have an opportunity to shame him and his family till Kingdom Come. What he did was way over the line and his racist pig behavior should not be tolerated on any level.

See you Jacob, we don't need any of your types in Thailand, and I'm not talking about Jews or Israelis, I'm talking about idiot gutter trash racists, with no class.

2 hours ago, ronnie50 said:

Of course he should also face charges when he arrives back in Israel. As we know though "fat chance" of that happening!

He will more than likely get a presidential medal from Netanyahu.

Well done, a logical decision... Kick those entitled idiots out.

5 hours ago, phil2407 said:

& the proof is where if posted by him -if so rightly gets bye bye & banned for life

However if not posted by him hope he uses the defamation laws & computer crimes act laws & sues the arse off them

I thought he’d plead guilty & got a 2 year suspended sentence already.

1 hour ago, zmisha said:

You can't even imagine how lucky this Israeli was. His visa was revoked before the Thai justice system even began its work. It only seems like you can bribe your way out of anything in Thailand. In real life, this guy probably wouldn't have survived the harsh conditions of a Thai prison.

So this isn't anti-Semitism. On the contrary, it's an example of sympathy for Israelis.

He plead guilty & received a prison sentence suspended for 2 years.

Thaiger

Israeli, French men face visa revocation over Koh Samui d...

Surat Thani officials seek visa revocation for an Israeli and French man following a Koh Samui dispute involving a Palestinian flag.

Edited August 26Aug 26 by SamSpade

1 hour ago, J Branche said:

Ta ta, bye bye now.

One of the things I like about Thailand is they generally try to co-exist in peace and harmony. One of the reasons I left the US there was to much negative, agitating type behavior.

Have you forgotten the armed conflict in southern Thailand? And the conflicts in the north? And the conflict in the east?

5 hours ago, Muhendis said:

5 hours ago, GoodieAfterDark said:

Clearly another case of anti-Semitism. God's chosen people shall stay strong. All the God's chosen people from Patong shall unite and fight together.

And therein lies the problem.

If you are taught that you are special then you will feel that everyone else is un-special. Such arrogance leads to antisocial behaviour and you get problems.

There is not too much humility if you are a "chosen" one.

Their arrogant attitude that they are "chosen people" goes a very long way to explain why so many people dislike them.

Considering why the State of Israel was formed, they in particular have very short memories!

Coming from a Jewish background that I firmly rejected as a teenager (along with all other religion) I've disliked every one with whom I was required to come into contact (including members of what I derisively call my family). Having travelled extensively I can't think of another race about whom I feel so negative and will avoid wherever possible!

This dislike is not a political statement, nor meant to incite anyone else's actions, it's how I personally feel about people I have met - truly "IMO"

This seems to be a different problem to the normal ones we hear daily. It’s not drunks and drugs or ladles of the night problems.

It’s a religion problem and certain people are apparently taking over certain towns and islands . Like Paî , Samui, Koh Phangan, setting up religious communities and schools , all illegal by the way. The many land deals they have organized, all being operated from Israel, hotels with no staff, key operated, etc etc has become too much. It’s got worse very quickly, and looks very much like organises crime, which is why the government is stepping in. Apart from the obvious, there is the behavior complaints from many restaurants /shops and rudeness. There is that same problem in other countries like Bali, UK etc. I find it very strange this «  invasion », why ? And there is the question of how some of them have have Thai Nationality. Since all the time I’ve spent in Thailand, I have met only one French retired doctor married to a Thail doctor , in which he has managed to get the Nationality, and that after many years living in Thailand , retiring from the French army abroad.

There is an obvious problem that should be looked into seriously. Seems to me the Thais have understood.

4 hours ago, Gandtee said:

I am not condoning offering a bounty for one minute. The person doing it deserves the punishment meted out. But didn't I see the Zoo owner or his staff holding up a bullet-holed shooting target to the Israelis? Surely that is a threat of violence and should be taken into account. I wonder how many Israelis are against the religiously fanatical actions of their Leaders? Much the same as citizens of other countries that are guilty of atrocities and are ashamed of their own governments.

About eight years ago I visited an audiologist in NZ. During the consultation and subsequent conversation, I enquired where she hailed from. She said she was "American, but tells everyone she is Canadian, as it was wiser due to her government's actions that she and others like her didn't approve of, and the repercussions on her business."

4 hours ago, PingRoundTheWorld said:

10 years in Thailand and this is the first year I'm seeing numerous viral cases of conflict with Israelis. It seems like there is a concentrated effort (perhaps organized) to manufacture viral conflict by baiting tourists. Raising Palestinian flags and slogans like free Palestine and No Israelis in areas known to be heavily toured by Israelis for decades isn't innocent - it is bait.

Can you Imagine what would happen if a shop owner on Soi 3 in Bangkok or Soi 16 in Pattaya displayed Israeli flags and No Arabs on their shop? How is that different?

Thailand does not need imported conflicts.

Agree. Neither does Australia.

That's why I am an atheist. On top of that my 1st wife was Canadian Jewish, my second wife was Indonesian Muslim and my third and present wife is Thai believing in Buddha. My guess is the only people who believe there is some sort of divine power who believe in some God/Buddha or other

will live forever. Good luck, is all I can say.

I am currently very happy just living with my Thai wife whilst I'm vertical, on this insane planet.

Thailand should ban all Israelis from entering the country. Indonesia, Malaysia and the Maldives have done it already, with good reason. Israelis cause problems everywhere.

4 minutes ago, AloisAmrein said:

Thailand should ban all Israelis from entering the country. Indonesia, Malaysia and the Maldives have done it already, with good reason. Israelis cause problems everywhere.

The bans are mostly about opposition to Israeli government policies rather than tourist behavior.

31 minutes ago, VBF said:

Their arrogant attitude that they are "chosen people" goes a very long way to explain why so many people dislike them.

Considering why the State of Israel was formed, they in particular have very short memories!

Coming from a Jewish background that I firmly rejected as a teenager (along with all other religion) I've disliked every one with whom I was required to come into contact (including members of what I derisively call my family). Having travelled extensively I can't think of another race about whom I feel so negative and will avoid wherever possible!

This dislike is not a political statement, nor meant to incite anyone else's actions, it's how I personally feel about people I have met - truly "IMO"

Refreshing to hear from a self hating Jew who is totally out of the closet.

Dude --- you're promoting racist Jew hatred.

Jews are not a monolith.

1 minute ago, Jingthing said:

The bans are mostly about opposition to Israeli government policies rather than tourist behavior.

My wife doesn't know anything about world politics or a place called the West Bank. She simply has read or been told about customers doing runners from Thai restaurants and Israeli only properties (enclaves) in Pai and Koh Samui.

For her it is not about the Israeli government actions it is about individual's actions and rude Israelis with no respect for Thai people or the laws of Thailand.

1 minute ago, VocalNeal said:

My wife doesn't know anything about world politics or a place called the West Bank. She simply has read or been told about customers doing runners from Thai restaurants and Israeli only properties (enclaves) in Pai and Koh Samui.

For her it is not about the Israeli government actions it is about individual's actions and rude Israelis with no respect for Thai people or the laws of Thailand.

Straw man garbage.

Banning an entire nationality based on the bad actions of some people of that nationality is stupid and evil.

Malaysia often described as the most racist Jew hating nation in the world and yet has no Jews, did not ban over tourist behavior.

1 minute ago, Jingthing said:

Straw man garbage.

Banning an entire nationality based on the bad actions of some people of that nationality is stupid and evil.

Malaysia often described as the most racist Jew hating nation in the world and yet has no Jews, did not ban over tourist behavior.

What a tw@. Thailand has not banned an entire nationality. Just one bully on Koh Samui

Nice try but no cigar.

Edited August 26Aug 26 by VocalNeal

2 minutes ago, VocalNeal said:

What a tw@. Thailand has not banned an entire nationality. Just one bully on Koh Samui

Nice try but no cigar.

READ THE TOPIC!

I was responding to a bigoted moron who was promoting that and used Malaysia as an example.

You aren't posting in good faith either.

I reckon your own attitudes influenced your Thai wife.

6 hours ago, Srikcir said:

So no "Love Thy Neighbor?"

After 2000 years, they have still not gotten this message.

19 minutes ago, AloisAmrein said:

Thailand should ban all Israelis from entering the country. Indonesia, Malaysia and the Maldives have done it already, with good reason. Israelis cause problems everywhere.

Indonesia, Malaysia and Maldives are islamic countries. They're simply sticking up for their fellow muslim countries by banning Israelis.

5 minutes ago, placnx said:

After 2000 years, they have still not gotten this message.

2000 years? You mean Christians?