Phuket Gazette

25.7.2026.

Phuket, Thailand

Thai minister rejects ‘Israeli territory’ claim during Phuket inspection

Thai minister rejects ‘Israeli territory’ claim during Phuket inspection
Thai officials inspecting the Chabad House in Patong, Phuket, were met with an unusual exchange on July 23 when a man allegedly claimed the premises were “Israeli territory“. The incident occurred during an operation led by Deputy Interior Minister Polapee Suwannachet. Officials were inspecting businesses as part of a crackdown on suspected nominee shareholding and … The story Thai minister rejects ‘Israeli territory’ claim during Phuket inspection as seen on Thaiger News.