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Thais protest Israeli landholding and cultural disrespect

Hundreds of Thais protested outside the Israeli Embassy in Bangkok, expressing concerns over alleged illegal landholding and cultural disrespect by Israeli nationals. The demonstrations, led by political activist Sondhi Limthongkul, were fueled by months of complaints, particularly on islands like Ko Pha-ngan and Ko Samui. The protest gained momentum as Israelis, including some from the Israel Defense Forces, have been visiting Thailand following the conflict that began with the Hamas assault on October 7. AI

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Thais protest Israeli landholding and cultural disrespect

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · SCMP Reporter ·

    Thais take to streets in rare protest against Israel: ‘not for sale’

    Hundreds of Thais, led by a veteran political activist, rallied outside the Israeli Embassy in Bangkok on Thursday in a rare public protest against a group of foreign nationals. The protest follows months of complaints about illegal landholding, disrespect towards local culture a…