Thai Minister Visits Pai Synagogue Amid Israeli “Settlement” Rumours

MAE HONG SON, Feb 26 (TNA) – Thai Deputy Prime Minister and Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul on Wednesday visited the Chabad House in Pai, Mae Hong Son province after reports of Israeli nationals settling and causing disturbances. Anutin’s visit, accompanied by Israeli Ambassador Orna Sagiv, aimed to address public concerns and dispel what authorities deemed […]

Thailand Denies Israeli “Settlement” in Pai, Calls Reports Fake News

MAE HONG SON, Feb 26 (TNA) – Thailand’s Interior Ministry refuted claims of an Israeli “settlement” in Pai, Mae Hong Son province, labeling the reports “fake news” hurting tourism. Social media claims alleged Israeli residents were causing disturbances, sparking local backlash. Deputy PM and Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul will today visit Pai with the Israeli […]

No Israeli Takeover in Pai, Officials Say

BANGKOK, Feb 19 (TNA) – Rumors of Israelis allegedly “taking over” Pai district, a popular tourist destination in Mae Hong Son, and barring Thais from certain businesses, hotels and public spaces have been firmly dismissed by the Prime Minister and Minister of Interior.  The issue, which sparked concerns about foreign influence in Pai, has prompted […]

Urgent Action to Regulate Tourism in Pai

MAE HONG SON, July 15 (TNA) – The Governor of Mae Hong Son province has issued an urgent order to regulate and enhance the supervision of tourism activities in Pai town after observing inappropriate behavior from some foreign tourists during river tubing activities in the Pai River. The issue came to light after a resort […]

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