Thai authorities deny claims of huge Israeli presenceThe Immigration Bureau discusses the presence of Israelis in Thailand during a briefing on Thursday. (Immigration Bureau photo)Immigration police have denied claims circulating on social media that hundreds of thousands of Israelis have settled in Thailand. There are no irregularities with verified arrival and departure figures for Israeli nationals, Immigration Bureau officials said on Thursday. From Jan 1 to March 11 this year, 84,238 Israelis visited Thailand and 80,171 left the country. Last year Thai authorities stepped in to combat anti-Israeli backlash in Pai in Mae Hong Son, a favourite destination of Israeli travellers.

Source: Bangkok Post March 13, 2026 11:54 UTC