"Israelis not allowed": new details of the scandal in Thailand

An Israeli was fined 5,000 baht for threatening the owner of a zoo on Samui after she refused to let Israelis in. Police are searching for a suspect who offered 500,000 baht to harm the owner. The incident began on August 12 with a refusal to let an Israeli family enter, followed by an attack. The owner explained the refusal by the past behavior of Israeli visitors. Separate investigations are underway into offensive signs at the entrance displaying Israeli and Palestinian flags.

New details of the scandal in Thailand: an Israeli named "Yaakov" was fined 5,000 baht (about 450 shekels) for threatening Jindarat Sattayaporn, owner of Samui Exotic Park on Koh Samui. Police are still searching for another suspect who, according to authorities, offered a reward of 500,000 baht (about 45,000 shekels) for harming the owner. The incident began on August 12, when an Israeli family claimed they were denied entry, after which a French owner attacked the father. The owner explained the refusal to let Israelis in due to their previous behavior: refusal to pay, theft of food, and offensive actions. Separately, Thai authorities are investigating the placement of signs at the entrance with a Palestinian flag, the words "Free Palestine," an Israeli flag with the words "Entry Forbidden," and a figure resembling a target. The SwordOfSalomon page claims the owner previously called Jews a "dirty race." Thailand's Interior Ministry stated that all nationalities receive equal legal protection.