Tragedy in Thailand: Israeli, 35, Found Dead in Bangkok Hotel

An Israeli citizen, about 35 years old, married and father of a girl, was found dead in his hotel room in Bangkok, Thailand, during a vacation. ZAKA, a Chabad emissary, and the Foreign Ministry are working with local authorities to bring him for burial in Israel.

An Israeli citizen, about 35 years old, married and father of a girl, was found dead today (Saturday) in his hotel room in Bangkok, Thailand, during a vacation. According to a ZAKA statement, a report was received at the organization's international division hotline several hours ago. Baruch Nidam, director of ZAKA's international division, said the team began handling the deceased with dignity and working with local authorities to release the body and fly it to Israel for burial. The division's team is working together with Rabbi Nechemya Wilhelm, the Chabad emissary in Thailand, the Foreign Ministry, and all relevant parties, with the aim of bringing the deceased to burial in Israel as soon as possible. The circumstances of death were not detailed in the article.