Two Israelis killed in Thailand - details

Two Israelis died in Thailand over the weekend of August 14-15. In Bangkok, the body of a 35-year-old man was found in a hotel room; he is survived by a wife and child. ZAKA is handling the return of the body. In Kanchanaburi province, an Israeli died in a traffic accident when his motorcycle collided with a pickup truck. Police are investigating the circumstances.

Israeli authorities reported the deaths of two citizens in Thailand during the weekend of August 14-15, 2026. The first tragedy occurred in Bangkok, where the body of a 35-year-old Israeli was found in a hotel room. The deceased is survived by a wife and child. The international ZAKA unit quickly became involved in arranging his return to Israel. Baruch Nidam, director of ZAKA's department, emphasized that the team is cooperating with Rabbi Nehemia Wilhelm, the Chabad emissary in Thailand, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and all interested parties to bring the body to burial as soon as possible. The second Israeli died in Kanchanaburi province in a traffic accident: a tourist riding a heavy motorcycle collided with a pickup truck and sustained fatal injuries. Paramedics pronounced him dead at the scene, and the body was taken to a local hospital. Thai police are investigating the circumstances of the accident and determining responsibility. Earlier, Kursor reported on a tragedy in Cyprus where a 34-year-old Jerusalem resident drowned. Rescuers advise swimming only at official beaches.