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Special A restaurant on Koh Phangan island, Thailand, displays a 'No Israel' sign amid rising tensions with Israeli tourists, October 20

Thai locals say Israeli tourists unwelcome amid exploitation, security fears

  • Number of Israeli tourists to Thailand expected to reach 350,000 in 2025, up 25% from last year
  • Their lack of respect for local culture, setting up Israeli schools and religious centers also stir unease
By Nathaphob Sungkate ·

Special Philippine Tourism Secretary Christina Frasco speaks at the SKIFT Asia Forum 2025 held in Bangkok on May 15, 2025.

Philippines records surge in tourists from Middle East 

By Ellie Aben ·