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Sending Money to Asia from Israel: Remittance Services Guide (2026)

Fri, 29 May 2026 14:00:00 +0300

Sending money home is one of the most routine and highest-stakes tasks in the lives of Israel’s Asian worker and expat community. Filipino caregivers, Thai agricultural workers, Indian tech professionals, and workers from Nepal, China, and beyond collectively transfer hundreds of millions of shekels out of Israel every year — supporting families, paying mortgages back home, and funding children’s education.

Silenced No More: New October 7 Report Names the Asian Toll

Tue, 12 May 2026 12:00:00 +0300

A new report from the Civil Commission on October 7th Crimes by Hamas Against Women and Children, Silenced No More: Sexual Terror Unveiled, puts a number on something Israel’s Asian communities have lived with for two and a half years: October 7 was a multinational atrocity, and Thai workers were its single largest foreign-citizen casualty group.

Thai Authorities Raid Unlicensed School Holding 89 Israeli Children

Sun, 03 May 2026 18:04:29 +0300

Raid on Illegal Educational Institution
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On Friday, Thai security forces conducted a raid on an educational institution operating illegally on the popular island of Koh Phangan. During the raid, 89 Israeli children aged 2 to 12 were found on the premises—a number five times greater than the facility’s permitted capacity.

Thai Authorities Raid Illegal School on Koh Phangan, Find 89 Israeli Children

Sat, 02 May 2026 12:03:00 +0300

Thai security forces raided an illegal school operating on the popular tourist island of Koh Phangan on Friday, May 2, 2026, discovering 89 Israeli children aged 2 to 12 on the premises — nearly five times the number permitted by the school’s license.

Between Two Worlds: The Israeli Woman Who Grew Up in Koh Samui

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 16:56:00 +0300

Batal Saranga is 22 years old, speaks three languages, and carries two national identities. Born and raised on the Thai island of Koh Samui to Israeli parents, she navigates daily life at the crossroads of Thai and Israeli culture — a living bridge between two worlds that rarely overlap.

Thai Worker Chaiwat Waewnil Killed in Iranian Missile Strike at Moshav Adanim

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 23:00:00 +0300

Chaiwat Waewnil, a 30-year-old Thai agricultural worker from Chaiyaphum Province, was killed shortly before midnight on Wednesday, 18 March 2026, by shrapnel from an Iranian cluster-munition missile at Moshav Adanim in central Israel’s Sharon region. He had been working at a potato farm (Ozer Farm), roughly 12 kilometres from Herzliya, and is survived by his wife and young child in Thailand. He is the first Thai national killed since the Iran-Israel conflict escalated with Operation Roaring Lion on 28 February.

Israel Expands Evacuation Flights to Japan and Thailand

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 14:30:00 +0300

Transport Minister Miri Regev announced on Wednesday that Israel is expanding its “Safe Return – Wings of the Lion” evacuation operation to include Japan and Thailand, as the government ramps up efforts to bring home thousands of Israelis stranded across East Asia.

Thai-Israeli Relations Under Strain as Reservist Behavior Sparks Controversy

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 21:00:00 +0300

A surge of Israeli reservists seeking respite in Thailand after months of war service has sparked an unexpected diplomatic challenge. Complaints about poor behavior in the northern Thai town of Pai have triggered official investigations and warnings from both governments, threatening to strain the warm relationship between Thailand and Israel.

Officials Bid Farewell to Thai Hostage Sudthisak Rinthalak

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 17:13:00 +0300

Israeli and Thai officials gathered at Ben Gurion Airport on Tuesday for an emotional farewell ceremony as the remains of Sudthisak Rinthalak were finally flown home to Thailand, more than two years after he was killed during the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack.

Thai Hostage Sudthisak Rinthalak Identified After Return From Gaza

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 11:00:00 +0300

Israel has confirmed the identification of Sudthisak Rinthalak, a Thai agricultural worker who was murdered during the Hamas terrorist attack on October 7, 2023. His remains were returned from Gaza on December 3, 2025, more than two years after the massacre.

East & West - The Asian Grocery That Bridged Cultures in Israel

Wed, 27 Aug 2025 18:44:00 +0300

In the bustling heart of Tel Aviv’s Carmel Market, a unique story of cultural adaptation and business growth unfolds. What began as a single, modest shop catering specifically to the culinary needs of Thai and Filipino migrant workers has blossomed into East & West, Israel’s leading chain of stores dedicated to Asian food and cookware.

Arkia to Launch Flights to Bangkok and Hanoi

Tue, 12 Aug 2025 17:47:00 +0300

Breaking Barriers: Arkia Takes Flight to Southeast Asia

Israeli travelers have reason to celebrate as Arkia Airlines prepares to shake up the Far East travel market with two groundbreaking routes that promise to transform how Israelis explore Southeast Asia. The airline’s ambitious expansion into Thailand and Vietnam represents more than just new destinations—it’s a strategic move that’s already reshaping the competitive landscape of international travel from Israel.

Israeli Real Estate Agency Opens Branch in Thailand

Tue, 03 Jun 2025 10:00:00 +0300

Israeli Real Estate Agency Opens Branch in Thailand
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Anglo Saxon, one of Israel’s largest real estate agencies, has expanded its operations internationally by opening its first branch in Phuket, Thailand. This strategic move comes as the Thai property market experiences significant growth, particularly in tourist areas like Phuket, Koh Samui, Bangkok, and Pattaya.

Thai Farm Workers Return to Fields, Working Through Trauma After October 7

Tue, 19 Mar 2024 10:00:00 +0300

Thai Farm Workers Show Resilience in Return to Fields

In a testament to human resilience, Thai agricultural workers who survived the October 7 attacks are gradually returning to work in Israel’s fields. According to a recent report by the Times of Israel, these workers, many of whom witnessed the horrors of the Hamas attacks firsthand, are finding strength in returning to their daily routines while continuing to process their trauma.