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Thailand Orders Deportation of French Zoo Co-Owner Kevin Dimino

9/8/2026

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Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul signed a deportation order for French zoo co-owner Kevin Dimino.
The order cites threats and harassment after Dimino banned Israeli visitors and displayed a Palestinian flag.
Dimino was fined 5,000 baht for a road-use violation.
Israeli national Yaacov Ohayon received a suspended 15-day sentence and a 5,000 baht fine.
Deportation orders can be appealed within seven days, according to the September 7 announcement.

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Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul signed a deportation order for French zoo co-owner Kevin Dimino.
The order cites threats and harassment after Dimino banned Israeli visitors and displayed a Palestinian flag.
Dimino was fined 5,000 baht for a road-use violation.
Israeli national Yaacov Ohayon received a suspended 15-day sentence and a 5,000 baht fine.
Deportation orders can be appealed within seven days, according to the September 7 announcement.