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Thai foreign minister warns after hundreds protest Israel embassy

By Drooid · Sep 12, 2026, 2:35 PM UTC · How we work

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Sondhi Leads Protest

Hundreds of Thai protesters led by veteran activist Sondhi Limthongkul gathered outside the Israeli embassy in Bangkok on Thursday.
Protesters highlighted illegal Israeli land purchases and alleged disrespect for Thai culture, displaying banners and some antisemitic signs.
Israeli ambassador Alona Fisher-Kamm denied any Israeli colonisation plans.
Thai Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow met the ambassador and warned flashpoints could strain bilateral ties.

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Sondhi Leads Protest

Hundreds of protesters led by veteran activist Sondhi Limthongkul gathered outside the Israeli embassy in Bangkok on Thursday.
Protesters called for tighter Thai government oversight of foreign-owned property and nominee firms, prompting the embassy to issue a visitor code of conduct.
The Israeli embassy temporarily closed during the demonstration.
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow warned that Israeli misconduct could harm bilateral relations.

Blindspot

Israeli ambassador Alona Fisher-Kamm said Israelis are not trying to colonise Thailand, rejecting the protesters’ claim of a colonisation agenda in diplomatic statements.
Within this story's sources, this angle appears mainly in Center-leaning coverage and receives less attention in Left-leaning coverage.

History

Historical Context

In December 1974, massive Bangkok protests forced the government to pass the Land Rent Control Act, introducing broader land ownership controls. The 1999 Foreign Business Act later reinforced restrictions on foreign stakes in key industries. Today's public rally by activist Sondhi Limthongkul outside the Israeli embassy revives those 1970s anti-foreign-ownership sentiments.

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Sondhi Leads Protest

Hundreds of Thai protesters led by veteran activist Sondhi Limthongkul gathered outside the Israeli embassy in Bangkok on Thursday.
Protesters highlighted illegal Israeli land purchases and alleged disrespect for Thai culture, displaying banners and some antisemitic signs.
Israeli ambassador Alona Fisher-Kamm denied any Israeli colonisation plans.
Thai Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow met the ambassador and warned flashpoints could strain bilateral ties.

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