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Phuket Protest Cancellation Sparks Debate | Thailand News
Over 500 protesters marched through Phuket’s bustling Patong, targeting Chabad House and forcing the cancellation of a major Jewish New Year event, amid rising tensions over Israeli influence, land ownership, and tourism. Carrying signs like “SAVE PHUKET NO ISRAEL” and chanting “Free Palestine,” demonstrators clashed with security concerns from local officials who initially deemed the private gathering legal but later bowed to pressure as the march escalated. The protest, fueled by groups citing national security fears—not religion or race—has now drawn wider attention, echoing similar…
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