Thread: Four Israeli Tourists Expelled and Deported for Disrupting Emergency Room in Pai

Thai authorities deported four Israeli tourists after they allegedly attempted to force their way into the emergency room at Pai Hospital on February 2nd, disrupting medical staff and disturbing other patients.


The incident occurred when doctors were reportedly treating an Israeli man injured in a motorcycle accident. The four individuals repeatedly ignored requests from hospital staff to remain outside, instead allegedly shouting, causing chaos, and displaying disrespectful behavior.


Witnesses reported that they allegedly verbally harassed staff and made rude gestures.

Police from Pai Station, Tourist Police, and Immigration officers launched an investigation, locating the suspects at a resort in Pai.

They were taken into custody, and Thai Immigration later revoked their visas, citing their actions as a public nuisance and a violation of Thai immigration laws under the Immigration Act. Officials deemed them a potential threat to public order, leading to their deportation.

Four Israeli Tourists Expelled and Deported for Disrupting Emergency Room in Pai - The Pattaya News

Havoc Nagila

That’s good news, but what on earth was their initial problem?

That cracked me up David

Excellent news; no mucking around. I hope Thailand also black-listed the dicks for a long spell.

Mae Hong Son Immigration Police investigating incidents in Pai


In response to disruptive behaviour by tourists at Pai Hospital in Mae Hong Son province including verbal abuse toward medical staff and threats of property destruction, locals have voiced strong opposition.


Several businesses in Pai, including restaurants, have put up signs refusing service to Israeli nationals, who happened to be the perpetrators in this case.


The unruly behaviour of intoxicated tourists has become a recurring issue, creating significant concern among business owners in the area.


A Facebook user, Lor Andaman, posted on the "Pai Khana" page that some restaurants have displayed signs rejecting Israeli tourists due to recent disturbances.

A recent incident stirred alarm among locals in Pai after a video posted by Facebook user "Sun Sun" showed intoxicated foreigners exhibiting disrespectful behaviour towards two female restaurant owners. The video highlights how the tourists' actions caused significant fear for the business owners.


In the post, the owner expressed feeling unsafe and shared concerns about the need to close their restaurant early on Tuesdays and Fridays due to the unsettling behaviour, saying, "I feel anxious every day with the actions of these people. We are just two women; how can we plan our business and safety when we feel so uncomfortable?"

Pai’s Immigration Police commander, Pol Lt Col Wijai Panna, confirmed that authorities are aware of the incident and are collaborating with Pai Police Station to identify the tourists involved. They are working to bring the individuals in for questioning and legal action.


According to 2024 statistics, Pai had 221,776 foreign tourists, with Israeli nationals ranking second at 31,735. However, actual figures may be skewed because of tourist movements between resorts. For example, if a tourist checks into one resort and then moves to another, both resorts will report the stay, causing a duplication in the statistics.


It’s estimated that the number of Israeli tourists in Pai is closer to 2,000-3,000 a year.

Locals in Pai protest tourists’ disorderly behaviour

Originally Posted by misskit

... The incident occurred when doctors were reportedly treating an Israeli man injured in a motorcycle accident. The four individuals repeatedly ignored requests from hospital staff to remain outside, instead allegedly shouting, causing chaos, and displaying disrespectful behavior.

I'd be furious if friends of mine behaved like this while Thai medical staff were trying to patch me up.

Originally Posted by misskit

with Israeli nationals ranking second at 31,735. However, actual figures may be skewed because of tourist movements between resorts. For example, if a tourist checks into one resort and then moves to another, both resorts will report the stay, causing a duplication in the statistics.


It’s estimated that the number of Israeli tourists in Pai is closer to 2,000-3,000 a year.

Another piece of stellar reporting. I can understand that duplicate reporting would bloat statistics, but that 'estimated' (by whom, how?) number would mean that the average Israeli tourist checks in to ten or more different resorts. In Pai.

Chasing discounts?

Given up sentences?

Possibly.

It has led to a "crackdown".

Seems they've stopped a major crime wave.

Following the order, the TPB and IB conducted a series of raids in Pai district on Saturday, involving over 50 officers who covered various spots.

During the operation, authorities arrested a foreign national who had illegally entered the country, an employer who hired illegal migrant workers, and a homeowner who allowed an undocumented migrant to stay on their property without notifying authorities.

Originally Posted by harrybarracuda

Apparently it's not the first time the blue suede shoes have caused problems there. They appear to have a worse reputation than the chinkies.

They do also, like the chinese, react strongly to criticism so expect tax to play the usual antisemitism card when he sees your post.

Originally Posted by Molle

They do also, like the chinese, react strongly to criticism so expect tax to play the usual antisemitism card when he sees your post.

Leave the red sea pedestrians alone. A few IDF soldiers on R and R in Thailand after a year on the front line in Gaza are entitled to let off a bit of steam. You should be thanking them for ridding the world of hamas ragheads you silly cocksucker.

Sorry but no right to be circumcised bell ends in Thailand just because they’ve been in service. Suspect more to this tale or it really is the golan height of idiocy

PAI — The conflict between Pai locals and foreign tourists who display disrespectful behavior towards locals has become prominent, especially this week when a group of Israelis disrupted medical personnel’s work at Pai hospital, Mae Hong Son province, leading to complaints on social media.

Although police have investigated the incident, leading to legal action and visa revocation for 4 Israeli tourists, the anti-foreigner sentiment, particularly towards Israelis, hasn’t subsided. One restaurant put up a sign saying “No Israel Here!” as shown in a photo posted on the Facebook group “Pai Group (Positive Energy) v.2”.

On the same page, someone posted a video exposing foreign tourists’ behavior, showing intoxicated individuals behaving inappropriately towards two female shop owners. The post stated, “Living in fear of these people’s behavior. Every Tuesday and Friday, from what I’ve observed, we have to close the shop early. Feeling unsafe. There are only two of us women. What should we do next? How to plan for business and safety? Feeling very uncomfortable at this time.”

Later, Police Lieutenant Colonel Wichai Panna, Immigration Police Inspector of Mae Hong Son, revealed that regarding the social media clip about tourist behavior causing concern and fear among business operators in Pai district, they are coordinating with Pai Police Station to locate the tourists for questioning and further legal proceedings.

Statistics for foreign tourists in Pai in 2024 show 221,776 visitors, ranked as follows: 1. British, 2. Israeli, 3. Dutch, 4. German, and 5. American. Of these, 31,735 were Israeli tourists who registered their accommodation, according to immigration records under Section 38.

However, business operators note that these numbers may be inaccurate. When tourists stay in Pai, they might first stay at one resort, which reports their stay to immigration, but if they move to another resort two days later, the second resort also reports their stay. This results in duplicate counts, inflating the numbers. In reality, they estimate there are only about 2,000-3,000 Israeli tourists currently staying in Pai district.

Just a moment...

Literally a rewrite of post 6 above, and the last two paragraphs are a straight cut and paste.

Clampdown on law-breaking Israeli tourists in Pai district

The Thai police has instructed all police units to investigate any suspected illegal activities by foreign tourists, especially Israelis in Pai district of Mae Hong Son province, where local inhabitants are becoming increasingly intolerant of the behaviour of some Israeli tourists who have allegedly opened businesses in professions reserved for Thais and caused a public nuisance.


In an order signed by the police commissioner-general, Pol Gen Kitrat Phanphet, all police units, including immigration police, are ordered to submit their initial reports within seven days.


In the mountainous resort town of Pai, which is a haven for mostly western backpackers, sign boards which read “No Israel Here” have begun to pop up at several stores and businesses, indicative of the resentment felt by locals Israelis.


One TikTok user, by the name “Kroo ki, wrote that the trouble being caused by Israeliss in Pai district is steadily worsening, citing the case of smoking weed in the district hospital and raising the middle finger. Some Israelis also smoke weed in the street and park motorcycles on roads, in defiance of the traffic regulations.


Complaints against the Israelis by locals include the illegal opening of car rental and taxi services, creating loud noises, causing a disturbance, illegal use of public land for commercial purposes, and the presence of a synagogue behind the Pai district police station.


The synagogue has received the most complaints from local Thais for being the gathering place for Israelis, causing a lot of noise.


Four tourists, including two Israelis, who played music at the “Jazz House” pub, owned by an Irishman, were recently deported by the immigration police for working illegally in Thailand.


According to the World Update web page, as many as 30,000 Israelis are heading towards Pai district for long stay, with the support of the ‘Chabad’ movement.


Chabad, also known as Lubavitch, Habad and Chabad-Lubavitch, is a branch of Orthodox Judaism, originating from Eastern Europe and is one of the largest Hasidic movements and one of the world’s best known.


According to the Pai district’s census, about 30,000 Israelis are staying there, including about 3,000 permanent stayers, while the number of locals is about 21,000.


Commenting on the problem, Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra claimed that the issue has been blown out of proportion, as she denied that the Israelis there have forbidden Thai people from visiting some areas.


She said that Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul visit the district soon to observe the situation.


Clampdown on law-breaking Israeli tourists in Pai district

Originally Posted by misskit

In the mountainous resort town of Pai, which is a haven for mostly western backpackers, sign boards which read “No Israel Here” have begun to pop up at several stores and businesses, indicative of the resentment felt by locals Israelis.

Deport them all and give them no right of return.

Originally Posted by misskit

Clampdown on law-breaking Israeli tourists in Pai district

The Thai police has instructed all police units to investigate any suspected illegal activities by foreign tourists, especially Israelis in Pai district of Mae Hong Son province, where local inhabitants are becoming increasingly intolerant of the behaviour of some Israeli tourists who have allegedly opened businesses in professions reserved for Thais and caused a public nuisance.


In an order signed by the police commissioner-general, Pol Gen Kitrat Phanphet, all police units, including immigration police, are ordered to submit their initial reports within seven days.


In the mountainous resort town of Pai, which is a haven for mostly western backpackers, sign boards which read “No Israel Here” have begun to pop up at several stores and businesses, indicative of the resentment felt by locals Israelis.


One TikTok user, by the name “Kroo ki, wrote that the trouble being caused by Israeliss in Pai district is steadily worsening, citing the case of smoking weed in the district hospital and raising the middle finger. Some Israelis also smoke weed in the street and park motorcycles on roads, in defiance of the traffic regulations.


Complaints against the Israelis by locals include the illegal opening of car rental and taxi services, creating loud noises, causing a disturbance, illegal use of public land for commercial purposes, and the presence of a synagogue behind the Pai district police station.


The synagogue has received the most complaints from local Thais for being the gathering place for Israelis, causing a lot of noise.


Four tourists, including two Israelis, who played music at the “Jazz House” pub, owned by an Irishman, were recently deported by the immigration police for working illegally in Thailand.


According to the World Update web page, as many as 30,000 Israelis are heading towards Pai district for long stay, with the support of the ‘Chabad’ movement.


Chabad, also known as Lubavitch, Habad and Chabad-Lubavitch, is a branch of Orthodox Judaism, originating from Eastern Europe and is one of the largest Hasidic movements and one of the world’s best known.


According to the Pai district’s census, about 30,000 Israelis are staying there, including about 3,000 permanent stayers, while the number of locals is about 21,000.


Commenting on the problem, Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra claimed that the issue has been blown out of proportion, as she denied that the Israelis there have forbidden Thai people from visiting some areas.


She said that Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul visit the district soon to observe the situation.


Clampdown on law-breaking Israeli tourists in Pai district

Originally Posted by taxexile

Leave the red sea pedestrians alone. A few IDF soldiers on R and R in Thailand after a year on the front line in Gaza are entitled to let off a bit of steam. You should be thanking them for ridding the world of hamas ragheads you silly cocksucker.

This attitude shows why there is a problem!

Originally Posted by misskit

Some Israelis also ... park motorcycles on roads,

Tut, tut. Deport them all.

PM, governor counter viral reports of Israeli resettlement in Pai

Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has denied as groundless viral claims that Israelis have taken over Pai district in Mae Hong Son.


She also said reports claiming that signboards there stated 'No locals allowed' were incorrect.


Meanwhile the Mae Hong Son governor has contradicted viral online reports claiming that tens of thousands of Israelis have settled in the popular tourist district of Pai, causing a nuisance and irritating the locals.


The reports also claimed that the number of tourists from this Middle Eastern country now outnumber local Thais.


Governor Ekkawit Meepian explained that about 38,000 Thais live in Pai, while the number of foreigners who arrived and departed throughout last year was 30,000, adding that topping the list of foreigners visiting Pai last year were the British, followed by Israelis.


Officials have visited the synagogue, or Chabad, in the district and found that it was merely a place of worship, where up to 600 Jews gather every Friday and Saturday for religious rites and meals. There is no use of a public address system, as some people have claimed.


No activities there violate the law, the governor said.


The synagogue has been the subject of the most complaints from locals, for allegedly being the source of excessive noise.


Earlier reports cited information from a TikTok user, which claimed that the trouble caused by Israelis included smoking weed in the hospital and on the streets.


The situation is exacerbated by reports of Israelis allegedly intentionally breaching traffic regulations.


In Pai, which is a haven for backpackers, sign boards which read “No Israel Here” [sic] have started appearing at several stores and businesses, indicative of the resentment felt by locals towards the Israeli visitors.


The governor also revealed that, so far, there have been no reports of Israelis committing criminal offences, other than four who had behaved inappropriately in the hospital.


Their visas have already been revoked and they have left Thailand.

PM, governor counter viral reports of Israeli resettlement i

The synagogue has been the subject of the most complaints from locals, for allegedly being the source of excessive noise.

The irony.

Israeli Tourists Address Online Allegations and Express Love for Thai People Amid Pai Community Backlash

Thai national media reported tensions continue to escalate in Pai, Mae Hong Son, following rising opposition to Israeli tourists since early February.


The controversy began when four Israeli tourists caused a disturbance at Pai Hospital, leading to their arrest and deportation.


The backlash has since expanded, with concerns over job competition and Israeli tourists forming close-knit communities, sparking broader national debates. Authorities, including local police and immigration officials, have stepped up enforcement, but divisions persist.

Udomlak Chawalit, a retired official and accommodation owner in Pai, stressed that the crisis could have been avoided if tourists followed local rules and businesses upheld regulations. She also called for stricter law enforcement to maintain order.


On February 20th, Thai national media interviewed four Israeli tourists regarding the controversy at a Pai viewpoint. They clarified that Jewish religious gatherings in Pai, including Chabad of Pai, were open spaces, not secretive establishments.

They dismissed claims that Israelis sought to settle permanently or take over local businesses, emphasizing that their visits were purely for tourism, according to Thai national media. As for the Chabad, they stated it was simply a place to peacefully practice their religious beliefs while on vacation and that everyone was welcome. They denied any intention, as some false news online claimed, of trying to hurt Buddhism or other religions.


Expressing regret over past incidents, they urged fellow Israeli visitors to respect local customs and avoid causing disruptions, thanking Pai locals for their hospitality, reported Thai national media.

They stressed that they loved Thailand and Thai people and that nobody wanted to hurt the relationship between the Thai and Israeli people.


The Thai Prime Minister has also denied any online misinformation stating that Israel wanted to establish land in Thailand and said the rumors were completely false and meant only to divide people.

Israeli Tourists Address Online Allegations and Express Love for Thai People Amid Pai Community Backlash - The Pattaya News