The Prime Minister asserted that everything is in accordance with the law after signing the revocation of citizenship for Joseph Hem Kanter, chairman of the Chabad network, emphasizing that any wrongdoing will be dealt with firmly.
On 29 Oct 2026 GMT+7, Anutin Charnvirakul, Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, spoke after signing the Ministry of Interior announcement revoking Thai citizenship of Joseph Hem Kanter, leader of the Jewish community and chairman of the Chabad network. Originally an American citizen who naturalized as Thai, Kanter's behavior was found to potentially impact national security economically and socially. The Prime Minister said this is according to the law, noting that there are legal requirements for those granted Thai citizenship regarding conduct, travel, and behavior within the country. He referred further details to the Director-General of the Department of Provincial Administration for explanation.
When asked about possible future prosecutions, Anutin said actions will follow the law. He emphasized that specifics should be directed to the officials involved. As policy leader, he stressed that any illegal acts, regardless of nature, will be met with decisive enforcement by state agencies and officers to ensure peace and order in Thai society.