Prime Minister Welcomes the new Israeli ambassador and expands cooperation in labor, medical, and technology sectors, emphasizing that Thailand welcomes tourists of all nationalities without racial or religious discrimination but requires everyone to respect Thai laws.
At 09:30 on 9 Nov 2026 GMT+7, in Reception Room 2, Thai Khu Fah Building, Government House, Mr. Ekaphop Pianpiset, spokesperson for the Prime Minister's Office, revealed that Her Excellency Mrs. Alona Fisher-Kamm, Ambassador of Israel to Thailand, paid a courtesy visit to Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul upon assuming her post. The meeting was constructive and positive, with both sides exchanging views and discussing ways to promote relations and expand cooperation between Thailand and Israel in various fields.
Both parties congratulated each other on the 72nd anniversary of diplomatic relations between Thailand and Israel and reaffirmed their commitment to continue good relations and promote close cooperation, especially in technology and innovation, agriculture, labor, and cybersecurity, to create economic opportunities and improve the quality of life for people in both countries.
Regarding labor cooperation, the Prime Minister thanked the Israeli government for taking care of and supporting over 70,000 Thai workers in Israel. He emphasized that the Thai government places great importance on protecting the rights, welfare, and safety of Thai workers and is ready to closely coordinate with Israeli counterparts to ensure appropriate care for Thai laborers.
In medical, scientific, and technological collaboration, the Prime Minister praised Israel's research and development capabilities, especially in semiconductor technology, advanced software, cybersecurity, and emergency medicine for severe injury care. Currently, both countries have concrete cooperation in developing medical personnel skills, enhancing the knowledge and capabilities of Thailand's healthcare professionals.
On issues related to Israeli tourists in Thailand, the Prime Minister stated that Thailand is a popular destination for Israeli tourists. The Thai government welcomes tourists from all countries equally, prioritizing safety and adhering to principles against discrimination or prejudice based on race, religion, or nationality. He affirmed that the Thai government will not tolerate any foreigner violating Thailand's laws and will enforce the law equally without exceptions. Respecting local laws, regulations, and culture is a shared practice for all tourists to promote harmonious coexistence and mutual understanding between tourists and local communities.
The Israeli ambassador confirmed readiness to coordinate with Thai agencies to promote knowledge and understanding of Thai laws, regulations, and culture among Israelis to prevent misunderstandings and strengthen good relations between the peoples of both countries.
At the conclusion, the Prime Minister reaffirmed his readiness to continue close cooperation with Israel to achieve tangible bilateral collaboration. He emphasized that Thailand values maintaining good relations with all countries based on mutual respect, equality, and adherence to the law to build trust and foster strong long-term ties between Thailand and Israel.