An Israeli father was killed and his son was seriously injured in a motorcycle crash in Thailand on Thursday, the Foreign Ministry confirmed on Sunday.
The Foreign Ministry told Walla that it was aware of the incident and was in communication with the family of those involved via the Israeli embassy in Bangkok.
Thai authorities find remains of missing Israeli tourist Sagi Mor after he drowned while saving son
Other Israelis have been wounded or died due to accidents in Thailand in recent months.
A notable example includes when the remains of Sagi Mor, a 45-year-old father of four from Alon, were found on November 20 after he went missing off the coast of Koh Phangan, Thailand, the previous day.
Mor dived into the sea to rescue his son, who was being carried away by strong currents, according to Ynet. The child was able to safely return to shore, though his father was carried away by the currents.
Israeli couple arrested in Thailand over waterfall romp recorded by angry locals
Another example of an incident involving Israeli tourists in Thailand was when an Israeli couple visiting the country was arrested on November 4 after the pair was caught having public sex near the Wang Sai Waterfall, in the Koh Phangan Province, by locals, Israeli and Thai media reported at the time.
The couple’s intimate activities were recorded by locals and have since been leaked online.
The head of the Koh Phangan province, Surya Bonphan, ordered an investigation into the incident, and the couple was summoned to the Koh Phangan immigration office for questioning.
The pair were said to have admitted during questioning to the public sex act and were later arrested.
Thousands of Israeli tourists travel to Thailand, number still growing
Thousands of Israelis visit Thailand on a yearly basis, and recently the number has increased by 60%. Hundreds of Israelis have decided to make the kingdom their home – a number that continues to grow.
Nevertheless, there have been growing reports of misconduct and unruly behavior by Israeli tourists in popular destinations, such as Pai in the country’s north. Thailand’s Tourism Authority office in Israel and local travel groups have urged travelers to be mindful of local customs, traditions, and laws, especially now, following the death of Queen Mother Sirikit, the mother of King Maha Vajiralongkorn (Rama X), when a nationwide mourning period has been declared.
“It’s not wrong not to know about Thai culture,” Vichienpuntu said. “Seeing Thailand as a home is good, but they must comply with our laws,” he continued, adding that he does not view this as a crisis, but, rather, as an opportunity. “When we engage, relations can increase.”
Thai authorities crack down on Israeli visa overstays, illegal work
Thai authorities in October expressed growing frustration over the influx of foreign nationals, particularly Israelis, who enter the country as tourists, overstay their visas, and engage in business activities, including ventures deemed illegal by local law.
Anna Ahronheim and Jerusalem Post Staff contributed to this report.