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Business – “Thailand’s Relationship with Israel Expands Beyond Tourism and Trade, Says Ambassador in Interview with ‘Post'”

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Thailand’s Ambassador to Israel, Vichienpuntu, emphasized the mutually beneficial relations between Jerusalem and Bangkok in a recent interview. This comes as a significant development, with 73 Thai students arriving in Israel after a two-year suspension of the agricultural student program following the tragic October 7 massacre, where 39 Thai nationals were killed by Hamas.

The students will engage in academic studies at Kinneret Academic College, combining classroom learning with practical experience on Israeli farms. This initiative marks a renewed commitment to educational collaboration in agriculture between the two nations.

Historically, Israel and Thailand have enjoyed diplomatic relations since 1954, characterized by strong cooperation in various sectors, especially agriculture. As these educational ties are reestablished, the hope for stronger alliances and support continues to grow amidst recent challenges.

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Thailand’s ties to Israel evolved beyond tourism and trade, ambassador tells ‘Post’

ASIA AFFAIRS: The relations between Jerusalem and Bangkok are mutually beneficial, Thailand’s Ambassador Vichienpuntu told The Jerusalem Post in an exclusive interview.

Two years after Thailand suspended its agricultural student program following the deadly October 7 massacre, 73 students landed in Israel from Bangkok on Tuesday.

The students will be studying at Kinneret Academic College for the year, combining classroom learning and hands-on agricultural work on Israeli farms.

A total of 39 Thai nationals were murdered by Hamas on October 7, and another 25 were kidnapped by the terrorist group into the Gaza Strip. The body of Sonthaya Oakkharasri was released by Hamas and brought back to Thailand last week.

The long history of Israeli-Thai relations

Thailand and Israel established diplomatic relations in 1954 and have maintained a close relationship marked by cooperation in agriculture,…

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