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Phuket phone shop owner reports confrontation over ‘Free Palestine’ flag

Two Israeli tourists reportedly confronted the owner of Ban Rak Mobile in Phuket over a flag displayed outside the shop on 24 August 2026.

Phuket phone shop owner reports confrontation over ‘Free Palestine’ flag

A mobile phone shop owner in Phuket said two Israeli tourists reportedly confronted him on 24 August 2026 over a “Free Palestine” flag displayed outside his store, according to Khaosod English.

The incident took place at Ban Rak Mobile, a mobile phone sales and repair shop. The verbal exchange became heated and was later shared widely online, the report said.

The shop owner has since spoken publicly about the confrontation.