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UPDATE: More than 500 protesters rally outside Chabad House over Jewish New Year event in Patong

More than 500 protesters reportedly joined a Save Phuket rally against a Jewish New Year event outside Chabad House in Patong on 11 September 2026; the earlier expected turnout was about 200.

Chabad Patong rejects claims Jewish New Year event was a baptism ritual

A Chabad Patong representative said a gathering in Patong was a traditional Jewish New Year observance and denied claims of a baptism ritual or hidden business activity.

Thai agencies probe tour-package network linked to Phuket Jewish New Year event

Thai agencies are examining a reported tour-package arrangement involving flights, hotels and transport for an event in Patong, as authorities prepare for protests and review security arrangements.

Chabad Patong rejects claims over Jewish New Year ceremony

Chabad Patong has rejected reports and controversy surrounding a Jewish New Year activity, saying it was a religious ceremony conducted according to Jewish principles.

Patong motorcycle taxi driver allegedly threatens app-based rider with knife

Dashcam footage shows a motorcycle taxi driver approaching an app-based rider with a knife in Patong, though the incident has not been verified by authorities.

Thai court orders blackchin tilapia controls within 180 days

Thailand’s Central Administrative Court has ordered government agencies to strengthen measures against blackchin tilapia, while dismissing a compensation request against CPF on legal-standing grounds.

Chabad Patong event proceeds under tighter Phuket restrictions

A Chabad event in Patong is proceeding under tighter restrictions in Phuket, according to Nation Thailand.

UPDATE: Chabad Patong to hold reduced Rosh Hashanah event from 4pm to 9pm on 11 September

Chabad Patong’s reduced Rosh Hashanah event will run at Chabad House Patong from 4pm to 9pm on 11 September 2026, with the Novotel venue dropped and attendance capped at 800 after tighter Phuket security conditions.

UPDATE: Rosh Hashanah celebration at Chabad Patong to proceed despite opposition

Chabad Patong says its 11 September Rosh Hashanah celebration will proceed despite opposition and security concerns raised by Phuket authorities.

UPDATE: Reported Patong taxi driver denies harassment allegation; no evidence found so far

Phuket officials report that no police report or credible evidence has so far been found to support a foreign tourist’s allegation that a taxi driver touched her intimate area in Patong; the reported driver denies harassment.

Phuket inspects four shooting ranges in Patong and Kathu

Officials checked permits, building use, modifications and safety measures, but Phuket has not said whether any of the four ranges passed or faced enforcement action.