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Bang Khla cemetery given 30 days to demolish unauthorised structures

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Chachoengsao officials have ordered the 'Jewish Cemetery Thailand' in Bang Khla to demolish unauthorized structures within 30 days, with non-compliance leading to daily fines of 30,000 baht and potential imprisonment.
Authorities are installing CCTV to monitor the site, collecting water samples to investigate pollution concerns, and a Deputy Interior Minister will inspect the site to track progress and discuss further legal enforcement and relocation of remains.

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Thai protesters, led by Sondhi Limthongkul, gathered at the Israeli Embassy in Bangkok, demanding action against alleged misconduct by Israeli nationals, citing law violations and cultural disrespect.
The demonstration called for transparent investigations into the expansion and land holdings of Chabad centres, raising concerns about their potential role in establishing an Israeli community base in Thailand.
Protesters urged Israel to cease violence against civilians in Gaza, comply with international humanitarian law, and ensure its citizens respect Thai laws while cooperating with local authorities in legal proceedings.
Sondhi Limthongkul publicly read an open letter after declining a private meeting with the ambassador, stressing the protest represented the collective concerns of the Thai people.