Thailand Strips Chief Rabbi of Citizenship in Foreigner Crackdown

Bloomberg Politics29 October 2026, 06:14 UTCThailand

Thailand revoked the citizenship of its chief rabbi, the latest move in a widening government campaign against foreign nationals accused of breaking laws or circumventing rules in a country long known for welcoming outsiders.

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