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Patong Chabad cancels Rosh Hashanah after protest
The Chabad centre in Patong, Phuket, cancelled its Rosh Hashanah dinner on 11 September 2026 after a protest of 300-500 people, including Thai Buddhists, Muslims, and foreign residents. The cancellation followed a request from Israeli security officials to avoid security risks. Those registered were notified and asked to avoid the area.
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