This happened on my last day in Thailand, iโm a muslim and iโm allowed to eat kosher. I entered the place as respectful as possible, greeted a few people and even had a laugh with someone. I ordered my food and received it on my table. 2 bites in a security guard comes to me and asks how iโm doing and if iโm enjoying the food, i told him yes i do, iโm fine, how are you? The guard said you are muslim right? And are you familiar with the situation between Palestine and Israel? I said yes, of course i do, but why is that relevant? Then he asked my pasport for his boss and no obvious reason, so i kindly refused a few times, then he told me this is private property for jews so he indirectly told me to leave, I told him that i donโt feel welcome here and that i want to leave because of this weird excuse, the guard started to push me into the chair the moment i stood up to leave. I made clear that he should not touch me and i want to leave right now because I have no appetite anymore. After that the guard kept telling me to stay and eat the food i couldnโt even look at at that point. I told the security guard to go back to his working place and please donโt say a word to me again, Iโm disgusted! I hate giving these kinda reviews but it feel like i have to let people (especially muslims) know what theyโre dealing with. iโve never been discriminated like this ever, This is my first experience with a jewish restaurant and iโm afraid itโs...
ย ย ย Read moreA really nice place to connect with other Israelis traveling in Thailand, while enjoying a nice shabbat meal and singing. Nice to see Israelis get together, religious, traditional , secular all in one room enjoying shabbat together with no stigmas. The large number of people who cone to shabbat meals can be a little overehelming-hundreds of people. But still quite a positive experience which leaves you feeling full with good food and a warm feeling of being with a large extended family you never knew you had. Unfortunately, no something you often experience in Israel where people tend to focus more on differences than on trying to connect...
ย ย ย Read moreWhat an amazing Pesach we spent with Chabad Koh Samui! The first seder was incredible! Around 2500 people, and the organization was beyond incredible! Outdoor event, great atmosphere, easy to follow the seder and great food! The second seder was much smaller but equally as well organized! Chabad think.of everything and make you...
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