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Be spellbound by the charms of the Holy Land when “Fascinating Israel” the event of all things Israel is on its way in November. Guests can:

- Enjoy the musical performance by Israeli versatile musician, Tal Kravitz.
- Taste Israeli cuisine that comes in great varieties
- Get yourself a Hebrew name at the lucky draw and win great prizes from ticket raffles

“Fascinating Israel” will take place on Tuesday, November 10, 2009 at 18.00 -20.00 hours at Pan Pacific Ballroom, Pan Pacific Hotel. The event is organized by Thai-Israel-Finland Friendship Club with the generous support of El Al Airlines. Proceeds after the deduction of expenses will go to charity. To purchase tickets, please contact Tel. 086-324-1267, 081-623-2275

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Prof. Ghil’ad Zuckermann

Israeli linguistic expert Dr. Ghil’ad Zuckermann gave a lecture entitled “Stop, Revive, Survive!: Lessons from the Hebrew Revival Applicable to the Empowerment, Maintenance and Resuscitation of Indigenous Languages and Cultures.” to graduate students in Linguistics at the Faculty of Arts, Chulalongkorn University on Monday, October 19, 2009.

The lecture attracted over 30 students, linguistic professors and the public.

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"WHICH WAIT" is showcased at Bangkok University, Rangsit Campus during Sept 5-Oct 31, 2009

The Embassy of Israel and Bangkok University presented an art exhibition titled “WHICH WAIT” by Israeli breakthrough artist Nir Segal for a period of two-month long during September-October at Surat Osathanugrah Library (2nd floor), Rangsit Campus, Bangkok University.

WHICH WAIT is comprised of Nir Segal’s works produced during his 3-month residency program with Bangkok University. Inspired by Bangkok’s vivid imagery and local motifs such as building blocks, rows of taxi in heavy traffic, billboards, plastic stools even Thai street food and local delicacies, Segal’s canvases filled with pungent paints reflect the Bangkok vitality, smiles, hope and creativity despite the city’s day-to-day commotion as well as the artist’s quirky sense of humor.

More about Nir Segal

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(Photo: Nilli Borenstein)

Oct 19, 2009 - The Embassy protested over Hitler billboard sign in Pattaya

The Embassy of Israel took prompt and immediate action to complain against the Hitler billboard sign put up on Pattaya highway to promote a waxwork museum in the tourist town.

The giant billboard showed the picture of Adolf Hitler giving a Nazi salute with a slogan underneath “Hitler is not dead”. It was part of an advertising campaign promoting Louis Tussaud’s Waxwork which is due to open early next month at Ripley’s Museum: Believe It or Not. H.E. Yitzhak Shoham, the ambassador of Israel, sent a complaint letter to the museum operator asking them to remove the hateful sign immediately "The image of Adolf Hitler and the writing underneath are not only offensive to the Holocaust survivors but also to anyone who deplores racist behaviour. They bring a chilling memory of a dictator who systematically murdered in horrific methods 11 million people, men, women and children, during World War II”

Mr. Somporn Naksuetrong, General Manager of Louis Tussaud’s Waxworks, responded to countless complaint both from the Israeli Embassy and the public and apologized for lack of sensitivity: “We did not predict nor thoroughly understand the pain that his picture would cause to others.” Mr. Sompong further confirmed that the creative agency behind the campaign had not intended to cause offense. The museum proceeded to remove the photo of the German leader.

Oct 7, 2009 - Israeli professor won a Nobel Prize in Chemistry

Israeli won a Nobel Prize in chemistry Wednesday for creating detailed blueprints of the protein-making machinery within cells, research that's being used to develop new antibiotics.

In awarding the 2009 Nobel Prize in chemistry to Prof. Yonath of Israel's Weizmann Institute, the Nobel Prize committee has recognized the significance of Prof. Ada Yonath’s scientific research. Prof. Yonath deciphered the structure and mechanism of action of ribosomes - the cell’s protein factories. Her findings are crucial for developing advanced antibiotics.  (Full story)

MASHAV: Thailand-Israel Cooperation and Exchange of Expertise

Israeli experts visited Thailand and held training courses for their Thai counterparts. Facilitated by Thai-Israel Friendship Foundation, the training course entitled “Happiness for All in Learning Science and Mathematics” for staff from the Institute for the Promotion of Teaching Science and Technology took place during October 12-22, 2009. The course was conducted by two experts in early childhood education Dr. Orna Doudevany and Mrs. Efrat Sebro.

Another cooperation is scheduled to take place during October 26-November 6, 2009 in Khon Kaen province. Two Israeli experts in agriculture, Mr. Elisha Kenig head of Irrigation Technology Department from the Israeli Agriculture Minister and Mr. Moshe Bruner, Extension Service Officer will conduct a workshop about drip irrigation for officers from Chaipattana Foundation.