Thailand Revokes Rabbi's Citizenship Over Continued Use of US Passport
Thailand has revoked the citizenship of Rabbi Yosef Chaim Kantor, who leads the Jewish community and Chabad network in the country. The decision cites his continued use of a US passport after becoming a naturalized Thai citizen in 2013, a move seen as part of broader government efforts to enforce regulations on foreign residents.
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