Patong Beach New Year Festival Sparks Escalating Protests
A dispute over the planned Jewish New Year festival in Patong Beach, Phuket, Thailand, is escalating between local residents and organizers. Residents protest, citing 'anti-Semitism' and demanding cancellation, while organizers express willingness to dialogue, leaving the final decision to senior management.
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