Bangkok clarifies Jewish site role

Inspections concern building and safety, rather than activities inside, says governor

PUBLISHED : 15 Sep 2026 at 04:41

The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has clarified that its authority over a proposed Jewish Association of Thailand building in Sukhumvit Soi 22 is limited to building control, while permits for cemeteries or crematoria require applicants to have lawful rights over the land.

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