Koh Phangan restaurant displays the sign ‘No Israel tourists’
The video shows the interior of Pun Pun Thai Food, a Muslim halal restaurant located on the tourist island of Koh Phangan (Ko Pha-ngan) in Surat Thani province, Thailand. Prominently displayed inside the establishment is a sign that reads “No Israeli Tourists” with a crossed-out symbol (❌) next to the text.
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The footage went viral on social media platforms in late 2025 and early 2026, drawing international attention to the restaurant’s policy of refusing service to Israeli visitors. According to reports, the restaurant owner posted the sign as a protest related to the situation in Gaza. The video shows the controversial signage inside the Thai restaurant, which sparked widespread discussion online about discrimination, boycotts, and the intersection of international politics with local business practices.
"No Israel🇮🇱 tourists"
— 𝐌𝐚𝐥𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐦 (@Malcolm_Pal9) June 9, 2026
A sign at a restaurant in Thailand. pic.twitter.com/j0xYC8yIe9
The incident reportedly led to the restaurant gaining notoriety on social media, with the video being shared across multiple platforms including Instagram, Facebook, and Threads
