Illegal Thai School Found Caring for 89 Israeli Children, Raising Concerns
An illegally operated childcare center on the island of Koh Pha Ngan in Thailand was discovered to be caring for 89 Israeli children, according to local media reports. The facility, known as Arki Kid, was only licensed to care for up to 18 children aged 2-5. However, during a raid, authorities found children ranging from 2 to 12 years old. The school was managed by a 61-year-old Thai woman, Prathumthip Yu-in, and an Iranian couple, Aidin and Ndin Kishipoor, both aged 45. They were charged with employing foreign nationals without work permits, failing to notify the registrar of hiring foreign workers, operating a childcare center in violation of the Child Protection Act, and establishing a non-formal private school without permission. The raid followed social media complaints about Israelis running illegal businesses in Thailand. 
