Bangkok Jewish & Kosher Guide 2024: Kosher Info in Bangkok, Thailand

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About Bangkok

Bangkok, Thailand’s capital, is a sprawling metropolis known for its ornate shrines and vibrant street life. The boat-filled Chao Phraya River feeds its network of canals, flowing past the Rattanakosin royal district, home to the opulent Grand Palace and its sacred Emerald Buddha temple. Nearby is Wat Pho with its enormous reclining Buddha and, on the opposite shore, Wat Arun with its steep steps and Khmer-style spire. Bangkok traces its roots to a small trading post during the Ayutthaya Kingdom in the 15th century. It experiences three seasons, hot, rainy and cool, although temperatures are fairly hot year-round, ranging from an average low of 11.0 °C (71.6 °F) in December to an average high of 35.4 °C (95.7 °F) in April. The city of Bangkok has a population of 8,180,915 according to the 2010 census. Bangkok is one of the world's top tourist destination cities. Bangkok's multi-faceted sights, attractions and city life appeal to diverse groups of tourists. Royal palaces and temples as well as several museums constitute its major historical and cultural tourist attractions.

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Jewish History, POI & Kosher Establishments in Bangkok

The history of the Jews in Thailand dates back to the 17th century, with the arrival of a few Baghdadi Jewish families, although the current community consists mainly of Ashkenazi descendants of refugees from Russia, and later the Soviet Union. Further augmenting the community were Persian Jews fleeing persecution in Iran in the 1970s and 1980s. Most of the permanent Jewish community in Thailand, consisting of probably fewer than 1,000 individuals, resides in Bangkok (especially in the Khaosan Road area). It serves Shabbat meals to hundreds of Jewish travellers every week, and draws hundreds more on Passover. Starting in 2014, a small group of progressive Jews from the UK, the US, Israel, and Thailand began organizing a small social and religious Jewish community in Bangkok.


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What Is *JOFY?

JOFY, or "Jewish Observant Friendly" Establishments are lodging establishments offering special services for Jewish Observant guests such as Shabbat meals, accommodation on lower floors and regular keys for the rooms. It can also be a NON KOSHER establishment located in walking distance from the local Shul, community or kosher restaurants area.

Please note - *JOFY does NOT mean that KOSHER food is served on the premises!

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