# Samui Exotic Park Israeli tourist dispute > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/samui-exotic-park-israeli-tourist-dispute > Updated: 2026-08-20T02:59:29.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2. An incident at Samui Exotic Park in Koh Samui, Thailand, began when an Israeli family accused the attraction of denying them entry based on their nationality. Social media footage showed a verbal altercation between the family and a park representative, which included an attempted headbutt and the throwing of a sign. Following the confrontation, the park reportedly posted social media content featuring an Israeli flag with a prohibition symbol. The dispute escalated when the owners of the park, a French-Thai couple, reported that their family home in Villeurbanne, France, was targeted in an arson attack. French criminal police are investigating the use of a suspected Molotov cocktail during the fire, which occurred while a family member was inside the residence. The park owners admitted to the ban on Israeli nationals, citing previous issues such as disruptive behavior, animal mistreatment, and non-payment. They also reported receiving death threats from an Israeli man. Authorities in both Thailand and France are conducting investigations into the matter. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-20: French-Thai business owners claim home arson linked to Israeli tourist dispute Owners of Thailand's Samui Exotic Park claim their family home in France was targeted by arson following a dispute over banning Israeli tourists from their business. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/french-thai-business-owners-claim-home-arson-linked-to-israeli-tourist-dispute ### 2026-08-15: Samui Exotic Park accused of denying entry to Israeli family An Israeli family alleges they were denied entry to Samui Exotic Park in Thailand due to their nationality, leading to a physical confrontation and a police investigation. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/samui-exotic-park-accused-of-denying-entry-to-israeli-family --- Cite as: Samui Exotic Park Israeli tourist dispute. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/samui-exotic-park-israeli-tourist-dispute