The Royal Thai Embassy in Tel Aviv is inviting the public to the Thai Festival in Israel 2026 — “Sawasdee Sababa”, a celebration of Thai culture on Friday, 12 June 2026, at the D-One Conference Hall in the South Sharon Regional Council (Mo’etza Ezorit Drom HaSharon). The festival marks the 72nd anniversary of diplomatic relations between Thailand and Israel, which were established in 1954.
The announcement was circulated locally by Chatuchak, the Thai restaurant in Netanya, which describes itself as “a bridge to the culture of the Kingdom of Thailand” and said it was glad to help spread the embassy’s invitation.
“Sawasdee Sababa”#
The festival’s name plays on two languages: sawasdee (สวัสดี), the everyday Thai greeting, and sababa, the Hebrew slang for “great” or “all good.” The embassy frames the day as a chance to “experience the beauty of Thai culture” — the kind of programme that usually pairs Thai food, music, and dance, though the embassy has not yet published a full line-up.
A call for performers (now closed)#
Ahead of the festival, the embassy put out an open call for Israeli individuals and groups interested in performing or showcasing Thai culture — traditional dance, music, martial arts, cultural presentations, and other creative acts. Applications were accepted through the embassy’s Facebook inbox until 1 June 2026, with selected participants to be contacted directly. That window has now closed, but the festival itself remains open to attend.
Details#
- What: Thai Festival in Israel 2026 — “Sawasdee Sababa”
- When: Friday, 12 June 2026
- Where: D-One Conference Hall, South Sharon Regional Council (Mo’etza Ezorit Drom HaSharon)
- Occasion: 72nd anniversary of Thailand–Israel relations
- Organizer: Royal Thai Embassy, Tel Aviv
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The embassy had not published exact times, an admission fee, or a detailed programme at the time of writing. Confirm the schedule and any entry requirements through the Royal Thai Embassy’s Facebook page before travelling — and note that 12 June falls on a Friday, so plan around the shorter pre-Shabbat day.
If the festival leaves you hungry for more, Israel has a deep bench of Thai kitchens: see our guides to Thai restaurants in Israel and the best Thai restaurants in the country, or visit Chatuchak in Netanya, which shared the festival news.
Source: Chatuchak (@chatuchak_il) on Instagram, relaying an announcement from the Royal Thai Embassy, Tel Aviv.
