Phuket: This evening, a New Year's celebration is scheduled to take place at 4:00 PM at Chabad Patong, Phuket. The event will feature a religious ceremony and baptism for Jewish and Israeli people from around the globe. However, the celebration is facing opposition from the "Phuket Land Protection Group."

According to Thai News Agency, the Phuket Land Protection Group is planning to march in protest against the event. Their concerns stem from the belief that hosting such gatherings could potentially make Phuket a target for a warring nation. The group has expressed their apprehensions about the implications of holding international religious ceremonies on the island.