A mobile phone shop in Bang Thao, Phuket, had a "Free Palestine" flag on display for about a year. Two Israeli customers argued with the owner over it in a CCTV-recorded incident dated 2 Aug. Similar incidents were reported on Koh Samui and Koh Phangan, where tourists were attacked. Tourism Minister Surasak said Thailand does not welcome foreigners using it to air ideological views, and troublemakers could have visas revoked. For a shop owner serving tourists, the practical step is to keep political displays and debates away from customer-facing areas and to de-escalate disputes calmly.