A Frenchman who refused entry to Israelis at his zoo in Thailand has said he is “prepared to leave the country” after being ordered to be expelled. Kevin Dimino, the manager of the Samui Exotic Park on Koh Samui, stated on September 11 that he is ready to leave while criticizing the conditions of his detention, which he described as “psychological torture.” Dimino is currently being held in a police station as the expulsion process continues. He was unable to accompany his wife to Bangkok to appeal the expulsion order issued by the Interior Ministry on Monday, which cited public order disturbances. During a video call, Dimino described being held in a cage, monitored by two police officers 24 hours a day with the lights on, saying it seemed like authorities were trying to make him lose his mind. The controversy began several months ago when Dimino displayed a Palestinian flag in response to what he described as regular incivilities by Israeli visitors. He claims he received threats and negative comments online, including a filmed altercation with an Israeli family that went viral in August. Dimino alleges he has been targeted by hundreds of death threats and responded with provocative and antisemitic statements on social media, defending his actions by saying, “If I spoke badly, it's because people threatened me.” He claimed Israelis showed him grenades and threatened to “blow everything up at your place.” Thai authorities justify the expulsion based on a series of inappropriate behaviors, dangerous driving, insults, threats with a knife, and statements that could provoke racial and religious divisions. Thailand has recently adopted new rules simplifying expulsion procedures in response to repeated outbursts by foreign tourists and residents. An Israeli citizen, Yaacov Ohayon, is also facing expulsion for threatening Dimino and his Thai wife, Jindarat Sattayapun. The situation has drawn attention to the tensions between foreign residents and local communities in Thailand, especially in areas with a significant expatriate population. Dimino's wife said she is ready to leave the country but requested time to gather her belongings and say goodbye to the animals, criticizing the continued detention of her husband. The case highlights the complex interplay between personal freedom, public order, and the legal processes in place to manage conflicts involving foreign nationals in Thailand. As the situation unfolds, it remains to be seen whether the legal and emotional challenges will be resolved in a way that satisfies all parties involved.