Bangkok says Kevin Dimino, co-owner of Samui Exotic Park, engaged in threatening, harassing and physically abusive behavior; Israeli national given a suspended jail term

BANGKOK — Thailand said Monday it would deport a Frenchman who banned Israeli visitors from his zoo on Koh Samui, just days after issuing a similar order for an Israeli who had allegedly threatened him.

Kevin Dimino, co-owner of the Samui Exotic Park on the resort island, engaged in threatening, harassing and physically abusive behavior, according to an order signed by Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul.

His behavior was contrary to public order, good morals and public welfare, it said, adding that he had also been fined 5,000 baht ($150) by a local court for violating a law on the use of roads and vehicles.

The government issued a similar order on Friday for Israeli national Yaacov Ohayon, who it said had been given a suspended sentence of 15 days in jail and fined 5,000 baht for causing fear or panic through threats.