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Sponsored Why is Bangkok's air quality so bad?
Imagine waking up early in Bangkok and you see all the beautiful morning fog from your balcony, but as you sip your coffee you realise it's just Bangkok's air pollution that's making the sun rise aesthetic. Ranked as the 36th...
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Thailand News Today | Thai airlines told to avoid airspace over Taiwan
You could argue that China recently pulled a loyalty check on Thailand, and you could argue that it got what it wants. After releasing a statement to Thailand regarding Taiwan, Thailand responded by saying it backs a One China Policy. The Chinese embassy in Thailand issued a statement following Nancy Pelosi’s visit to Taiwan. The statement read, quote “China…
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Thais say no to Tourism Jobs in Thailand | GMT
Hop-along thief stole 150,000 baht of jewellery to fund green biz. Half a million young people seeking jobs prefer admin to tourism. Thai wife hires mistresses for husband with a 15,000 baht salary. Pattaya Music Festival to bang the drums after a 5-month delay. Victims of U-turn bridge collapse to get THB 80,000-500,000 compensation. All this and more on today’s…
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Thailand News Today | Government releases online questionnaire for foreigners
If you ever wanted a chance for your voice to be heard about Thailand – and judging from our comments section, a lot of you really, really do – now is your chance! The Thai government has released an impressively-catchy named survey “Foreigners’ Awareness, Confidence in Important Government Policies, and Perceived Image of Thailand.” The thoroughly titled survey was…
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Thailand 2nd Most Dangerous Place in the World to Drive | GMT
Woman demands cash from Bangkok mall after being bitten by a venomous snake. YOU can voice your opinion on Thailand in PR online survey. Chulalongkorn University says students can ditch their uniforms. 4 out of 5 charges against Thailand’s Red Bull Heir expire, 1 remains. Thailand second most dangerous place in the world to drive. All this and more on today’s…
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Thailand’s Hidden Weekend Markets in Surat Thani
Surat Thani is where the fun begins! Surat Thani is a beautiful city in southern Thailand filled with hidden gems but is often overlooked by tourists for its preferred neighbours, Samui, Koh Pha-Ngan and Koh Tao. Little do people know that the city of Surat Thani has a lot to offer tourists looking for an adventure in nature and some…
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Thailand’s Hidden Weekend Markets in Surat Thani | This is Thailand
Surat Thani is where the fun begins! In this clip, Natty Warisa gives out details of 3 hidden weekend markets in Surat Thani that primarily opens on Saturdays and Sundays. Surat Thani Markets: 1. Surat Thani Walking Street 2. San Chao Market 3. Bang Bai Mai Market Sponsored by Thai Vietjet, click for it’s latest promotions here: th.vietjetair.com
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Bangkok Food Vendors Re-located off the streets | GMT
Lightning strike kills seven cows in Nakhon Ratchasima. Bangkok chief says 300 water pumps need changing to fix floods. City Hall begins ‘street cleaning’. Toll gate collapses in central Thailand. Woman urges people to beware of air-con scam in Thailand. Malaysia detains 3 Thais who tested positive for happy plant. All this and more on today’s Good Morning Thailand.
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Thailand News Today | Airports screen international arrivals for monkeypox
The Thai government is taking precautions to screen incoming travellers from countries with monkeypox outbreaks. The deputy director-general of the Department of Disease Control has asked airports around the countries to step up efforts of their quarantine offices and increase screening of foreign arrivals from countries with monkeypox spread. By the end of this week, 138 travellers from Africa…
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Bollywood Beef, Chinese Cheesefeet & Cambodian Sausage | Thaiger Bites
Jay and Natty go through your messages, comments and feedback from Youtube, Facebook, Instagram and the Thaiger Talk forum on the website.
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Eating Crocodile Penis in Thailand | Thaiger Throwback
Welcome to the a Thaiger throwback video. Due to African swine fever making pork prices soar to an all time record high and inflation increasing the prices of chicken and other products. People in Thailand have started to substitute pork and chicken for crocodile meat. It is said crocodile meat is tastier and high in protein, would you be able…
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What do Thai people think about ‘The Big C’ in Thailand | Ask The Thais (Pt. 1)
Ask the Thai’s is back! This is a show where we ask our thai friends their opinions and thoughts regarding the culture difference between the thais and the west and also discuss their thoughts on the current affairs of Thailand. Let us know your thoughts and feedback and suggest some questions you have always wanted to ask the Thai’s.
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Let’s Travel Back to the 1960s | Thaiger Throwback
Welcome to the a Thaiger throwback video. For many centuries, Bangkokians have used canals as their main way for transportation. But ever since technology and roads were introduced to Thailand, Bangkokians have turned their front doors away from the waterways and started facing the main streets instead. However, Natty managed to find a quaint little community in the inner part…
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Thailand News Today | Thailand has 2 of the “World’s 20 Most Beautiful Beaches”
In a new list published in UK’s Daily Star newspaper, Thailand has two of the “World’s 20 Most Beautiful Beaches” Thailand’s Sunrise Beach was ranked in sixth place, and Maya Bay came in at 12th place on the list. Sunrise Beach is reportedly the most popular beach on Koh Lipe island, with longtail boats gliding across its waters where smaller…
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The 8 common problems for consumers in Thailand | GMT
Police in eastern Thailand give helmets to riders caught without them. Thailand has 2 of the world’s most beautiful beaches, UK newspaper says. Decorative lights for the king. 8 common problems for Thai consumers addressed. Dead man walking after being dead for 25 years and receives new ID card. All this and more on today’s Good Morning Thailand.
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Thailand News Today | 8 of the most common “scams” in Thailand
The Thailand’s Consumers Council has drawn up a list of eight typical real-life issues that are decreasing the quality of life for consumers in the country. During a meeting with the Senate Committee on Human Rights, Rights and Liberty, and Consumers Protection on Monday, the TCC laid out the list of problems they identified. Let’s see if you suffer…
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Pot Policy in Thailand will not be Suspended says Anutin! | GMT
Panphet’s mother ‘does not blame’ French Muay Thai fighter for her son’s death. Thai university researchers test wastewater for monkeypox at Bangkok airport. Pheu Thai Party leader’s car kills woman crossing road. Pot policy ‘won’t be axed’. Chadchart vows to sweep away corruption in capital. Cabinet okays B27.4bn subsidies to help poor. New zoo gets B4.3bn funding. All this and…
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Bangkok on Full Alert for MonkeyPox in Thailand | GMT
Capital on alert for monkeypox, Fake news crackdown, The shortage of airline seats is causing a problem for tourism recovery in Thailand, Government scheme helps elderly Thais become social media influencers, Loan shark avenger, drug busts and more on today’s Good Morning Thailand.
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Thailand News Today | Government kills happy plant party
After intense censure debate over the past three days, PM Prayut Chan-o-cha and 10 other cabinet ministers have scraped by and survived a vote of no-confidence, maintaining their positions and avoiding censure again. Minister of Commerce Jurin Laksanawisit had the least favourable votes, with only 241 votes in his favour and 207 against, with 23 people abstaining from the…
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Thailand to ban ALL green cigarettes | GMT
Thailand upgrades monkeypox alert to national level. A Mission To Unchain And Rescue The Working Elephants With Digital Art – Unchained Elephants. New resolution to ban cannabis cigarette. 11 ministers beat no-confidence vote, including PM Prayut. Pattaya vendors grumpy about python and homeless people bothering customers. All this and more on today’s Good Morning Thailand.
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Thailand News Today | Opposition grills Thai govt on corruption
Day three of the no-confidence motion and parliamentary debates has revealed that then-General Prayut, the Commander in Chief of the Thai Army, was the brains and instigator behind the 2014 military coup that ousted the elected government of Yingluck Shinawatra. The Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha was thrown under the political bus by his deputy PM, “right hand man” and…
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Thailand News Today | Thailand admits to spying on its citizens
Less than a day after police denied using spyware to track Thai democracy activists, a government minister admitted Thailand does use surveillance to monitor its citizens. Successive Thai governments have been accused by Human rights groups of using broad definitions of national security as an excuse to prosecute or suppress the activities of their main rivals. This past Monday,…
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A beginners guide to the Full Moon Party in Koh Phangan | GMT
New plans to help Pattaya’s homeless reintegrate in society, Thailand’s heavy rain is coming back, update on poisonous gas another cause of death in Bangkok sewer tragedy, and Ko Pha-Ngan springs back into gear with the July Full Moon Party. All this and more on today’s Good Morning Thailand.
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Thailand News Today | Poll shows 2/3rds of Thais tired of wearing masks
A new poll shows that Thais are tired of wearing masks and prefer to skip the inconvenience in many instances. The poll was conducted online by the Department of Health Service Support to judge people’s feelings about the relaxed Covid-19 restrictions in Thailand now. 7,500 people responded to the opinion poll that was conducted between June 17 and June…
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THAILAND voted LAST as ‘the land of smiles’ | GMT
THAILAND voted LAST as ‘the land of smiles’ in a poll done in Asia. Another poll shows nearly 2/3rds of Thais are tired of wearing masks. PM rips Pheu Thai over Thaksin, Point-cut system aims to curb dangerous driving, Two-faced kitten born in northern Thailand and more on todays Good Morning Thailand
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Fighting corruption in Thailand & Stealing V.I.P chairs | GMT
Kanchana Buri Skywalk to open in old town next year. Thailand aims to complete a high-speed rail link with China by 2028. Freshmen are forced to dance naked at university hazing rituals in Thailand. Thieves steal VIP chairs from Liverpool – Man U match in Bangkok. Thai PM faces uncertain outcomes as censure debate kicks off today. Thai military commanders…
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Thailand News Today | protestors hold no-confidence vote against prime minister
Thailand’s anti-government protesters are gathering support again as the country’s restrictions allow them to gather in groups and protest against the Prayut government. Now they’re running their own mock no-confidence poll as a real no-confidence debate is about to start in the Thai parliament tomorrow. Yesterday, the Ratsadon group started collecting ‘votes’ for its own, informal no-confidence motion against…
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Thai Government Warning over public activities to prevent covid spread
3 electricians killed in explosion in central Thailand. Lalisa causes a rush on roti sai mai after Instagram post. Molnupiravir should not be bought online and used, FDA warns. Koh Pha Ngan springs back into gear with the July Full Moon Party. New Korat durian fruit strain doesn’t smell bad. All this and more on today’s Good Morning Thailand.
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Incentives for ‘The Green’, Flying Helicopters & Thanking God | Thaiger Bites
Jay and Natty go through your messages, comments and feedback from Youtube, Facebook, Instagram and the Thaiger Talk forum on the website.
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Thailand News Today | Thai Airways gets its act together
Whilst postponed for a few months, the proposed 300 baht “tourism fee” is back in the news with the Tourism and Sports Ministry providing more details about how it will be collected and what it will be used for. Originally planned for implementation at the start of this year, the proposal was shelved because of the onset of the…
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Tourism ‘insurance’ fee will cover ALL foreigners entering Thailand | GMT
Tourism ‘insurance’ fee will cover ALL foreigners entering Thailand. Say no to shark fin, says new WildAid video featuring Miss Universe Thailand. Bike racing tourists arrested in South Pattaya. Bangkok governor looks for Chinese cash to create smart city. Netizens complain about low-quality lunch in public school. All this and more on today’s Good Morning Thailand.
