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Thailand video news | Phuket’s tourism tax won’t affect foreign residents or workers, Thai baht may weaken if Trump wins US election
In today’s coverage, Alex brings top stories from Thailand and Southeast Asia to Thailand video news. Key updates include Phuket’s tourism tax exemptions for foreign residents, potential impacts on the Thai baht in the upcoming U.S. election, and rising PM2.5 pollution levels in Bangkok. Additionally, Thailand’s retirement age increased to 65, a driver’s heroic action stopping a gunman in Phatthalung,…
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Thailand video news | Foreigner Wrecks Chiang Mai Stall After Smoking Ban Warning & Drunk motorcyclist crashes into Pattaya repair shop
In today’s Thailand video news, Alex covers the latest pressing stories from Thailand and Southeast Asia. Key highlights include criticism directed at the a drunk motorcyclist crashing into a Pattaya repair shop. Additionally, there’s chaos in a village where a blacksmith’s night work has turned into a tale of terror. Meanwhile, a police officer’s wife is caught in a scandal…
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Thailand video news | Tragic drownings in Phuket claim lives of boy and British tourist & Bangkok drug gang suspect at large after shooting at police
In today’s Thailand video news, Alex highlights pressing stories from Thailand and across Southeast Asia. Key updates include the tragic drownings in Phuket, claiming the lives of a young boy and a British tourist, and the hunt for a Bangkok drug gang suspect who remains at large after a confrontation with police. In Pattaya, an intoxicated woman flipped her car…
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Thailand video news | Newin rejects Thaksin’s casino plan amid social concerns, Police hunt suspects in assault and robbery of delivery rider
In today’s Thailand video news, Alex brings attention to pressing stories from Thailand and across Southeast Asia. Key highlights include Newin Chidchob’s rejection of Thaksin Shinawatra’s proposal to legalise casinos, citing social concerns such as debt and addiction. Meanwhile, in Chiang Mai, a family seeks justice after a drunk Porsche driver’s lenient charges were met with public outcry. Additional stories…
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Thailand video news | Tourist bus fire in Pak Chong: No injuries reported, Bahrain refuses to play in Indonesia over safety concerns
In today’s Thailand video news, Alex and Jay cover key stories from Thailand and beyond. Highlights include a tourist bus fire in Nakhon Ratchasima with no injuries, the nearing conclusion of the cyanide serial killer case, and a police raid on an illegal cockfighting ring. International updates feature BLACKPINK’s Lisa shining at the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show, Bahrain’s football team refusing…
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Thailand video news | Thailand extends suspension of TM6 form to boost tourism, Malaysia arrests hundreds over child abuse and trafficking allegations
In Thailand video news, Alex covers news stories from across Thailand and Southeast Asia countries. The stories include the Thai government has extended the suspension of the TM6 arrival form to streamline travel processes and boost tourism until April 2025. On the financial front, the Bank of Thailand has cut interest rates for the first time in four years to…
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Thailand video news | Amnesty Debate on Lese Majeste Law Set to Ignite Tensions in Thai Parliament, Malaysia’s Stock Market Bounces Back After Years of Decline
In Thailand video news, Alex covers top stories from across Thailand and Southeast Asia. News include the Amnesty Debate on Lese Majeste Law Set to Ignite Tensions in Thai Parliament, Thai Singer Tik Shiro Charged with Drunk Driving After a Fatal Crash, and a Reckless Driver Cutting Off an Ambulance Twice in a Dangerous Road Rage Incident. Other notable stories…
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Thailand video news | Thai worker killed by leftover ammunition in Israeli orchard, Indonesia asks Apple and Google to block Chinese E-commerce platform Temu
In Thailand video news, Alex covers stories from Thailand and other Southeast Asian countries. The coverage includes a Thai activist demanding an inquiry into law enforcement procedures following a crash involving singer Tik Shiro, raising concerns about police accountability. Meanwhile, geopolitical tensions in the Middle East are affecting Thailand’s economy, with rising oil prices and shipping disruptions posing significant challenges.…
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Thailand video news | Bangkok: 16 communities brace for Chao Phraya River deluge, South African teacher vanishes in Cambodia after dinner date
In today’s video news from Thailand, Alex brings you the latest stories making headlines across Thailand and Southeast Asia. The news includes Bangkok is on high alert as 16 communities brace for potential flooding from the Chao Phraya River, while Phuket authorities arrested a Swiss man for carrying a handgun at the airport. Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has urged swift…
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Thailand video news | Thai family prays for son’s release from Hamas captivity in Gaza, Johor state to revert to Saturday-Sunday weekend in 2025
In today’s Thailand video news, Alex brings you the latest news from across Thailand and Southeast Asia. The stories include a Thai family’s emotional plea for the safe return of their son held captive by Hamas in Gaza, a defence of Prime Minister Paetongtarn’s use of an iPad for speeches at international forums, and an investigation into a luxury…
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Thailand video news | Flash floods devastate Thai elephant sanctuary, Indonesian women trapped in ‘pleasure marriages’ with tourists for money
In Thailand video news today, Alex covers the news stories from across Thailand and Southeast Asia countries. The stories include, In today’s video news from Thailand, Alex brings you the latest stories making headlines across Thailand and Southeast Asia. The news includes the tragic flash floods at a Thai elephant sanctuary that left two elephants dead and many more evacuated,…
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Thailand video news | Bus company under fire for concealing illegal gas cylinders after deadly accident, Singaporean ex-minister sentenced for corruption and abuse of power
In today’s Thailand video news, Alex and Jay cover a range of stories from Thailand and neighbouring Southeast Asian countries. Headlines include a bus company under scrutiny for concealing illegal gas modifications following a deadly fire in Pathum Thani, and an investigation into a Phuket tour boat blaze that injured its captain. Other key stories feature a dramatic sword and…
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Thailand video news | Tragic school bus fire claiming multiple young lives, Cambodian journalist charged with incitement
Thailand video news covers the various stories from Thailand and Southeast Asia countries in the Good Morning Thailand program, hosted by Alex. The stories include tragedy struck in Pathum Thani as a school bus fire claimed over 20 lives, while in Pattaya, a British tourist faces charges after a fatal punch killed his friend. Bad weather dampened Thailand’s anticipated surge…
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Thailand video news | Proposal for foreign land leases in Thailand requires legal revisions, Calls for legalising divorce in the Philippines
In Thailand video news, Alex covers a range of significant stories from Thailand and Southeast Asia. Headlines include a proposal for revising Thailand’s land lease laws to allow foreigners 99-year leases, vandalism at a Phuket restaurant by foreign men, and Thai actress Mint Wijitvongthong’s criticism of police inaction after her brother’s assault. Other highlights include Thai Airways’ expanded partnership with…
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Thailand video news | PETA accuses Thai zoo of exploiting baby hippo Moo Deng for profit, Landslide kills 15 at illegal gold mine in Indonesia
In Thailand video news, Alex covers the stories from across Thailand and Southeast Asia countries. The stories include PETA has accused Thailand’s Khao Kheow Open Zoo of exploiting a baby pygmy hippo, Moo Deng, for profit. The popular TikTok star has become a point of contention, as PETA insists that she should be living in the wild, while the zoo…
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Thailand video news | Polish Woman Threatens to Bomb Thai VietJet Flight, South Korea Prepares to Ban Dog Meat with Incentives for Farmers
In today’s Thailand video news, Alex covers stories from across Thailand and Southeast Asia. Highlights include a Polish woman who threatened to bomb a Thai VietJet flight mid-air, triggering emergency protocols. Thai customs seized over 1.4 tonnes of cannabis, preventing its smuggling to the UK. In Pattaya, a glue-sniffing drifter caused chaos, while in China, a Thai woman was insulted…
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Thailand video news | Thailand legalises same-sex marriage, Vietnam’s president meets U.S. corporations to boost tech sector
In this Thailand video news, Alex covers news stories from across Thailand and Southeast Asia countries. The stories include Thailand has made history as the first Southeast Asian country to legalise same-sex marriage. In Koh Samui, a Russian man was fined for reckless driving, while a Thai woman accused an Indian businessman of leaving her with an STD. A Thai…
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Thailand video news | pit bull fatally mauls 67-year-old woman in Pathum Thani, former Singaporean minister pleads guilty to graft charges
In today’s Thailand video news, Alex covers stories from across Thailand and Southeast Asia. Highlights include a Belgian man causing chaos at a Thai police station, resulting in a bizarre scene that left authorities scrambling. In Pathum Thani, a tragic incident saw a 67-year-old woman fatally mauled by a Pit Bull, raising concerns about dangerous animals. In Bangkok, a woman…
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Thailand video news | Former Arsenal player arrested for £600K cannabis smuggling from Thailand, heavy rain and landslides leave one dead and several missing in Japan
In Thailand video news today, Alex and Jay delve into the stories from across Thailand and Southeast Asia countries. The stories include a former Arsenal player Jay Emmanuel-Thomas was arrested for attempting to smuggle £600,000 worth of cannabis from Thailand into the UK. Thailand’s tourism and export sectors struggle as the baht surges to its highest level since 1998. Heavy…
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Thailand video news | Thai authorities shut down 21 illegal villas on Koh Samui, Thai authorities shut down 21 illegal villas on Koh Samui
In Thailand’s video news, Alex and Jay cover various stories from across Thailand and Southeast Asia. Highlights include Thai authorities intensifying their crackdown on illegal properties, and shutting down 21 luxury villas on Koh Samui’s Khao Ma Ngaen mountain due to unauthorized construction. This is part of a larger operation targeting 46 properties built without proper permits, leading to the…
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Thailand video news | Pakistani tourist scammed in US$900 Pattaya beach heist, Thailand’s new visa rules: game-changer or red tape?
In Thailand video news, Jay covered various news stories from across Thailand. From a Pakistani tourist scammed out of US$900 on Pattaya Beach to Thailand’s new visa regulations sparking debate, they’ll dive into key issues affecting locals and visitors alike. Also in the news, the tragic death of a man harassed by an illegal chicken farm in Nakhon Ratchasima, and…
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Thailand video news | Employee’s tragic death at Samut Prakan Industrial Estate sparks outrage, Haunted bed for sale in Bangkok goes viral with eerie tales
In Thailand video news, Jay covered the stories from across Thailand. Outrage grows following the tragic death of an employee at Samut Prakan Industrial Estate, raising concerns over workplace safety. In Bangkok, a haunted bed for sale goes viral, captivating the public with ghostly tales. Meanwhile, a hospital faces scrutiny after a shocking newborn swap, with the affected father demanding…
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Thailand video news | Flooding Affects About 30,000 Families in 12 Thai Provinces, Myanmar’s Death Toll Rises Amid Typhoon Yagi’s Wrath
In Thailand video news, Jay delves into the stories from across Thailand and Southeast Asia countries. In Phuket, violent altercations in Patong have left several tourists injured, raising concerns over safety in the popular nightlife district. Meanwhile, severe flooding continues to disrupt lives across 12 Thai provinces, with heavy rainfall and potential further flooding looming over the country. On a…
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Thailand video news | Chiang Mai Landslide Death Toll Rises to 6, 2 Still Missing, Foreign Driver Flees After Fatal Collision with Thai Woman in Phuket
In today’s Thailand video news, Jay covers a range of stories from across the country. In Chiang Mai, the death toll from a tragic landslide has risen to six, with rescue teams still searching for two missing individuals. Meanwhile, the Highways Department has launched an internal investigation following a massage parlour scandal involving a government official. In Taiwan, a Thai…
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Thailand video news | Pattaya hit-and-run tragedy, American YouTuber crashes tuk-tuk
In Thailand video news, Jay covers stories from across Thailand. The news stories include a family in Pattaya is pleading for justice after a devastating hit-and-run tragedy, while a viral barber pricing list based on penis size raises eyebrows in Thailand. An American YouTuber finds himself in trouble after crashing a tuk-tuk into a temple wall, and in Phuket,…
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Thailand video news | An Indian man goes crazy, damages hair salon, Laos detains duo over satirical pothole fishing video
In today’s Thailand video news, Alex covers the stories from across Thailand and Southeast Asia countries. From a chaotic incident involving an Indian man causing havoc at a Bangkok salon to the tragic death of a teenage girl after a ketamine overdose, the show covers a wide range of topics. The headlines also include the arrest of a duo smuggling…
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Thailand video news | Australia to require Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) for entry to Thailand, Indonesia to deport fugitive ex-mayor with alleged criminal ties to the Philippines
In today’s Thailand video news, Alex covers the stories from across Thailand and Southeast Asia countries. The stories include an Indian man refusing to grant his wife a divorce, the hottest trends on Thai Netflix, and later, a tale involving possible espionage linking Indonesia, the Philippines, and China. Key highlights include Australia’s upcoming requirement for an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA)…
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Thailand video news | Thai Photographer Arrested for Possessing Child Pornography, Laos Faces Labour Crisis as Emigration Drains Workforce
In Thailand video news, Alex covers various news stories from across Thailand and Southeast Asia countries. The stories include Thai authorities arrested a photographer for child pornography after a U.S. tip, while Russian and Ukrainian nationals were apprehended in Thailand for illegal car rentals. Thailand’s used car market is struggling with an economic downturn, and Bangkok is offering free rides…
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Thailand Video News | Life Sentence for Spaniard in Koh Pha Ngan Murder Case, Southeast Asian Nations to Introduce Schengen-Style Single Visa to Boost Tourism
In today’s Thailand video news, Alex covers the news stories from across Thailand and Southeast Asia countries. The stories include a Spanish chef sentenced to life in prison for the murder of a Colombian surgeon in Koh Pha Ngan, while former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra proposes a bold new tax reform aimed at reducing poverty. Public safety concerns rise after…
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Thailand Video News | Phuket Landslide Buries Nine Houses, No Injuries Reported, AirAsia Cabin Crew Entertain Passengers with In-flight Concert
In today’s Thailand video news, Alex covers the stories from across Thailand and Southeast Asia countries. The news stories include a landslide in Phuket that buried nine homes, prompting a rapid evacuation but fortunately resulting in no injuries. Meanwhile, flash floods in Chiang Mai have led to the temporary closure of Mae Sa Waterfall for safety reasons. Controversial incidents have…
