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Thailand News Today | Alcohol back on some tables, STV extended, Thai Airways | Sept 29
The CCSA announced it will allow for alcohol to be sold and consumed in restaurants just in Phuket. The Special Tourist Visa scheme, or STV, was launched last year to draw in travellers from overseas to revive the crippled tourism industry. Thai Airways says it will start selling seats on flights to highly-vaccinated destinations starting October 1
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The High Season, C.O.E, Who-Ah-Hin? | Thaiger Bites | Ep. 28
Jay and Tim go through viewer comments from our Youtube shows and the Thaiger talk forum and get the re-opening blues!
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Thailand Top Stories | Same sex marriage, Restaurants serving alcohol | Sep 29
Caitlin gives us a covid update as well as all the morning headlines across Thailand and regional headlines around Asia: Army ranger allegedly shots and kills wife and mother-in-law, Bangkok and Ayutthaya prepare for potential flooding, Philippines Senate approves bill to raise age of sexual consent and Operator of seized oil tanker in Indonesia calls for crew to be released.
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Booze is back, Russians to return, COE reform | Good Morning Thailand | Ep. 98
In today’s episode Jay and Tim talk about the return of alcohol sales in Phuket, Thailand targeting Indian/Russian tourists and the Phuket governor asking for COE reforms.
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Legalising prostitution, Beautiful Temples, Thai Taxi’s | Thaiger Bites | Ep. 27
Jay and Tim go through viewer comments from our Youtube shows and the Thaiger talk forum and have a deep look into all your feedback!
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Thailand Top Stories | Emergency decree extended, Quarantine waved | September 28
Caitlin gives us a covid update as well as all the morning headlines across Thailand and regional headlines around Asia: Mandatory quarantine for vaccinated arrivals reduced, Curfew in dark red provinces reduced by an hour, Myanmar military reported launches air strikes and Typhoon to enter Philippines territory.
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Thailand Restrictions waived Nov 1, Pornography law amendments | Good Morning Thailand | Ep. 97
In today’s episode Jay and Tim talk about public outcry for amendments into laws regarding pornography in Thailand and restrictions being waived by November 1st.
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Thailand News Today | Phuket resort land encroachment case; OnlyFans arrest calls for reform| Sep 27
Jett goes through all the main headlines across Thailand that include: The luxury resort in Phuket accused of land encroachment will now be investigated. Following the arrest of an OnlyFans content creator on pornography charges, there have been renewed calls in Thailand for sex work to be legalised. A local villager in Phuket was on a jog Thursday morning when…
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Thailand Top Stories | Abuse allegations at Temple Rehab centre | Sep 27
Caitlin gives us a covid update as well as all the morning headlines across Thailand and regional headlines around Asia: Hospital evacuated after severe flooding, temple rehab centre ordered to close after abuse allegations, Myanmar junta denies suspending internet in conflict-wracked regions and Vietnam resort island delays reopening due to low vaccination rate.
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Investigation on land encroachment and Ambergris worth 1 mil $ | Good Morning Thailand | Ep. 96
In today’s episode Jay and Tim talk about an ongoing investigation on possible land encroachment by a hotel in Phuket, problems for re-opening and a man finding whale ambergris worth 30 million BHT.
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Thailand News Today | Nov 1 reopening proposed; arrest for “sexy” officer cosplay | September 24
The Emergency Decree will likely be extended for another two months. Tourism operators have expressed frustration as Thailand’s re-opening is pushed back a month. Royal Thai Police recently warned against sexy “cosplay” in police, army or other government official uniforms.
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Sunsets, ‘Farangs’ and Boring Charisma | Thaiger Bites | Ep. 25
Jay and Tim go through viewer comments from our shows from our Youtube shows and the Thaiger talk forum and face the eye of the Thaiger!
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Thailand Re-opening, Costs and challenges | Good Morning Thailand | Ep. 96
In today’s episode Jay and Tim talk about the costs and challenges of Re-opening Thailand and the private sector criticizing the government.
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Thailand News Today | Expat “dual pricing” at Thai hospital lawsuit; Patong bars raided | September 23
Thailand News Today | Expat “dual pricing” at Thai hospital lawsuit; Patong bars raided|September 23 | Next week, Thai authorities will announce the outcome of the highly anticipated “dual pricing” case. As the government prepares to debate the future of the Emergency Decree a new legal amendment means some of its powers could remain. Police in Phuket have begun raiding…
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Thaiger Bites | The eye of the Thaiger | Ep. 24
Jay and Tim go through viewer comments from our shows from our Youtube shows and the Thaiger talk forum and face the eye of the Thaiger!
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Morning Top Stories | CCSA says Nov 1 Re-opening possible, Joe Ferrari update | September 23
Caitlin gives us a covid update as well as all the morning headlines across Thailand and regional headlines around Asia: CCSA says Bangkok can reopen on November 1, “Joe Ferrari,” other officers face charges for disciplinary violations, Malaysia to allow interstate travel, tourism once 90% are vaccinated and a Covid-19 Update in Thailand.
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Thailand News Today | Disease control amendment in the works; reopening delays | September 22
Jett goes through all the headlines and news stories around Thailand that include: A new disease control law is likely to replace the emergency decree from the end of the month. The personal information of 106 million visitors to Thailand has been open online for 10 years. The proposed reopening of 5 provinces might be pushed to November 1.
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Thaiger Bites | Your Feedback and Comments! | Ep. 23
Jay and Tim go through viewer comments from our shows from our Youtube shows and the Thaiger talk forum and get into the thick of it!
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Morning Top Stories | New disease control law, Thai border patrol tightens security | September 22 |
Caitlin gives us a covid update as well as all the morning headlines across Thailand and regional headlines around Asia: New disease control law in the works to replace Emergency Decree, Phuket Vegetarian Festival under tight restrictions and Malaysia reaches target of 80% adults fully vaccinated. As well as a Covid update.
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GMT | OnlyFans creators arrested; another possible reopening delay | Episode 94
In today’s episode, Jay and Tim talk about a not-so-happy ending for an OnlyFans star in Thailand, a possible further delay to reopening plans for provinces in Thailand, and a draft amendment to Thailand’s Communicable Disease Act.
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Comments Galore! feat. Golf | Thaiger Bites | September 21
Jay and Tim go through viewer comments from our shows from our Youtube shows and the Thaiger talk forum on the website and a special guest appearance by Golf!
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Morning Top Stories | Reopening of entertainment venues, Manny Pacquiao for president | September 21 |
Caitlin gives us a covid update as well as all the morning headlines across Thailand and regional headlines around Asia which include: reopening of cinemas, entertainment venues, alleged embezzlement of 13 million baht and Koh Payam to reopen under “Sandbox” extension. as well as regional news such as: Boxer Manny Pacquiao to run for Phillippines president and Autistic teenager in…
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Bangkok re-opening Criteria, Thai Airways keeps Struggling | Good Morning Thailand | Episode 93
In todays episode Jay and Tim talk about the new criteria of re-opening Bangkok by the City hall, Thai Airways selling more aircrafts and streaming service dominance at the Emmy’s.
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Thailand News Today | Australian released from death row, Samui restaurant raided | September 20
An Australian and Thai married couple, and an American man, on death row in Bangkok for trafficking crystal methamphetamine have all been released from prison. A reduction in import duty on cigars and alcohol looks to be in the works, as part of a government strategy to attract wealthy foreign residents and skilled professionals. Around 20 people, both Thai and…
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Morning Top Stories | No approved October re-opening, Phuket easing restrictions | September 20
Caitlin gives us a covid update as well as all the morning headlines across Thailand and regional headlines around Asia which include: No “October reopening” plan has been approved, Phuket officials are considering easing entry restrictions, Bats in Laos caves carry coronaviruses similar to Covid-1 and Singapore hospital departments “under pressure”.
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Dual Pricing and Reduced tax on Alcohol | Good Morning Thailand | Episode 92
Jay and Tim talk about all the hot topics around Thailand including dual pricing in Thailand and reduced duty on the import of alcohol and cigars and added tax on cigarettes.
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Oct 1 reopening NOT confirmed, Kpop star sparks frenzy for Thai meatballs |Thailand News Today
October 1 has continuously been said to be the potential reopening date for several of Thailand’s top tourist destinations, the public health minister says nothing has been confirmed yet. Bookings at alternative quarantine hotels have plummeted. There has been a frenzy for meatballs from local vendors in Buri Ram after a Thai member of the popular K-Pop band Blackpink said…
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The Last Dance feat. Mike | Thaiger Bites | September 17
Jay and Mike go through viewer comments from our shows from our Youtube shows and the Thaiger talk forum on the website.
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Thailand Daily Covid Update | Thursday, September 17 |
Caitlin gives you the daily covid 19 figures while going through the upward and downward trends in Thailand as well as looking at the provincial totals across Thailand.
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The Future of Medical Tourism in Thailand | Good Morning Thailand LIVE | Episode 91
Jay, Mike and Waan go live to discuss the Thai health care system and a little look into the future of medical tourism.
