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Thailand News Today | Chiang mai ICUs pushed to the limit, Famous Hackers target luxury hotel | Oct. 29
Jett goes through the main headlines across Thailand that include: The Thailand Pass is set to replace the COE on Monday. Guests of the Centara Hotel chains are urged to change their passwords and be aware of phishing after a data breach, and ICU beds in Chiang Mai nearing full capacity.
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Thailand 7-11 threat, Lisa Fill in, Twinkies, More lumbar jacks | Thaiger Bites | Ep. 49
Jay and Tim go through viewer comments from our Youtube shows and the Thaiger talk forum as they continue their usual shenanigans.
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Thailand Top Stories | COVID tests and insurance required for quarantine-free visitors | October 29
Natty gives us a quick update on the national Covid-19 situation as well as the top headlines in Thailand and around the region: COVID-19 tests, insurance required for quarantine-free visitors, Thailand’s Industry Ministry is backing hemp as a new cash crop, Army tightens land border protection prior to country reopening, Increased rainfall and heavy rains forecast in South, Record drug…
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Entering Thailand, Chinese/Indian tourists, Ruling coalition rumbles | Good Morning Thailand | Ep.120
Jay and Tim go through the top stories in Thailand today that include: The fine print details about the nov 1 re-opening and information the tourists need to know. A chat about what Thailand’s new slogan should be, Talking about the Chinese and Indian tourists as well as the Thai ruling coalition having a few rumbles.
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Floating stage, 2nd hand medical gloves, Thai superstar Lisa, Crack ups | Thaiger Bites | Ep. 48
Jay and Tim go through all your comments from Youtube, Facebook, Instagram and Thai talk forum on our website and debate which star is going to show up for the new year celebrations.
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Thailand Top Stories | Police seize covid 19 anti viral drugs, Student dies after vaccine | Oct. 28
Natty gives us a quick update on the national Covid-19 situation as well as the top headlines in Thailand and around the region: Alcohol ban predicted to damage thailand’s reopening, Police seize covid 19 anti viral drugs allegedly stolen by hospital manager, Student dies after receiving second covid 19 vaccine shot,Singapore to contribute S$7.9 million worth of medical supplies to…
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Thai Travel Bubble, Condo reforms for foreigners, Lab grown coffee | Good Morning Thailand | Ep. 119
Jay and Tim go through the 5 steps required to enter Thailand after the re-opening on Nov 1, condo reforms to attract foreigners to buy and invest in real estate, travel bubble for Thai tourism, Is lab grown coffee the future?
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Thailand News Today | Dirty gloves probe, Bocelli & Lisa, ASEAN fallout | October 27
An investigation into the grotty dirty gloves and PPE affair, PM urges all ASEAN nations to follow in the footsteps of Thailand for a swift reopening, and Andrea Bocelli is in, but Lisa from Black Pink hasn’t yet been officially invited for new year’s concerts in Phuket. PM Prayut Chan-o-cha is stressing that Southeast Asian nations follow Thailand’s lead in…
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Thailand Top Stories | Procedures at Bangkok Airport Reviewed, Pollution control measures | Oct. 27
Natty gives us a quick update on the national Covid-19 situation as well as the top headlines in Thailand and around the region: A new coronavirus subvariant, known as the The Delta Plus, is being tracked by Thai medical officials. Soon, digital platform businesses will be facing new regulations, following the cabinet’s recent approval of a draft decree. Bangkok officials…
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No fear for Delta Plus variant, “Bocellisa”, Cambodia re-opening | Good Morning Thailand | Ep. 118
In todays episode Jay and Tim talk about the Thai PM pressing ASEAN countries to re-open in the ASEAN summit. The dynamic duo Andrea Bocelli and Lisa Black Pink will perform in Phuket for new year eve’s celebrations. Cambodia is re-opening certain parts of the country as well as a look into the cave divers story at the Tham luang…
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Thailand News Today | Dirty medical gloves, Thailand defends spending 100m on New year celebrations | Oct. 26
In today’s news the first case of the delta plus variant has been recorded in Thailand. The story of the dirty medical gloves from Thailand continues, Thai PM defends decision to spend 100 million baht on 2 global singing stars for the New Year’s eve festivities.
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Thailand Top Stories | TAT explains entry for travellers outside quarantine exemption list | October 26
Natty gives us a quick update on the national Covid-19 situation as well as the top headlines in Thailand and around the region: TAT explains entry for travelers outside quarantine exemption list, Bangkok and surrounding provinces warned to prepare for dust pollution, Flights to Mae Hong Son to finally resume next month,Qantas to resume flights from Sydney to Bangkok and…
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Thailand Top Stories | Thailand Pass required in lieu of COE | October 25
Natty gives us a quick update on the national Covid-19 situation as well as the top headlines in Thailand and around the region: Thailand Pass website launching accepted from November 2, Tourism calls for Russia and India to be added to safe list, Curfew lifted October 31 for all or part of 17 Thai provinces, BOT plans real-world test of…
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Phu Quoc to re-open, Covid cluster prompts fear, Scrapping tradition | Good Morning Thailand | Ep. 115
In today’s episode Jay and Tim talk about Vietnam planning to re-open the island of Phu Quoc next month, Covid cluster prompts fear in Hua-Hin/Chiang mai and students in Chulalongkorn have scrapped a long standing tradition.
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3 categories allowed back in Thailand, Updates on re-opening | Good Morning Thailand | Ep. 115
In today’s episode Jay and Tim talk about the 3 categories of tourists allowed back into Thailand, Updates on reopening and an increase in the no. of countries allowed to enter Thailand without quarantine starting November 1st, Joe Ferrari update and the full moon party.
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No night life – No tourists, Covid science, Full moon party | Thaiger Bites | Ep. 44
Jay and Tim go through viewer comments from our Youtube shows, Facebook, Instagram and the Thaiger talk forum as they sun bathe in the veranda!
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Covid Protocols, Beauty pageants, Women dies after vaccine shot | Good Morning Thailand | Ep. 114
In this episode Jay and Tim discuss the covid 19 protocols, criteria and method for new tourist arrivals in Thailand, the retirement visa confusion, beauty pageant drama and a women dies after receiving her first dose of vaccine.
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Thailand Top Stories | Travellers after Nov 1 told to book quarantine hotels | October 21
Natty gives us a quick update on the national Covid-19 situation as well as the top headlines in Thailand and around the region: Travelers after Nov 1 told to book quarantine hotels, Fire at Samut Prakan shoe factory rages for 3 hours, Bangkok Hospital Pattaya gives Pfizer shots to expats, The Cabinet has approved in principle the Flexible Plus Program,…
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Thailand News Today | Pfizer vax for south, Test kit bundle bungle | October 20
Jett goes through all the main headlines in Thailand that include: Thailand’s southern region is demanding Pfizer vaccines to combat the most recent surge. Thailand approves the sale of a Chinese-made test kit that was pulled off the shelves in the US. Bangkok police say they have arrested a male music teacher over allegedly molesting young schoolboys.
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Thailand corruption, Mixed vaccines, Delusions, The muppets | Thaiger Bites | Ep. 42
Jay and Tim go through viewer comments from our Youtube shows, Facebook, Instagram and the Thaiger talk forum as things get heated.
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Thailand News Today | Thailand says no to Sinovac, Anutin stands by booster vax, Burmese junta takes u-turn | Oct. 19
Jett goes through all the top headlines across Thailand that include: The Public Health Minister is standing by its booster vaccine policy despite some people still waiting for their first dose. A Thai virologist has thrown his support behind the new oral covid pill, and robots reading the news?
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Thai culture, tourism, Thailand pass, chit chat | Thaiger Bites | Ep. 41
Jay and Tim go through viewer comments from our Youtube shows, Facebook, Instagram and the Thaiger talk forum as they have a little chit chat.
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No more Sinovac, Thailand pass details, BKK airport expansion | Good Morning Thailand | Ep. 112
In today’s episode Jay and Tim talk about the differences between the Thailand pass and the COE, Suvarnabhumi airport expansion, the government will not use Sinovac vaccine after this month and updates on Boss red bull and Myanmar tourism.
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Thailand Top Stories | Police investigate online bank fraud, BKK airport expansion | October 19
Natty gives us a quick update on the national Covid-19 situation as well as the top headlines in Thailand and around the region: Police investigating online bank fraud, Suvarnabhumi airport expanding its runway, New Covid-19 vaccine cocktail mix, Myanmar pardoning over 5000 prisoners
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Bangkok’s long road to recovery, Too Early to re-open, Haze alarms | Good Morning Thailand | Ep. 111
In today’s episode Jay and Tim talk about the long road to recovery for Bangkok post pandemic as the re-opening nears, A national poll reveals that majority of the people think Thailand is re-opening too soon, the lack of a plan to deal with the incoming Haze to Bangkok and central plains region.
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Thailand Top Stories | CCSA set goals on limiting transmissions for vulnerable groups | October 18
Natty gives us a quick update on the national Covid-19 situation as well as the top headlines in Thailand and around the region: CCSA set goals on limiting transmissions for vulnerable groups, Japan donates another batch of AstraZeneca doses to Thailand, Deputy PM calls for heightened anti-human trafficking efforts, “Swab Hubs” for international tourists, Russell Crowe in Bangkok
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Thailand News Today | Arrival quarantine waived for 5 countries, The new Thailand pass | Oct. 15
Thailand has decided it wants to waive arrival quarantine for 5 countries, The much-maligned certificate of entry is on its way out, set to replaced by the Thailand pass, a giant celebration marked the end of the 9 day annual Phuket Vegetarian Festival and Thailand is planning on throwing a massive extravaganza to celebrate the country’s reopening.
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Ridiculous COE, Long Airport Queue, Thai Hogans Heroes | Thaiger Bites | Ep. 39
Jay and Tim go through viewer comments from our Youtube shows and the Thaiger talk forum as we take a journey to Hogans Heroes.
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Thailand Top Stories | CCSA confirms the shortening of curfew hours from Oct 16 onwards | October 15
Natty gives us a quick update on the national Covid-19 situation as well as the top headlines in Thailand and around the region: CCSA confirms the shortening of curfew hours from Oct 16 onwards, Moderna mRNA vaccines set to arrive in November, illicit pills seized in Sonkhla, Bali’s airport reopened for international tourists, Japan’s new PM dissolved the national parliament
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Thailand News Today | C.O.E replacement, Easing of restrictions, Thai Airways full resumption | Oct 14
Jett goes through all the latest headlines in Thailand that include the new Thailand pass system, further easing of the restriction and curfew in Thailand, health minister disagrees with the PM and the full resumption of Thai Airways starting October 31st.
