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- Thailand News
Pattaya unites community to tackle drug issues
Pattaya City held its second Show, Share, Connect event aimed at assessing the drug situation and fostering community unity in tackling drug problems. The event kicked off at 9am on Tuesday, July 16 at the Chumsai Community Office, chaired by Banjong Banthuraprasit, Vice President of Pattaya City Council. Attendees included members of the Pattaya City Mayor’s working group, city council…
- Thailand News
Thailand government launches ambitious Cloud initiative
The Thai government greenlit a new committee to spearhead its ambitious Cloud First Policy. This transformative initiative, revealed by an insider from the Government House, aims to transition the nation’s administration into a fully digital realm, harnessing the power of cloud technology. The Cloud First Policy is designed to integrate cloud infrastructure across all governmental agencies, propelling Thailand towards its…
- Thailand News
Thai opposition parties call for debate over govt’s slow policy fulfilment
The six opposition parties in Thailand have decided to demand a general debate, alleging that the government has been slow to fulfil its core policies declared when it assumed office six months ago. The decision, reached in a meeting yesterday, involves the Move Forward Party (MFP), Democrat Party, Thai Sang Thai Party (TSTP), Fair Party, Thai Teachers for People Party…
- Thailand News
Thailand’s democracy index ranking drops due to unelected govt
The yearly Democracy Index compiled by the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) has seen Thailand’s ranking fall by eight places, a change largely ascribed to the latest government formation by unelected senators rather than voters. The EIU placed Thailand in the 63rd position among 167 countries and territories in 2023, a drop from its 55th position in 2022. The country’s score…
- Thailand News
Thai Supreme Court dismisses 2.8 billion baht iTV lawsuit
The Supreme Administrative Court delivered a final blow, dismissing the Prime Minister’s Office secretariat‘s hefty 2.8 billion baht lawsuit against iTV Public Company. The lawsuit, stemming from a joint agreement with Shin Corp to operate a TV station using the UHF spectrum, has been a thorn in the side since 2007, persisting through numerous administrations. The Supreme Administrative Court’s resolute…
- Business News
Bangkok governor urges land tax review as city revenues plummet
Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt has urged the incoming government to reevaluate the recently implemented land and building tax rules, as the city’s revenues have seen a significant decline since the new rates were introduced earlier this year. Previously, the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) set the land and building tax rate at 12.5% of the income generated by a plot of…
- Thailand Election News
Thailand opposition faces hurdles despite election win
The formation of a new government in Thailand faces significant challenges following the opposition’s victory in the May 14 General Election. The 500 newly-elected Members of Parliament (MPs) are required to vote for a new prime minister alongside 250 senators appointed by military generals who staged the coup, according to Professor Duncan McCargo, director of the Nordic Institute of Asian…
- Business News
Business sector urges swift government formation for economic stability
The business community in Thailand is urging the formation of a new government and the agreement of policies by coalition parties, as this will significantly impact the nation’s confidence. Sanan Angubolkul, chairman of the Thai Chamber of Commerce, highlighted the importance of a stable government that can govern without interruption. He also noted the high level of public engagement in…
- Thailand News
Who will be Thailand’s PM by the end of 2022?
There are clear and present challenges ahead for the current Thai PM Prayut Chan-o-cha. His hands on the levers controlling the hearts and minds of Thais, and south east Asia’s second largest economy, is in peril. The next general election in Thailand has to be called before March next year. It’s the prerogative of the sitting PM to call…
- Thailand News
BREAKING: Thailand Test & Go changes
Day 5 PCR test for the Test and Go Program has been scrapped and the mandatory Covid insurance has also been reduced. Tim Newton goes live with the breaking news and answers your questions regarding the Thailand Pass.
- Thailand video news
Bars, Raids and Sandboxes… Today in Thailand | GMT
Night life still seems to be continuing on in parts of Thailand. In Pattaya there were raids and people arrested. In Phuket the night life seems to be going on untouched. Police are raiding and catching people breaking the law, the sandbox is making more and more improvements. Find out all the latest news in Thailand today on Good Morning…
- Thailand video news
What is life like in Thailand right now? | GMT
What is life like in Thailand right now in this pandemic era? Thailand has suffered like most countries due to the pandemic, but what is life really like when you arrive and live in Thailand? How is business, tourism, lifestyle and entertainment like? We also look at the current Omicron situation in Thailand and how it differs to the rest…
- Thailand video news
More restrictions in Thailand imminent from today | GMT
The health ministry of Thailand and government officials have proposed stricter restrictions for incoming tourists and people living in Thailand. Phuket is changing and tweaking the sandbox scheme to better fit and add ease to incoming travellers. Big meeting up ahead today where the CCSA will decide on a lot of topics that will have huge impact on Thai Tourism.…
- Thailand video news
Test & Go scheme to remain suspended & Phuket covid spike | GMT
Test & Go scheme is has already been proposed to last until the end of the month due to a high rise in Omicron infections in Thailand. Phuket has urged caution to everyone over covid infections spike and other news from all across Thailand in todays good morning Thailand with Jay and Natty
- Thailand video news
Thailand Omicron infections rapidly rise & payouts for nightlife workers | GMT
Omicron is on the rise in Thailand as infections rise across the country, registered sex workers are getting a 5000 BHT payout, Chantaburi is having a diarrhoea crisis and more of Thailands famous safety tips. All coming up on todays Good Morning Thailand with Jay and Natty.
- Thailand video news
Thailand News Today | New election in 4 months? Opposition bashes govt, Omicron Sentiment | Dec 9
Thailand’s opposition parties outline the government’s failures in a joint statement, the next general election could be held in as soon as 4 months, and a survey reveals how Thai travellers feel towards the Omicron variant. Details on these stories coming up.
- Thailand video news
Thai Airways generates profits, Maya bay re-opens | Good Morning Thailand LIVE | Ep.132
In today’s episode Jay, Tim and Arina discuss about the re-opening of Maya Bay, Thailand’s electric vehicle ecosystem and Thai Airways making a profit.
- Thailand video news
Easing of curbs on booze sales, Music festivals | Good Morning Thailand LIVE | Ep.131
In today’s episode Jay, Tim and Natty discuss easing of curbs on booze sales, Music festival in Pattaya from the past weekend and more tourist arrivals.
- Thailand video news
Thailand Pass Rumours, Thai Airways Loan, Thai Translations | Good Morning Thailand LIVE | Ep.130
In today’s episode Jay, Tim and Arina discuss Thailand pass rumours and updates. The CCSA is having a meeting today to discuss the red zones and easing of restrictions. Thai airways wants a loan to increase cargo routes and Living in Thailand through translations.
- Thailand video news
Haters on YouTube, Thai politics, Phuket Seafood festival | Good Morning Thailand LIVE | Ep.128
In today’s episode Jay, Tim and Forrest talk about youtube hate and how to deal with the hate sometimes that comes with being in the public Youtube dome. They look at the current news and headlines regarding Thai politics as we;; as the Phuket Seafood Festival.
- Thailand video news
Thailand Pass Brilliant? Hunger Strike For Pattaya Re-opening | Good Morning Thailand LIVE | Ep. 126
In today’s episode Jay, Tim and Natty talk about the Thailand Pass and all its reactions and feedback from tourists. Has it been a success or major failure? A business owner in Pattaya goes on a hunger strike over re-opening fiasco.
- Thailand video news
Thailand Pass Issues, Thailand Re-opening, Protests | Good Morning Thailand LIVE | Ep. 122
In today’s episode Jay and Tim talk about the issues relating the Thailand Pass and the fixes for it, the reaction to Thailand Re-opening as well as the protests and anti virus pill for Covid.
- Thailand video news
New colour zone details in Thailand, Election Poll Results | Good Morning Thailand | Ep. 121
In today’s episode Jay and Tim talk about the the new updates for all the zones in Thailand and answer questions such as: Can you have alcohol? Is there a curfew and are schools open? As well as taking a look at the recent election poll results.
- Thailand video news
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.
- Thailand video news
Thailand Top Stories | Thailand’s security council approves Emergency Decree extension | Sep 24
Caitlin gives us a covid update as well as all the morning headlines across Thailand and regional headlines around Asia: Thailand’s security council approves Emergency Decree extension; Malaysia and Singapore discuss border reopening.
- Thailand video news
GMT | Prayut responds to bribe rumours, Sandbox eases entry restrictions, ABBA | September 3
On the third day of the no-confidence debate, PM Prayut Chan-o-cha responded to allegations he gave 5 million baht cash bribes to MPs to secure their support to vote in his favour. A slight modification to the rules for entering and exiting Phuket will now allow residents, who live or work on the island, to exit and re-enter the island…