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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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The Return of ‘THE TIM’ | Thaiger Bites | September 20
Jay and Tim go through viewer comments from our shows from our Youtube shows and the Thaiger talk forum on the website as Tim has finally returned.
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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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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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Morning Top Stories | Covid Free setting, Pattaya bars might not open | September 17 |
Caitlin gives us an update on all the morning headlines across Thailand which include: Covid-Free Setting to start next month, Pattaya bars and nightclubs might not open for tourists in October and NACC ordered to disclose their findings about deputy PM’s watch scandal.
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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.
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Morning Top Stories | Bangkok Re-opening postponed, Krabi imposes tight measures | September 16 |
Caitlin gives us an update on all the morning headlines across Thailand which include: Bangkok’s reopening postponed due to vaccination rate. Krabi imposes tight measures, Koh Phi Phi closure extended. Booster shots to start soon for those who had two doses of Sinovac.
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Thailand Daily Covid Update | Thursday, September 16 |
Caitlin gives you the daily covid 19 figures while going through the upward and downward trends in Thailand.
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Missing expat on Koh Phi Phi, New visa package for the rich | Thailand News Today | September 15
During the search for a well-known expat on Koh Phi Phi who has been missing since Saturday, the body of a Thai man was found. A new visa package that targets rich expats has been approved by the Thai Cabinet. The president of the Patong Entertainment Business Association took a harsh stance against the long-term closures of nightlife venues in…
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Daily Covid Update | Wednesday, September 15 |
Caitlin gives you the daily covid 19 figures while going through the upward and downward trends in Thailand.
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The 10 types of Expats in Thailand | Good Morning Thailand LIVE | Episode 89
Jay and mike go live for the first time and look at the different types of expats living in Thailand. Leave a comment below if you are one of them and or have met these types of people.
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Morning Top Stories | Thailand October 1 reopening, Police arrest 12 year old | September 15 |
Police in Bangkok arrest 12 year old for violating curfew. Cabinet approves measure to entice “high potential” foreigners. Thailand ready for October 1 reopening, despite Covid-19 rate. State of Emergency extended in Thailand’s Deep South.
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Food Panda controversy, Pattaya joins Phuket sandbox |Thailand News Today | September 14
A woman has shared a screenshot of a message she received from a Food panda driver telling her she should wear a bra. Thailand’s tourism minister now says Pattaya’s re-opening to foreign tourists will join the Phuket Sandbox 7+7 extension programme. Japan is planning to donate 1.3 million doses of its locally-produced AstraZeneca vaccine to several Asian countries. The Education…
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Do expats follow rules and Covid restrictions in Thailand? | GMT | Episode 88
On Todays show Jay, Mike and Waan discuss whether foreigners and expats in Thailand follow rules and covid restrictions set by the government. We also take a look at the extended restrictions for Phuket.
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Morning Top Stories Thailand | Police to end protests, Human Trafficking | September 14
The Bangkok Metroplitan Police Bureau says they plan to end the daily, and often violent protests at the Din Daeng intersection by October. | Japanese citizens living in Thailand reportedly got an email about potential terrorist attacks in Southeast Asia, but Thailand’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs says the warning is not related to Thailand, without going into details. | Police…
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Fire at Pattaya nightclub, voting system can impact PM’s future | Thailand News Today | September 13
A nightclub on Pattaya’s famous Walking Street caught on fire last night at around 9:30pm, ripping through the multi-level building and billowing smoke into the air that could be seen by those kilometres away. Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha is calling on state agencies to inject funds into the economy for the new fiscal year in October in order to help…
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Morning Top Stories Thailand | Night curfews, Samui party arrests | September 13
The nightly curfew for the 29 provinces classified as “dark red” zones for high Covid-19 infection rates will remain in place, at least until the end of the month. Police are warning foreigners to avoid the protests and rallies in Bangkok, as well as other areas of the country, saying that expats who join will face deportation and be blacklisted…
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Thailand News Today | Pattaya hotels in trouble, Koh Phi Phi sealed off | September 10
Police in Chiang Mai have detained three people for their alleged connection to the disappearance of the toddler who is said to have been kidnapped by a man who claims he left her in a forest as a sacrifice to the spirits. Police in Bangkok say they’ll get tougher on anti-government protest action, but without resorting to violence, according to…
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Your comments with Thaiger special guests | Thaiger Bites | September 10
We respond to your comments and feedback from all our shows from Facebook, youtube and the Thaiger talk forum on our website. Today’s episode includes topics such as Expat life, invisible balloon hand , speaking Thai, Vietnam, Aussie accents and Tim’s secret comments.
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Provinces added to OCT 1 Re-opening, Driving in Thailand and Vaccine Cocktail | Good Morning Thailand | Episode 86
In today’s episode Jay, Mike and Arina look at Provinces added to OCT 1 Re-opening, Driving in Thailand, Vaccine Cocktail and F1 motor racing. Aswell as news headlines in Thailand such as: Just days after defeating a vote of no-confidence, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has ousted Deputy Minister of Agriculture as well as Deputy Minister of Labour. The Ministry of…
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Legal action against the Thai PM? Mixing Vaccines | Thailand News Today | September 8
Thailand’s opposition parties plan to take legal action against the Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha and several of his ministers, following last week’s no-confidence vote that went in the government’s favour. From next Tuesday, health officials in Bangkok will replace two doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine with one dose of Sinovac, followed by a dose of AstraZeneca. An auto repair shop owner…
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Is it worth living and doing Business in Thailand compared to Vietnam | Good Morning Thailand | Episode 85
In today’s episode Jay and Mike compare Thailand to Vietnam in regards to how life and business would be in these countries. Pattaya has been pummelled by heavy rains over the past few days causing flooding in roads and neighbourhoods around the area. A hacker stole personal information of more than 40,000 patients at a Bangkok hospita’s kidney insitute. The Food and…
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Business in Thailand, Boom or Bust? Tropical Storm heading to Thailand | Good Morning Thailand | September 8
On today’s show Jay and Mike talk about the booming and bust of businesses in Thailand during covid and post covid. Tropical storm conson approaches Thailand. Police in Bangkok arrested 18 people last night at the Din Daeng intersection, which has been a major protest site in recent weeks. Koh Samui will switch from their “Samui Plus” reopening model to…
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Thaiger Bites | Your comments and Feedback | September 7
Viewers have a go a mike! Sandbox success, vaccine passports for freedom, positive fact based news and Tim’s whereabout Jay and Mike go through your viewer comments and feedback from GMT, TNT and the Thaiger Talk forum on our website…
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Good Morning Thailand | The future of Expats in Thailand, Hua-Hin re-opening plans OCT 1 | September 7
On today’s show Jay and Mike talk about the future of expats in Thailand, Hua-Hin plans to re-open on OCT 1 and the return of the paralympic athletes to Thailand. Protesters gathered at Bangkok’s Asok interaction yesterday, calling on Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha to resign. Shoppers may also need to show proof of vaccination or a negative Covid-19 test to…
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Vaccination passport required in Thailand? Phuket Freedom Day | GMT | September 6
On today’s show Jay and Mike talk about Thailand’s top stories regarding new restrictions for dining in dark red provinces and the Dec 1 Phuket freedom day plan. Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha won his vote of confidence after a 4-day censure debate. A former deputy attorney general is facing disciplinary action for his decision not to indict the Red Bull…
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Thailand News Today | Phuket eases domestic entry, Thitisan transferred to BKK prison | Sept 3
The deputy head of the national police has briefed a House Committee on the legal case against former cop Thitisan Utthanaphon. As Phuket prepares to carefully allow domestic tourists back onto the island, new Covid-19 infection number remain relatively stable. The Baiya vaccine, a plant-based Covid-19 vaccine being developed in Thailand, is ready to begin phase 1 clinical trials this…
