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Prayut mulling nomination for next PM, Media freedom of speech | Good Morning Thailand | Ep.104
In today’s episode Jay and Tim talk about Phuket Sandbox to allow visa on arrival, PM Prayut to be nominated for prime minister by Palang Pracharath Party, an alert for places in Bangkok regarding the floods, media freedom of speech and a cat abortion debate.
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Whining Tourist tax, Reverse parking, TAT stick | Thaiger Bites | Ep. 32
Jay and Tim go through viewer comments from our Youtube shows and the Thaiger talk forum and find a prick in the comments.
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Phuket “Sandbox” slow start for tourism; Philippines police investigated over “war on drugs” | Thailand Top Stories | October 5
Phuket “Sandbox” slow start for tourism; Philippines police investigated over “war on drugs” | Thailand Top Stories | October 5 |Caitlin gives us a quick update on the national Covid-19 situation as well as the top headlines in Thailand and Southeast Asia: Phuket Sandbox slowly reviving the tourism industry, Police seek court approval to extend detention for American rape suspect, …
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Thailand floods update, New anti-viral Covid drug, Facebook outage | Good Morning Thailand | Ep. 103
In today’s episode Jay and Tim talk about Thailand opening to everyone in the world, a new anti viral covid 19 drug coming to Thailand, Floods update and Facebook not working.
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Bangkok history, Tourism, Thai street vendors and Thai style parking | Thaiger Bites | Ep. 31
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American arrested on sex assault charges, Taxis get apps | Thailand Top Stories | Oct 4
Caitlin gives us a quick update on the national Covid-19 situation as well as the top headlines in Thailand and Southeast Asia: American man arrested in Bangkok for allegedly raping and beating a Thai masseuse, Taxi hailing apps approved by Transport Ministry, Two Phuket resorts face legal action over alleged illegal land ownership, Singapore cruise lines prepare for a more…
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Chiang Mai Re-opening, New tourist tax, Army spends locally | Good Morning Thailand | Ep. 102
In today’s episode Jay and Tim talk about Chiang mai opening to domestic and international tourists, the new 500 BHT tax for tourist starting next year, Pandora papers and the Thai army wants to spend locally.
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Thailand News Today | FDA approves sale of DIY covid tests, Restrictions ease | October 1
Jett goes through all the main headlines across Thailand that include: Thailand’s FDA has approved the sale of Covid-19 antigen test kits in shops and online retailers and The tourism authority of Thailand remains ever optimistic as the recent easing of restrictions should entice a larger crowd of foreign visitors
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Quarantine shortened, curfew cutdown, more AstraZeneca doses | Thailand Top Stories | Oct 1
Quarantine shortened, curfew cutdown, more AstraZeneca doses | Thailand Top Stories | Oct 1 | Caitlin gives us a quick update on the national Covid-19 situation as well as the top headlines in Thailand and Southeast Asia: Quarantine shortened to 7 days for vaccinated travellers, Nightly curfew reduced in “dark red” zones, Myanmar’s military takes responsibility for economic problems, Major…
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Man arrested for firing bullet in Protests, 1 mil tourists incoming | Good Morning Thailand | Ep.101
In today’s episode Jay and Tim talk about TAT targets 1 million tourists to arrive in the next 6 months to Phuket, A person has been arrested for firing a bullet in the Bangkok protests and a Covid 19 surge in the south of Thailand.
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Thailand News Today | Red Bull hit and run saga continues, Pfizer vaccine arrives in Bangkok | Sep 30
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Tim’s wrong, Orwellian Regulations, Booze is back! | Thaiger Bites | Ep. 29
Jay and Tim go through viewer comments from our Youtube shows and the Thaiger talk forum and find out Tim is wrong!
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Floods, Dual pricing case, Restrictions ease on OCT 11 | Good Morning Thailand | Ep. 100
In today’s episode Jay and Tim talk about the floods that have caused havoc in parts of Thailand, the judgement on the Dual pricing case against the health ministry, restrictions easing on OCT 11 and the new special tourist visa
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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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Thailand News Today | Thai PM sued, 4 phase Reopening plan | September 28
Jett goes through all the main headlines across Thailand that include: The Thai Prime Minister is being sued for alleged mismanagement of Covid-19 pandemic, CCSA has announced its plan to gradually reopen the country in 4 phases and the governor of Phuket has lodged a formal appeal for the resumption of nightlife and alcohol sales in the island province.
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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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Gilligan’s Island, Farangs, Grammar and Onlyfans | Thaiger Bites | Ep. 26
Jay and Tim go through viewer comments from our Youtube shows and the Thaiger talk forum and take a trip to Gilligan’s island!
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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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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.
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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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Good Morning Thailand | Is E-sports a real sport? Covid Visas, Joe Ferrari | Ep. 95
In todays episode Jay and Tim talk about Covid visa extensions, an update into Joe Ferrari and his situation as well as the latest on the emergency decree and a talk regarding E-sports being considered a real sport.
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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.
