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Relocating to Thailand with your family brings exciting new opportunities, but it also comes with the challenge of managing healthcare costs in a new system. Thailand has both public and private healthcare options, each offering different prices and quality of...
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Thailand Video News | Thailand to require cannabis shops to become clinics under new law, Russian MMA fighter shocked during victory celebration at weed boxing event
Thailand is tightening cannabis laws, requiring dispensaries to register as medical clinics. Bhumjaithai leader Anutin Charnvirakul has dismissed interim PM rumours amid political uncertainty. Pattaya is promoting itself in Japan through the Osaka roadshow, while safety concerns arose after a Russian MMA fighter was electrocuted during a Weed Boxing Championship. A Thai sapodilla ice cream won top honours at the…
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Thailand Video News | Thailand denies British teen’s drug trafficking allegations, Thai woman at centre of scandal involving multiple senior monks
In Thailand, a British teen’s brush with a life-threatening illness and a shocking wildlife station attack highlight the importance of traveler awareness and environmental enforcement. Meanwhile, scandals involving senior monks, a viral pedestrian accident, and the Thai lottery’s accessibility to foreigners capture public attention. Beyond Thailand, we look at North Korea’s growing military support for Russia, Indonesia’s potential extradition agreement…
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Thailand Video News | Thai PM Paetongtarn suspended amid leaked audio scandal involving Cambodia, Thailand introduces prescription form to regulate medical cannabis use
In Thailand, Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has been suspended amid a leaked audio scandal, while new cannabis prescription rules tighten control over medical use. The country also saw a daring restaurant scam in Pattaya, a major heroin smuggling arrest at Suvarnabhumi Airport, and a rare bear encounter in Khao Yai National Park. Across the region, a Batik Air flight narrowly…
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Thailand Video News | Ho Chi Minh City to relocate 15,000 canal-side families in urban upgrade, Bangkok motorcyclist crashes after allegedly falling asleep on Expressway
In Bangkok, a motorcyclist’s dangerous crash, a rally sparking coup concerns, and street violence in Pattaya raise alarms over public safety. Meanwhile, Thailand’s evolving legal landscape covers drug enforcement, migrant rights, and community-police relations. Internationally, we cover a subway arson attack in Seoul, Indonesia’s call for justice over a migrant worker’s death in South Korea, and Czech intelligence’s exposure of…
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Thailand Video News | Cannabis advocates plan mass protest over recriminalisation push, South Korea bans dog meat—but what happens to 500,000 dogs?
Cannabis advocates and opposition groups plan large-scale protests in Thailand, while criminal cases involving teachers, robberies, and fraud shake public trust. Meanwhile, regional cooperation improves as Thailand and Cambodia ease border tensions, and Vietnam rolls out landmark free public education. Other notable developments include South Korea’s historic dog meat ban, chaotic nightlife incidents in Pattaya, and a bear disrupting flights…
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Thailand Video News | suspected time bomb found in car en route to Phuket, two arrested,Thailand’s cannabis clampdown: new rules threaten to derail green boom
Thailand tightens its cannabis laws, disrupts illegal drug networks, and confronts youth stimulant abuse, while regional partners like Vietnam and Malaysia tackle major policy changes and narcotics seizures. Meanwhile, the Philippines celebrates surging millionaire growth, Thailand’s border policies reroute visa runners, and a kitten’s remarkable survival story captures hearts. Thailand’s Cannabis Clampdown: New Rules Threaten to Derail Green Boom Thailand…
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Thailand Video News | Thailand to reclassify cannabis and restrict use to medical only, Malaysia backs Iran’s right to self-defence, urges diplomatic solution to conflict
Today we’ll be talking about Thailand’s plans to restrict cannabis to medical use only, Cambodia criticizing Thailand for allegedly copying Angkor Wat in temple design, and a little later a Taiwanese woman detained in China after testing positive for cannabis use. Thailand to Reclassify Cannabis as Narcotic, Restrict Use to Medical Only Thailand’s Public Health Minister Somsak Thepsutin has signed…
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Thailand Video News | Squid Game’s giant doll brings buzz to Bangkok, Cannabis shops raided for selling unapproved edibles
From protests in Thailand to a tourist rescue in Indonesia and political tensions in the Philippines, today’s stories span heated streets, courtroom clashes, and international headlines. 150,000 Protesters to Rally Against Thai PM at Victory Monument Over 150,000 people are expected to gather at Victory Monument on June 28 in a mass protest demanding Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra’s resignation. Led…
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Thailand video news | Thai opposition urges house dissolution as leaked call deepens political crisis, Thailand approves 5-year crypto tax break to spur growth
In today’s Thailand video news, Alex and Jay present key developments from across the region, spotlighting political tensions, diplomatic fallout, and shifting expat sentiments. Thailand’s government faces mounting pressure after a leaked call with Cambodia’s Hun Sen triggered coalition fractures and calls for new elections. Meanwhile, Phuket eyes cannabis zoning to protect its tourism image, and police crack down on…
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Thailand video news | Indonesia’s Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki erupts, sends ash 11km high, Thailand urges employers to offer menstrual leave and period products
Tourists misbehaving, jellyfish invading, and tuk-tuk drivers filming it all—Thailand’s top stories are making waves today. Meanwhile, Cambodia bans Thai produce, Malaysia climbs in global rankings, and Indonesia’s volcano sends ash 11km high. Thailand Urges Employers to Offer Menstrual Leave and Period Products Thailand’s Ministry of Labour has asked employers to offer paid menstrual leave and free period products following…
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Thailand video news | four Filipinos injured in Israel after Iran missile attack, weaponized drones found near Thai-Malaysian border trigger security alert
Tensions are rising across Thailand with violent clashes in Bangkok, drone threats near the southern border, and fake doctors operating in Phuket. As natural disasters and diplomatic disputes unfold across the region, here’s what’s shaping today’s headlines. Thai-Filipina Transwomen Brawl Erupts Again on Soi Sukhumvit 11 A violent altercation erupted once again between Thai and Filipina transwomen on Bangkok’s Soi…
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Thailand video news | Air India jet crashes after takeoff in Ahmedabad, killing hundreds, MIFFest 2025 to screen 62 films from 48 countries in July
Today’s top stories in Thailand include a violent incident involving a security guard and two young boys, a 40-million-baht student visa scam tied to Chinese mafia networks, and an unsettling underwear-sniffing case caught on CCTV. Environmental concerns mount with toxic red dust seized at Bangkok Port and worsening landfill odors in Phuket. Internationally, the tragic crash of an Air India…
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Thailand video news | Cambodian hackers deface Thai government sites over border tensions, Hoi an shootout over debt ends with jail time for seven men
Today we’ll be talking about Russian teens and Thai rappers brawling on Walking Street, MK restaurants buffet promo causing chaos, and a little later Cambodian hackers defacing Thai government websites over border tensions. Pattaya to Launch AI Police Drones to Track Overstayers and Criminals Pattaya plans to deploy AI-powered police drones to identify visa overstayers and wanted criminals in real…
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Thailand video news | Thai man found dead at internet café from suspected heart failure, Indonesia urges BRICS to embrace AI for education transformation
Today we’ll be talking about Digital nomads stranded amid the chaos of Thailand’s new visa scheme, a Thai lawyer who’s come forward to claim the mysterious 12 million baht found in the trash, and a little later are fatal bus crash in Malaysia that has rocked the nation. Cambodia Withdraws Troops from Thai Border After Bilateral Talks Cambodian troops have…
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Thailand Video News | Thailand-Cambodia border closure strands thousands and halts trade, missing British backpacker found dead in Malaysia
Today we’ll be talking about the continuing escalation on the Thai-Cambodian border, a Chinatown tuk tuk crackdown and a Russian rub and run, and a little later the first Vietnamese-American woman in spaaaaaaace. Thai Hostage’s Body Recovered from Gaza During Military Operation Israel has retrieved the body of Thai agricultural worker Nattapong Pinta, kidnapped and killed by militants during the…
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Thailand video news | Thailand’s motorcycle death crisis prompts urgent helmet campaign, abandoned Thai boy given new home after teacher’s viral plea
Today we’ll be talking about Thailand’s motorcycle death crisis, fueling the latest round of helmet enforcement, a US tourist defacing a Chiang Mai temple wall, and a little later, the latest updates on evacuations and military mobilizations on the Thai-Cambodian border. Thailand’s Motorcycle Death Crisis Prompts Urgent Helmet Campaign Thailand’s Department of Disease Control is urging all motorcyclists to wear…
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Thailand video news | Economic woes could undermine Thai coalition’s stability, Wild elephant ransacks Thai shop for snacks
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bcfBnb1v5x0 Today we’ll be talking about some wild animals running amok, a tourist getting KO’d after assaulting a woman in Phuket, and a little later a urinating Thai man’s rejected bribe landing him in hot water in Singapore. Phuket Tiger Park Denies Attack Claims, Slams Misinformation Phuket’s Tiger Kingdom has denied claims that a tourist was attacked by a tiger…
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Thailand video news | Bangkok Bank shuts door on short-term foreign accounts, Amad Diallo’s middle finger was a response to personal abuse, not fans
In Thailand video news, Alex and Jay cover news stories from across Thailand and Southeast Asia. News stories include Bangkok Bank tightening rules for foreign account holders amid a fraud crackdown, and a Bulgarian hacker arrested for installing malware in Thai ATMs. The program also covers a British family’s holiday nightmare in Phuket, a tragic police helicopter crash raising…
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Thailand video news | Bangkok cracks down on rogue taxi drivers, Vietnamese sex workers outnumber Thais in Bangkok’s red-light zone
In today’s Thailand news update, Alex and Jay bring viewers the top stories from across Thailand and Southeast Asia. Bangkok police crack down on rogue taxi drivers, while authorities prepare to enforce a nationwide helmet law from 1 June. In international headlines, a British couple is caught smuggling cannabis through Spain, and a Thai transgender YouTuber reports discrimination in China.…
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Thailand video news | British tourists targeted in Thai drug mule scam, Cambodia delays opening of Techo International Airport
In today’s Thailand video news, Alex and Jay deliver top stories from Thailand and across Southeast Asia. British tourists fall victim to drug mule scams, a fake mini-marathon in Bangkok leaves runners stranded, and coyote dancers in Samut Prakan face theft charges. Meanwhile, Pattaya sees two bizarre incidents involving a trans woman gang and a faked robbery. Koh Samui struggles…
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Thailand video news | Thailand to enforce medical certification for cannabis use, Malaysia & Thailand to upgrade cross-border power grid
In Thailand video news, Alex and Jay cover news stories from across Thailand and Southeast Asia. The stories include Thailand’s tightened cannabis laws, and former PM Yingluck faces a ฿10 billion penalty over her rice scheme. Pattaya police crack down on prostitution, while a tourist in Krabi causes outrage by insulting park rangers. Police bust an illegal gay brothel in…
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Thailand video news | Bangkok ranked among world’s top tourist scam hotspots, Cambodian PM asserts citizens enjoy full freedoms
In Thailand video news, Alex highlights major developments across Thailand and Southeast Asia. Bangkok ranks among the world’s top tourist scam hotspots, while Chiang Mai and Koh Phangan see visa and tour operator crackdowns. The Royal Thai Navy intercepts illegal fishing boats near Phuket, and Pattaya’s restaurant sector teeters on collapse. Meanwhile, Korat Zoo welcomes Thailand’s first Aldabra tortoise hatchlings.…
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Thailand video news | UK teen faces life in Georgian prison over cannabis smuggling, Cambodia marks 50 years since Khmer Rouge’s rise
In today’s Thailand video news, Alex and Jay report on a series of gripping and impactful stories from across Thailand and Southeast Asia. Headlines include a missing UK teen found in a Georgian prison on drug smuggling charges, a former British air hostess caught with £1.5 million worth of cannabis in Sri Lanka, and an Australian man arrested in Bangkok…
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Thailand video news | Thailand COVID-19 cases surge amid warnings of underreporting, Miss Grand International arrested in Vietnam
In today’s Thailand video news, Alex and Jay report major stories from across Thailand and Southeast Asia. Thailand battles a spike in COVID-19 cases, with experts warning of underreporting. In Trang, a father shocks the nation by kicking a child at a kindergarten. A violent fight erupts on Pattaya Beach between foreign tourists and transgender individuals. Rescue teams race to…
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Thailand video news | Phuket soaked and stranded as downpours drench tourist zones, Alcohol law shake-up sparks tension before Buddhist festivals
Thailand’s tourism hotspots are making headlines for all the wrong reasons this week, with chaos caused by flash floods, odd antics from unruly tourists, and troubling reports of child exploitation. From a soaked and stranded Phuket to changes in alcohol laws during sacred Buddhist festivals, here’s your roundup of the top stories shaking the Kingdom. Phuket Soaked and Stranded as…
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Thailand video news | Israeli tourist sparks outrage on Koh Pha Ngan, Irish tourist arrested after violent brawl in Pattaya
Today’s Thailand and regional headlines spotlight a series of dramatic and troubling incidents involving foreign nationals, aviation emergencies, border tensions, and cross-border crime. From a viral cultural clash on Koh Pha Ngan and explosive arrests in Phuket, to air defence scares near Myanmar and a mysterious disappearance in Malaysia, here’s your round-up of key developments shaping the news across Southeast…
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Thailand video news | Pattaya street brawl leaves three foreigners injured, Belgian man deported over repeated drunken behaviour
Today’s top regional headlines cover a spate of incidents across Southeast Asia, from violent brawls and drug-linked border clashes to diplomatic developments and natural disruptions. Thailand sees rising scrutiny over police response to stalking, a tourist’s arrest for ADHD medication, and the deportation of a repeat offender. Elsewhere, Indonesia halts a controversial crypto project, while tensions flare along the Thai-Lao…
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Thailand video news | Ladyboy brawl sparks image concerns in Phuket, Serial concrete attacker caught in Bangkok
From viral brawls in Phuket to tourism surges in Ho Chi Minh City, today’s top stories highlight a region balancing growth, image, and safety. Thailand grapples with public disturbances, cultural soft power strategies, and transport incidents, while neighbouring countries address trade tensions, infrastructure upgrades, and tragic accidents. These diverse headlines capture the pulse of Southeast Asia’s shifting social and political…
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Thailand video news | Taxi blocks ambulance, causing patient’s death in Phuket, ‘Family holiday’ revealed as drug trafficking operation
This week in Thailand and Southeast Asia, tragedy struck in Phuket as a blocked ambulance led to a patient’s death, while a supposed family trip was exposed as a drug-smuggling convoy. Viral incidents involving unruly tourists in Pattaya and Phuket reignited scrutiny over visa-free travel policies. Amid the chaos, Thai locals earned praise for their compassion during a medical emergency…
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Thailand video news | Chinese Man Denied Bail for Pattaya Murder, Search Continues for Missing Brit Daniel Hall
This week’s headlines from Thailand and beyond spotlight major criminal cases, public safety measures, and surprising moments across Southeast Asia. From a high-profile murder trial and a decades-old missing persons case to viral cultural misunderstandings and pension struggles, the region’s latest developments offer a vivid glimpse into its challenges and character. Meanwhile, diplomatic tensions and rare weather events are making…
