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Sponsored Where to travel in Thailand in April [2025]
Travelling in Thailand is peak during April if you are looking for a real taste of summer. With high temperatures, amazing beaches, and exciting events, April is an amazing time to visit the country as a whole. Due to the...
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Thailand News Today | Court sentences police for torturing teenager
South Bangkok Civil Court yesterday ordered The Royal Thai Police to pay about 3.4 million baht in compensation for the false imprisonment and brutal torture of a teenager in 2009. Ritthirong Chuenchit was arrested by Prachin Buri Police’s criminal investigation team on January 28, 2009, for suspected theft. During the investigation, police tried to extract a confession from the victim,…
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Pattaya Police Promises & The green warning
Thai health chief received special drug due to obesity, not privilege. PM calls for unity among Thais. Countries warn against the green. Thai Airways has sold 11 of its old aircraft, 26 to go. Pattaya police promises & LGBTQ+ bank loans. All this and more on todays Good Morning Thailand.
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Thailand News Today | Govt officials slammed for wasting tax money
Government officials have been slammed by the public for wasting taxpayer money. Thai netizens have slammed government officials in the central province of Pathum Thani for wasting taxes on a pointless trip to Phang Nga and Phuket. Government officials from the Mueng ท่าโขลง District were supposed to be taking part in a working seminar to develop women’s potential in…
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Thaiger Unfiltered for Charity
Here’s a chance for our viewers to ask Natty and Jay any questions they have and they will answer you with their honest responses unfiltered! Please be kind and appropriate.
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Thailand News Today | Post pandemic Thailand – What to expect
This Friday, July 1, there will be an official declaration that Thailand is now in “post pandemic” mode. Here’s an overview of the current situation and what to expect. The word endemic is being avoided as Thai officials believe it will be up to the World Health Organisation to make that call. According to the Public Health Ministry permanent secretary…
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Countdown to Thailand’s Post Pandemic Day – July 1 | GMT
Public Health minister Anutin Charnvirakul – who has 6 vaccination JABS – has tested positive for covid 19. Welcome to Thailand’s Post Pandemic Day – July 1. What will change? Phuket hotels await start of high season. 4.3 million baht seized in police raid on illegal casino. City chief calls for residents to check for hazards after 131 fire incidents…
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Thailand News Today | Police arrested for bribery over Chinese adult films
Thai health officials are expected to gather more data in coming weeks as the highly transmissible BA.4 and BA.5 sub-variants of Omicron spread in Thailand. There is a new wave of the two Omicron sub-variant infections hitting a number of countries that had, until recently, seen a large drop in their Covid case loads. Germany, Italy, Australia, Taiwan, Brazil, UK,…
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How are people in Thailand dealing with the rise in prices | GMT
Bangkok governor to assess designated rally grounds after 1 month. Bangkok Chinatown fire kills 1, terrified shoppers run for their lives. Commuters turning to trains, 30% increase in passengers. Is curry the solution for rising prices? The Pattaya Pride Parade and cactus Thieves. All this and more on todays Good Morning Thailand.
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Embracing No Mask Requirement In Thailand | Weekend Update
Bangkok is celebrating the country’s removal of mask requirements in open spaces. Thai PM bans ‘The green and hemp use on military premises. The Bus issue in Thailand and Storm rip apart villages in the Northeast. All this and your questions are answered on today’s Weekend Update.
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Largest instant noodle convenience store
This shop that opened in October last year has drawn thousands of teenagers since its opening. Not only does this shop have Thai instant noodles, it also has noodles coming from different countries that include Indonesia, South Korea, China, Japan,malaysia, and more. The cost ranges from 6 baht to 250 Baht
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Thailand News Today | Backlash over sloppy happy plant guidelines
The opposition will be going after the government for its botched happy plant decriminalisation and legalisation laws. Or, specifically, their lack of details and the loose ends left dangling for Thais and foreigners to navigate. Politics aside, the June 9 announcements about the C plant in Thailand were broadly misinterpreted to be a blanket legalisation of the plant and all…
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Face masks now Voluntary in Thailand (Mostly) | GMT
Face masks now voluntary in most places in Thailand. Pattaya police rehearse controlling drunk tourists with metal poles. Thailand develops the green test kits that detect THC levels in 15 minutes. Motor ways and canoodling in public. All this and more on todays Good Morning Thailand.
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Going Live soon | Thaiger Unfiltered for Charity
Here’s a chance for our viewers to ask Natty and Jay any questions they have and they will answer you with their honest responses unfiltered! Please be kind and appropriate
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Bangkok – World No. 2 Best Digital Nomad Cities | GMT
Bangkok’s plan to become the Venice of the East… again. Police arrest fraudulent Japanese restaurant owner at Suvarnabhumi Airport. Expect more wind and rain in most of Thailand. Bangkok comes in at No.2 in world’s best digital nomad cities. Energy Ministry encourages consumers to use charcoal stoves to combat gas hike. All this and more on todays Good Morning Thailand.
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Thailand News Today | Uncertainty over lifting of mask mandate
Whilst we might be rid of the Thailand Pass on July 1, there appears to be an administrative delay to the changes in mask requirements and changes to the closing times. In clarifying new face mask guidelines, Dr Taweesilp Visanuyothin, the spokesperson for CCSA says that all 77 provinces in Thailand would be redesignated as green zones. Previously there…
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Thailand offers 5-year income tax exemptions… | GMT
Thai report on cat-to-human Covid infection captures global attention. App-based electric scooters come to Phuket. Thailand offers 5-year income tax exemption for foreign actors. Thai soldiers can shop on Lazada again as ban over. Government launch mental health app to combat depression. Teen monks kicked out of monkshood for smoking greens. All this and more on todays Good Morning Thailand.
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Pay your fines or go to Jail! | GMT
Motorists risk arrest over unpaid fines under new rule in Thailand. The Green Plant use is banned on Thai university campuses. Global Summit of Women 2022. Thai public bus snafu and Macaques test negative for monkeypox in southern Thailand. All this and more on todays Good Morning Thailand.
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Thailand News Today | Afternoon alcohol sale ban to be lifted
According to Tourism and Sports Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, restaurants and tourist attractions may also sell alcohol during this time, at the provincial governors’ discretion. Phiphat stressed that lifting the ban could hugely boost Thailand’s tourism industry who have been bewildered by the 2 – 5pm ‘ban’ for many decades. The afternoon booze ban has confused both Thais and foreigners…
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Thailand – More Open Than Ever | GMT
Thailand now seems to be more open than ever. We have stories on todays show regarding a Thai man who robbed Gold shop amid crypto crisis, Cash prizes for Anti-drug Slogans, The ‘Phuket Durian Fair’ and the use of Thai soft power. All this and more on todays Good Morning Thailand.
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The End of Thailand Pass and More Restrictions To Ease | Weekend Update
No more Thailand Pass and more restrictions to ease. Thailand also to consider scrapping the long standing ban on alcohol sales during the afternoon. Study finds that 30% of green based drinks in Thailand exceed legal limit of allowed green levels. Phuket Zoo closes down. Your questions answered on Sundays weekend update with The Thaiger.
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BIG Covid decisions today, C-Word laws clarified | GMT
Today is a big day for winding back some of Thailand’s remaining Covid restrictions. Face masks, closing times for nightlife, the Thailand Pass, Covid insurance and the immigration TM6 form. What will happen? And what is the reality of Thailand’s botched attempt at decriminalising c**nabis? We have a lawyer on the program to discuss this today. Also is the…
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Thailand News Today | Thai Parliament passes Marriage Equality Bill
Thailand’s Parliament passed the Marriage Equality Bill in the first reading with 210 votes in favour, 180 votes in opposition and 4 abstentions. The bill – previously rejected by Cabinet in March – was pushed by Thailand’s Move Forward Party. A parliamentary committee has been set up to scrutinise the bill over the next 15 days before it is…
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Adios Thailand Pass? Same sex marriage bill…BOOM! | GMT
Thailand’s Parliament passed the Marriage Equality Bill in the first reading with 210 votes in favour, 180 votes in opposition and 4 abstentions. Cannabis muslim students in southern Thailand protest against decriminalisation of cannabis.
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Thailand News Today | Govt to temporarily scrap TM6 immigration form
The Thai Prime Minister has revealed the government will temporarily scrap the TM6 immigration form. The form is the arrival and departure card foreigners fill in to provide passport details, name, address, etc., on their entry and exit from Thailand. Deputy Government Spokesperson Traisuree Traisoranakul says scrapping the TM6 would facilitate immigration checks and reduce congestion at airport immigration checkpoints.…
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Thailand News Today | Thai PM lectures protesters and more OnlyFans controversy
PM says police will defend themselves if protestors don’t respect the law Thai PM Prayut Chan-o-cha yesterday asked demonstrators to respect the law, stating that the police are capable of protecting themselves if they are assaulted or provoked by anti-government demonstrators. But the PM says he is unconcerned about demonstrations as long as the coordinators obtain the necessary permits…
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Inflation hits Thailand, coconut ‘orientalism’, Krabi jellyfish | GMT
We are really starting to notice prices leaping up in Thailand now. Food, fuel, household items. And we’ve got the latest evidence. A Thai coconut producer is accusing PETA of ‘orientalism’ after more accusations of monkey abuse in gathering coconuts. And the Thai government is looking to get rid of temperature checks. Good Morning Thailand with Tim and team…
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Thailand News Today | How Thailand plans to transition to endemic phase
Thailand will begin to “relax” Covid-19 restrictions in the coming weeks as the country shifts into the “endemic phase.” According to the CCSA, measures will be implemented to ensure public health and safety during the transition. This includes ensuring there are enough beds, medicine and staff to cope with the situation. Currently, the alert for Covid in all provinces…
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Cannabis in Thailand – Dos and Don’ts | GMT
Thongchai Jade became the first player from Thailand to win on the PGA Tour Champions. Police raid bars breaking the alcohol closing time. Nightlife closing times, revised mask requirements and more land border re-openings. All this and more on today’s Good morning Thailand.
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Thailand News Today | Pattaya Walking Street “Ruined”
Business operators on Pattaya Walking Street have blamed the authorities for causing a public nuisance and spoiling the city’s reputation because of an unfinished road renovation project. The Pattaya Walking Street Business Association insists the road needs to be completed faster than the current schedule, and more street lights installed, if it is to save face with the public.…
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New Thai booze laws and pink pineapple | Good Morning Thailand
New Thai alcohol laws on the way so home breweries and ‘draft’ and boutique brews will be legal in the future. Also pink pineapples and why they are banned in Thailand. Finally the TAT and wanting to spend 100 million baht for advertising. We’ve got a much cheaper alternative that will bring in a lot more tourists for the TAT!
