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Thailand video news | Nude photo scandal at Hat Yai sacred sites sparks outrage and investigation, Vietnam cracks down on trade fraud to avoid US tariffs
In today’s Thailand video news, Alex and Jay report on top stories making headlines across Thailand and Southeast Asia. From public outrage over nude photos taken at sacred sites in Hat Yai, to arrests in Patong involving a reckless French tourist and an armed Australian man, the team covers serious concerns around safety and respect. They also highlight a king…
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Thailand video news | Thailand faces hot weather and storms as 28 provinces warned, South Korea finds companies labelled products ‘Made in Korea’ to dodge Trump-Era US tariffs
In today’s Thailand video news, Jay brings viewers the latest headlines from across Thailand and Southeast Asia. From scorching temperatures and summer storms affecting 28 provinces, to a growing online debate over the use of the word “farang,” the region is facing intense social and environmental shifts. Meanwhile, controversy surrounds Thai police after a fatal shooting at a checkpoint, an…
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Thailand video news | Parliament investigates collapsed billion-baht building in Bangkok, Thai influencer ‘Uncle Tony’ faces legal heat over pork video
On today’s Thailand video news update, Jay and Alex cover a wide range of critical stories—from a high-profile corruption investigation over a collapsed government building to a legal controversy involving a social media influencer. Other headlines include a temporary Nescafé ban, the debut of AI policing during Songkran, and regional developments involving China, Russia, and ASEAN neighbours. Here’s a…
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Thailand video news | Thai ranger drowns retrieving tourist’s phone in flooded cave, Landslide injures two Filipinas on Khao Yai waterfall trail
Today’s regional headlines highlight a mix of tragedy, controversy, and progress across Southeast Asia. From a heroic ranger’s death in Thailand and a landslide at a national park, to viral clashes in Pattaya and heated cultural debates during Songkran, the country has seen both celebration and chaos. Meanwhile, regional developments include a major diplomatic visit by China’s president to…
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Thailand Video News | Building collapse death toll, Burger King fire, Lewd Pattaya shoot
In today’s roundup for Friday, April 11, we’re tracking the biggest headlines making waves across Thailand and Southeast Asia. A fire in Phuket damaged a Burger King and several motorbikes, while tragedy strikes in Bangkok as the death toll from a building collapse continues to rise. In Pattaya, a Chinese couple’s explicit photo shoot sparks public outrage and legal consequences.…
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Thailand video news | British man critical after Russian roulette incident in Pattaya, Philippine volcano erupts, sends ash 2.5 miles into sky
In today’s Thailand video news, Alex and Jay report on major stories from Thailand and across Southeast Asia. Headlines include a British man critically injured in a Russian roulette incident in Pattaya, a drunken foreigner causing chaos in Phuket, and Bangkok closing unsafe buildings after recent earthquake checks. The episode also covers the arrest of an ex-Israeli commando on Koh…
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Thailand video news | American academic denied bail under Thai royal defamation law, Vietnamese student visas to the US hit 10-year high
In today’s Thailand video news, Alex and Jay cover key stories from across Thailand and Southeast Asia. They discuss the denial of bail for American academic Dr Paul Chambers under Thailand’s royal defamation law, a sharp plunge in the Thai stock market following new US tariffs, and the arrest of a British tourist for overstaying her visa. Also featured are…
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Thailand video news | Russians now hold 1 in 4 foreign work permits in Phuket, Vietnam warns of economic hit from sudden 46% US tariff
In today’s Thailand video news, Alex and Jay deliver key headlines from Thailand and Southeast Asia. In Phuket, Russians now hold one in four foreign work permits, signalling a shift from tourism to long-term residency. Meanwhile in Bangkok, a fraud scandal leads to a dramatic police station jump. Over in Ayutthaya, a bus crash injures more than 20 factory workers.…
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Thailand video news | Drunk Hungarian tourist causes chaos at Bangkok collapse site, Myanmar junta rejects ceasefire amid earthquake crisis
In today’s Thailand video news, Alex and Jay bring you the latest headlines from across Thailand and Southeast Asia. A drunken Hungarian tourist caused a scene at a Bangkok disaster site, sparking police intervention. Thai authorities arrested a Hong Kong mafia murder suspect in Pattaya following an Interpol request. In a bizarre crime, an American man was caught robbing a…
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Thailand video news | Substandard steel blamed for Bangkok tower collapse, Pregnant woman rescued from Myanmar quake rubble
In Thailand video news, Alex and Jay report on major developments across the region. Investigations into the Bangkok tower collapse reveal substandard steel from a Chinese-owned factory, raising safety concerns. Meanwhile, PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra reassures the public that the incident was isolated, with authorities conducting thousands of building inspections. In Phuket, a speedboat explosion injures six, sparking calls for stricter…
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Thailand video news | Thailand’s digital arrival card sparks confusion, Myanmar groups warn of military aid misuse
In Thailand video news, Alex and Jay bring the latest updates from Thailand and Southeast Asia, covering major developments that impact travellers, residents, and businesses. This week’s top stories include confusion over Thailand’s new digital arrival card, the fallout from a powerful earthquake shaking Thai tourism, and new claims surrounding Shane Warne’s death. In other news, a British man tragically…
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Thailand video news | Bangkok skyscraper collapse triggers investigation after earthquake, Earthquake cracks over 300 apartments in Ho Chi Minh City
In Thailand video news, Alex and Jay bring the latest news from Thailand and Southeast Asia, covering major developments and unfolding crises. In Thailand, a Bangkok skyscraper collapsed during Myanmar’s powerful earthquake, sparking an urgent investigation into construction flaws. The capital has been declared a disaster zone, with rescue operations underway. Meanwhile, Thailand has sent a military team to aid…
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Thailand video news | Trump tariff threat hits Thai auto industry, Cambodia rebuilds cathedral destroyed by Khmer rouge
In today’s Thailand video news, Alex and Jay bring key stories from Thailand and Southeast Asia. Thailand’s auto industry faces uncertainty as Trump’s proposed tariff threatens exports. Meanwhile, dramatic incidents unfold in Pattaya, including a hostage standoff involving a Tunisian tourist and a drunk American causing chaos on the road. In Bangkok, plans for a Formula One Grand Prix by…
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Thailand video news | British man dies after Bangkok street scuffle, Mystery underwater device found on Malaysian beach
In Thailand video news, Alex and Jay bring the latest news from Thailand and Southeast Asia, covering major political and public safety developments. In Thailand, a British man’s sudden death after a street altercation raises questions, while MP Rangsiman Rome accuses PM Paetongtarn of shielding her father, Thaksin, from prison. A German tourist was brutally attacked in Pattaya, and a…
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Thailand video news | Drunk Thai woman attempts hara-kiri after arguing with husband, Over 80,000 tourists flock to Angkor Wat for equinox phenomenon
In today’s Thailand video news, Jay covers key stories from across Thailand and Southeast Asia. A domestic dispute in Chiang Mai takes a tragic turn as a woman attempts hara-kiri after an argument with her husband. Meanwhile, Bangkok and 57 provinces battle hazardous PM2.5 air pollution, raising health concerns. The government intensifies its vaping crackdown, warning users of possible prison…
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Thailand video news | Thailand delays decision on cutting visa-free stay to 30 days, Philippines adds buses, trains amid transport strike
In Thailand video news, Alex and Jay cover key updates, including Thailand’s delayed decision on reducing visa-free stays and a dramatic BMW crash in Phuket. A German man linked to dentist attacks was found dead in Korat, while a violent brawl at MBK Center has sparked calls for tighter mall security. A British tourist alleges mistreatment in a Thai jail,…
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Thailand video news | Belgian MMA fighter fends off four attackers in Pattaya parking brawl, Indonesia’s richest woman loses $3.6 billion in three days
In Thailand video news, Alex and Jay bring viewers the latest headlines from Thailand and Southeast Asia in today’s news roundup. A Belgian MMA fighter in Pattaya fended off four attackers in a parking dispute, while police in Koh Phangan are searching for foreign shoplifters caught on CCTV. In Phuket, two Dutch tourists were fined for provocative dancing on Bangla…
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Thailand video news | British paedophile caught after 27 years on the run, Vietnamese women risk lives for train track photos
In Thailand video news, Alex and Jay cover top stories from Thailand and Southeast Asia. A fugitive British paedophile is caught after 27 years, while an Iranian tourist attacks Phuket hotel staff with a syringe. Thai police seize 260,000 smuggled vape products, and Thailand’s heat index reaches dangerous levels. Bangkok’s governor fast-tracks Asoke footpath renovations, and a road sweeper’s viral…
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Thailand video news | Thailand cuts visa-free stay to 30 days, Bribery scandal in Malaysia’s citizenship scheme
In today’s Thailand video news, Alex and Jay bring you the latest updates from Thailand and Southeast Asia. Thailand is cutting its visa-free stay to 30 days to curb illegal business activities, while uncertainty looms over expat taxation as the 2024 deadline approaches. In Korat, a German man’s violent outbursts at dental clinics have sparked fear, and in Songkhla, a…
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Thailand video news | Chiang Mai tops global air pollution rankings amid regional fires, Java’s sinking coast displaces residents
In today’s Thailand news update, Alex and Jay bring the latest headlines from across the region. Thai authorities arrested four foreign nationals at Samui Airport for smuggling 110 kg of cannabis, just a day after another major bust. Meanwhile, Chiang Mai has topped the global air pollution rankings due to cross-border fires, sparking health concerns. In entertainment, Kim Soo-hyun’s past…
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Thailand video news | Phuket hit-and-run: police hunt knife-wielding foreigners, Cambodian PM defends Angkor Sangkranta event amid criticism
In Thailand video news, Alex brings the latest news from Thailand and Southeast Asia. Phuket police hunt three foreigners after a hit-and-run, while reporters visit the prison cell where ex-police chief “Joe Ferrari” died. A man in Nan faces jail for dropping a Yaba pill, and a foreign tourist dines and dashes in Krabi. In Pattaya, police bust a rental…
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Thailand video news | Swiss tourist arrested in Phuket for drug use, Indonesian Tiktoker jailed for blasphemy over Jesus joke
In today’s Thailand video news, Alex and Jau bring you the latest headlines from across Thailand and Southeast Asia. A Swiss tourist is arrested in Phuket after a viral drug-use video, while Pai police fine foreign tourists for smoking cannabis in public. Meanwhile, a Thai MP faces an ethics probe for vaping inside Parliament. In crime news, Thai police, with…
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Thailand video news | British Couple’s Thailand Dream Turns Into Legal Nightmare, Cambodian Deputy Governor Arrested in $400,000 Corruption Bust
The latest Thailand Video News, presented by Alex and Jay, covers major stories from Thailand and Asia. This edition includes: A British couple’s legal nightmare in Hua Hin A Buddhist monk arrested for a decade-old robbery Russian ‘mafia’ busted for extorting tourists on Koh Pha Ngan Indian men caught smuggling 22 kg of cannabis at Bangkok Airport Chinese tourists accused…
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Thailand video news | Italian man fined for public indecency in Pattaya, 258 foreigners arrested in Cambodian raid
The latest Thailand Video News covers major developments across Thailand and Asia, as presented by Alex and Jay. Headlines include an Italian man fined for public indecency in Pattaya, a deadly explosion in Pattani, and a Songkhla raid uncovering illegal wildlife. Other top stories feature a Swiss national facing visa revocation over repeated dog attacks, a Hungarian man arrested for…
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Thailand video news | Thai police arrest Nigerian duo for cocaine smuggling, Indonesia uses cloud seeding to curb Jakarta flooding
In Thailand video news, Alex and Jay bring the latest headlines from Thailand and across Asia, covering major developments in crime, public safety, and unusual events. Thai authorities have arrested two Nigerian nationals linked to an international cocaine smuggling ring, while a violent knife attack in Pattaya over cigarette smoke has raised concerns about nightlife safety. In Phuket, a taxi…
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Thailand video news | Thailand eases booze ban for tourists on Buddhist holy days, Thailand considers border wall to combat scam gangs
The Good Morning Thailand program, hosted by Alex and Jay, covers key news from Thailand and Southeast Asia. This edition highlights Thailand easing alcohol restrictions for tourists on Buddhist holy days, a Bangkok tuk-tuk race ending in a serious crash, and concerns over police inaction in a Koh Pha Ngan cannabis theft. Other stories include Thailand’s investment in the 2025…
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Thailand video news | Scottish expat dies in Lopburi quad bike crash, Philippines investigates donations from suspected Chinese spies
The latest Good Morning Thailand, hosted by Alex and Jay, covers key stories from Thailand and Southeast Asia. This episode highlights road safety concerns after a Scottish expat’s fatal quad bike crash in Lopburi and a Phuket death possibly linked to drug use. In Pattaya, a British tourist was knocked unconscious by a club bouncer, raising security concerns. Meanwhile, The…
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Thailand video news | Phuket tightens immigration controls amid crime wave, Cambodia deports 119 Thai call centre workers
In today’s Thailand video news, Alex and Jay bring updates on key developments across Thailand and Southeast Asia. In Pattaya, a Danish tourist declined hospital treatment after a stabbing incident, hindering police investigations. Meanwhile, Phuket tightens immigration controls amid a rise in crime, and Thailand faces global backlash over the controversial deportation of Uyghur detainees. Other headlines include the arrest…
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Thailand video news | Fed-up Bangkok locals demand action on rowdy foreign renters, Cambodian PM leads high-level crackdown on online scams
In today’s Thailand video news, Alex covers key stories from Thailand and Southeast Asia. Bangkok condo residents demand action against disruptive foreign renters, while gunfire at a Chanthaburi funeral leaves one injured. A woman in Uttaradit faces an armed confrontation over bathroom noise, and a Udon Thani shop owner survives a truck accident. Meanwhile, U-Tapao Airport scales back expansion, Cambodia…
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Thailand video news | British man arrested in Chiang Mai for 25-year overstay, New MH370 search begins 11 years after disappearance
The latest edition of Thailand Video News covers key stories from Thailand and Southeast Asia, highlighting major events and pressing issues. Reports include a British man arrested in Chiang Mai for overstaying his visa by 25 years, a public outcry in Phuket over a foreigner walking naked into a convenience store, and a security guard attacking tourists on Bangla Road.…
