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Thailand video news | Facebook search glitch surfaces adult videos in Thai results, Loy Krathong celebrations proceed in Thailand
In today’s Thailand video news, Alex and Jay break down key stories from across Thailand and Southeast Asia. Topics include explicit search results appearing on Thai Facebook, flight disruptions across the region with 27 services cancelled, and a heartwarming case of police helping a scam victim recover her money. Facebook search glitch surfaces adult videos in Thai results A technical…
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Thailand video news | Her Majesty Queen Sirikit’s passing was announced over the weekend, Trump fronts Thai-Cambodian border accord despite lingering disputes
In today’s Thailand video news, Jay and Alex cover top stories from across Thailand and Southeast Asia. These include the passing of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit and how the national mourning period is expected to affect upcoming events and nightlife, former U.S. President Donald Trump’s involvement in overseeing the Thai-Cambodian border accord in Kuala Lumpur, and, later, a major drug…
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Thailand video news | Thailand set to loosen alcohol laws and extend nightlife hours, Exploring Thailand’s ghostly landmarks
In today’s Thailand video news, Alex and Jay cover the latest stories from across Thailand and Southeast Asia — including Prime Minister Anutin’s plans to relax alcohol laws and extend nightlife hours, allegations that Prince Andrew misused Thai trade trips for personal leisure, and a look at some of Thailand’s most haunted landmarks to explore this spooky season. Thailand set…
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Thailand video news | Seized items at Bangkok airport end up on Facebook marketplace, Tourist-police crackdown shuts down Russian-run car rental network
In today’s Thailand video news, Alex reports on major stories across Thailand and Southeast Asia — from Luigi Mangione’s strange encounter with trans women in Bangkok and airport corruption claims after seized items appeared on Facebook Marketplace, to a shocking case of a man left skeletal from kratom addiction. US Insurance-Boss Slayer Says He Was Attacked By Thai Trans Women…
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Thailand video news | Naked foreigner disrupts traffic at Pattaya intersection, Expats slammed for reckless road stunt in Phuket
In Thailand Video News, Alex and Jay cover the latest stories from across Thailand and Southeast Asia. This episode features a string of incidents involving foreigners misbehaving in Phuket, Pattaya, and Bangkok, a deadly tropical storm battering the Philippines, and, later on, highlights from a major Formula 1 STEM racing event that recently concluded at a Bangkok hotel. Naked Foreigner…
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Thailand video news | Phuket moves to rein in cannabis use, Israeli man caught stealing temple donation envelope
In this episode of Thailand Video News, Alex and Jay cover the latest stories from across Thailand and Southeast Asia — from tighter cannabis regulations in Phuket and upcoming rush-hour taxi surcharges set for December, to foreigners making headlines for their drunken and bizarre behaviour. Phuket Moves to Rein in Cannabis Use to Safeguard Tourist Appeal Officials in the resort…
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Thailand video news Italian Tourist Found Wandering Pattaya with Only a Hotel Key, Two Chinese Nationals Busted in Bangkok for Illegal Hostel and Drug Trade
Thailand’s week was marked by dramatic rescues, tourist mishaps, and cautionary tales reflecting both human resilience and vulnerability. Authorities in Pattaya helped an Italian tourist who lost all his belongings find his hotel through digital records, while a Thai woman in Udon Thani fell victim to a fake matchmaking scam. Police in Bangkok raided an illegal hostel run by Chinese…
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Thailand video news | Blackpink’s Lisa named Thailand’s tourism ambassador, Thai-Aussie couple allege police extortion in Pattaya
In Thailand Video News, Alex covers the latest stories from across Thailand and Southeast Asia — from allegations of police extortion in Pattaya to incidents involving foreigners behaving violently after encounters with trans women, and Blackpink’s Lisa taking on a new role as Thailand’s tourism ambassador. Thai-Aussie Couple Allege Police Extortion in Pattaya A Thai woman and her Australian husband…
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Thailand video news Flooding Impacts 17 Provinces in Thailand, Affecting 340,000 Residents, Indian Man Hospitalised After Brawl Over Public Urination in Pattaya
Thailand faced a turbulent week marked by natural disasters, crime, and international developments. Widespread flooding inundated 17 provinces, affecting over 340,000 residents and disrupting livelihoods, while police in Koh Samui arrested two Israeli nationals for a counterfeit currency scheme. Former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra’s potential assignment to teach English in prison sparked renewed debate over fairness in inmate treatment.…
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Thailand video news Thailand Braces for Heavy Rain as Monsoon Pushes South, Thai Man Loses Fingers After Neighbour Plants Bomb on His Motorcycle
Thailand saw a turbulent week marked by extreme weather warnings, violent crime, and safety concerns. The monsoon shifted southward, bringing heavy rains, floods, and storm alerts across several regions, while in Bangkok, a man lost three fingers after a neighbor planted a homemade bomb on his motorcycle. In Ayutthaya, CCTV captured a transwoman stealing from a sleeping drunk man, and…
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Thailand video news Fake Doctor Arrested for Supplying Crystal Meth to LGBTQIA Clients in Bangkok, Thai Couple Caught Having Sex in Public
Thailand experienced a week of political tension and public drama — from Anutin Charnvirakul urging Donald Trump to help enforce a Cambodia ceasefire, to a string of high-profile crimes including a chemical robbery in Pattaya, a fake doctor’s drug ring in Bangkok, and a fatal shooting in Phetchaburi. Meanwhile, Chiang Mai tightened safety rules for the Yi Peng Festival,…
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Thailand video news Thani Man Shot After Dispute with Neighbour, Thai Man Dies After Ant Bite While Trimming Trees in Samut Prakan
Thailand and the region experienced a mix of shocking crime, tragedy, and remarkable recognition this week. In Udon Thani, police are hunting a suspect after a man was shot and killed following a feud with his neighbour, while in Samut Prakan, a tree trimmer died from suspected anaphylactic shock after an ant bite. Bangkok, meanwhile, celebrated global acclaim…
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Thailand video news Former Boxing Champion Amnat Ruenroeng in Convenience Store Brawl, Outrage as Teacher Accused of Assaulting Student Over Marshmallows
Thailand and the region faced a dramatic week of headlines spanning crime, social issues, and tragedy. Authorities intensified their anti-narcotics drive, dismantling nine drug networks and seizing millions of meth pills and other drugs. In contrast, viral incidents stirred national debate — from former boxing champion Amnat Ruenroeng’s drunken brawl, to a Lampang teacher accused of assaulting a…
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Thailand video news Bridge electrocution victim vanishes in Nan River, Massive plastic factory fire forces evacuation in Bangkok
Thailand’s headlines this week capture a mix of tragedy, public safety concerns, and cultural milestones. From a fatal electrocution accident in Uttaradit and violent clashes in Pattaya and Phuket to a factory fire in Bangkok and quake devastation in the Philippines, safety and disaster response took center stage. Meanwhile, Thailand’s progress on climate goals drew both praise and criticism,…
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Thailand video news Phetchabun Woman Wins 6 Million Baht in Lottery, PM Anutin Says US Shutdown Won’t Harm Thailand’s Economy
Thailand’s week brought a mix of political debate, infrastructure woes, crime busts, and human drama. A Phuket MP called for tighter visa rules to curb unruly tourists, while another Bangkok road collapse reignited concerns over aging infrastructure. PM Anutin downplayed fears of U.S. shutdown impacts on the economy, as police nabbed an Interpol fugitive in Bangkok with drugs…
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Thailand video news Bangkok scrambles to refill sinkhole ahead of reopening, Bangkok shock as man sets himself ablaze in public
Thailand’s headlines this week ranged from shocking public drama to tough crackdowns and urban challenges. A Koh Samui restaurant drew fire for allegedly refusing service to Israeli tourists, sparking debate over politics in hospitality, while Bangkok commuters were stunned as a young man set himself ablaze in public. Authorities intensified anti-corruption measures against traffic police, seized massive drug hauls from…
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Thailand video news MG Car Smashes Into Shop in Chiang Mai, Tourists Escape Harm, Man Becomes Disabled After Selling Kidney to Buy iPhone
Thailand’s week was marked by high-stakes diplomacy, law-enforcement scandals, and headline-grabbing incidents. From the foreign minister accusing Cambodia of ceasefire violations at the UN, to police probes over tourist extortion in Chiang Mai, a viral naked dance arrest in Phuket, and a restaurant brawl in Ayutthaya, public safety and tourism issues loomed large. Meanwhile, a man’s tragic kidney sale for…
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Thailand video news | Russian man arrested amid outcry over viral Phuket pickup “sex” video, Thai actor accuses police of lax response after major home theft
Thailand saw a turbulent week of headlines spanning crime, public safety, and politics. Authorities arrested two Russian nationals in separate high-profile cases — one linked to a viral Phuket “pickup sex” video and another for running an illegal motorbike rental on Koh Pha Ngan — while Bangkok officials scrambled to fix a leaking pipe near Samsen Road amid public fears.…
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Thailand video news Hotel Raid in Pattaya Leads to Arrests of Ugandan Women in Sex Work, Bangkok Sinkhole Deepens, Puts Adjacent Buildings at Risk
Thailand is facing a week of high-stakes developments, from the Senate rejecting a controversial casino-complex bill over social and financial risks to a deepening Bangkok sinkhole threatening nearby buildings and utilities. New ride-hailing rules set for October promise tougher safety and compliance standards, while Pattaya authorities crack down on child exploitation and foreign sex work. In Phuket, a drunken Norwegian…
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Thailand video news Clash Breaks Out on BTS Train Over Mischievous Boy’s Behavior, Thailand’s Pilots in Short Supply as Airlines Expand Fleet
Thailand saw a week of striking headlines — a massive sinkhole disrupted Vajira Hospital in Bangkok, Miss Grand Thailand faced possible reinstatement after a scandal, and a viral BTS train clash sparked debate over public behavior. Phuket endured a 15-car pileup and a foreign man assaulting a police officer while naked, while a South Korean fraud ring was…
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Thailand video news New Vintage Car Tax Introduced to Promote Tourism and Regulate Use, Thaksin’s Son-in-Law Considered as Pheu Thai’s PM Candidate
Thailand’s week was marked by diverse developments — from ranking 34th in the 2025 Global Retirement Index while Portugal led the chart, to Pheu Thai reportedly considering Thaksin Shinawatra’s son-in-law as a future PM candidate. Authorities denied a Jewish New Year event on Patong Beach, cracked down on high-profile tourist crimes in Pattaya, Phuket and Khon Kaen, and introduced…
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Thailand video news Thai Forces Use Rubber Bullets After Border Dispute with Cambodians, Monk Arrested for Meth Hidden in Alms Bowls in Bang Lamung
Thailand has seen a week of intense headlines spanning security, crime, culture, and commerce — from border clashes with Cambodia and calls for tougher action on animal cruelty, to stricter penalties on late-night drinking and a monk’s arrest for hiding meth in alms bowls. Meanwhile, Phuket reels from a high-profile robbery, Thaksin’s daughters visit him in prison, Shopee posts…
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Thailand video news Thailand Endorses UN Vote Supporting Two-State Palestine Solution, Japanese Teens Arrested in Japan for Smuggling Cannabis from Thailand
Thailand is navigating a diverse set of headlines — backing a UN vote on the two-state solution for Palestine, preparing to hike air travel fees, and losing its spot to Vietnam as the top destination for Chinese tourists. Domestically, poverty and household debt remain pressing challenges while authorities push for tougher penalties on repeat drunk drivers. Meanwhile, Japanese teens…
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Thailand video news Tourism Downslide: Sky-High Costs Drive Fewer Visitors to Thailand, “Primate Panic in Lopburi: Hundreds of Monkeys Break Free and Run Wild”
Thailand faces a week of contrasting headlines — from pushback against a BBC documentary and a dip in tourist arrivals to renewed political maneuvering by Abhisit Vejjajiva and Thaksin’s prison transfer. At the same time, the country makes strides in science with its first ISS experiment, grapples with chaos in Lopburi’s streets as monkeys run wild, and braces for…
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Thailand video news | BoT to overhaul account freezing rules, Three boats engulfed in flames on the Chao Phraya river
In today’s Thailand video news, Alex and Jay cover key stories from across the country. These include confusion over bank account freezes and alcohol sales rules, a fire that destroyed boats on the Chao Phraya River, and, later, a look at how one British retiree is inspiring others to spend their golden years in Thailand. BoT to Overhaul Account Freezing…
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Thailand video news Inside Klong Prem: What Awaits Thaksin Behind Bars, Karon Beach Lifeguards Save Tourist Who Ignored Red Flags
Thailand saw a turbulent week spanning politics, public safety, and lifestyle changes — from Thaksin Shinawatra’s stark new reality inside Klong Prem Prison and Paetongtarn’s push to steady Pheu Thai, to a citywide rabies alert in Bangkok, high-profile tourist incidents in Phuket, and even viral mishaps like a “green curry smoothie.” Meanwhile, Nepal unrest halted a British vlogger’s epic…
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Thailand video news “Bangkok Safari Worker Fatally Mauled by Lions After Exiting Vehicle in Restricted Zone”, Thailand Achieves Top Marks in ICAO Safety Audit After Years of Reform
Thailand is facing a week of dramatic developments, from a fatal lion attack at Bangkok’s Safari World and a court ruling on a deadly school-bus fire to Prime Minister Anutin’s vast asset declaration. At the same time, regional cooperation is growing as Thailand and Cambodia agree to withdraw troops and reopen borders, while the country earns top marks…
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Thailand video news | Advocates push for balanced, unified cannabis law in Thailand, MRT station flooded after construction fault
In Thailand video news, Alex covers news stories from across Thailand. The stories include the prison sentence handed down to one of Thailand’s most influential political figures, a new movement calling for a unified cannabis law in Thailand, and serious flooding news from Bangkok and beyond. Thaksin Ordered to Serve One-Year Term After Fake Hospital Stay Thailand’s Supreme Court has…
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Thaiger video news “Police Crack Down on Fake Lubricants and Sex Toys”, “Tourist Assaulted in Confrontation with Transgender Worker on Beach”
Thailand’s week saw major developments from politics to public safety — Prime Minister Anutin pushing reforms, police cracking down on counterfeit goods, and troubling incidents involving tourists and foreigners. Rising concerns over unlicensed youth riders and a French man’s mysterious market injury also made headlines, while Bangkok embraced AI-powered traffic lights to ease chronic congestion. “Tycoon-Blue Leader Beco for Cannabis Reform”mes…
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Thailand video news Scottish Tourist’s Trip Cut Short After Ex-Partner Cancels Passport, Public Pushback Grows Against Pattaya Beach Camping Proposal
Thailand’s political deadlock continues as the House Speaker rejected Pheu Thai’s request to dissolve parliament, while confirming a prime ministerial vote later this week. The party is keeping dissolution as a strategic option, though analysts warn it could ultimately weaken its position. Thaksin Heads to Singapore for Health Check, rerouted to Dubai Former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra travelled to…