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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 | Nightclub owner jailed over deadly Pattaya fire, Malaysia restarts MH370 search with ‘no find, no fee’ deal
In today’s Thailand video news update, Alex and Jay bring key stories from Thailand and Southeast Asia. A Pattaya court sentenced nightclub owner Phongsiri and associates to prison over the deadly 2022 fire, while Phuket prepares for a major water outage in Patong. Thailand climbed to 49th in the World Happiness Report, though challenges remain. Meanwhile, PM2.5 pollution surges across…
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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 | British TikTok star jailed in Thailand for visa and benefit fraud, Archaeologists uncover ancient Buddha statue at Cambodia’s Angkor complex
In Thailand video news, Alex and Jay bring the latest headlines from Thailand and Southeast Asia, covering a mix of crime, tourism, and historical discoveries. This week’s top stories include a British TikTok influencer jailed in Thailand for visa and benefit fraud, a British couple narrowly avoiding prison over a violent land dispute, and Thai authorities intercepting foreign smugglers attempting…
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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 | Foreign tourist found dead on Kata beach in Phuket, Vietnam sees tourism surge but still lags behind Thailand
In today’s Thailand video news, Alex and Jay bring the latest headlines from across Thailand and Asia. A foreign tourist was tragically found dead on Phuket’s Kata Beach, while an MP has exposed illegal condo rentals and prostitution in Bangkok’s Nana district. Meanwhile, the court has blocked the travel request of former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra due to ongoing…
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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 | Thailand Park Ranger Calls Out Italian Tourists for Damaging Coral Reefs, Two Men Publicly Caned for Homosexuality in Indonesia’s Aceh Province
Thailand Park Ranger Calls Out Italian Tourists for Damaging Coral Reefs A Thai park ranger, Sai, called out two Italian tourists for snorkeling in a restricted coral reef area despite warnings. He posted a video on social media, frustrated by their disregard for Thai laws, questioning if money makes foreigners feel above the rules. The tourists ignored officials’ orders and…
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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.…
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Thailand video news | Ex-Thai Actress Accuses British Husband of Fraud and Infidelity, Calm Restored After Cambodia-Thailand Border Temple Altercation
Bangkok Adopts Beijing’s Air Pollution Solutions in Landmark Deal Bangkok is taking a major step towards tackling air pollution by partnering with Beijing, leveraging China’s expertise in reducing harmful PM2.5 pollutants. As Thailand and China celebrate 50 years of diplomatic ties, this Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) will facilitate knowledge exchange, training, and pilot projects aimed at improving Bangkok’s air quality.…
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Thailand video news | Tourist Brawl in Phuket Sparks Debate on Visitor Behavior, Vietnamese Authorities Crack Down on Children Soliciting Money Through Provocative Dances
Today we’ll be talking about the ongoing tourist crisis Pai, a crackdown on foreign teachers working illegally in Thailand, and a little later 5 arrests made in a shooting incident near the Phnom Penh airport. Tourist Brawl in Phuket Sparks Debate on Visitor Behaviour A shocking street brawl outside Café del Mar in Kamala, Phuket, has gone viral, igniting debate…
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Thailand video news | Thai PM considers easing alcohol sales rules to boost tourism, Cambodia warns tourists about aggressive monkeys at Angkor Wat
In the Thailand video news, Alex covers news stories from across Thailand and Asia region. The stories include a rise in in-flight thefts, the weakening Thai Baht and a rise in the cost of hotels, and a little later the increasingly aggressive behaviour of monkeys in Angkor Wat. Thai PM Considers Easing Alcohol Sales Rules to Boost Tourism Prime Minister…
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Thailand video news | Russian Airline flight makes emergency landing at BKK, Indonesia launches $183M free health screening program
Alex and Jay bring the latest Thailand video news from Thailand and Southeast Asia, covering a range of impactful stories. From an Aeroflot flight making an emergency landing in Bangkok to growing concerns over stray dog attacks in Pattaya, they explore pressing local issues. Meanwhile, Thailand prepares for Makha Bucha Day with nationwide bar closures, and a viral rescue video…
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Thailand video news | Brit beaten by Thai bar girls over unpaid bill, Three British nationals arrested for cocaine smuggling in Bali
Today’s Good Morning Thailand brings a roundup of major stories from across Thailand and the region. The program covers a dramatic incident in Pattaya, where a British tourist was assaulted over an unpaid bill, as well as corruption allegations at Phuket Airport. In Pathum Thani, an LGBTQ protest erupted after a violent attack, while a Russian beauty queen faces detention…
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Thailand video news | 4 Israeli tourists fined for chaos at Mae Hong Son hospital, Thailand regains title as Southeast Asia’s top tourist destination
In today’s Thailand video news, Alex and Jay cover top stories from Thailand and Southeast Asia. Thai police fined four Israeli tourists for disrupting a Mae Hong Son hospital, while Airports in Thailand faces backlash for proposing smoking rooms at Suvarnabhumi. Police uncovered a shocking case of mummified infant bodies linked to black magic, and an American-Thai couple lost 15.2…
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Thailand video news | Missing British man found dead in Bangkok, Phnom Penh nightclub fire kills two, injures five
In today’s Thailand video news, Alex and Jay cover key stories from Thailand and Asia. Bangkok authorities have found a missing British tourist dead, while a Thai man in Rayong faces outrage for attacking his ex-girlfriend. Five Thai hostages freed by Hamas will return home this week, and confusion surrounds Thailand’s new Digital Arrival Card rollout. In a major crackdown,…
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Thailand video news | E-cigarette crisis in Thailand becomes a national agenda, Thai sex content creator retires and warns fans of impersonation scam
In today’s Thailand news roundup, Jay covers a mix of serious concerns and intriguing developments from across the country. The rising e-cigarette crisis has prompted civil networks to push for national-level action as youth vaping reaches alarming levels. Meanwhile, police in Nakhon Ratchasima took an unconventional approach to law enforcement, posing as delivery riders to arrest drug smugglers in a…
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Thailand video news | Phuket tourist bus plunges into Ravine, 100 arrested in Philippine online scam raid
A series of incidents across Southeast Asia have made headlines, ranging from tragic accidents to controversial policy debates. In Phuket, a tourist bus plunged into a ravine, injuring nine passengers, while authorities in Chumphon discovered grenades and machine gun rounds near an election unit. Meanwhile, Thailand is preparing for the repatriation of five hostages recently freed by Hamas. Elsewhere,…
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Thailand video news | Thai police arrest Israeli man for using fake US dollars, Thailand’s elite visa faces growing competition from digital nomad visa
In today’s Thailand video news, Jay reports on major developments across the country. Thai police arrested an Israeli man in Pattaya for using counterfeit US dollars, while a heated dispute in Bangkok saw an Indian-Thai man accuse a delivery rider of espionage. Meanwhile, Thailand’s Elite Visa program faces growing competition from the Digital Nomad Visa, raising questions about its long-term…
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Thailand video news | Thai man kicks motorcyclist, leading to arrest, Singapore influencer fined for false kidnapping claim
Today’s Thailand video news, Alex covers a viral Bangkok video leading to a motorcyclist’s arrest, a reckless Phuket driver escaping disaster, and a Thai-Irish couple filing a complaint against a Swiss man. In Pattaya, a British-Thai teen was involved in a fatal crash. A jailed Chinese tycoon accused Thai officials of mistreatment. Thailand’s aviation sector nears full recovery. French and…
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Thailand video news | Two suspects assault Thai doctor outside Bangkok clinic, PNP officer escapes Philippines amid ₱6.7-B drug case
In Thailand video news, Alex highlights compelling stories from Thailand and beyond, including a shocking assault on a Bangkok doctor, a family’s quest for justice following a Thai intern’s mysterious death in Japan, and Thai police cracking down on a Chinese money-laundering network. Other stories cover Bangkok’s criticised pollution response, updates on unregistered hotels, and a fabricated hero story by…
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Thailand video news | British man arrested in Thailand for 2004 UK murder, Vietnam busts massive TikTok scam network
In today’s Thailand video news, Alex brings you the latest stories from Thailand and Southeast Asia. Highlights include the arrest of a British man in Thailand for a 2004 UK murder, six Britons detained in Phuket on drug charges, and a Swiss national sparking controversy by defying a dog ban on a Thai beach. Other stories cover a teacher’s…
