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Thailand Top Stories | 4th Omicron case, brutal BKK murder, recovery in 2023 | Dec 10
Thailand’s Public Health Ministry today said that a 41 year old Thai man who arrived from Congo via the “Test & Go” program is likely to be the fourth Omicron case. A man in Bangkok has been charged with the brutal murder of his mother in a food mall. The Thai government is poised to loosen restrictions even more now…
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Omicron Update, Bangkok train night market, Italian-Thai Development | Good Morning Thailand | Ep.150
In today’s episode Jay and Natty discuss about a possible fourth Omicron case in Thailand waiting for confirmation, house panel to weigh up legal casinos, Bangkok’s train night market Ratchada opens in a new location under new name and Italian-Thai development CEO Premchai Kanasutra has been sentenced by the Supreme Court to over 3 years in jail for poaching.
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Thailand News Today | New election in 4 months? Opposition bashes govt, Omicron Sentiment | Dec 9
Thailand’s opposition parties outline the government’s failures in a joint statement, the next general election could be held in as soon as 4 months, and a survey reveals how Thai travellers feel towards the Omicron variant. Details on these stories coming up.
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Soapy massage parlour still for sale?, More on SHA+ – Comments and Feedback | Thaiger Bites | Ep.78
Jay and Tim go through your video messages, comments and feedback from Youtube, Facebook, Instagram and Thaiger Talk forum on the website.
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Thai tourists prepare for long weekend, Jailed for hunting wildlife | Good Morning Thailand | Ep.149
In today’s episode Jay, Natty and Caitlin discuss about a Soapy massage parlour for sale in Thailand, Thai tourists prepare for the long weekend, tycoon jailed for hunting wildlife and more incentives for foreign filming in Thailand.
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Thailand News Today | Omicron to dominate, Soapy massage parlor for sale! | Dec 8
Prayut Chan-o-cha was responding to fears from business owners that another lockdown could be imposed during peak season. Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has reiterated the importance of vaccination in order to boost immunity against the variant. Authorities have warned that particulate matter in Bangkok and other parts of Thailand will reach an unhealthy stage this week. The Bangkok Municipal…
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Train coffee shops, DJI MIC, Tourism in Thailand – Comments and Feedback | Thaiger Bites | Ep.77
Jay and Tim go through your video messages, comments and feedback from Youtube, Facebook, Instagram and Thaiger Talk forum on the website.
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Green line extension price issues, Hua Hin Peeping Toms | Good Morning Thailand | Ep.148
In today’s episode Jay, Natty and Forrest discuss about the Chiang Mai street vendors, Green line extension price issues, Union against Bangkok’s Hua Lamphong train station shutdown and Hua Hin Peeping Toms.
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Thailand News Today | Omicron under control, Illegal border crossing, Thailand’s recovery | Dec 7
The Thai PM is urging the public not to panic over the emergence of the Omicron Covid-19 variant in the kingdom. He says everyone should remain on their guard and the unvaccinated should get vaccinated as soon as possible. A surge in demand for foreign labor is making it difficult to control illegal border crossings since the lifting of restrictions…
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Grammar mistakes, Homemade coffee, Bhutan | Thaiger Bites | Ep.76
Jay and Tim go through your video messages, comments and feedback from Youtube, Facebook, Instagram and Thaiger Talk forum on the website.
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Thailand Top Stories | Don’t panic! 6 Belgians saved, Thai TV in Britain | December 7
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c6971QDpM-s Don’t panic. They’re the words coming out of just about every crevice in Thailand this morning after the discovery of Thailand’s first Omicron infection yesterday. These general sentiments were shared by the Thai PM Prayut Chan-o-cha yesterday saying he was confident that health authorities will be able to control its spread. Six Belgian tourists were rescued after getting stranded…
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The seven mannequins, Luxury car market, Unsafe air in BKK | Good Morning Thailand | Ep.147
In today’s episode Jay, Tim and Natty discuss about Miss Grand Malaysia and her seven mannequins, Luxury car market, Unsafe air quality in Bangkok, Germany takes thailand off high risk countries, what should they do with Hua Lamphong.
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Thailand Top Stories | Alcohol situation in Pattaya, Thailand Omicron update | Dec 6
4 restaurant managers in Bang Saen have been arrested after police raids on restaurants. Burmese security forces drove a car into anti-coup protests in Yangon yesterday morning killing 5 protesters and injuring dozens of others. There have been no official reports of the Covid variant in Thailand at this stage, but that some 38 countries, including 10 states in the…
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Dealing with Omicron, Opening the southern border, penis park | Good Morning Thailand | Ep.146
In today’s episode Jay, Tim and Natty discuss about dealing with Omicron, opening the southern border, royal pardons, penis park, and ‘retire quickly PM’.
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Thailand News Today | Legalized gambling in Thailand? PM reveals his Omicron policy stance | Dec 3
In today’s program, the Thai Prime Minister reveals his policy stance on the Omicron variant, the CEO of AirAsia Group says the current reaction to the variant is – quote “a huge overreaction” , and…legalized gambling? In Thailand? We’ll find out in today’s program
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Searching for travellers, optimistic projection, Thai pajamas | Thaiger Bites | Ep.73
Jay and Tim go through your video messages, comments and feedback from Youtube, Facebook, Instagram and Thaiger Talk forum on the website.
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Alcohol restrictions ease, Events in Thailand, High speed railways | Good Morning Thailand | Ep.145
In today’s episode Jay, Natty and Tim discuss about Alcohol restrictions ease in some Nakhon Ratchasima districts, Events in Thailand and High speed railway.
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Thailand News Today | High alert for Omicron, Foreign investment troubles for Thailand | Dec 2
In today’s program, An analyst says Thailand’s absence from the Summit for Democracy could cause it to lose foreign investment. The country is now on high alert for Omicron, and this year’s ranking of best places to live in Southeast Asia is out. We’ll find out where Bangkok ranks.
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Old Thai buses, Refusing vaccines, Masks | Thaiger Bites | Ep.73
Jay and Tim go through your video messages, comments and feedback from Youtube, Facebook, Instagram and Thaiger Talk forum on the website.
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Thailand Top Stories | Search for African tourists, Thai air traffic ‘lukewarm’ | Dec 2
The Immigration Bureau and the Ministry of Public Health are trying to locate 783 arrivals from the African continent. Air passenger traffic post November 1, when Thailand’s borders were opened more fully to vaccinated travellers, has been lukewarm. Thailand’s switch to 5G technology is predicted to reach $41 billion US by the end of this decade. The Burmese military junta…
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Thailand News Today | Substandard masks, PM to decide on Omicron, lingerie worker demands | Dec 1
In today’s program, turns out the mask that you’ve been wearing is likely substandard, the Thai prime minister gets the final say on what to do about Omicron, and lingerie workers demand money from the government. Details on these stories are coming right up.
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Thai porn industry, Forget about Pattaya nightlife, Hualampong station | Thaiger Bites | Ep.72
Jay and Tim go through your video messages, comments and feedback from Youtube, Facebook, Instagram and Thaiger Talk forum on the website.
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Thailand Top Stories | PCR testing to stay, more restrictions? Lifeguards off duty | Dec 1
Thailand WILL continue using the PCR method to screen arrivals for Covid-19 as a preventative measure to keep Omicron out. PM Prayut Chan-o-cha will make a decision about whether Thailand will be forced back into any further restrictions. The annual funding game is on in Phuket for the island’s lifeguards… again. A new visa scheme approved, in principle, by the…
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Possible lockdown, Crypto in Thailand, Transit system improvements | Good Morning Thailand | Ep.143
In today’s episode, Jay, Natty and Forest talk about the PM Prayut Chan Ocha will decide on need for lockdown if and when Omicron found in Thailand, Crypto taking over Thailand and Bangkok transit system improvements.
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Legalise porn, Thai names, More vaccines | Thaiger Bites | Ep.71
Jay and Tim go through your video messages, comments and feedback from Youtube, Facebook, Instagram and Thaiger Talk forum on the website.
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Sandbox stay shortened, Alcohol sale restrictions eased | Good Morning Thailand | Ep.142
In today’s episode, Jay and Natty talk about the “Sandbox” stay shortened to 5 days for vaccinated travellers from overseas and Alcohol restrictions to be eased further in Bangkok from tomorrow ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ If you need assistance with your Thailand Pass application you can enlist the services of AQ.in.th Team by using their Full Service Thailand Pass service (average approval time 12-48 hours). ___________________________________________________________________________________________________
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Thailand Top Stories | Alcohol extension, Reversal on Thai Pass testing | Nov 29
The Thai government is looking to reverse last Friday’s announcement to ditch the PCR tests-on-arrival in Thailand, with rapid antigen testing, following the emergence of the Covid variant Omicron. The cutoff time for alcohol sales at restaurants in Bangkok is being pushed from 9pm to 11pm.
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Thailand News Today | Quarantine requirements in Thailand relaxed, Vocal expat deported | Nov 29
Jett goes through all the main headlines in Thailand that include: Officials on the look out for the Omicron Covid-19, variant, Thailand relaxes its testing and quarantine requirements for foreign arrivals, and an expat gets deported for criticizing the Thai government and monarchy.
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Thailand Top Stories | Thailand Pass update, later alcohol hours proposed, Thai porn | Nov 29
Much written and published over the weekend about the new Covid variant, already named Omicron. We have the latest. More details about the changes to the Thailand Pass after Friday’s CCSA meeting. Authorities are apparently considering extending hours for the sale of alcoholic drinks from 9pm to 11pm or even midnight. A new Nida Poll has revealed that a majority…
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Legalising porn, Alcohol sales, Nightlife venue | Good Morning Thailand | Ep.141
In today’s episode, Jay, Natty and Tim talk about the legalization of porn production in Thailand, Alcohol sales easing in different areas, Nightlife venues and the expansion of Benjakitti park.
