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Entering Thailand, Chinese/Indian tourists, Ruling coalition rumbles | Good Morning Thailand | Ep.120
Jay and Tim go through the top stories in Thailand today that include: The fine print details about the nov 1 re-opening and information the tourists need to know. A chat about what Thailand’s new slogan should be, Talking about the Chinese and Indian tourists as well as the Thai ruling coalition having a few rumbles.
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Thailand News Today | No more Lisa for new years, Abduction linked to Reused gloves | Oct. 28
Jett goes through all the top stories across Thailand that include: The case of an abduction in broad daylight back in March has now been linked to the current re-used medical glove scandal. The TAT’s grand plans to attract 2 big international acts for a NY concert in Phuket, has come crashing down to earth today, with the revelation that…
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Floating stage, 2nd hand medical gloves, Thai superstar Lisa, Crack ups | Thaiger Bites | Ep. 48
Jay and Tim go through all your comments from Youtube, Facebook, Instagram and Thai talk forum on our website and debate which star is going to show up for the new year celebrations.
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Thailand News Today | Dirty gloves probe, Bocelli & Lisa, ASEAN fallout | October 27
An investigation into the grotty dirty gloves and PPE affair, PM urges all ASEAN nations to follow in the footsteps of Thailand for a swift reopening, and Andrea Bocelli is in, but Lisa from Black Pink hasn’t yet been officially invited for new year’s concerts in Phuket. PM Prayut Chan-o-cha is stressing that Southeast Asian nations follow Thailand’s lead in…
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Sedatives and painkillers, Thai new year – 3 million USD on 2 people | Thaiger Bites | Ep. 47
Jay and Tim go thought all your comments from Youtube, Facebook, Instagram and Thai talk forum on our website and try to make some sense.
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Thailand Top Stories | Procedures at Bangkok Airport Reviewed, Pollution control measures | Oct. 27
Natty gives us a quick update on the national Covid-19 situation as well as the top headlines in Thailand and around the region: A new coronavirus subvariant, known as the The Delta Plus, is being tracked by Thai medical officials. Soon, digital platform businesses will be facing new regulations, following the cabinet’s recent approval of a draft decree. Bangkok officials…
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No fear for Delta Plus variant, “Bocellisa”, Cambodia re-opening | Good Morning Thailand | Ep. 118
In todays episode Jay and Tim talk about the Thai PM pressing ASEAN countries to re-open in the ASEAN summit. The dynamic duo Andrea Bocelli and Lisa Black Pink will perform in Phuket for new year eve’s celebrations. Cambodia is re-opening certain parts of the country as well as a look into the cave divers story at the Tham luang…
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Thailand Top Stories | TAT explains entry for travellers outside quarantine exemption list | October 26
Natty gives us a quick update on the national Covid-19 situation as well as the top headlines in Thailand and around the region: TAT explains entry for travelers outside quarantine exemption list, Bangkok and surrounding provinces warned to prepare for dust pollution, Flights to Mae Hong Son to finally resume next month,Qantas to resume flights from Sydney to Bangkok and…
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Thailand News Today | Government pressured to ease restrictions, Chiang-mai cluster scare | Oct. 25
Jett goes through all the main headlines from across Thailand that include: The Thai government is coming under pressure to ease some Covid-19 restrictions. Pre-ordered Moderna Vaccines will finally arrive in Thailand, Chiang mai faces a covid 19 cluster and the US has launched criminal investigations over dirty, reused medical gloves that were supplied from Thailand
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Thai corruption, Khlong san, Banter, Thai community help, Verandas | Thaiger Bites | Ep. 45
Jay and Tim go through viewer comments from our Youtube shows, Facebook, Instagram and the Thaiger talk forum as they debate the difference between verandas and roofs.
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Thailand Top Stories | Thailand Pass required in lieu of COE | October 25
Natty gives us a quick update on the national Covid-19 situation as well as the top headlines in Thailand and around the region: Thailand Pass website launching accepted from November 2, Tourism calls for Russia and India to be added to safe list, Curfew lifted October 31 for all or part of 17 Thai provinces, BOT plans real-world test of…
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3 categories allowed back in Thailand, Updates on re-opening | Good Morning Thailand | Ep. 115
In today’s episode Jay and Tim talk about the 3 categories of tourists allowed back into Thailand, Updates on reopening and an increase in the no. of countries allowed to enter Thailand without quarantine starting November 1st, Joe Ferrari update and the full moon party.
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Thailand Top Stories | The list of 46 countries permitted to enter Thailand from Nov 1 | October 22
Natty gives us a quick update on the national Covid-19 situation as well as the top headlines in Thailand and around the region: The 46 countries permitted to enter Thailand from Nov 1, Bang Sue Vaccination centre offers services to foreigners, Dental clinics urged to adopt COVID-Free Setting as patient number declines, Kanchanaburi Province hit by flash floods, Tokyo aims…
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No night life – No tourists, Covid science, Full moon party | Thaiger Bites | Ep. 44
Jay and Tim go through viewer comments from our Youtube shows, Facebook, Instagram and the Thaiger talk forum as they sun bathe in the veranda!
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Thailand News Today | PM tells the media to ‘chill’, Large hospital flooded, Woman dies after Vax | Oct. 21
Jett goes through all the main headlines across thailand that include: officials prepare to prosecute a woman accused of cutting a repairman’s rope from the 21st floor, A 26 year old Thai woman dies after her first shot of Sinovac, Bangkok Airways will resume its flights between Phuket and Hat Yai. The Thai Prime Minister says he can cope with…
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Covid Protocols, Beauty pageants, Women dies after vaccine shot | Good Morning Thailand | Ep. 114
In this episode Jay and Tim discuss the covid 19 protocols, criteria and method for new tourist arrivals in Thailand, the retirement visa confusion, beauty pageant drama and a women dies after receiving her first dose of vaccine.
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Thailand Top Stories | Travellers after Nov 1 told to book quarantine hotels | October 21
Natty gives us a quick update on the national Covid-19 situation as well as the top headlines in Thailand and around the region: Travelers after Nov 1 told to book quarantine hotels, Fire at Samut Prakan shoe factory rages for 3 hours, Bangkok Hospital Pattaya gives Pfizer shots to expats, The Cabinet has approved in principle the Flexible Plus Program,…
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Thailand News Today | Pfizer vax for south, Test kit bundle bungle | October 20
Jett goes through all the main headlines in Thailand that include: Thailand’s southern region is demanding Pfizer vaccines to combat the most recent surge. Thailand approves the sale of a Chinese-made test kit that was pulled off the shelves in the US. Bangkok police say they have arrested a male music teacher over allegedly molesting young schoolboys.
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Thailand corruption, Mixed vaccines, Delusions, The muppets | Thaiger Bites | Ep. 42
Jay and Tim go through viewer comments from our Youtube shows, Facebook, Instagram and the Thaiger talk forum as things get heated.
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Thailand Top Stories | Requirement for health insurance policy for O-A visa | October 20
Natty gives us a quick update on the national Covid-19 situation as well as the top headlines in Thailand and around the region: Requirement for health insurance policy for O-A visa, Banks to refund money to cyber scam victims, Murderer arrested after a 14 year cold case, Vietnam to host SEA games in May of 2022
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Thailand News Today | Thailand says no to Sinovac, Anutin stands by booster vax, Burmese junta takes u-turn | Oct. 19
Jett goes through all the top headlines across Thailand that include: The Public Health Minister is standing by its booster vaccine policy despite some people still waiting for their first dose. A Thai virologist has thrown his support behind the new oral covid pill, and robots reading the news?
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Thai culture, tourism, Thailand pass, chit chat | Thaiger Bites | Ep. 41
Jay and Tim go through viewer comments from our Youtube shows, Facebook, Instagram and the Thaiger talk forum as they have a little chit chat.
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No more Sinovac, Thailand pass details, BKK airport expansion | Good Morning Thailand | Ep. 112
In today’s episode Jay and Tim talk about the differences between the Thailand pass and the COE, Suvarnabhumi airport expansion, the government will not use Sinovac vaccine after this month and updates on Boss red bull and Myanmar tourism.
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Thailand News Today | Thai economic think tank, BTS pass doubles in price | Oct 18
Jett goes through all the main headlines across Thailand that include: You can now receive a certificate of vaccination online in Thailand. Bangkok’s skytrain is doing away with its fixed fee 30 day pass which could double the price of longer commutes and a leading economist lays out the structural issues the Thai government must address.
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Avoiding Thai Farang price, Movie trivia, Thai new year special | Thaiger Bites | Ep. 40
Jay and Tim go through viewer comments from our Youtube shows, Facebook, Instagram and the Thaiger talk forum as the Thaiger bites back once again.
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Bangkok’s long road to recovery, Too Early to re-open, Haze alarms | Good Morning Thailand | Ep. 111
In today’s episode Jay and Tim talk about the long road to recovery for Bangkok post pandemic as the re-opening nears, A national poll reveals that majority of the people think Thailand is re-opening too soon, the lack of a plan to deal with the incoming Haze to Bangkok and central plains region.
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Thailand Top Stories | CCSA set goals on limiting transmissions for vulnerable groups | October 18
Natty gives us a quick update on the national Covid-19 situation as well as the top headlines in Thailand and around the region: CCSA set goals on limiting transmissions for vulnerable groups, Japan donates another batch of AstraZeneca doses to Thailand, Deputy PM calls for heightened anti-human trafficking efforts, “Swab Hubs” for international tourists, Russell Crowe in Bangkok
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Ridiculous COE, Long Airport Queue, Thai Hogans Heroes | Thaiger Bites | Ep. 39
Jay and Tim go through viewer comments from our Youtube shows and the Thaiger talk forum as we take a journey to Hogans Heroes.
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COE scrapped, Restrictions eased, No refund for delayed vaccines | Good Morning Thailand | Ep. 110
In today’s episode Jay and Tim talk about the COE being scrapped and replaced, the restrictions easing, celebrity celebration confirmation and no refunds for delayed Moderna vaccines.