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Nov 1 re-opening, Tham luang cave re-opening, Unaccounted covid no. | Good Morning Thailand | Ep.107
In today’s episode Jay and Tim talk about the PM addressing the re-opening of Thailand to tourists coming from low risk countries, The re-opening of Tham luang cave and rural doctors society claiming the covid infection numbers in Thailand are rising and not falling.
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Thailand News Today | Tax on highly skilled foreigners lowered, Covid numbers rising | October 11
The Thai government is considering cutting the income tax rate for highly-skilled foreign workers. Meanwhile, Rural Doctors Society is questioning Thailand’s official Covid numbers, arguing that the number of daily new cases is going up, not down.
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Thailand Top Stories | Bangkok nightclub raided, Cambodia dogs sniff Covid | October 11
Thailand Top Stories | Bangkok nightclub raided, Cambodia dogs sniff Covid | October 11 | Caitlin gives us a quick update on the national Covid-19 situation as well as the top headlines in Thailand and Southeast Asia: Bangkok nightclub raided for a second time, Bangkok and 4 areas to reopen on November 1, Domestic flights to operate at full…
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Restrictions ease, Pfizer fake news, Prayut poll | Good Morning Thailand | Oct 11
Jay and Tim did Good Morning Thailand from Phuket Airport today, waiting for their flight. Today they talk about the new, relaxed conditions of travel to Phuket, the latest Prayut poll, Pfizer vaccine ‘fake news’ and Squid Games controversy.
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Thailand Tourism, Legalising Vapes, Boosters and Shining Tim’s head | Thaiger Bites | Ep. 35
Jay and Tim go through viewer comments from our Youtube shows and the Thaiger talk forum as they start getting ready to move to the big city!
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Thailand off UK’s red list, Singapore plans “travel lane” with US | Thailand Top Stories | October 8
Thailand off UK’s red list, Singapore plans “travel lane” with US | Thailand Top Stories | October 8 | Caitlin gives us a quick update on the national Covid-19 situation as well as the top headlines in Thailand and Southeast Asia: Thailand off the UK’s red list, Guests evacuate quarantine hotel after fire, Riot police officer shot in the head…
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Pattaya post pandemic, Thailand off UK red list, 2 storms approaching | Good Morning Thailand | Ep.106
In today’s episode Jay and Tim talk about the future of Pattaya after the pandemic, the UK taking Thailand off the red list, 2 tropical storm approaching Thailand from Monday to Wednesday and the new TAT tourism figures.
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Thailand News Today | Thammasat University massacre, Thailand in UK red list | October 7
In today’s report, a lawyer-activist is calling for justice over the 1976 student massacre in Bangkok. The TAT is aiming to boost domestic tourism in lieu of international tourism.
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The Vegetarian Festival, Thai Riot vehicles, Sandbox figures | Good Morning Thailand | Ep. 105
In today’s episode Jay and Tim talk about whether Myanmar should be invited to the ASEAN summit, Repairs to Thai Riot vehicles, Phuket Sandbox figures by the TAT, the start of the vegetarian festival in Phuket as well as the King Power Mahanakorn building and the UK.
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Phuket Vegetarian Festival kicks off, ASEAN talks on barring Myanmar from summit | Thailand Top Stories | October 7
Phuket Vegetarian Festival kicks off, ASEAN talks on barring Myanmar from summit | Thailand Top Stories | October 7 | Caitlin gives us a quick update on the national Covid-19 situation as well as the top headlines in Thailand and Southeast Asia: 45th anniversary of the 1976 massacre at Thammasat University, Phuket Vegetarian Festival kicks off, ASEAN discusses barring Myanmar…
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Thailand News Today| Legalizing e-cigarettes, Petition to end emergency decree, Vax donations| Oct 6
In today’s report, Thai activists are petitioning the Civil Court to abolish the government’s use of the emergency decree to crack down on freedom of expression. Meanwhile, Iceland and Germany have donated more vaccines to Thailand, and a debate ensues over whether to legalize e-cigarettes. Details on these stories and many more coming right up.
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Covid pills, Thai rain coats, Tourist tax, Tims love child | Thaiger Bites | Ep. 33
Jay and Tim go through viewer comments from our Youtube shows and the Thaiger talk forum and choose between the red or blue pill.
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Prayut mulling nomination for next PM, Media freedom of speech | Good Morning Thailand | Ep.104
In today’s episode Jay and Tim talk about Phuket Sandbox to allow visa on arrival, PM Prayut to be nominated for prime minister by Palang Pracharath Party, an alert for places in Bangkok regarding the floods, media freedom of speech and a cat abortion debate.
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Thailand News Today | Joe Ferrari confiscated 400 luxury cars, Arrest over sex trafficking | Oct 5
In today’s report, Police say former cop and murder suspect Joe Ferrari was also involved in the confiscation of over 400 luxury cars. Meanwhile, a massage parlour boss has been arrested on charges of sex trafficking and child prostitution, and the Thailand is joining the queue to get its hands on a new Covid-19 treatment in pill form.
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Whining Tourist tax, Reverse parking, TAT stick | Thaiger Bites | Ep. 32
Jay and Tim go through viewer comments from our Youtube shows and the Thaiger talk forum and find a prick in the comments.
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Thailand floods update, New anti-viral Covid drug, Facebook outage | Good Morning Thailand | Ep. 103
In today’s episode Jay and Tim talk about Thailand opening to everyone in the world, a new anti viral covid 19 drug coming to Thailand, Floods update and Facebook not working.
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Bangkok history, Tourism, Thai street vendors and Thai style parking | Thaiger Bites | Ep. 31
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American arrested on sex assault charges, Taxis get apps | Thailand Top Stories | Oct 4
Caitlin gives us a quick update on the national Covid-19 situation as well as the top headlines in Thailand and Southeast Asia: American man arrested in Bangkok for allegedly raping and beating a Thai masseuse, Taxi hailing apps approved by Transport Ministry, Two Phuket resorts face legal action over alleged illegal land ownership, Singapore cruise lines prepare for a more…
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Chiang Mai Re-opening, New tourist tax, Army spends locally | Good Morning Thailand | Ep. 102
In today’s episode Jay and Tim talk about Chiang mai opening to domestic and international tourists, the new 500 BHT tax for tourist starting next year, Pandora papers and the Thai army wants to spend locally.
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Thailand News Today | FDA approves sale of DIY covid tests, Restrictions ease | October 1
Jett goes through all the main headlines across Thailand that include: Thailand’s FDA has approved the sale of Covid-19 antigen test kits in shops and online retailers and The tourism authority of Thailand remains ever optimistic as the recent easing of restrictions should entice a larger crowd of foreign visitors
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Quarantine shortened, curfew cutdown, more AstraZeneca doses | Thailand Top Stories | Oct 1
Quarantine shortened, curfew cutdown, more AstraZeneca doses | Thailand Top Stories | Oct 1 | Caitlin gives us a quick update on the national Covid-19 situation as well as the top headlines in Thailand and Southeast Asia: Quarantine shortened to 7 days for vaccinated travellers, Nightly curfew reduced in “dark red” zones, Myanmar’s military takes responsibility for economic problems, Major…
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Man arrested for firing bullet in Protests, 1 mil tourists incoming | Good Morning Thailand | Ep.101
In today’s episode Jay and Tim talk about TAT targets 1 million tourists to arrive in the next 6 months to Phuket, A person has been arrested for firing a bullet in the Bangkok protests and a Covid 19 surge in the south of Thailand.
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Thailand News Today | Red Bull hit and run saga continues, Pfizer vaccine arrives in Bangkok | Sep 30
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Tim’s wrong, Orwellian Regulations, Booze is back! | Thaiger Bites | Ep. 29
Jay and Tim go through viewer comments from our Youtube shows and the Thaiger talk forum and find out Tim is wrong!
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Floods, Dual pricing case, Restrictions ease on OCT 11 | Good Morning Thailand | Ep. 100
In today’s episode Jay and Tim talk about the floods that have caused havoc in parts of Thailand, the judgement on the Dual pricing case against the health ministry, restrictions easing on OCT 11 and the new special tourist visa
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Thailand News Today | Alcohol back on some tables, STV extended, Thai Airways | Sept 29
The CCSA announced it will allow for alcohol to be sold and consumed in restaurants just in Phuket. The Special Tourist Visa scheme, or STV, was launched last year to draw in travellers from overseas to revive the crippled tourism industry. Thai Airways says it will start selling seats on flights to highly-vaccinated destinations starting October 1
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The High Season, C.O.E, Who-Ah-Hin? | Thaiger Bites | Ep. 28
Jay and Tim go through viewer comments from our Youtube shows and the Thaiger talk forum and get the re-opening blues!
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Thailand Top Stories | Same sex marriage, Restaurants serving alcohol | Sep 29
Caitlin gives us a covid update as well as all the morning headlines across Thailand and regional headlines around Asia: Army ranger allegedly shots and kills wife and mother-in-law, Bangkok and Ayutthaya prepare for potential flooding, Philippines Senate approves bill to raise age of sexual consent and Operator of seized oil tanker in Indonesia calls for crew to be released.
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Thailand News Today | Thai PM sued, 4 phase Reopening plan | September 28
Jett goes through all the main headlines across Thailand that include: The Thai Prime Minister is being sued for alleged mismanagement of Covid-19 pandemic, CCSA has announced its plan to gradually reopen the country in 4 phases and the governor of Phuket has lodged a formal appeal for the resumption of nightlife and alcohol sales in the island province.
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Legalising prostitution, Beautiful Temples, Thai Taxi’s | Thaiger Bites | Ep. 27
Jay and Tim go through viewer comments from our Youtube shows and the Thaiger talk forum and have a deep look into all your feedback!
