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Where to travel in Thailand in April [2025]
Travelling in Thailand is peak during April if you are looking for a real taste of summer. With high temperatures, amazing beaches, and exciting events, April is an amazing time to visit the country as a whole. Due to the...
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Thailand video news | Foreigner swims in Bangkok canal, sparks debate, Hidden camera scandal at University sports event
In today’s Thailand video news, Alex and Jay bring you the latest stories from Thailand and the Asia region. Key highlights include Thai AirAsia’s denial of fraud allegations linked to technical issues with its app, mounting criticism against Thailand’s Prime Minister over her flood response, and concerns over safety after an Israeli tourist was attacked in northern Thailand. Other notable…
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Thailand video news | Phuket governor proposes monorail to ease traffic, Thailand property reforms target foreign buyers
In today’s Good Morning Thailand, Alex delves into a variety of impactful stories from Thailand and Southeast Asia. From the rise of the “rental wife” trend in Pattaya shedding light on urban loneliness, to the innovative reversible lane easing traffic woes on Bangkok’s congested Rama II Road, there’s much to uncover. We also spotlight illegal cockfighting raids, bold infrastructure proposals like…
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Thailand video news | AOT implements facial recognition for faster checkpoints, Bangkok restaurant “Sorn” earns Michelin’s first 3-star rating for Thailand
In today’s Thailand video news, Alex covers a diverse range of stories spanning technology, crime, infrastructure, and regional updates. From the Airports of Thailand introducing facial recognition for faster checkpoints to the largest seizure of call scam equipment in Chiang Mai, these updates highlight both advancements and challenges in the country. Other highlights include Koh Samui’s long-awaited pier repairs, Bangkok’s…
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Thailand video news | Drunk woman causes Pattaya traffic jam, Malaysia drops 1MDB charges against Najib Razak
In today’s Thailand video news, Alex highlights key stories from Thailand and Southeast Asia. These include a fight between trans women on Phuket’s Bangla Road, chaos at a Maha Sarakham hospital caused by a meth-intoxicated patient, and a Pathum Thani couple seeking justice after a hit-and-run. Other updates feature fraud arrests, viral controversies, and regional developments like Vietnam’s anti-corruption crackdown…
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Thailand video news | Thai monastery probed for using 41 corpses in meditation, Motorcycle taxis cause chaos at Pattaya concert
In today’s Thailand video news, Alex and Jay bring you the latest stories from Thailand and Southeast Asia. Highlights include an investigation into a Thai monastery accused of using corpses for meditation, updates on former Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra’s planned return to face trial, and Thailand’s crackdown on nominee businesses. Other stories cover a tragic stabbing incident in Ratchaburi, public…
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Thailand video news | Chaos at Don Mueang Airport as bomb threat sparks panic, 6,000 motorcyclists cause chaos in Phetchabun
In today’s video news update, Alex and Jay delve into key stories from Thailand and across Asia. From a bomb hoax at Don Mueang Airport to a missing tourist in Surat Thani, they explore gripping incidents impacting the region. Highlights include a tiger trafficking bust, the ongoing investigation into methanol poisoning in Laos, and the transfer of Bali Nine prisoners…
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Thailand video news | Egyptian tourist arrested for sexual assault in Bangkok, Malaysian man sentenced to public caning for Islamic offence
In today’s Thailand video news, Alex highlights stories from the region. From an Egyptian tourist’s arrest in Bangkok for assault to a shocking cult raid uncovering corpses in Kamphaeng Phet, the headlines capture a range of incidents. Other stories include the panic caused by an Indian man firing a blank gun in Pattaya, a Thai couple seeking justice after a…
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Thailand video news | Thai woman sentenced to death for cyanide murders, Fundraiser supports injured British teacher in Thailand
In today’s Thailand video news, Alex and Jay present a range of stories from across Thailand and Asia. Highlights include a woman sentenced to death for a series of cyanide poisonings, the nation faces rising fuel prices and debates over alcohol sales regulations. Meanwhile, tourism sees a major rebound with over 30 million visitors this year, and experts address safety…
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Thailand video news | Cold air and storms sweep across Thailand, British student jailed for smuggling cannabis from Thailand
In today’s Thailand Video News, Alex delves into significant stories from Thailand and across Asia. From Thailand’s ambitious upgrade of Suvarnabhumi Airport’s immigration system to deepen efficiency, to the Thai Prime Minister’s meeting with Xi Jinping at APEC, fostering closer ties with China. Other headlines include the sentencing of a British student for smuggling cannabis, a cold front sweeping across…
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Thailand video news | Indian tourist injured in Pattaya convenience store assault, Phuket tourists criticised for risky tuk-tuk behaviour Â
Today on Thailand Video News, hosts Alex and Jay bring viewers up to date on significant stories from Thailand and beyond. The coverage includes an assault on an Indian tourist in Pattaya, highlighting safety concerns ahead of Thailand’s festival season, and a public health alert regarding Thailand’s diabetes crisis, affecting over 6.5 million citizens. Additional stories explore the crackdown on…
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Thailand video news | British man arrested for drug sales in Chiang Mai, Pattaya vendors exploit children for tourist sympathy
In today’s news, Alex and Jay report on key stories from Thailand and Asia. Thai PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra is capitalising on Trump’s election win to boost foreign investment. In Chiang Mai, a British man faces charges for allegedly selling drugs, and an orphanage faces closure over child abuse claims. Pattaya vendors spark outrage for using children in aggressive street sales.…
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Thailand video news | Thai government warns Israelis of potential attack at Koh Phangan’s full moon party, Tragic hit-and-run in China kills 35 in Zhuhai sports centre
In Thailand video news today, Alex and Jay bring viewers the latest updates from Thailand and across Southeast Asia. Key stories include Thailand’s warning to Israeli tourists about potential threats at Koh Phangan’s Full Moon Party amid rising global tensions, Bangkok’s plans to introduce a congestion charge to tackle traffic and pollution, and a Phuket woman’s shocking encounter with a…
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Thailand video news | Thailand and China to strengthen tourism ties across ASEAN region, British tourists fined for reckless motorbike riding in Phuket
In Thailand’s latest news update, Alex and Jay cover top stories from Thailand and Southeast Asia. Key highlights include Thailand and China’s plans to strengthen tourism ties across the ASEAN region, while the Pheu Thai Party faces political challenges as the unresolved 2004 Tak Bai massacre may affect its support in upcoming elections. Other stories feature fines for reckless British…
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Thailand video news | Thailand offers Indians indefinite visa-free entry with 60-day stays, Philippines prepares for typhoon Yinxing
In today’s Thailand video news, Alex and Jay cover key stories from Thailand and Southeast Asia. Highlights include Thailand’s decision to grant Indian citizens indefinite 60-day visa-free entry, sparking interest in tourism. A video of foreigners brawling on Patong Beach raises questions about law enforcement, while a tragic emergency delay in Samut Prakan brings focus to response times. Police respond…
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Thailand video news | Three Thais Arrested for Assaulting Mute Man Over Jealousy & More..
In today’s Thailand video news, Jay brings attention to pressing stories from Thailand and across Southeast Asia. Key highlights include a distressing assault case where three Thai men were arrested for robbing and attacking a mute man in a jealousy-fuelled incident. In Trat province, a story of compassion unfolds as a shop owner aids a teenager caught stealing eggs to…
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Thailand Video News | Cold Front Chills North & More
Thailand’s New 99-Year Land Lease Policy Opens Doors for Foreign Investors Thailand has introduced a new policy that extends land lease terms for foreign investors to 99 years. Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira presented the plan at the 2024 CEO Econmas Awards. The policy raises lease terms from the former 30-year limit, offering foreign investors enhanced security.…
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Thailand video news | Foreigner Wrecks Chiang Mai Stall After Smoking Ban Warning & Drunk motorcyclist crashes into Pattaya repair shop
In today’s Thailand video news, Alex covers the latest pressing stories from Thailand and Southeast Asia. Key highlights include criticism directed at the a drunk motorcyclist crashing into a Pattaya repair shop. Additionally, there’s chaos in a village where a blacksmith’s night work has turned into a tale of terror. Meanwhile, a police officer’s wife is caught in a scandal…
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Thailand video news | Tragic drownings in Phuket claim lives of boy and British tourist & Bangkok drug gang suspect at large after shooting at police
In today’s Thailand video news, Alex highlights pressing stories from Thailand and across Southeast Asia. Key updates include the tragic drownings in Phuket, claiming the lives of a young boy and a British tourist, and the hunt for a Bangkok drug gang suspect who remains at large after a confrontation with police. In Pattaya, an intoxicated woman flipped her car…
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Thailand video news | Newin rejects Thaksin’s casino plan amid social concerns, Police hunt suspects in assault and robbery of delivery rider
In today’s Thailand video news, Alex brings attention to pressing stories from Thailand and across Southeast Asia. Key highlights include Newin Chidchob’s rejection of Thaksin Shinawatra’s proposal to legalise casinos, citing social concerns such as debt and addiction. Meanwhile, in Chiang Mai, a family seeks justice after a drunk Porsche driver’s lenient charges were met with public outcry. Additional stories…
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Thailand video news | Heavy rain and strong winds warning to affect 41 provinces in Thailand, Cambodian princess Jenna denies K-pop stardom rumours
In today’s Thailand video news, Alex covers heavy rain hitting 41 Thai provinces, a French tourist’s arrest for reckless riding in Chiang Mai, and Pattaya police detaining foreign beggars. A truck tyre accident in Samut Songkhram injured two schoolgirls, while a British tourist was hurt by a boat propeller in the Similan Islands. Prabowo Subianto was sworn in as Indonesia’s…
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Thailand video news | Thailand extends suspension of TM6 form to boost tourism, Malaysia arrests hundreds over child abuse and trafficking allegations
In Thailand video news, Alex covers news stories from across Thailand and Southeast Asia countries. The stories include the Thai government has extended the suspension of the TM6 arrival form to streamline travel processes and boost tourism until April 2025. On the financial front, the Bank of Thailand has cut interest rates for the first time in four years to…
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Thailand video news | Amnesty Debate on Lese Majeste Law Set to Ignite Tensions in Thai Parliament, Malaysia’s Stock Market Bounces Back After Years of Decline
In Thailand video news, Alex covers top stories from across Thailand and Southeast Asia. News include the Amnesty Debate on Lese Majeste Law Set to Ignite Tensions in Thai Parliament, Thai Singer Tik Shiro Charged with Drunk Driving After a Fatal Crash, and a Reckless Driver Cutting Off an Ambulance Twice in a Dangerous Road Rage Incident. Other notable stories…
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Thailand video news | Thai worker killed by leftover ammunition in Israeli orchard, Indonesia asks Apple and Google to block Chinese E-commerce platform TemuÂ
In Thailand video news, Alex covers stories from Thailand and other Southeast Asian countries. The coverage includes a Thai activist demanding an inquiry into law enforcement procedures following a crash involving singer Tik Shiro, raising concerns about police accountability. Meanwhile, geopolitical tensions in the Middle East are affecting Thailand’s economy, with rising oil prices and shipping disruptions posing significant challenges.…
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Thailand video news | Thunderstorms to hit Bangkok and 40 provinces, Indonesia bans iPhone 16, sparking Apple import concerns
In today’s Thailand video news, Jay brings viewers the latest stories from across Thailand and Southeast Asia. The news includes Bangkok and 40 provinces bracing for severe thunderstorms, raising concerns about flash floods. Bacterial infections continue to strike flood victims, posing a serious public health risk. In Phuket, a new electric bus service offers an eco-friendly solution for local transport.…
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Thailand video news | Thai family prays for son’s release from Hamas captivity in Gaza, Johor state to revert to Saturday-Sunday weekend in 2025
In today’s Thailand video news, Alex brings you the latest news from across Thailand and Southeast Asia. The stories include a Thai family’s emotional plea for the safe return of their son held captive by Hamas in Gaza, a defence of Prime Minister Paetongtarn’s use of an iPad for speeches at international forums, and an investigation into a luxury…
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Thailand video news | Flash floods devastate Thai elephant sanctuary, Indonesian women trapped in ‘pleasure marriages’ with tourists for moneyÂ
In Thailand video news today, Alex covers the news stories from across Thailand and Southeast Asia countries. The stories include, In today’s video news from Thailand, Alex brings you the latest stories making headlines across Thailand and Southeast Asia. The news includes the tragic flash floods at a Thai elephant sanctuary that left two elephants dead and many more evacuated,…
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Thailand video news | Bus company under fire for concealing illegal gas cylinders after deadly accident, Singaporean ex-minister sentenced for corruption and abuse of power
In today’s Thailand video news, Alex and Jay cover a range of stories from Thailand and neighbouring Southeast Asian countries. Headlines include a bus company under scrutiny for concealing illegal gas modifications following a deadly fire in Pathum Thani, and an investigation into a Phuket tour boat blaze that injured its captain. Other key stories feature a dramatic sword and…
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Thailand video news | Four charges filed against driver in deadly bus fire, Thailand plans to regulate sex work, igniting public debate
In Thailand video news, Alex delves the stories from across Thailand and around the world cover critical issues ranging from legal action and public safety to significant economic investments and political developments. In Thailand, charges have been filed against the driver involved in a deadly bus fire, while the government is sparking public debate with plans to regulate sex work.…
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Thailand video news | Proposal for foreign land leases in Thailand requires legal revisions, Calls for legalising divorce in the Philippines
In Thailand video news, Alex covers a range of significant stories from Thailand and Southeast Asia. Headlines include a proposal for revising Thailand’s land lease laws to allow foreigners 99-year leases, vandalism at a Phuket restaurant by foreign men, and Thai actress Mint Wijitvongthong’s criticism of police inaction after her brother’s assault. Other highlights include Thai Airways’ expanded partnership with…
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Thailand video news | PETA accuses Thai zoo of exploiting baby hippo Moo Deng for profit, Landslide kills 15 at illegal gold mine in Indonesia
In Thailand video news, Alex covers the stories from across Thailand and Southeast Asia countries. The stories include PETA has accused Thailand’s Khao Kheow Open Zoo of exploiting a baby pygmy hippo, Moo Deng, for profit. The popular TikTok star has become a point of contention, as PETA insists that she should be living in the wild, while the zoo…