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Thailand video news | Thai taxi driver assaulted by foreigner in Pattaya, Malaysia to resume search for missing flight MH370
In today’s Thailand video news, Alex and Jay deliver a roundup of gripping stories from Thailand and beyond. From a Pattaya court sentencing three individuals for the shocking murder of a German businessman to a devastating three-vehicle collision in Nong Bua Lamphu, the headlines cover a spectrum of impactful events. They also highlight Phuket’s historic upcoming same-sex marriage ceremony, a…
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Thailand video news | Thai woman hospitalised after drinking laced beverage in Pattaya, Indonesian president proposes Amnesty for corrupt officials
In today’s Thailand video news, Alex brings viewers the latest updates from Thailand and across Asia. Highlights include a violent brawl on Bangla Road leaving a Russian tourist hospitalised, the tragic death of a tailor in Pattaya, and a Thai woman’s hospitalisation after drinking a laced beverage. Other stories cover Pattaya Beach’s infrastructure concerns, viral footage of tourists defying local…
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Thailand video news | Thailand’s new E-Visa simplifies travel, U.S. repatriates Guantanamo detainees to Malaysia
In today’s Southeast Asia news roundup, Alex highlights major developments across the region. From Thailand’s groundbreaking E-Visa launch and its renewed focus on attracting foreign filmmakers to a British mother’s heartfelt warning about drug dangers, these stories reveal the country’s evolving travel, legal, and social landscape. Additional updates include Bangkok’s ambitious plans to host its first Formula One race, Gordon…
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Thailand video news | Bangkok’s Asiatique to unveil Jurassic World theme park, Thailand joins NASA’s Artemis Accords
In Thailand video news, Alex covers news stories from across Thailand and Asia. Highlights include Bangkok’s Asiatique unveiling a massive Jurassic theme park, Thailand’s Senate banning violent child discipline, and the nation joining NASA’s Artemis Accords. Additional stories cover Thailand’s anti-corruption investigations, Vietnam’s bold bureaucratic reforms, and growing military ties across Asia. Bangkok’s Asiatique to Unveil Jurassic Theme Park Asiatique…
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Thailand video news | Grenade attack at Thailand fair leaves 3 dead, 48 injured, Remaining ‘Bali Nine’ members return to Australia after 19 years
In Thailand video news today, Alex brings viewers the latest stories from Thailand and across Asia. News stories include a tragic grenade attack at a fair in Tak province, a chaotic drunk driving incident in Pattaya, and a dramatic balcony rescue of a German man. Other key reports cover a Saudi couple’s harrowing Jet Ski ordeal, a British man arrested…
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Thailand video news | Russian tourist in underwear clashes with Thai police in Phuket, South Korean president faces impeachment over martial law controversy
In today’s Thailand video news, Alex presents a captivating roundup of stories from Thailand and beyond. Highlights include a Russian tourist’s bizarre standoff with police in Phuket, a fire disrupting a Pattaya spa, and a Nigerian tourist’s arrest in Bangkok for illegal activities. Other notable stories feature an Indian tourist falling victim to robbery in Pattaya, a Thai woman caught…
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Thailand video news | Naked Russian man rescued after perilous swim between Pattaya and Koh Larn, Temperatures rise across Thailand, heavy rain persists in the South
In today’s Thailand video news, Alex covers key stories from Thailand and Southeast Asia. Highlights include Thai authorities cracking down on illegal activities, including a global pornographic network, a drug-fuelled hotel party, and a violent assault in Ang Thong. Internationally, stories feature a tragic fall in Pattaya, a swimmer’s dramatic rescue, rising temperatures across Thailand, devastating floods in Java, volcanic…
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Thailand video news | Fatal massage incidents in Thailand, Malaysia introduces digital arrival card for travellers
In today’s Thailand video news, Alex delves into a range of stories spanning Thailand and Southeast Asia. From tragic incidents highlighting safety concerns in the Thai massage industry to controversial VAT proposals stirring economic debates, the headlines reflect critical issues impacting locals and tourists alike. Other notable stories include infrastructure safety following a tourist’s electrocution, reckless tourist behaviour in Phuket,…
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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
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…
