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Thailand video news | Deadly pedestrian bridge collapse in Samut Prakan, Rare leopard and black panther footage revisited in Khlong Lan National Park
In today’s Thailand video news, Alex brings you the latest stories from Thailand and Southeast Asia. Highlights include a deadly bridge collapse, ASEAN observers heading to the Thai–Cambodian border, and later, we’ll wrap things up with some feel-good Friday news to ease you into the weekend. Deadly Pedestrian Bridge Collapse in Samut Prakan Disrupts Traffic A section of a pedestrian…
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Thailand video news | Thailand targets 10 million long‑haul tourists, Phuket woman holds gun to threaten driver over car debt
In today’s Thailand video news, Jay brings you the latest stories from across Thailand and Southeast Asia — from Thailand’s push to attract more long-haul tourists and a major international fugitive arrest, to a prostitution ring bust, a SEA Games sports controversy, an armed debt dispute in Phuket, and renewed diplomatic pressure over the Thai-Cambodian border dispute. Thailand Targets 10…
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Thailand video news | Thai, Chinese and Myanmar officials inspect demolished scam hubs, SEA Games esports player removed for rule violation
In today’s Thailand video news, Alex brings you the latest stories from across Thailand and Southeast Asia. Authorities step up their crackdown on borderland scam hubs, foreign visitors spark backlash over public misconduct, and controversy erupts over a cheating scandal at the Southeast Asian Games. Thai, Chinese and Myanmar Officials Inspect Demolished Scam Hubs After Border Crackdown Thai, Chinese and…
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Thailand video news | Thai immigration tightens visa-free entry checks, Thai monk triggers online buzz with rollerblade travel in Phitsanulok
In Thailand video news, Alex covers key stories from across Thailand and Southeast Asia, including tighter visa-free entry checks amid mercenary concerns, the baht’s rally to a four-year high and issues raised with the central bank, as well as reports of misbehaving foreigners and some bizarre animal incidents across the country. Thai Immigration Tightens Visa-Free Entry Checks Thai authorities have…
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Thailand video news | Thailand’s parliament dissolved ahead of February vote, Thai tourism industry seeks clear guidelines on new immigration enforcement
In today’s Thailand video news, Alex covers key stories from across Thailand and Southeast Asia. The lineup includes the dissolution of Parliament ahead of a new round of elections, the arrest of two Indian brothers in Phuket linked to a deadly nightclub fire in Goa, and, later on, the tourism industry’s call for clearer guidelines on new immigration enforcement. Thailand’s…
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Thailand video news | Cambodia pulls out of SEA Games, Government considers Disneyland-style attraction
In today’s Thailand video news, Alex covers key stories from across Thailand and Southeast Asia. The lineup includes updates on how rising Thai–Cambodian tensions are impacting the Southeast Asian Games, a remarkable six incidents involving foreigners behaving badly, and finally, a look at whether the Kingdom of Thailand could soon become the Magic Kingdom of Thailand. Disney fans, you’ll want…
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Thailand video news | Trump calls for cease-fire respect, SEA Games begin under heavy security, Phuket taxi stunt draws backlash.
Today we’ll be talking about pressure from the White House for Thailand and Cambodia to honor their cease-fire deal, The kicking off of the Southeast Asian Games, and a little later some dangerous behaviors behind the wheel. Trump urges Thailand and Cambodia to respect cease-fire deal US President Donald Trump called on Thailand and Cambodia to honour the cease-fire agreement…
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Thailand video news | Border airstrikes raise tensions, Tourist denied entry over cash rules, EDC Thailand
Today we’ll be talking about the escalation of hostilities between Thailand and Cambodia, a tourist getting turned away at Don Mueang for failing to provide evidence of funds, and a little later we’ll give you a preview of some magical experiences in the form of theme parks and music festivals. Thai Jets Strike Border Positions as Fighting Intensifies Thai military…
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Thailand video news | Thailand loosens alcohol sale rules starting 3 December, Former homeless man in Chiang Mai wins lottery jackpot
In today’s Thailand video news, Alex and Jay cover key stories from across Thailand and Southeast Asia — from the official rollout of relaxed alcohol sales regulations to cases involving gambling, drugs, and defamation among foreign visitors, plus a heartwarming story of a man’s journey from rags to riches. Thailand Loosens Alcohol Sale Rules Starting 3 December Thailand has approved…
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Thailand video news | Thai cabinet drops plan for extra 2026 public holidays, Pattaya reveals crowded lineup of December 2025 events
In Thailand video news, Alex and Jay cover key stories from across Thailand and Southeast Asia. These include government relief efforts in flood-hit areas, unusual incidents involving a toilet truck and a paraglider, and, later on, some of the exciting events coming up this holiday season. Thai Cabinet Drops Plan for Extra 2026 Public Holidays The government has reversed its…
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Thailand video news | Bangkok braces for rising PM2.5 levels, Siam Paragon celebrates 20 years with grand showcase of art, design, and imagination
In today’s Thailand video news, Alex and Jay cover standout stories from across Thailand and Southeast Asia. Highlights include Bangkok’s worsening air quality as smog season begins, unusual theft incidents involving a foreign woman and several Hat Yai residents, and later, a bizarre squatting case featuring a woman making strange conspiracy claims against the homeowner. Bangkok Braces for Rising PM2.5…
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Thailand video news | Thailand’s flood crisis claims 162 lives, Airports of Thailand reports revenue growth as passenger traffic surges
In Thailand Video News, Alex and Jay cover key stories from across Thailand and Southeast Asia. Today’s headlines include the devastating floods in the South and the ongoing relief efforts, upcoming changes to mobile banking in early 2026, and a surge in airline travel to Thailand. Thailand’s Flood Crisis Claims 162 Lives as Relief Operations Expand Flooding across Thailand has…
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Thailand video news | Thai men risking lives on wires during severe Hat Yai flood, Vietnamese nationals arrested in an illegal and unhygienic ice cream factory
In today’s Thailand video news, Jay highlights major stories from across the region — from dramatic flood scenes in Hat Yai and a Bangkok “hi-so” influencer scam, to a Google Maps slip-up that exposed a gambling network. He also covers a Pattaya livestream brawl and the shutdown of an illegal ice-cream factory in Nonthaburi. Viral Video Shows Thai Men Risking…
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Thailand video news | Southern provinces brace for severe flooding as Songkhla orders evacuations, Banks told to flag suspicious financial activity under new regulations
In Thailand video news, Alex covers key stories from across Thailand and Southeast Asia, including a new banking regulation aimed at flagging suspicious activity, a macabre case of a woman reportedly waking up at her own funeral, and heightened competition among a dozen airlines vying for flight slots as travel demand surges. Banks Told to Flag Suspicious Financial Activity Under…
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Thailand video news | Thailand sees sharp spike in flu cases, Phuket tightens visa controls to stem abuse by runners
In Thailand video news, Alex and Jay cover key stories from across Thailand and Southeast Asia. Today’s headlines include weekend protests over foreign influence in Thai politics, stricter visa controls to curb border-runner abuses, and the final results of this year’s highly controversial Miss Universe contest. Protesters Challenge Visiting Leaders Amid Fears Over National Authority Demonstrators gathered outside a major…
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Thailand video news | Thailand crowned world’s top food destination for 2025 survey, Bhumjaithai unveils trio of PM candidates amid political shuffle
In Thailand video news, Alex and Jay bring you the latest stories from across Thailand and Southeast Asia. Today’s highlights include major shifts in Thai politics, foreign DJs and bloggers landing in trouble, and Thailand’s impressive ranking among the world’s top food destinations. Bhumjaithai Unveils Trio of Prime Minister Candidates Amid Political Shuffle The Bhumjaithai Party introduced three new prime…
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Thailand video news | Thai woman dies after forced squats in Cambodia scam, Thailand declares five native cat breeds national pet treasures
In Thailand video news, Alex and Jay bring you updates from across Thailand and Southeast Asia. Today’s stories cover the death of a Thai woman forced to work in a Cambodian scam centre, an American tourist suffering a painful reaction to a black henna tattoo in Bangkok, and a Thai influencer facing criticism after filming a disrespectful clip near Mount…
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Thailand video news | Thailand lodges a letter to the UN accusing Cambodia of border aggression, American tourist KO’d after one punch in Bangla Road brawl
In today’s Thailand video news, Alex and Jay cover rising tensions between Thailand and Cambodia at the UN, a major tax ruling against Thaksin Shinawatra, and two strange crime stories involving a cross-dressing thief and a naked biker. Thailand lodges a letter to the UN accusing Cambodia of border aggression Thailand lodged a formal letter with the UN, accusing Cambodia…
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Thailand video news | Thailand updates alcohol rules, Thailand introduces new tax on low-cost imports
In today’s Thailand video news, Alex covers key stories from across Thailand and Southeast Asia, including changes to the alcohol laws, a new tax on low-cost imports aimed at protecting local SMEs, several incidents involving misbehaving foreigners, and a few feel-good updates to end on a positive note. Thailand Updates Alcohol Rules with New Sales and Closing Hours Thailand has…
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Thailand video news | Thailand tightens visa rules to curb abuse by repeat visitors, German tourist loses 140,000 baht in ‘Miracle Oil’ scam
In today’s Thailand video news, Jay brings you the latest stories from across the country and the region — from tighter visa rules targeting repeat foreign entrants, to a late-night earthquake that rattled Koh Samui. We also look at a lightning strike that shook a Chon Buri restaurant, a viral clinic dispute involving a customer who refused to pay, and…
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Thailand video news | Thailand to reassess alcohol sale hours in eateries, Beware of fake TDAC portals
In today’s Thailand video news, Alex and Jay bring you the latest stories from across Thailand and Southeast Asia. We break down updates on Thailand’s alcohol sales regulations, share key tips to avoid scams when applying for the Thailand Digital Arrival Card, and look at why Thailand’s crypto community is celebrating as Binance rolls out new options to convert digital…
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Thailand video news | PM weighs suspension of Cambodia peace pact after landmine blast, Phuket tightens net around illegal taxi drivers
In today’s Thailand video news, Alex and Jay bring you key stories from across Thailand and Southeast Asia. We begin with renewed tensions along the Thai-Cambodian border, followed by Phuket’s intensified crackdown on illegal taxi drivers. Later, we look at how a foreign influencer’s cash-hunting game in Phuket has sparked public backlash. PM Weighs Suspension of Cambodia Peace Pact After…
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Thailand video news | Thailand tightens alcohol rules, Major tattoo festival coming to Pattaya’s Central Marina in 2025
In today’s Thailand video news, Alex and Jay cover key stories from across Thailand and Southeast Asia. Highlights include stricter alcohol regulations with new fines targeting drinkers, the arrest of a Russian man accused of promoting online drug sales using QR code stickers, and a look at Thailand’s upcoming currency makeover, with new polymer banknotes set to enter circulation soon.…
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Thailand video news | Typhoon lashes coast as Thailand braces for flooding risk, Thailand to slap import duties on all low‑value online goods
In Thailand video news, Jay covers news stories from across Thailand and Southeast Asia. The stories include a powerful typhoon edges closer to Thailand as the country braces for potential floods, while another deadly storm leaves devastation across the Philippines before hitting Vietnam. Bangkok clears nearly 400,000 krathongs after a calmer Loy Krathong night, the government prepares to tax all…
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Thailand video news | Thailand’s THB 3.45 trillion property waste, Thai woman defends herself from rock-throwing attacker in Oakland
In today’s Thailand video news, Alex and Jay bring you key stories from across Thailand and Southeast Asia. The lineup includes a growing property crisis, new pollution controls, a violent reaction to traffic enforcement, a heated social scandal, an overseas attack, road-safety progress in Phuket, a cultural tribute in Kalasin, and Bangkok’s global hotel success. Thailand’s THB 3.45 Trillion Property…
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Thailand video news | November full moon party cancelled as Thailand enters mourning, Ex-prince Andrew alleged to have organised ‘40 sex workers’ visit to Bangkok hotel
In today’s Thailand news update, Alex and Jay bring you the latest from across Thailand and Southeast Asia. We look at a strong return of Chinese tourists ahead of high season, new allegations about former Prince Andrew’s scandalous trip to Thailand, and a major police raid on a drug-fuelled party in Bangkok. Thailand Signals to China: No Casino Legalisation as…
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Thailand video news | Ladyboy brawl erupts in Pattaya over bar host man, Halloween in Bangkok – top-pick events & spooky fun
In today’s Thailand video news, Alex and Jay bring you the latest stories from across Thailand and Southeast Asia. Highlights include a major crackdown on drug dealers in Pattaya, a brawl between trans women allegedly sparked by a bar host, and a round-up of things to do this Halloween weekend. Nigerian dealers caught in Pattaya with cocaine & meth Police…
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Thailand video news | Thai army sets conditions for release of Cambodian soldiers, Norse Atlantic launches direct London–Bangkok flights
1In today’s Thailand video news, Alex and Jay bring you key stories from across Thailand and Southeast Asia. From the Thai army’s conditions for releasing Cambodian soldiers, to a new direct flight from London to Bangkok set to boost UK tourism, plus a lineup of spine-tingling Thai horror films to get you in the Halloween spirit and more on the…
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Thailand video news | Her Majesty Queen Sirikit’s passing was announced over the weekend, Trump fronts Thai-Cambodian border accord despite lingering disputes
In today’s Thailand video news, Jay and Alex cover top stories from across Thailand and Southeast Asia. These include the passing of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit and how the national mourning period is expected to affect upcoming events and nightlife, former U.S. President Donald Trump’s involvement in overseeing the Thai-Cambodian border accord in Kuala Lumpur, and, later, a major drug…
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Thailand video news | Thailand set to loosen alcohol laws and extend nightlife hours, Exploring Thailand’s ghostly landmarks
In today’s Thailand video news, Alex and Jay cover the latest stories from across Thailand and Southeast Asia — including Prime Minister Anutin’s plans to relax alcohol laws and extend nightlife hours, allegations that Prince Andrew misused Thai trade trips for personal leisure, and a look at some of Thailand’s most haunted landmarks to explore this spooky season. Thailand set…
