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Thailand video news | Tourist confidence falls as foreigners steer clear of Thailand, Thai-Japan collaboration to combat cybercrime intensifies
In Thailand video news, Alex and Jay cover news stories from across Thailand. The stories include the falling tourism confidence in Thailand, Thaksin Shinawatra’s plans to request a royal pardon, and, a little later, Thailand’s drug rehabilitation approach gaining international praise. Tourist Confidence Falls as Foreigners Steer Clear of Thailand Thailand’s tourism confidence index dropped to 66 in Q3 2025,…
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Thailand video news MG Car Smashes Into Shop in Chiang Mai, Tourists Escape Harm, Man Becomes Disabled After Selling Kidney to Buy iPhone
Thailand’s week was marked by high-stakes diplomacy, law-enforcement scandals, and headline-grabbing incidents. From the foreign minister accusing Cambodia of ceasefire violations at the UN, to police probes over tourist extortion in Chiang Mai, a viral naked dance arrest in Phuket, and a restaurant brawl in Ayutthaya, public safety and tourism issues loomed large. Meanwhile, a man’s tragic kidney sale for…
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Thailand video news | Russian man arrested amid outcry over viral Phuket pickup “sex” video, Thai actor accuses police of lax response after major home theft
Thailand saw a turbulent week of headlines spanning crime, public safety, and politics. Authorities arrested two Russian nationals in separate high-profile cases — one linked to a viral Phuket “pickup sex” video and another for running an illegal motorbike rental on Koh Pha Ngan — while Bangkok officials scrambled to fix a leaking pipe near Samsen Road amid public fears.…
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Thailand video news Hotel Raid in Pattaya Leads to Arrests of Ugandan Women in Sex Work, Bangkok Sinkhole Deepens, Puts Adjacent Buildings at Risk
Thailand is facing a week of high-stakes developments, from the Senate rejecting a controversial casino-complex bill over social and financial risks to a deepening Bangkok sinkhole threatening nearby buildings and utilities. New ride-hailing rules set for October promise tougher safety and compliance standards, while Pattaya authorities crack down on child exploitation and foreign sex work. In Phuket, a drunken Norwegian…
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Thailand video news Pattaya Bar Brawl Breaks Out Over Unpaid Bill, Bangkok’s Nightlife Shines with Gin Cocktails and Jazz Vibes
Thailand’s week was marked by a surge in flu and RSV cases with at least 61 deaths, alongside a series of high-profile incidents — bar fights in Pattaya and Chon Buri, a Bangkok activist assaulting a driver, and a gunman alleging a murder-for-hire plot. Meanwhile, tourist safety came under scrutiny after a Frenchman was knocked out in a…
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Thailand video news New Vintage Car Tax Introduced to Promote Tourism and Regulate Use, Thaksin’s Son-in-Law Considered as Pheu Thai’s PM Candidate
Thailand’s week was marked by diverse developments — from ranking 34th in the 2025 Global Retirement Index while Portugal led the chart, to Pheu Thai reportedly considering Thaksin Shinawatra’s son-in-law as a future PM candidate. Authorities denied a Jewish New Year event on Patong Beach, cracked down on high-profile tourist crimes in Pattaya, Phuket and Khon Kaen, and introduced…
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Thailand video news Thai Forces Use Rubber Bullets After Border Dispute with Cambodians, Monk Arrested for Meth Hidden in Alms Bowls in Bang Lamung
Thailand has seen a week of intense headlines spanning security, crime, culture, and commerce — from border clashes with Cambodia and calls for tougher action on animal cruelty, to stricter penalties on late-night drinking and a monk’s arrest for hiding meth in alms bowls. Meanwhile, Phuket reels from a high-profile robbery, Thaksin’s daughters visit him in prison, Shopee posts…
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Thailand video news Thailand Endorses UN Vote Supporting Two-State Palestine Solution, Japanese Teens Arrested in Japan for Smuggling Cannabis from Thailand
Thailand is navigating a diverse set of headlines — backing a UN vote on the two-state solution for Palestine, preparing to hike air travel fees, and losing its spot to Vietnam as the top destination for Chinese tourists. Domestically, poverty and household debt remain pressing challenges while authorities push for tougher penalties on repeat drunk drivers. Meanwhile, Japanese teens…
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Thailand video news Thai PM Anutin Demands Measures to Check Sky-High Baht, Thailand Increases Airline Compensation for Delays and Cancellations
Thailand is rolling out a mix of reforms and upgrades — from tougher rules on nightlife and cannabis in Pattaya to higher airline compensation, currency-stabilisation efforts, and faster action on frozen bank accounts — while also pushing drought-relief cloud seeding and a major facelift for Bangkok’s Victory Monument. Abroad, Britain’s “Unite the Kingdom” rally has underscored deep political…
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Thailand video news | BoT to overhaul account freezing rules, Three boats engulfed in flames on the Chao Phraya river
In today’s Thailand video news, Alex and Jay cover key stories from across the country. These include confusion over bank account freezes and alcohol sales rules, a fire that destroyed boats on the Chao Phraya River, and, later, a look at how one British retiree is inspiring others to spend their golden years in Thailand. BoT to Overhaul Account Freezing…
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Thailand video news Inside Klong Prem: What Awaits Thaksin Behind Bars, Karon Beach Lifeguards Save Tourist Who Ignored Red Flags
Thailand saw a turbulent week spanning politics, public safety, and lifestyle changes — from Thaksin Shinawatra’s stark new reality inside Klong Prem Prison and Paetongtarn’s push to steady Pheu Thai, to a citywide rabies alert in Bangkok, high-profile tourist incidents in Phuket, and even viral mishaps like a “green curry smoothie.” Meanwhile, Nepal unrest halted a British vlogger’s epic…
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Thailand video news “Bangkok Safari Worker Fatally Mauled by Lions After Exiting Vehicle in Restricted Zone”, Thailand Achieves Top Marks in ICAO Safety Audit After Years of Reform
Thailand is facing a week of dramatic developments, from a fatal lion attack at Bangkok’s Safari World and a court ruling on a deadly school-bus fire to Prime Minister Anutin’s vast asset declaration. At the same time, regional cooperation is growing as Thailand and Cambodia agree to withdraw troops and reopen borders, while the country earns top marks…
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Thaiger video news “Supreme Court Verdict Looms Over Thaksin’s Alleged Fake Hospital Stay”, “Majority of Thais Demand Parliament Be Dissolved Now”
Thailand faces a turbulent week as newly appointed Prime Minister Anutin pledges rapid recovery and border stability, while the Supreme Court readies a crucial verdict on Thaksin’s alleged hospital stay. Public impatience grows with calls for immediate parliament dissolution, even as concerns mount over education setbacks, local security incidents, and media ethics. Meanwhile, conservation crackdowns intensify, and the tourism…
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Thaiger video news “Police Crack Down on Fake Lubricants and Sex Toys”, “Tourist Assaulted in Confrontation with Transgender Worker on Beach”
Thailand’s week saw major developments from politics to public safety — Prime Minister Anutin pushing reforms, police cracking down on counterfeit goods, and troubling incidents involving tourists and foreigners. Rising concerns over unlicensed youth riders and a French man’s mysterious market injury also made headlines, while Bangkok embraced AI-powered traffic lights to ease chronic congestion. “Tycoon-Blue Leader Beco for Cannabis Reform”mes…
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Thailand video news Scottish Tourist’s Trip Cut Short After Ex-Partner Cancels Passport, Public Pushback Grows Against Pattaya Beach Camping Proposal
Thailand’s political deadlock continues as the House Speaker rejected Pheu Thai’s request to dissolve parliament, while confirming a prime ministerial vote later this week. The party is keeping dissolution as a strategic option, though analysts warn it could ultimately weaken its position. Thaksin Heads to Singapore for Health Check, rerouted to Dubai Former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra travelled to…
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Thailand video news British Pensioner’s Beloved Tricycle Stolen in Northeast Thailand, 16 km Border Fence with Cambodia Gets Green Light
Thailand’s political and social landscape is shifting, with parliament preparing for a prime ministerial vote as dissolution debates linger and the army dismisses coup rumours. Economic strains are evident as Bangkok hotels face falling occupancy, while security moves ahead with a new border fence project. Human interest stories also gripped the nation—from a wife’s grim discovery of her missing husband’s…
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Thailand video news People’s Party Deliberates on Prime Minister Support”,”Transwoman Fired After Vilifying Muslim Woman in Viral Train Outburst”
Thailand faces a week of turbulence, from tightened medical cannabis rules and political maneuvering over the next prime minister to viral social conflicts and violent incidents. Security concerns flared at the Cambodian border, while economic anxieties grew over KBank’s early-retirement scheme. Together, these developments highlight the nation’s struggles to balance reform, stability, and social cohesion. Thailand Tightens Medical Cannabis…
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Thailand video news | Protesters rebuke Pheu Thai’s bid to cling to power, Thai police capture migrant smuggler behind 21 Myanmar entrants
In today’s Thailand video news, Alex and Eric deliver a wide range of stories shaping the nation. From political unrest as protesters challenge Pheu Thai’s grip on power and Anutin’s proposal for a special interim cabinet, to Nok Air facing a ban on overseas routes over safety concerns. The headlines also cover a series of crime and safety incidents, including…
