Good Morning Thailand
Good Morning Thailand is a daily talk show that airs from Monday to Friday, covering news and current events in Thailand. The show is produced by The Thaiger, a Thai news outlet. It offers insights into Thai culture and lifestyle, and also has a YouTube channel where episodes are available.
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Good Morning Thailand EP.1125 | Brit's Bail Scandal, Mama Noodle founder dies, Street Juice Safety?
In the headlines today, a moment of silence for your noodles as the Mama instant noodle pioneer passes away, then, six are being accused of an alleged 6-million baht bail scheme, in Phuket a Russian duo was arrested with more than 5 million baht in connection to a mule bank account scheme, also, a 15-year-old is being held responsible for a 1.3 million baht BMW repair bill, in health news just how
Good Morning Thailand EP.1124 | Looksmaxxer drowns, Cop caught with cannabis in China, Russian crime network raided
In the headlines today, a prominent 'looksmaxxing' influencer dies after an erratic episode in Samut Prakan, down in Phuket, police raids target alleged Russian cybercrime network, in Bangkok protesters press China over river pollution from Myanmar mines, then, up in China a Thai police captain is being investigated after cannabis was found in his luggage, in Krabi a Canadian man has been
Good Morning Thailand EP.1123 | Inflation on the rise, Brit loses key then loses it, Property fees cut
In the headlines today, we'll start off with some economic news as inflation is rising year on year as of June, then, Thailand is slashing property transfer fees in order to help homebuyers (i promise FazWaz had nothing to do with me reporting this *send help*), then a hero steps in to help a woman flee an abusive ex, in bizarre crime news a couple of Chinese surrogacy suspects have been arres
Good Morning Thailand EP.1122 | A Nearly Four-Year Visa Overstay Case, Rare Whale Shark Spotted in Koh Tao, Foam Waste Floods Chon Buri Housing Estate
In the news today, Australian murder suspect Simon Carman could see compensations potentially reduce his sentencing, then, another high profile murder case has developed in Pattaya with the arrest of a 20-year-old British woman, in Chon Buri, heavy rain bursts a wall causing recycling waste to flood a housing estate, in a case of spiteful love, a Thai woman reports her Indian boyfriend over a near
Good Morning Thailand EP.1121 | 8 monks killed by 11-year-old, Cambodian sets 5 workers on fire, Visa-free destinations for Thais
In the headlines today, an incredibly tragic story of an 11-year-old boy slamming a pickup truck into a group of monks leaves 8 dead, then we also have some horrifying stories involving some pyromaniac attacks, also, heroin smuggling arrests have had such a negative affect on Thailand's reputation that the Prime Minister is stepping in to address it, down in Pattaya, hotels are continuing to s
Good Morning Thailand EP.1120 | 100 Monkeys break loose, Finnish man stabbed by partner, Thailand tops Asia retirement destinations
In the headlines today, Thailand and Malaysia are targeting September for a new Southern Peace Dialogue, then, in Lopburi nearly 100 monkeys break out of a containment facility (I've seen this movie before), also, we have a couple of stories where jilted lovers go to criminal lengths for revenge, in ASEAN News Laos has handed back 24 Thais with suspected links to scam operations, and finally i
Good Morning Thailand EP.1119 | Mercedes slams into Traffic, Swastika Tattoo Fight, 100 Pigs heads in Reservoir
In the headlines today, a Bangkok Mercedes driver slams into multiple cars citing a marital argument that caused him to make his bad day everyone else's as well, plus, an argument over a swastika tattoo highlights misunderstandings between East and West, then in Korat, more than 100 pig heads were found floating in a tap-water reservoir, in airport news a mother demands answers after being separat
Good Morning Thailand EP.1118 | Aussie charged with murder, Mother traffics own daughter, teen steals temple money for sex
In the news today, the Australian suspected of killing a teenage Thai girl has officially been charged with murder, in another shocking case a mother has been imprisoned for trafficking her own 12-year-old daughter in Japan, also, as Thailand continues to crackdown on nominee companies, there have been surprisingly few prosecutions, then in police news we have a couple of cases of alleged corrupti
Good Morning Thailand EP.1117 | Australian Man Arrested for Murder, Chadchart Wins Reelection, Singha Mother Sues Son
In the headlines today, An Australian man wanted for the murder of an underage girl was captured at Survanabhumi airport just minutes before fleeing the country, in political news the Bangkok gubernatorial election has been decided, in diplomatic news Cambodia has filed a protest over Thailand's alleged border intrusion, also, the saga of the Singha family dispute continues as the supposed hei
Good Morning Thailand EP.1116 | Election Alcohol Ban, US Diplomat Murder Case, Buddhism and Polygamy
Today in the headlines, get ready for a dry weekend in Bangkok and Pattaya as elections are set to be held, in ASEAN News a US diplomat has been identified as a murder victim in Yangon, then a Thai businessman recovered 400,000 baht stolen during a flight by a fellow passenger, in our foreigners behaving badly for the day we have a couple of British lads finding themselves on the wrong side of the
Good Morning Thailand EP.1115 | Tourists buying meds without prescriptions, Acid attacker claims self-defense, cameraman accuses YouTuber of assault
In the headlines today, thousands of vacationers are buying medications in Thailand that would usually require a prescription back home, what are the risks, and are there benefits? Then, a dispute between a YouTuber and his cameraman allegedly turns violent, in crime news three women are suspected of stealing 30,000 baht from a Brit snoozing in public, also nine have been arrested in a nationwide
Good Morning Thailand EP.1114 | Billions in hidden electric fees, Pattaya Acid Attack, Australian Yadom Skepticism
In the headlines today, Thai households apparently paid billions more in electricity charges than they may have realized for more than a decade, also, Chinese language delivery platforms are facing foreign ownership investigation, in Pattaya a woman has been critically injured in an acid attack, in other crime news a Brit in Chiang Mai and a Kazakh in Phuket both attempt daring police escapes, al
Good Morning Thailand EP.1113 | Lowest birth rate in 75 years, Chiang Rai Tunnel Collapse, Plan to make Thailand 'High-income'
In the headlines today, Thailand records fewest births in 75 years, continuing the troubling trend of population decline, in Chiang Mai, a railway tunnel collapse has had fatal consequences, in ASEAN News, three students have been killed in Philippines school shooting, in Phuket, an Australian motorist has been detained after striking a police checkpoint, in cannabis news Thailand is setting toug
Good Morning Thailand EP.1112 | Foreign condo restrictions?, Airport fees rise, 10 police needed to subdue foreigner
In the headlines today, there are growing calls for stricter controls on foreign condo purchases, also, the international departure fee is rising at six Thai airports, in Narathiwat a child's warning helps police avoid a bomb attack, in ASEAN news Vietnam's tourism boom is placing more pressure on Thailand, and a little later we have some foreigners behaving badly in the form of a man in P
Good Morning Thailand EP.1111 | Driver drinks before overturning bus, Man drives car into pool over rent, Murder suspects livestream arrest
In the headlines today, the Tuk-Tuk driver involved in the death of a British boxer has surrendered to authorities, in more irresponsible driving news a bus driver has admitted to drinking before his vehicle overturned injuring 25 people, then, three murder suspects decided the event of their arrest was worthy of live-streaming, in ASEAN News they are eating the cats in Vietnam, or at least they t
Good Morning Thailand EP.1110 | BYD Fire Investigation, Fortune Teller Scam, Hospital Chief Under Scrutiny
In the headlines today, the Samui tourism sector is voicing stronger support for action against island mafias, in Khon Kaen a BYD car fire is raising concerns over the safety of the electric vehicle company, then, a woman claims that a fortune teller swindled her out of more than 30 million baht, also, when is it appropriate to drink on the job? probably not when drawing blood from elderly patient
Good Morning Thailand EP.1109 | Faster deportation of Foreign offenders, 3 held in cannabis shop owner murder, Man rescued after 9 days at sea
In the headlines today, Prime Minister Anutin is pushing to accelerate deportations of foreign offenders, then we have an update on the murder of a cannabis shop owner found buried at his Bangkok property, in more crime news a Chinese suspect has been detained under suspicion of involvement in human trafficking, also, a South Korean man wanted under an Interpol Red Notice has been captured, in mor
Good Morning Thailand EP.1108 | Foreigner rampages with weapons, Russians fear US extradition, Thailand ranks high for retirement
Today we'll be talking about Moscow warning its citizens to avoid Thailand if they're at risk for US extradition, then, a murder mystery is currently unravelling in Don Mueang, also we have a slew of Brits in Thailand news ranging from the tragic to the criminal, in ASEAN news we'll take a look at the lengths people in Myanmar are going to try to regain a sense of normalcy amidst their
Good Morning Thailand EP.1107 | Thailand Could Gain 11 New Flight Routes, Pattaya Sea Rescue, Child Returns to School With Machete
Welcome to Good Morning Thailand. Today we gonna talk about Bangkok Governor Chadchart remains the clear favourite ahead of the city election despite fresh controversy, a nine-year-old allegedly returns to school with a machete after an argument, police uncover a 25-million-baht romance scam drug operation, and rescuers pull a woman from the sea in Pattaya after a dramatic early-morning incident.
Good Morning Thailand EP.1107 | Chinese Hockey Brawl, Noodle Soup Poisoning & Nigerian Kingpin Arrested
Today we'll be talking a verdict being passed after 11 years in the long delayed Erawan shrine bombing, then in crime news we have a Pattaya restaurant dispute as well as a dispute on the hockey rink, also an alleged Nigerian drug kingpin has been arrested in a Bangkok raid, in Udon Thani a batch of noodle soup sends 13 people to the hospital, and a little later in some feel good news Chinese
Good Morning Thailand EP.1106 | Philippines Earthquake, Thailand's Immigration App & AIRPORT complaint
Today we'll be talking about a nightmare come to life as a Lao man perishes after a lift falls at an abandoned Pattaya Hotel, then the hunt is on for a mission 6 million baht lottery ticket, after that we head to Phuket where rambunctious behavior includes massive property damage and public indecency, speaking of indecency, a Bangkok man has been arrested for repeatedly making sexual advances
Good Morning Thailand EP.1105 | Philippines Earthquake, Thailand's Immigration App & AIRPORT complaint
In today’s stories, A shocking murder-suicide involving a TikTok star, a Phuket tuk tuk driver accusing a passenger of theft, and Thailand's plans to introduce a new immigration app are making headlines today. We'll also look at growing concerns over pollution at Bang Saen Beach, a viral airport complaint that's dividing opinion online, a boat captain's creative solution that's
Good Morning Thailand EP.1104 | Thousands Refused Thailand Entry, UK Freezes Pension Rates, Italian smuggles drugs INTO prison
Today we'll be talking about the tens of thousands of foreigners who have been rejected entry to Thailand under the new 'Three No's' policy, then, the UK is keeping its frozen pension rule affecting countless Brits in Thailand and beyond, in crime news we have several foreigners behaving badly, including an Italian smuggling drugs into prison, a Russian's illegal beauty clinic,
Good Morning Thailand EP.1103 | Pakistani Pattaya Brawl, Fried Rice installment plans, JAS secures World Cup rights
Today we'll be talking about some crime in Pattaya as a massive brawl breaks out on Pattaya Beach as well as a foreign man being detained for wielding a knife, then some literally toxic news in the form of wild mushroom consumption fatalities and bluebottle jellyfish warnings, also, in flight news, Thailand has officially banned the in-flight use of power banks, and finally the World Cup is co
Good Morning Thailand EP.1102 | Thailand’s freelance gender pay gap, a Pattaya bag-snatching, Phuket to Open Auto Passport Gates
Today we'll be talking about the gender pay gap for freelance workers in Thailand, then in Pattaya a Korean tourist gets his Gucci bag snagged by some usual suspects, down in Phuket a British man given a second chance commits to his misbehavior for a second arrest, also, a Thai caregiver has been criticized for drinking and dancing in videos while on the job, in Airport news, Phuket will be op
Good Morning Thailand EP.1101 | Thai's react to visa restrictions, Canadian arrested for minor assault, Thai airways hires first female pilot
Today we'll be talking about local reactions to the new reduced visa-free stays, then some political news with Thaksin Shinawatra officially receiving a royal pardon, in decidedly unpardonable crime news we have a couple of creeps in the form of a Canadian teacher assaulting a student and a local man sneaking into a woman's balcony, then, a Japanese passenger claims that a bolt driver attacked him
Good Morning Thailand EP.1100 | Arrests made in Koh Samui Killing, Pattaya Self-Pleasurer, Hua Hin Airport Upgrades
Today we've got 12 arrests made over suspected ties to the murder of a taxi driver las month in Koh Samui, then, over 50 arrests made in Roi Et as late night street racing continues to be a persistent problem, of course we have our foreigners behaving badly in the form of tourist who gets a little too excited on Pattaya Beach, in Political news, Thailand is expanding its defense cooperation wi
Good Morning Thailand EP.1099 | New Immigration App launches, Thailand Taxi Mafia, Sex work decriminalized?
Today we'll be talking about a new digital immigration app rolling out aiming to shorten arrival lines, then, we'll do a deep dive on Thailand's alleged 'Taxi Mafia' as the killing of a driver on Koh Samui exposes deeper problems in the tourist transport industry, also, an Australian influencer was removed from a flight following concerns regarding his recent cosmetic surgery,
Good Morning Thailand EP.1098 | Burka-clad assassins, 1,673 year sentence for Austrian, Weight-loss injections seized
Today we'll be talking about a fatal ambush by gunmen in disguise against a police officer and his family, then, a prison sentence of more than 1,600 years has been handed down to an Austrian for abusing his own child, then, the new popular contraband to be smuggled in Thailand? Would you be surprised to hear that it is weight loss injections?, also, the Singha heir saga continues as new famil
Good Morning Thailand EP.1097 | Brit Arrested After Hit and run, Sea Turtle Photo Backlash, Ex-F1 Injured in Bangkok
Today we'll be talking about a British driver who's been arrested after a serious hit and run incident on Koh Pha Ngan, then, former formula 1 driver Mika Salo was injured in a suspected bangkok knife attack, plus, a tourist couple flees from a Jomtien convenience store after an alleged energy drink theft turns physical, in ASEAN news Cambodia is activating mandatory military service amidst border
Good Morning Thailand EP.1096 | Livestream Scandal, Drunk Monk Incident, Indian Man Arrested
Thailand is rocked by a viral Facebook sex livestream scandal under police investigation, an intoxicated monk is defrocked after causing chaos in Udon Thani, and a deadly train and bus collision leaves eight dead and raises serious safety concerns. Meanwhile, China pushes forward with plans for a year-long space mission ahead of a 2030 moon landing, an Indian man is arrested on Koh Pha Ngan over a
Good Morning Thailand EP.1095 | Pattaya Hotel Fire, Chinese Brothel operators arrested, Brit Burned at Full Moon Party
Today we'll be talking about a hotel fire in Pattaya that left guests trapped as rescue teams responded, also, there's been a royal update on the health condition of Princess Bajrakitiyabha, then we' have our badly behaving foreigners in the form of Chinese brothel operators, British reckless drivers, and nightmare Swiss tenants, in ASEAN News, Philippines authorities have vowed to tra
Good Morning Thailand EP.1094 | Thailand monitors ebola outbreak, Swede battles Indian, Drunk Austrian Deported
Today we'll be talking about steps the Thai government is taking in monitoring the ebola outbreak in the Congo, of course we have some foreigners behaving badly but also - surprise, surprise - facing consequences for their actions, plus, we'll give you a full breakdown of everything we know so far regarding the Singha family dispute, and a little later a sex toy causes an embarrassing and
Good Morning Thailand EP.1093 | 60-day visa free to end, Man struck by Bangkok train, Cannabis bill moves to cabinet
Today we'll be talking about the cabinet's approval of the cancellation of the 60-day visa-free entry scheme, also, yet another train collision occurred as a delivery rider is left in serious condition after standing too close to the tracks, the recurring incidents have led to the transport ministry to cut inner Bangkok routes, then a new Cannabis bill is moving closer to cabinet review, i
Good Morning Thailand EP.1092 | Deadly Train Crash, PM Orders Full Compensation, Heavy Rain Warning Issued
Today we'll be talking about the deadly train crash that occurred over the weekend, including charges being filed against the driver and pledges of support for victims from the Prime Minister, then, a 10-kilometer drug chase ends in three arrests, down in Pattaya a foreigner is being accused of abusing a young monkey, also in the seaside city a Swedish tourist reports a 100,000 baht theft by l
Good Morning Thailand EP.1091 | 60-day Visa Free Ends, Chinese smashes passport control gates, Ride-share apps one-month deadline
Today we'll be talking about Thailand's big policy shift limiting visa-free stay duration in order to attract more quality tourists, at Survanabhumi airport, a Chinese passenger has gone viral for smashing his way through automated passport control gates, near the Cambodian border, a British content creator claims Thai soldiers fired warning shots in his direction, then there are a couple
Good Morning Thailand EP.1091 | Singha Scandal Saga, Nominee Business Crackdown, Chinese Gambling Den Raided
Today we'll be talking about crackdowns on nominee businesses in Koh Phangan, then, the Singha heir scandal saga continues as audio appears to support abuse allegations, also a foreign man was filmed provoking locals before a street fight ensues, down in Pattaya an illegal Chinese poker operation was raided, and a little later a Royal Thai Dress exhibition opens in Paris.
Good Morning Thailand EP.1090 | Alcohol Sales Ban, Nominee Land-ownership crackdown, Ratchaburi Bear Attack
Today we'll be talking about a new move by Thailand Tightens Hantavirus Screening for South American Arrivals, Thailand Expands Health Checks for South American Travellers, Thailand Increases Hantavirus Surveillance at Airports, No Cases Found as Thailand Boosts Hantavirus Screening, Thailand Orders Extra Checks on South American Arrivals, Thailand Steps Up Hantavirus Monitoring at Borders, Th
Good Morning Thailand EP.1089 | Cannabis Crackdown?, 5 Russians Arrested in Phuket altercation, Transwoman shamed for Quran insult
Today we'll be talking about a new move by the Thai government to rein in cannabis sales, then, in Bangkok six foreign women have been arrested in a sukhumvit prostitution crackdown, alos, a transwoman has reportedly been pressured into a public apology and hair shaving after insulting the Quran, in Phuket, five Russian nationals have been arrested after a violent incident at a night market, i
Good Morning Thailand EP.1088 | Tourist Backflip Backfires, Lewd beach behavior, Fatal Rabies incident
In the news today we've got some tourists in Pattaya engaging in both risky and lewd behavior in separate incidents, Prime Minister Anutin has ordered a crackdown on badly behaved tourists, it's not all tourists behaving badly, though, as two Thai teen suspects have been arrested for robbing an aussie in Pattaya, speaking of Australia a large shipment of heroin hidden in Thai Silk blouses
Good Morning Thailand EP.1087 | Foreign Worker Crackdown, Lisa turns heads at Met Gala, Pokemon Center in Bangkok
In the news today, following the raid earlier this week at a childcare facility on Koh Phangan, the labor minister has ordered a nationwide inspection of foreign workers, in ASEAN news Thailand is moving to cancel its longstanding maritime agreement with Cambodia, in Phuket, a foreign man begging with a child has brought calls for action from locals, at Wat Arun we have more conflicts between tour
Good Morning Thailand EP.1086 | Dine & Dash Trend, Highway Pork Fat Spill, Tourists rescued after ignoring warnings
Today in Thai news the foreigners are on a rampage! First there's been a wave of dine-and-dash incidents involving tourists in Phuket, also on the island a couple was filmed performing lewd acts on each other in an open taxi, over in Pattaya a foreign man was detained after flying off the handle over a bill dispute, on Pattaya beach a Thai delivery driver ended up in a scuffle with a foreigner
Good Morning Thailand EP.1085 | Chiang Mai Serial Killer, Helicopter Crash Landing, Thai's rescued from Cambodia Scam center
In the news today, we have two separate shocking murder cases coming out of Chiang Mai involving homeless victims and Myanmar migrant workers, then a helicopter crashing and catching fire near a BTS maintenance center, also, arrests have been made over alleged child trafficking at a Pathum Thani cat spa, in economic news Thailand’s wage growth is struggling to keep pace with rising costs, and late
Good Morning Thailand EP.1084 | Bolt gets cancelled, Naked Tourists Escape Justice, Thai FM fumes over US war costs
In the news today, Bolt gets zapped! Officials have decided NOT to renew the ride-sharing apps license, then, did police in Phuket refuse to arrest streaking tourists because they were enjoying the show? Also, Thailand’s foreign minister voices his frustration over the costs of America’s war effort on the Thai economy, speaking of which there are new efforts to reduce electricity costs, but will t
Good Morning Thailand EP.1083 | Chinese men steal for love, Oil Tanker Overturns, Construction Worker Brawl
Today we’ll be talking about a couple of Chinese simps willing to do high crimes for the objects of their infatuation, then, an oil tanker overturn spilling thousands of liters of onto a busy road, also, a teen girl has been rescued after an alleged assault and clinging to a moving pickup truck for dear life in Pattaya, in ASEAN News, Cambodia is trying to make it’s case against the ‘Scambodia’ mo
Good Morning Thailand EP.1082 | 7-Eleven Milk Mess, BMW Crashes into KFC, Motorbike plunges into pit
Today we’ve got a whole mess of foreigners behaving badly. We’ll start with a tourist giving herself a milk bath in a 7-eleven all in the name of chasing clout, a Chinese driven BMW crashes into a KFC injuring a dozen people, a Scottish backpacker facing Thai court over an alleged phone theft, two Kyrgyz men arrested at a Phuket hotel in a murder case, and in ASEAN News, two American nationals are
Good Morning Thailand EP.1081 | BMW Plows Into Crowd, Collapse Suspect Arrested and Thai Cannabis App Goes Live
Today we’ll be talking about a shocking incident involving a reckless driver in a BMW, a Turkish engineer who was on the lamb has been arrested in Pattaya over a fatal building collapse, in ASEAN News a fuel tanker explosion at a Myanmar port has had deadly consequences, then would you like some drugs, eh? A Canadian suspect has been arrested after trying to make a break for it, also, how much is
Good Morning Thailand EP.1080 | Funeral Gone Wild, Pattaya Bar Brawl, Glue-sniffing monks
Today we’ve got a whole lot of misbehaving people in store for you. First, the badly behaving foreigners in the form of Pattaya bar fights and lazy Phuket travelers, Then, the badly behaving monks in the form of a 50-year sentence for temple embezzlement not to mention the ones drinking and sniffing glue! After that we’ve got ladyboys getting naughty and then getting fined over viral Songkran vide
Good Morning Thailand EP.1079 | Proposed VAT increase, Man sets wildfire out of boredom, Rodtang/ONE contract dispute
Today we’ll be talking about a proposed increase to value added taxes in Thailand, emergency borrowing plans being implemented over energy concerns and the possibility of a super El niño weather event, then US visa applicants in Bangkok have been told public social media is a requirement for application, also a Thai man has admitted to purposefully starting a forest fire out of boredom, in ASEAN N
Good Morning Thailand EP.1078 | Officer Shoots Cannabis shop owner, Ayutthaya Factory Fire, 24-hour alcohol sales?
Today we’ll be talking about a factory fire in Ayutthaya causing a mass evacuation, in ASEAN news another fire in Malaysia destroyed nearly 1000 homes in a coastal village, on Walking Street in Pattaya tragedy strikes as a police officer has been arrested for allegedly murdering a cannabis shop owner, then Bangkok drug raids unravel a cocaine distribution network, after that a Chiang Mai doctor ha
Good Morning Thailand EP.1077 | Outrage at tourists over Songkran, ONE Championship Sues Rodtang, Chinese arrested for fake kidnapping
Today we’ll be talking about the final round of Songkran crackdowns as several videos of tourists taking things too far go viral, then a controversial legal battle between ONE championship and it’s biggest name star is making headlines, also a Chinese woman and her accomplices have been arrested after faking a kidnapping plot to extort her father, in greater Asia new Japan has unveiled a $10 billi
Good Morning Thailand EP.1076 | Songkran Death Toll, Tourists arrested for aggressive water throwing
Today we’ll be talking about both the good news and the bad news that happened as a result of the Songkran Festival, in ASEAN News foreign ministers from the region held emergency talks to brace for the fallout from the Middle Eastern conflict, and a little later pollution continues to plague the Northern provinces of Thailand.
Good Morning Thailand EP.1075 | US-Iran effect on Thailand, Foreign Homelessness Rises, Miss Grand Thailand contestant goes viral
Today we’ll be talking about the clouded ceasefire agreement between Iran and The US and how it affects Thai interests, also there’s been rise foreign nationals falling into homelessness around the country, then a petrol station worker was left footing the bill after a Mercedes Benz drove off without paying, plus in Pattaya news 36 Chinese nationals were arrested in a nightclub raid and a foreign
Good Morning Thailand EP.1074 | Diesel Prices slashed, US military in Krabi, Fake Coconut Water?
Today we’ll be talking about how the deputy prime minister praised the ceasefire in the Middle East just hours before it was broken, then Thailand’s most wanted drug suspect has been caught in South Korea, also questions are growing after a US military aircraft was spotted at Krabi airport, plus are you drinking fake coconut water? Recent raids reveal consumer exploitation, and finally we do have
Good Morning Thailand EP.1073 | No Alcohol for Songkran? 57M Litres Missing and Petrol Curbs Hit
Today we’ll be talking about new alcohol-free rules announced for Songkran Water Zones, plus investigators are probing a fuel discrepancy in Surat Thani with 57 million liters unaccounted for, then the government is weighing closing fuel stations overnight after the Songkran holiday, in ASEAN News Vietnam’s To Lam tightens his grip on power as their parliament has elected the Communist Party Chief
Good Morning Thailand EP.1072 | Thailand Tourist Insurance Rule, Smog Crisis and Truck Crash
Today we’ll be talking about a new policy mandating medical coverage for visitors to Thailand, Northern provinces being given emergency status designation amid severe smog and the rainmaking operations meant to alleviate the problem, then a tragic murder-suicide involving an international student and his girlfriend, also a massive pileup caused by an out of control truck injures almost twenty peop
Good Morning Thailand EP.1071 | Walking Street ladyboy crackdown, Diesel subsidies shrink, International school teachers arrested
Today we’ll be talking about how Thai diesel subsidies are shrinking, costing drivers more at the pumps, in ASEAN news the Philippines has secured passage of energy deliveries through the strait of Hormuz, plus, police in Pattaya have launched a sweep of walking street to round up ladyboys who have been ‘harassing tourists,’ then there’s been a raid on a Bangkok school that had been employing at l
Good Morning Thailand EP.1070 | Car Crashes into Khaosan 7-Eleven
Today we’ll be talking about a mass injury incident near Khaosan Road as a vehicle smashes through a 7-11, several police officers removed from duty amid extortion accusations, and a little later Thai spa workers have some complaints about some tourists hygiene habits.
Good Morning Thailand EP.1069 | Chiang Mai Disaster Zones, Southern Thailand Roadside Bombs, Eurovision Asia Chooses Bangkok for Finale
Today we’ll be talking about a roadside blast that injured two officers in Southern Thailand, then wildfires in Chiang Mai continue to spread as officials designate certain areas as disaster zones, in ASEAN news 21 survivors of a sunken ship were found alive clinging to a raft in Indonesian waters, plus Eurovision Asia is debuting this year with it’s finale slated to be hosted in Bangkok, and a li
Good Morning Thailand EP.1068 | Strait of Hormuz Oil Deal, Chiang Mai #1 for Pollution & New "Drunk" Test Rules
Today we’ll be talking about Thailand securing shipping assurances through the Strait of Hormuz and how that will impact the oil situation in the country, a system malfunction being blamed for insane gridlock at Phuket Airport, Chiang Mai tops the list of a recent ranking of most polluted cities in the world, then Pattaya sees another brawl between foreign women and local ladyboys, plus Thailand h
Good Morning Thailand EP.1067 | Traffic Law Crackdown, Porsche Rolex Theft, Vaping on the rise
Today we’ll be talking about a new nationwide crackdown on traffic violations set to begin April 1st, a half a million baht Rolex theft from a Porsche in Phuket, and a little later just how effective has Thailand’s vaping ban been? New numbers show that habit is on the rise despite stricter policies.
Good Morning Thailand EP.1066 | 20+ jump Thai man, Brit's Balcony Fall, Stricter Ride-Hail rules
Today we’ll be talking about a night out in Pattaya turning violent for a Thai man as he claims he was jumped by more than 20 attackers, a British tourist left severely injured after a fall from a balcony in Pattaya, and a little later stricter rules are set to be enforced for ride-hailing app drivers at the end of the month.
Good Morning Thailand EP.1065 | Heatstroke warnings, Karaoke dispute turns violent, Songkran Flight Discounts
Today we’ll be talking about heatwaves boiling the country as fresh warnings about heatstroke are issued by the government, a French tourist’s karaoke dispute turns violent after being overcharged for ‘just a few small beers,’ and a little later some good news! The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand is announcing big discounts on domestic routes in time for Songkran.
Good Morning Thailand EP.1064 | Airfare Costs Spike, ATM Assault, Complaints about Tourists
Today we’ll b talking about airfare costs rising as the sting of higher oil prices continues to bite, assaults on tourists and ATM tied crime, and a little later Phuket Hospitality has listed their top complaints about certain tourist groups and it’s going viral, find out if you’re on the list!
Good Morning Thailand EP.1063 | Visa-free to be halved, Bangla Ladyboy Brawl, Brit Mum Sentenced
Today we’ll be talking about the foreign affairs ministry’s proposal to cut visa free stays from 60 days to 30 days, streakers in Pattaya and brawls on Bangla road, and a little later the British ‘mum on the run’ famous for posting her lavish lifestyle in Thailand supposedly funded by UK benefits has been sentenced to prison time back home.
Good Morning Thailand EP.1062 | Anutin New PM, Songkran 2026 Safety, Viral Horse Rider
Today we lead with a massive political shift as Anutin Charnvirakul is elected as Thailand's new Prime Minister, following a decisive parliamentary vote. We also dive into the viral debate: is Thailand an overrated destination? Plus, you’ll want to check your pockets—a rare 25-satang coin from 1999 is now being valued at 5,000 Baht by collectors.
Good Morning Thailand EP.1061 | 1000 thai flights cancelled, Drink-spiking death, Moo Deng Intruder
Today we’ll be talking about the continuing travel shock caused by the conflict in the Middle East as more than 1,000 flights bound for Thailand have been cancelled, a shocking incident of drink-spiking that has led to the death of a British holiday maker, and a little later Moo Deng is back in the news as an intruder dangerously enters her enclosure.
Good Morning Thailand EP.1060 | Energy Chief apology, Temple Bus Crash, Syringe at Phuket Buffet
Today we’ll be talking about a hight profile case where Pattaya security guards are being questioned over a tourist assault video, a temple trip double decker bus crash that leaves dozens injured, and a little later a bizarre incident where a syringe was found on a plate at a Phuket hotel buffet.
Good Morning Thailand EP.1059 | Thai crew returns, Tuk Tuk Attack, Thai Aviator Crashes
Today we’ll be talking about Thai crew members’ repatriation after the attack on the shipping vessel in the Strait of Hormuz, a Phuket Tuk Tuk ride that turned violent after a couple’s argument escalated, and a little later we have a Thai version of the aviator as a pilot survives a plane crash.
Good Morning Thailand EP.1058 | Stranded Travelers, Phuket Cat Fight, 200,000 THB Plane Heist
Today we’ll be talking about the thousands of people left stranded in Southeast Asia due to flight delays and cancellations in the Middle East, pickpockets, street fighters, and European fugitives facing justice, and a little later a strange case of a doctor and his missing hundreds of thousands of baht on a domestic flight.
Good Morning Thailand EP.1057 | Thai Airways Price Hike, US soldier fights police, Russian Groping Grossness
Today we’ll be talking about Thai airways plans to increase ticket prices in the face of higher fuel costs, a drunken Pattaya clash that ends with an American soldier fighting police, and a little later some good news with ambitious promises to end scam centers combined with scam center rescues.
Good Morning Thailand EP.1056 | Thai ship attacked, Air India Hard Landing, Thailand Mandates work from home
Today we’ll be talking about the Thai-flagged shipping vessel that was attacked in the Strait of Hormuz, an Air India hard landing at Phuket airport disrupting runway operations, and a little later Don Mueang airport is getting ready automated passport screening to 24/7 service.
Good Morning Thailand EP.1055 | Fuel Fears Assuaged, Monkey's cleared of wrongdoing, Drunk Monk?
Today we’ll be talking about the government’s response to the increasingly volatile fuel market supply, a Thai actress’s husband that’s been accused of creating a multi-billion baht crypto fraud scam, and a little later a monk’s attempt at purchasing beer as stirred some debate online.
Good Morning Thailand EP.1054 | Brit brawls police at 7/11, Japanese ladyboy stabbing, alcohol ban reforms
Today we’ll be talking about a British tourist starting a brawl with police in a 7-Eleven, a Japanese man found allegedly stabbed by ladyboys in Pattaya, and a little later the Thai government is reconsidering alcohol bans for certain cultural events.
Good Morning Thailand EP.1053 | Thailand's fuel buffer, immigration rules tighten, tourists attacked by locals
Today we’ll be talking about Thailand’s plans to create a fuel buffer as the fallout continues from Israel and America’s conflict with Iran, the government is simultaneously tightening visa scrutiny at the border while trying to expedite more than 100,000 work permits, and a little later cocaine, heroin, and scams oh my! As police crackdown on illegal activities that cross borders.
Good Morning Thailand EP.1052 | Naked Ladyboy Chase, German GTA on Koh Tao, Lumphini One Piece makeover
Today we cover Thai nationals successfully evacuated from Bahrain as regional tensions rise, a chaotic payment dispute in Pattaya involving naked ladyboys chasing a tourist, and a naked German tourist tased on Koh Tao after a bizarre crime spree. We’ll also look at a samurai sword attack in Chon Buri, a security scare for a Thai family in Shanghai, and why Netflix is bringing One Piece to Lumphini
Good Morning Thailand EP.1051 | Airfare soars amid conflict, Petrol Panic Buying, Pattaya Naked Boat Thief
Today we’ll be talking about a spike in flights to and from Europe in the midst of the Middle Eastern conflict, petrol stations around Thailand seeing long queues as panic buying takes effect, and a little later GTA 6 drops early in Pattaya where a naked man has been linked to a speedboat theft attempt.
Good Morning Thailand EP.1050 | Flight Cancellations, Bangkok 'Can Fly' Pitch, Phuket Drug Arrest
Today we’ll be talking about how the conflict in Iran is affecting Thai nationals and visitors, in greater ASEAN news Malaysia’s Prime Minister Anwar is blaming zionists for a campaign to destabilize his administration, and a little later in more classic Thaiger fare, and influencer is seeking a full refund after a botched 400,000 baht nose job.
Good Morning Thailand EP.1049 | Pattaya Robbery Justice, Thaksin's parole fortunes, Thai murdered in Japan
Today we’ll be talking about evacuation plans for Thai nationals currently in Iran, knife fights and underwear-clad brawls erupt on the streets of Pattaya, and a little later a Buriram wedding is giving double-takes as a Thai woman doubles up on grooms.
Good Morning Thailand EP.1048 | Pattaya Robbery Justice, Thaksin's parole fortunes, Thai murdered in Japan
Today we’ll be talking about a violent robbery in Pattaya with justice being served, Thaksin Shinawatra’s upcoming parole eligibility as his Pheu Thai party joins the ruling coalition, and a little later some high profile murder cases with international ramifications.
