Good Morning Thailand

In today’s episode: Bangkok sees an unusual hailstorm, an electric car crashes into a Yaowarat shrine, and Maya Bay reopens after its conservation break. Plus, a Phuket tuk tuk driver is allegedly attacked, a key diver from the 2018 Thai cave rescue dies, and Koh Larn’s waters turn green after heavy rain.

In the headlines today, aw shiiiii here we go again as more than 5000 US Navy personnel are headed to Phuket, then, conflicting reports emerge regarding updates to Thailand's weather detection systems, in Bangkok, a woman and her Turkish ex have ben arrested over an alleged arson plot, in Chachoengsao, residents have been evacuated after their building begins to sink, in Pattaya, three police officers have ben suspended over alleged tourist cash demands, and a little bit later, Thailand is welcoming home 11 antiquities being repatriated from New York.

In the headlines today, two foreign women are accused of assaulting a shop worker in Phuket after a dispute over change, then, police investigate after a baby’s body is found in a Bangkok hotel refrigerator, Thai Airways faces a lot of problems, Prime Minister Anutin’s sparks hot debate, and more flood shenanigans

In the headlines today, floodwaters are receding but the economic damage is palpable, then we have some unfortunate fatalities with absolutely shocking motivations, in Chiang Mai, controversy erupts as a hotel is accused of refusing a Buddhist monk, in Phuket, a woman claims a dating app partner steals her valuables, on Koh Samui, a police officer is charged after ramming into four parked vehicles, and finally if you've been traveling, six airlines are offering flexible travel options in the wake of the flooding.

On the show today we'll be giving you a full comprehensive breakdown of the flooding situation as heavy rains continue to impact most provinces across Thailand, including major statistics, government warnings and relief efforts, as well as some of the bizarre moments that have been captured by social media users.

In the headlines today, a knife-wielding man terrorized commuters in Bangkok's Asok district, in ASEAN News Indonesia's wildfire crisis has forced several evacuations, in a shocking story, a pre-teen pregnancy has officially become Udon Thani's youngest pregnancy ever on record, on a similar subject Taiwanese authorities have uncovered a surrogacy network involving Thai women, in travel news, the deadline is fast approaching for the approval of a new 450-baht tourist fee, and finally we'll discuss the ever increasing fortunes of AGT winner and rising star Nene Royal.

In the headlines today, the World Bank is urging Thailand to invest in city centers beyond Bangkok, in Khao Yai, a former national park official is challenging a fine after driving too close to wild elephants, in a Bangkok botched surgery a Ukrainian patient is seeking help after breathing problems arose from a nose reconstruction, we also have a bit of fashion plagiarism as a Cambodian bridal studio is being accused of copying Queen Suthida's gown, and a little later we'll give you the latest updates on Nene Royal's AGT fortunes.

In the headlines today, Australian murder suspect Simon Carman has pleaded not guilty to the charges against him, then, a Narathiwat bombing convict has received a reduced sentence instead of the death penalty, also, the Thai cabinet is backing sweeping new controls on the cannabis industry, in Phuket, more than 600 families are facing possible eviction in a long-running land dispute, outside a bar in Patong, a Thai woman says a group of foreign women assaulted her, and a little later if you're in Pattaya prepare for some road closures as the Pattaya Marathon is set for this weekend.

In the headlines today, Bangkok city officials are putting communities on alert as Chao Phraya levels are set to rise, then in Chon Buri more than 14,000 foreign-linked companies have been flagged for nominee risk, in smuggling news, four suspects have been indicted in a heroin network and three more were detained in Sri Lanka with cannabis, over in Taipei a raid finds 17 Thai women at an illegal sex business, and a little later, Thailand is considering a minimum pay standard for delivery drivers.

In the headlines today, a shocking fire at an MRT station disrupts train services, then, a German tourist was tasered after a confrontation on Khao San Road, over in the UK four people have been sentenced for trafficking Thai women into brothels, also, a new poll shows widespread concern of the fairness of Thailand's justice system, in travel news Suvarnabhumi airport opens arrival e-gates to 33 nationalities, and in a bizarre, somewhat happy story a woman gives birth next to a dinosaur display in Pattaya. If that baby isn't named Bam Bam or Pebbles I will lose my mind.

In the headlines today, Prime Minister Anutin has made some bold statements regarding tougher action on foreign lawbreakers; then Thailand is set to review citizenship rules and previous approvals, in crime news a luxury mansion in bangkok was raided for targeting scams in Japan, in economic news some troubling news regarding Thais carrying debt into retirement, in a bizarre story an Omani man was caught smuggling 22 live animals at suvarnabhumi airport, and a little later Lisa made an appearance on Jimmy Fallon offering the host Som Tom and Chang beer.

In the headlines today, asthma meds in your beef? Thai authorities uncover a bizarre cattle-doping operation, then a mystery is afoot in Chiang Mai as skeletal remains were found in a foreclosed home, in more nominee crackdowns four have been arrested in a 600-million baht tire factory investigation, in supernatural news a father has drawn criticism after filming his son riding a motorcycle blindfolded and claiming he has clairvoyant abilities, and a little later out with the old and in with the new as Bangkok eyes adding more than 1300 EV garbage trucks to overhaul the fleet.

In the headlines today, new DTV requirements leave applicants scratching their heads as different rules seem to apply at different embassies, then, more than 200 brits have been detained in cannabis smuggling cases linked to Thailand, in Nonthaburi, a woman pursues a case after a violent confrontation with her lawyer neighbor, also, a major protest involving Greenpeace broke out against Thailand's continuing investment in fossil fuels, and a little later a singer in Lampang is facing legal troubles after a performance parodying the now infamous ex-monk.

In the headlines today, a Bangkok Abbot's 2 billion baht hospital donation receives clarification, then, a proposed Phuket Tunnel could reduce the journey to Patong dramatically, in military news a family is seeking answers after a young soldier was found dead at Army camp, in greater Asian news we will indeed be covering the Hyrox soiling story just as the Aussie culprit covered the competition, and a little later some feel good news as a ride-hail driver refunds an Aussie passenger nearly 3500 baht.

In the headlines today, a supreme court precedent is back in the public eye after the high profile arrest of an Ayutthaya abbot, in ASEAN News a ferry fire in the Philippines ends in deadly tragedy, then, Chinese suspects have been arrested after tricking an elderly thai woman in a ritual scam, in trade news, Thailand and India are pushing for deeper economic ties and cross-border QR payments, and finally for feel good friday we have a heartwarming story of a police officer intervening to help a woman living without electricity.

In the headlines today, a police officer has been arrested this morning on suspicion of shooting his wife at a kindergarten, then, the owner of a pit bull was fatally mauled by their pet, in Bangkok, an oil contamination on Rama III has been contained while the source remains unknown; in some bizarre news, a Bangkok man is alleging threats from a massage shop with whom he got into an argument over sexual service payments, and a little later some royal family news as the king and queen renew their aviation licenses.

In the headlines today, a controversial French zoo owner in Koh Samui has been detained ahead of his deportation, then, proposed alcohol regulations raise concerns for Thailand's craft beer industry, in Bangkok, a British pensioner has been repatriated after a romance scam leaves him homeless, in traffic news a 77-year-old woman has been charged after driving her Mercedes on the wrong side of the road, and a little later we have some animal news in the form of an unfortunate soi dog chase as well as a very high reward for a missing cat.

In the headlines today, Thai airways halts several flights to Indonesia as Krakatoa's volcanic ash disrupts air travel, then a missing Kanchanaburi woman's story is under scrutiny after being found safe after a week-long search, then, a worker bus overturns into a canal leaving 24 injuered, in Rayong a data center dispute ends with three chinese nationals on the lamb, in health news, Thailand has officially eliminated Rubella, and a little later the Nene Royal craze continues as she's awarded scholarships ahead of the AGT finale.

In the headlines today, Thailand drops foreign business license requirements for seven service categories, then, a French woman's passing on Koh Samui raises questions about nominee holdings, in Bangkok, a data center has been accused of hoarding fuel without a permit, also, Thailand's friend for hire businesses are finding a growing audience, and a little later some good news for public transport as Bangkok prepares to roll out more than 1500 new electric buses.

In the headlines today, Thailand drops foreign business license requirements for seven service categories, then, a French woman's passing on Koh Samui raises questions about nominee holdings, in Bangkok, a data center has been accused of hoarding fuel without a permit, also, Thailand's friend for hire businesses are finding a growing audience, and a little later some good news for public transport as Bangkok prepares to roll out more than 1500 new electric buses.

In the headlines today, the USS Abraham is set to land in Thailand today, then in Phuket, a haircut dispute turns physical, back in Bangkok in Asok, a man died after falling from an escalator, up in Chiang Mai, authorities are looking for a person who abandoned a newborn child on the side of a road, also, a bizarre trend of Chinese parents sending children to hardship farm camps is gaining attention, and a little later Bangkok is enacting a new policy to give significant protections to old trees in the city.

In the headlines today, will the walls of Pattaya hold as 5,000 American seamen are set to arrive in Pattaya this week, also, Thailand prepares to cute visa-free stays from 60 to 30 days, then, Thailand's nominee business crackdown sees a sharp drop in high-risk registrations, however, a nightclub raid leads to allegations of police nominee schemes, then a little later a Chiang Mai couple claims a supposedly free beauty treatment ended up with an 85,000 THB bill.

In the headlines today, another major fire raged through a shopping center over the weekend, then, an FBI wanted American has been arrested in Phuket on child abuse allegations, over in Jomtien a bar brawl leaves British tourists hospitalized, also down in Koh Larn a speedboat fight brings new restrictions, in business news the government is speaking out regarding a CP-linked firms decision to withdraw from Airport rail link deals, and a little later how far would you go to get out of a massive bar bill, would a little public humiliation do the trick?

In the headlines today, Thailand introduces expanded deportation rules that take effect today, then, Anutin's visit to the border brings condemnation from Cambodia, in Myanmar, a Thai woman has been sentenced as questions remain over her ex-husband's death, back in Bangkok a driver records a blood alcohol content five times the legal limit after sucking on a breathalyzer, in education news the country is set to end any competitive testing or rankings for children under six, and in some feel good news a mystery benefactor has donated 100 million baht to expand Pattaya hospital.

In the headlines today, Thailand is inviting citizens and visitors alike to give feedback on a proposed tourist fee, then, Dengue fever cases climb as well as the associated death toll, in other tragic news deadly flash flood has struck the Nepal-Chinese border leaving hundreds dead or missing, in drug news, testing has confirmed the presence of methamphetamine in so-called 'Zombie Vape' liquid, in bizarre crime news 32 people have been convicted after stealing... shrimp? and a little later we'll take a look at the upcoming American Navy visit as well as Nene Royal's fortunes on America's Got Talent.

In the headlines today, Thailand's unemployment rises as inflation continues to impact pay, then, the Chao Phraya river is set to rise as seven provinces are told to prepare, also, a Chinese tourist jumps from a moving car in order to escape an alleged abduction in Bangkok, over in Pattaya, a paring argument turns violent as a Russian man confronts and Indian national, and a little later the tourism authority of Thailand is looking to turn famous film sets into new tourism routes.

In the headlines today, a Giant Bee Swarm injures more than a dozen near a Pattaya government complex, then, a pokemon trading card dealer has been accused of causing more than 5 million baht in losses, down on Koh Pha Ngan a tourist finally admits to thievery after being confronted with CCTV footage, in trade news Thailand is investigating reported restrictions on herbal inhalers at Chinese trade shows, and a little later a new global ranking of the world's most attractive tourist cities has been released, find out where Bangkok ranks on the list.

In the headlines today, Thailand is reminding travelers to be ready to show proof of funds upon arrival, then in Taiwan a Thai woman is being accused of smuggling 72 heroin capsules inside of her body, back in Bangkok a driver is rejecting claimes that he intentionally rammed a motorcycle carrying a baby, also an ambulance fee dispute allegedly delays a cancer patients hospital trip, and finally in some business news Central Retail takes over 30+ MaxValu stores in a move to expand its Tops brand.

In the headlines today, Suvarnabhumi airport is expanding automated immigration access for 31 more nationalities, then, a Thai emergency doctor warns that hospitals are struggling with a recent surge in patients, in related news a prominent fitness coach tragically passed away after collapsing at Hyrox Bangkok last week, also, a four-year-old was saved in a daring rescue after clinging to the back of a truck for more than 10 kilometers, and finally we have some diplomatic news as Prime Minister Anutin continues his goodwill trip in Australia.

In the headlines today, Bangkok is set to tighten alcohol sales for minors and intoxicated customers, then more nominee business crackdowns as villagers' ID documents were allegedly used to set up dozens of Chinese-owned companies, also, the issue of pre-signed cannabis prescriptions is coming into the spotlight, in ASEAN News Bali has deported hundreds of foreigners staying on the island beyond their visa limitations, and a little later a classic Thaiger story as a woman relieves herself in a place she shouldn't as cameras of course capture the unladylike behavior.

In the headlines today, a crackdown on nominee businesses in Koh Samui sees 60 entities in the crosshairs, then in Phuket, Freedom beach has been shut down after a tourists death and dangerous sea conditions, that's not the only dangerous nature news as four people were injured by a falling tree in Ayutthaya and flash floods sweep tourists off a waterfall in Chiang Mai, and finally back down in Phuket some tourists have been arrested after disturbing neighbors with several incidents of balcony sex.

In the headlines today, a former Thai boy band member was found dead in the chao phraya river with 20kg of concrete in his backpack, then in Nakhon ratchasima an armed group attacked fairgoers leaving six injured, also, an Air Force Sergeant has confessed to drugging and secretly filming three of his partners, in political news the Thai government has rejected claims of leveraging it's US alliance in tariff talks, and a little later an Australian man was slapped with a 32,000 baht bill after a 13 hour stint at a bar, was he ripped off or was it a fair amount?

In the headlines today, foreigners are being warned agains moving to Thailand without a financial safety net, also, new school safety measures are being ruled out nationwide after the nonthaburi shooting, then the Prime minister elucidates certain gun policies, including the fact that you would indeed be breaking the law if you shot a burglar invading your home, down in Phuket six tourists had to be rescued after swimming in rip currents despite red flag warnings, and finally in some feel good news Phuket Rocker Nene Royal has rocked her way to the next round of America's Got Talent

In the headlines today, there's an unfortunate update in the Nonthaburi shooting as the death toll reaches 9, also, more gun violence in Nonthaburi after a former MP shoots an official dead and appears to receive preferential treatment in his arrest, in environmental news an unknown oily substance washes ashore in Koh Larn, then in Hua Hin, foreign property owners have been caught in a Hua Hin nominee investigation, and a little later in ASEAN news we'll give an update on the wildfires that are currently raging through Indonesia.

In the headlines today, we have updates related to the school shooting that took place in Nonthaburi last Friday, in related news we'll find out exactly where Thailand ranks in terms of fire-arm related crime in Southeast Asia, later, a car smashes through a childcare center injuring 16, in crime news a woman has been arrested for selling unapproved weightloss pens that appear to be growing in popularity, and finally a Norwegian man who'd become homeless and overstayed his visa by more than 3 years is set to be repatriated to his home.

In the headlines today, Thailand's tourism numbers continue to dip as Vietnam closes the gap, then seven sinkholes open up and prompt emergency measures in Kohn Kaen, in crim new a livestock farm was linked to a 93-million baht laundering network and gold robbers in Chiang Rai escaped across the border to Laos, and littler later a possible case of cultural misunderstanding has divided the internet as a foreigner appears to take offerings from a spirit house.

In the headlines today, a couple of freak accidents occur involving a lightning strike on a football field and a sanctuary tiger attack end in tragedy, then at the airport Chinese passengers were barred from a flight after swarming for a Chinese celebrity, in crime news a Pakistani passenger was jailed and banned from Thailand over an in-flight assault and a Swedish interpol suspect has been arrested in Phuket, and a little later a new ranking of best retirement destinations has been released, find out where Thailand ranks.

In today’s news… Thailand moves to tighten deportation rules for foreigners, a British tourist is found dead in a Phuket hotel, Bangkok disputes UN claims over the Cambodia conflict. A man nearly dies after a severe infection linked to raw seafood, and a 130-million-year-old dinosaur fossil is discovered in Chaiyaphum.”

In the headlines today, the Prime Minister has met with the family of the murdered Russian siblings and assured them of justice, in Narathiwat a drug raid ends in tragedy for two police officers, then, a funeral shooting ends in a deadly police siege, we also have a couple of bizarre stories, one involving a Thai singer taking legal action over an in-flight meal injury, and another involving a missing person who was apparently just taking a social media detox, and finally Japanese city-pop art is making its way to Bangkok.

In the headlines today, we have updates on the horrifying murders two Russian siblings and a Thai family of three in Chon Buri, unfortunately the homicide news doesn't end there as a jealous Chinese man in Chiang Mai and a local Phuket woman both commit horrendous acts of violence against family members, then, a bizarre case of an alleged pilot becoming homeless in Bangkok gets clarification from the airline he was supposedly employed by, also in Bangkok, the city is consulting the public over Petrol Tuk Tuk restrictions in the city, and finally a little palette cleanser for you in the form of my trip to the Ubon Ratchatani Candle festival that was held over the weekend, which has been chosen by the Tourism Authority of Thailand for a new promotion pilot.

In today’s stories, police make new arrests in the search for missing Russian siblings, a Qatari tourist faces deportation after a Hua Hin rampage, and an alleged Indian kidnapping gang is busted in Pattaya. Plus, a deadly landslide in China, a Ukrainian tourist assaulted in Phuket, a British influencer under fire for a racist rant, and a Thai man caught pretending to be police to avoid a massage bill.

More updates regarding the search for two missing Russian siblings near Pattaya, a Thai YouTuber is found dead overseas, Thai AirAsia cuts routes amid rising fuel costs, Koh Samui faces water rationing, Malaysia eyes the return of Formula One and millions in credit card theft. That's all coming up in today’s episode.

In the headlines today, a French national was shot and killed by police after a knife rampage in Bangkok, then, Five foreign nationals were detained in a sukhumvit street prostitution operation, in Nonthaburi, police uncovered a secret casino and drug den servicing Chinese nationals, plus, we'll take a look at the fallout from the infamous Italian student train incident and their subsequent 'apology.

Today in the news, we're going to do a bit of a deep dive on the cost of keeping Thailand's sex industry in the shadows, then in Pattaya, the government is urging visitors to stop giving cash to homeless people, in Udon Thani, a man has been hospitalized after getting his member stuck in a brass ring, in Rayong, a clothing shop is pursuing a customer over leaving a doosie of a twosie in a fitting room, and finally a Bangkok film festival is facing competing pressures over it's loyalties to China and Taiwan.

In the headlines today, violence in Narathiwat is escalating and becoing deadly, then, a Cambodian migrant working is accusing police of extortion, in crime news more troublemakers are turning to disguise themselves as foreigners to commit their crimes, also, a New Zealand teen has been granted bail after an alleged theft watch at an airport, then finally in sports news there's been a major shakeup at the highest echelons of Muay Thai at One Championship.

In the headlines today, more than 9 million baht have been disbursed to the Bangkok fire victims' family, but is it enough? Also, a Taiwanese court finalizes sentences in a half-billion baht Bangkok property scheme, in Chiang Mai, nominee-business investigations lead to 18 raids, in travel news, Thai airports have introduced unaccompanied baggage checking schemes, and finally in corporate news more than 500 KFC branches could be sold off, and new maneuver suggests tap-to-pay may be coming to Apple products in Thailand soon.

In the headlines today, a foreign man is being sought in connection to an assault on Bangla road, then a Bangkok gelato customer demands answers after biting into shards of glass, back in Phuket, cannabis inspections reveal hundreds of expired licenses, in crime news, we have a lineup of some of the dumbest criminals you've ever heard of, and finally in some feel good news, Thailand ends its eight years formula 2 drought with a podium placement.

In the headlines today, a bus overturns in Surin injuring 57 passengers including students, then in Bangkok Police raid a secret club hidden behind a gaming shop front, in Hong Kong, two Thailand origin travelers were arrested with 21 kgs of cannabis in their luggage, in some tragic news, a house fire claims the lives of an elderly couple and 73 cats in their care, also, termiste destroy more than one million baht stored in a safe, and finally a Thai-foreign couple has been accused of leaving a nearly 200,000 baht wedding bill unpaid.

In the headlines today, international travelers beware, massive lines for immigration at Suvarnabhumi await you, then, the public appears to be divided over payments for the Bangkok nightclub fire victims, in crime news, six teenagers have been captured after a daring detention center escape, also, pollution on the Kok river has led to Japan joining the effort to help the clean up, and a little later we've got an interesting tale of a feline scam artist.

In the headlines today, three Pattaya police officers are being scrutinized over allegations of corruption by Kuwaiti tourists, then, a Rayong boxing gym is being investigated over teh alleged abuse of young fighters, in Wat Pho a Chinese tourist has been arrested following a pickpocketing attempt, back in Bangkok some good samaritans rescued a woman from a suspected abduction, and a little later the education ministry is proposing a social credit system for Thailand's young people.

In the headlines today, a hotel blaze in Chiang Mai sees guests fleeing for safety, then, a random Thai man presenting himself as a government official spreads misleading information about the deadly nightclub fire in Bangkok, also, a karaoke venue has returned 150,000 baht after a billing dispute in what appears to be an increasingly common scam, in visa news Thailand is reinstating 30-day visa-free stays for Indian visitors, and a little later the Prime Minister shares the stage with the Nene Royal after she represents the country on America's Got Talent.

In the headlines today, serious allegations about locked exits at the Bangkok nightclub fire have intensified scrutiny of the owners, then in Phuket, the island is launching venue inspections to ensure a similar incident doesn't happen there, also in Phuket an intoxicated foreigner seriously injured themselves after a rooftop fall, back in Bangkok, a Japanese TikToker apologizes after staging a pickpockiting video, in beauty queen gossip a bank has been ordered to pay a women one million baht over scam transfers, then a little later the world's most famous boxer is soon fighting in a charity bout in Pattaya.

In the headlines today, a horrifying fire at a nightclub in Bangkok has left at least 27 dead and nearly 20 more seriously injured, then along the border with Myanmar airstrikes have been intensifying, we'll also take a look at the increasing rate of foreign homelessness in Bangkok, in regulatory news an opposition MP is pressing Anutin over gaps in Cannabis oversight, and a little later a bizarre case of a family dog bringing home a live grenade.

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 safe is street orange juice to drink? A mother raises the alarm after her child reacts adversely to drinking some, and later, in some feel-good news, a Phuket teen shines on America's Got Talent.

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 arrested after stealing an ambulance for a joy ride, and a little later in Phuket a restaurant owner is accusing a customer of planting a hair in their soup in order to dodge paying a bill.

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 arrested in, a British tourist threatened hotel staff over a lost key, and baht bus driver has been arrested for overcharging, all of which occurred in... you guessed it, Pattaya!

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 nearly four-year visa overstay, and later in some feel good news we'll discuss Thailand's plans at developing a new green energy economy as well as a very rare whale shark sighting in Koh Tao.

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 struggle as tourism numbers refuse to climb, but finally we'll have a palate cleanser after all of that as Thailand has announced 35 destinations for visa-free travel for Thai citizens.

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 in some feel good news we'll find out exactly where Thailand ranks in a new global retirement index.

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 separated from her children by immigration, and also a flight attendant appears to have been misled into heroin smuggling, and a little later in some feel good news the Thai princess has gone viral wearing Thai craftsmanship to a Paris dinner.

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 corruption on the part of law enforcement, and a little later there have been a spat of temple heists recently in which the money stolen has been used for... let's just say the pursuit of earthly desires.

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 heir whistleblower is now being sued by his own mother, and we also have some high level smuggling operations that have been thwarted, involving ecstasy, cocaine, and endangered turtles.

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 law, in a religious information segment we're going to explore the concept of polygamy as it pertains to Buddhism, and in our feel good news we'll find out exactly where Thailand's islands rank on the list of the world's best.

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 data trafficking operation, down in Samui the roosters are apparently out of control, and finally the King and Queen are set to head to France for a state visit.

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, also, if you're travelling to Australia be careful if you're packing your Yadom, and finally a Thailand is more seriously considering a ban on social media for minors.

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 tougher punishments for businesses caught breaking rules, and a little later the government has announced a 12-year plan to turn Thailand into a high-income economy.

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 Pattaya going on a rampage and requiring ten police officers to subdue him.

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 tried to as hundreds of felines have been rescued from a meat trafficking ring, and as a palate cleanser to send you off into your weekend we have a heartwarming story of technology being used to support Thailand's sea turtle population.

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 patients, and a little later Asian pop music is finally getting recognition at the Grammy's.

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 more uplifting news and Indonesian fisherman who was lost at sea for nine days has been rescued, plus a fun story about an 8-year-old Thai golf prodigy is also on the way.

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 civil conflict, and finally Thailand is climbing the ranks of best countries to retire in, but where exactly has it placed among the competition?

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. Plus, a Phuket rider sparks backlash over a lost phone, a South African traveller is arrested with 16 kilogrammes of heroin, and Thailand moves closer to securing 11 new international air routes. All that and more, coming up.

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 tourists are flocking to a canal-side community thanks to the popularity of a Chinese TV show.

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 against... his mother? And after that we'll need a palate cleanser with some feel good news in the form of new landmarks to explore.

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 winning praise across social media, and a devastating 7.8-magnitude earthquake that has killed dozens in the Philippines.

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, and Indonesian unable to control himself on a flight, and a Japanese man involved in a scam network worth billions, and a little later we've got animal news, some concerning, and some downright bizarre.

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 coming, but where can you watch in Thailand? The bidding war is over for the broadcasting rights as the games are set to begin.

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 opening automatic passport gates in the next ten days, and finally in some feel good news a good samaritan taxi driver returns more than 300,000 baht to some very grateful tourists.

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 in Asok, but don't worry a little later we have some good news in the with Thai Airways hiring their first female pilot in their 66-year history and the popular reality TV show Below Deck has chosen the location for their next season here in the land of smiles.

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 with America and France, and a little later we have some updates on Airport infrastructure in Phuket and Hua Hin.

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, a little later we'll give you the lowdown on the upcoming Pride Parade hitting the streets of Bangkok this weekend, and finally there's a new bid to create legal protections for sex workers, but will it find success in parliament?

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 family abuse allegations emerge, in ASEAN News, Thai rescue teams have been dispatched to Laos to aid in the search for 7 workers trapped in a cave, in economic news French President Macron host Thai PM Anutin in order to strengthen ties between the two countries, and finally in some feel good news a Chinese woman's money was recovered by helpful locals after it was scattered on a busy road.

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 tensions with Thailand, in wildlife news a Malaysian passenger was caught attempting to smuggle 251 live animals and also Phuket tourists are facing scrutiny after controversial pictures with a sea turtle, and is it acceptable to skip out on part of a bill if your order doesn't meet your standards? One woman in Phuket seems to think so.

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 alarming gun videos, and a Cambodian fortune teller is detained for fraud and sexual assault linked to fake spiritual rituals. Here’s everything you need to know.

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 track down and arrest a senator wanted by the international criminal court, and a little later, a British tourist ends up in a too hot to handle situation at a full moon party in Koh Phangan.

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 humorous delay for a British traveler.

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, in Phuket and Chon Buri major drug busts land Russian and Chinese nationals in handcuffs, and a little later new EU rules could give Thai nationals longer Schengen stays.

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 ladyboys in his condominium, then, get your rain boots ready because rainy season is upon us as warnings are issued across 40 provinces, and a little later what's better than one wife? Two apparently as a bigamy bash goes viral.

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 of knife attack stories involving an unemployed boyfriend and some accidentally smashed baby chicks, and a little later, Thai ride-hailing apps have been given a month long deadline to improve their safety standards.

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.

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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, in political news Thaksin Shinawatra has been allowed to return home under parole conditions, and a little later where does Thailand rank among relocation searches for Americans?

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 was seized in Phuket, and in some deeply unsettling news a man has died from rabies after having been scratched by a husky puppy.

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 tourists and photographers, in New York, Lisa turns heads at the Met Gala with an outfit designed to reflect Thai culture, and a little later medical care for your beloved pokemon is finally available in Bangkok as the city's first Poke Center opens.

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 after asking him not to smoke cannabis, in positive international news, Israeli's and Iranians have learned to work together! Unfortunately it was in running an illegal school in Koh Phangan, There's also some crazy traffic stories involving exploding lithium and pig fat spills, and finally one more farang couple had to be rescued from a kayaking excursion after ignoring warnings from local guides.

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 later hundreds of Thai nationals have been repatriated after falling victim to scam centers in Cambodia.

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 they have some dangerous side effects? And finally we have zoo-themed bizarre news section featuring exotic turtle smuggling and viral dead animal keychains.

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’ moniker it’s earned in international media, a massive brawl between Thai and Chinese workers erupted at a construction site, in some bizarre news a Pathum Thani bridge is being investigated after a condom-covered eggplant was discovered, and finally over at an LA Songkran Event a pad Thai world record was achieved.

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 among 19 dead in an armed conflict between the Philippines military and a communist guerrilla group.