Good Morning Thailand

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.