Good Morning Thailand - Episode 296

A Russian tourist, dressed only in underwear, caused a chaotic scene on a Phuket shopping street, engaging in a bizarre standoff with Thai police. Captured in a viral video with over 200,000 views on X (formerly Twitter), the man, agitated and accompanied by his family, resisted arrest with shadow boxing and erratic behavior. Attempts to subdue him failed, leading to speculation and humor online, likening the scene to an '80s action movie. Local authorities have not yet clarified the circumstances, but the incident underscores the unpredictability of policing in tourist hotspots and the need to respect local laws.

13 Dec 202419min

Today we’ll be talking about a whole lot of naked people getting in trouble in multiple incidents around Thailand, Cambodian nationals being extradited from Thailand to face charges, and a little later some updates the corruption case agains Malaysia’s former Prime Minister.

11 Dec 202420min

Today we’ll be talking about a proposed VAT increase causing economic concerns in Thailand, naked and reckless tourist behavior in Phuket, and a little later we’ll be giving you the latest updates on the toppling of Assad’s regime in Syria.

9 Dec 202419min

Today we’ll be talking about a daring underwear thief in Phuket, the future of gay marriage in the land of smiles, and a little later the outbreak of martial law in South Korea.

4 Dec 202426min

Today we’ll be talking about backlash being faced by the Prime Minister over her flood response, a Russian actress who was swept out to see in a tragic incident, and a little later Malaysia’s response to being used as a portal to avoid American tariffs.

3 Dec 202424min

Today we’ll be talking about the deadly construction collapse on Rama II road, the rising tensions between Thailand and Myanmar over an attack on a fishing boat, and a little later some updates on how Laos is tackling policy in the wake of the methanol poisoning deaths.

2 Dec 202426min

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