Good Morning Thailand EP.927 | Another Bangkok Earthquake, New Expat Tax Plan, Suvarnabhumi Airport expansion
Today we’ll be talking about yet another earthquake that rattled parts of Bangkok, a new Tax policy that may impact expats benefits, and a little later a massive planned expansion of Suvarnabhumi Airport aimed at doubling its capacity.
22 Aug 18min
Good Morning Thailand EP.926 | Reckless Brit faces 10 years, Pheu Thai denies Prayut rumors, Meth Durians Discovered
Today we’ll be talking about the criminal charges being levied against the reckless British driver whose driving ended in tragedy for a mother of two, an update on Pheu Thai leadership as rumors swirl, and a little later we’ll dive into the ongoing problem of cross boarder crime in the form of both call centers and a new smuggling phenomenon: Durian Meth.
21 Aug 23min
Good Morning Thailand EP.925 | Free flights for tourists, new banking regulations, Pattaya Nightlife crackdown
Today we’ll be talking about a free domestic flight program for tens of thousands of incoming international tourists, new banking regulations aiming to protects youths and olds from scams, and a little later some updates on Thai soft power in the form of Aliens and street food.
20 Aug 21min
Good Morning Thailand EP.923 | 1000+ Cannabis shops closed, New LTR visa rules, Senator robs corpse
Today we’ll be talking about the nationwide crackdown that saw over 1000 cannabis shops shuttered, visa overhauls that may impact Thailand’s attractiveness to retirees, and a little later a macabre case of a senator allegedly robbing a corpse.
18 Aug 27min
Good Morning Thailand EP.922 | Strong baht challenges tourism, Brit reckless driving in Pattaya, Bangkok crowned best city for Gen Z
Today we’ll be talking about the downturn in Thai tourism caused by a peculiarly strong Baht as well as safety concerns among Chinese tourists, later we’ll explore how the Tourism Authority of Thailand is taking steps to rebound visitor numbers, plus Bangkok has just been crowned the best city in the world for Gen Z.
15 Aug 21min
Good Morning Thailand EP.921 | Landmines and Fake News, Frenchman's lover's quarrel, Pheu Thai's political strategy
Today we’ll be talking about landmine issues and viral fake news between Thailand and Cambodia, the defrocking of several monks on meth after temple drug tests, and a little later an update on Pheu Thai’s political strategy among Paetongtarn Shinawatra’s suspension
13 Aug 18min
Good Morning Thailand EP.920 | Beijing pressure shuts down gallery, Pattaya robberies, fights, and balcony rescues
Today we'll be talking about a Bangkok gallery censoring an exhibition under pressure from Beijing, corruption allegations swirling around Thailand's submarine deal with China, and a little later, an armed Chinese man who surrendered after a tense standoff in a Pattaya store.
11 Aug 22min
