Good Morning Thailand

Thai tea ranked 7th in the world’s best non-alcohol drinks’ list | GMT Today's episode of the talkshow is packed with a range of compelling stories. We'll hear from a man who accidentally shot and killed his cousin, while his two year old niece was injured in the process. We'll also hear about the arrest of three Thais for smuggling of fourteen Chinese citizens.  We'll also learn about a Thai...

How to start a business and live in Thailand FT.  @zostillmovingabout   | GMT In today’s episode, Thailand bans standing up on songthaews, drivers aren’t happy, Grab taxi driver accused of stealing 50,000 baht cash bouquet, and Thailand to ban all plastic waste imports in 2025 Welcome to the most magical place in Thailand - 'CARNIVAL MAGIC': https://www.carnivalmagic.fun Check out o...

Hundreds of Cops dispatched to Pattaya’s Walking Street | GMT In today’s episode, Blaze damages tour boats in central Thailand, National park officer becomes an alien to promote tourism in southern Thailand, Thai man finds soulmate in sex doll after wife leaves him for another man, Samui Open Beach Volleyball Tournament in March, and Hundreds of cops dispatched to Pattaya’s Walking Street to...

What Are the Rules Regarding Jet Skiing in Thailand?  | GMT In today’s episode, Patong Police catch 3 Mongolian credit card thieves, The most common complaint about Bangkok taxi drivers is…, and Russian tourists fined 20,000 baht for jet skiing in Krabi, Thailand. Welcome to the most magical place in Thailand - 'CARNIVAL MAGIC': https://www.carnivalmagic.fun Check out our podcast with Niels S...

AoT increasing airport services to meet tourist demand | GMT In today’s episode, AoT increasing airport services to meet tourist demand, Chiang Mai mother pays 400 baht (plus extras) for husband’s murder, 2 monkeys dead as police catch smugglers red-handed, and Cloud Nine Celebrates their “GET LIFTED” Grand Opening Wednesday March 1st, 2023. Welcome to the most magical place in Thailand - 'CARNIVA...

75 Foreign lives lost by road accidents in 2023 | GMT In today’s episode, Thailand’s plastic bag use plunges by 148,000 tonnes in 3 years, Phuket health spa slams travel agency for ripping off foreigners, 400 people fall victim to Japan tour scam resulting in 14 million baht loss, Massive fire breaks out in front of Pattaya massage parlour, and Thailand’s perilous roads claim the lives of 75 forei...

Learning Thai language and cultures FT. Kru Smuk | GMT In today’s episode, Pattaya gains condom vending machines, Royal relief supplies head to Turkey, Thunderstorms and strong winds in Bangkok until Friday, Learning Thai and Thai cultures with Kru Smuk (Banana Thai) Welcome to the most magical place in Thailand - 'CARNIVAL MAGIC': https://www.carnivalmagic.fun Check out our podcast with Daniel Ki...

Tourist entry fees confirmed for June | GMT In today’s episode, Lifull Connect acquires FazWaz in Thailand, forming exciting PropTech partnership with Dot Property, Man walks over ‘500 miles’ and ‘500 more’ to marry his girlfriend on Valentine’s Day, Ignorant foreigner stops traffic to take pictures of a 10-wheel truck, LGBTQ+ couples tie special knot, Tourist entry fees confirmed for June Welcome...

Phuket police can’t catch foreigner stealing tourists’ credit cards for shopping sprees | GMT In today’s episode, Phuket police can’t catch foreigner stealing tourists’ credit cards for shopping sprees, Phuket rescuers bring French tourists lost in forest to safety, Man accuses son of drugging him and killing his wife to steal 65 million baht, Report finds most Thais don’t understand climate chang...

Thai Bonnie and Clyde arrested after hitting 32 petrol stations in Isaan | GMT In today’s episode, Russian arrested acting illegally as tour guide, Remembering the dead – Koh Tao dive master mystery, Indian tourist pickpocketed in Pattaya, lost 44,000 baht, and Thai Bonnie and Clyde arrested after hitting 32 petrol stations in Isaan. Welcome to the most magical place in Thailand - 'CARNIVAL MAGIC'...

Nok Air slammed for ill treatment of a disabled passenger | GMT In today’s episode, Thais join quake in Turkey and Syria, Lobby says tourism must be priority, Nok Air slammed for ill treatment of a disabled passenger, Police officer accidentally shoots colleague at Bangkok police station, and Thai man sacrifices himself to save mother in savage Pit Bull attack Welcome to the most magical place in...

Phuket continues crackdown on illegal taxis | GMT In today’s episode, Bangkok rats desert a sinking city, New "Petsumer" trend, PLTO continues crackdown on illegal taxis, V IP escorts beyond state's scope, and death toll of Turkey-Syria earthquake rises.  Welcome to the most magical place in Thailand - 'CARNIVAL MAGIC': https://www.carnivalmagic.fun Check out our podcast with Patrick Kun: htt...

New law allows foreign talent to thrive in Thailand | GMT In today’s episode, New law allows foreign talent to thrive in Thailand, PM2.5 return, Malaysian influencer solicits free kebab for ‘being pretty’, RTP unveils strict checkpoint measures, officers must wear bodycam at all times, and No one responsible for Service Hall collapse at Don Mueang Airport, confirms AOT. Welcome to the most magical...

Man fakes wife's death for 10 million Baht | GMT In today’s episode, Man accused of faking wife’s death for 10 million baht, Biggest crowd yet for Full Moon Party, 100 cops to be charged over illegal visas, and Turkey earthquake. Welcome to the most magical place in Thailand - 'CARNIVAL MAGIC': https://www.carnivalmagic.fun Check out our podcast with Patrick Kun: https://youtu.be/_1_-C4GH8Mg Ad-fr...

Airplane caught fire in Phuket | GMT In today’s episode, Cops blame publicity-seeker Arisa for “Four Brothers” gambling ring fiasco, Airplane caught fire in Phuket, Customs explains its inspection guidelines, Is kaeng som the worst dish in Thailand?, and Chinese travel companies resume regular business. Welcome to the most magical place in Thailand - 'CARNIVAL MAGIC': https://www.carnivalmagic.fun...

Is Vaping, Shisha and E - Cigarettes in Thailand Legal? | GMT In today’s episode, Bangkok’s first free street-food space welcomes hawkers, street vendors, More trees in Bangkok could cut heatwave mortality by a third, Elevated levels of PM2.5 in Bangkok point to raging rubbish dump fire in Samut Prakan, and Thailand’s Tourism Authority reminds visitors of current anti-smoking laws Welcome to the m...

Here’s what you do if the police stop you in Thailand | GMT In today’s episode, Taxi scam concerns visitors, School in Thailand under fire for transporting 100 boy scouts in articulated lorry, ‘Not possible anyone else was involved’ in Leo Rex’s death in Thailand, says friend, Krabi hotel accused of favouring foreigners over Thais, and Police stopped you? Here’s how to handle it. Welcome to the mo...

Thailand Elite Card Scandal and Controversy | GMT In today’s episode, Thailand Elite Card Scandal and Controversy, Rolling Loud Thailand 2023 is coming to Songkran Festival in Pattaya, Koh Samui booms as over 200,000 tourists visit the popular island in January, Bangkok public bus condemned by Singaporean tourists, and Chinese tourists wrongly fined 60,000 baht for carrying vapes, says law expert....

Thai Police confess to extorting & taking bribes from Taiwanese Actress | GMT In today’s episode, Thailand Post’s delayed service makes student lose scholarship, Thai Police confess to extorting & taking bribes from Taiwanese Actress, Truck smoke targeted over PM2.5 pollution, Remorseful husband says wife can burn ‘penis’ with ‘hot iron’ if she catches him gambling again, Transwoman compla...

Which City in Thailand is Ranked No.1 in SE Asia on the Safety Index? | GMT In today’s episode, Illegal jet skis return to Phuket’s Surin Beach, Chiang Mai ranked No.1 city in Asia on safety index, Indian tourist beaten by Pattaya nightclub guards, Bangkok pub raid can’t find anything illegal to bust, Snorting urine will not cure sinusitis, and Gang of deaf suspects arrested in robberies. Welcome...

Police Scams and Scandals in Thailand | GMT In today’s episode, Australia returns 9 ancient Buddha statues to Thailand after 112 years, Police Scams and Scandals in Thailand, the UN recognises princess work, Year in Search 2022 – Thailand, and Chinese women in 'escort clip' has left. Welcome to the most magical place in Thailand - 'CARNIVAL MAGIC': https://www.carnivalmagic.fun Check out our podca...

New THAILAND tourism subsidies and vouchers | GMT In today’s episode, Locals seek 5 billion baht from oil spill, Thailand promotes tourism with subsidies, vouchers nationwide, Phuket taxis: outsiders are undercutting our prices, and Thailand and Cambodia argue over origin of Muay Thai kickboxing. Welcome to the most magical place in Thailand - 'CARNIVAL MAGIC': https://www.carnivalmagic.fun Check...

Thief leaves an apology note in Chiang Mai, Thailand | GMT In today’s episode, More European tourists than Chinese in Hua Hin, officials say, MP says cannabis helps reduce Yaba addicts in Bangkok, Thief leaves an apology note in Chiang Mai, Thailand, Outcry over police VIP airport escort service Welcome to the most magical place in Thailand - 'CARNIVAL MAGIC': https://www.carnivalmagic.fun Check o...

Can Thai police be bought? | GMT In today’s episode, Grab Thailand signs up for government's tax rebate shopping, Bonchon set for expansion with 200M baht, You can’t ‘buy anything from the Thai police’ – PM’s Office, Airport testing shows Covid numbers on arrival 'very low' Welcome to the most magical place in Thailand - 'CARNIVAL MAGIC': https://www.carnivalmagic.fun Check out our podcast with Ma...

Is BMW really Thailand’s favourite car? | GMT In today’s episode, Is BMW really Thailand’s favourite car? China gives green light to Chinese tour groups, Sex Workers Bill will protect Thailand’s most-exploited, Taking aim at violent, sex offenders, Maiden Flydubai direct Pattaya flight arrives, and Is Japanese foods No.1 in Thailand? Welcome to the most magical place in Thailand - 'CARNIVAL MAGIC'...