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Adios Thailand Pass? Same-sex marriage bill...BOOM! | GMT Thailand’s Parliament passed the Marriage Equality Bill in the first reading with 210 votes in favour, 180 votes in opposition and 4 abstentions. Muslim students in southern Thailand protest against decriminalisation of green. Ben and Jett join Tim Newton this morning on Good Morning Thailand. For more information on Regents Pattaya visit t...

C-Word craziness in Thailand, immigration update | GMT We can’t mention the word here, but the C-Word has become a political football, only days after decriminalisation of the product in Thailand. Legislation to clarify the changes to the laws are yet to be debated and voted for in the Thai parliament. Will they even pass? The TM6 form that foreigners have to fill in before they go through immigra...

Inflation hits Thailand, coconut 'orientalism', Krabi jellyfish | GMT We are really starting to notice prices leaping up in Thailand now. Food, fuel, household items. And we've got the latest evidence. A Thai coconut producer is accusing PETA of 'orientalism' after more accusations of monkey abuse in gathering coconuts. And the Thai government is looking to get rid of temperature checks. Good Morn...

Cannabis in Thailand - Dos and Don'ts | GMT Thongchai Jade became the first player from Thailand to win on the PGA Tour Champions. Police raid bars breaking the alcohol closing time. Nightlife closing times, revised mask requirements and more land border re-openings. All this and more on today's Good morning Thailand. For more information on Regents Pattaya visit their website here: https://www.no...

New Thai booze laws and pink pineapple | Good Morning Thailand New Thai alcohol laws on the way so home breweries and 'draft' and boutique brews will be legal in the future. Also pink pineapples and why they are banned in Thailand. Finally the TAT and wanting to spend 100 million baht for advertising. We've got a much cheaper alternative that will bring in a lot more tourists for the TAT! For more...

Thai PM “Are you ready?!” | Good Morning Thailand The Thai prime minister ripped off his Facemask whilst in Phuket yesterday exclaiming “are you ready?” Is this the start of the end of face masks in Thailand? The Joe Ferrari verdict and sentencing. Where is the best place to retire and what is important to you in your retirement? We commemorate an important photo from the 20th century - 50 years a...

Civil partnerships and French ‘dicks’ | Good Morning Thailand Out of nowhere, but perhaps inspired, or prompted by the Pride Month activities around Bangkok, the Thai cabinet has approved what is considered the first step towards same sex marriage in Thailand, a Civil Partnership Bill. This bill will allow same-sex couples to ‘register’ their partnership, not get legally married. The new Bill defi...

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BKK Celebrates 1st Pride Parade in 16 years! | GMT Bangkok Governor to propose lifting of midnight close time and mask wearing, check-in mayhem for Thai Airways flights last Friday, another tourism goal for Thailand – 3,000 Indian tourists a day, and Bangkok’s first real Pride parade For more information on Regents Pattaya visit their website here: https://www.nordangliaeducation.com/en/our-school...

Thailand’s EU road show and Rewards for Snitches in Thailand | GMT Fearing prison time over PDPA laws in Thailand. Thai police rewarding snitches. Digital lottery ticket sales. Parliament passes 3.185 trillion baht draft budget bill. No more free rides on the BTS. All this and more on todays Good Morning Thailand. #Comments made on today's program included the announcements yesterday that Phuket w...

Bangkok’s budget already spent & Out-sourcing meditation | GMT #The cost of the 30 day introductory iMonastery 'monk life project' is 15,000 baht, not 1,500 baht, as mentioned in the video. We've made a full correction on the stand alone video and apologise for the unintentional error. Bangkok’s budget already spent, Out-sourcing meditation. More and more Americans are liking Thailand’s edible...

Pubs, Bars and Nightclubs Re-open in Thailand | GMT Entertainment venues such as pubs, bars and nightclubs will reopen in 31 provinces. Nick Chapman joins us in studio to talk about the success of the recent BKFC event. Thai economy in April showed signs of improvement. Thailands new data law, what is it all about? Thats all coming up on todays Good Morning Thailand. For more information on Regent...

Thai PM says NO to removing mask mandate | GMT Thai PM says NO to calls for removing the mask mandate mid June. Changing Thailand's culture of drunk driving. Nick chapman returns to talk about the success of BKFC. Malaysia’s biggest ever Thai Festival. Changing the numerals in Thailand's official documents to modern times. All this and more on todays Good Morning Thailand. For more information on...

Is June 1 easing of restrictions meaningless? | GMT Operators of nightlife outlets in Bangkok are frustrated with restrictions, there’s a Pepsi price surge coming to Thailand, Pattaya tourist says security guards beat him “bloody” near Walking Street and Singapore and India are at the top of list of the 10 countries travelling to Thailand. All this and more on todays Good Morning Thailand. For mor...

Is it too late for Thailand’s Nightlife? | GMT Is it too late for Thailand’s Night life? Nightlife venues have been warned to stay safe and follow precautions. Thai PM urges people to only travel for essential Photo contest thaiger member winners and smuggling durians. All this and more on todays Good Morning Thailand For an amazing hotel experience and stay in Phuket visit Dewa Phuket Resort and...

Lifting of the mask mandate in Thailand next month? | GMT Face mask-wearing mandate to be lifted 'only in certain areas', Disability rights activist jailed for shaming a motorist parked in a disabled bay, Govt ups monkeypox alert level, Cafe serves drinks in “penis” bags in southern Thailand, and Thailand raises monkeypox alert level to “requiring close surveillance”. All this and more on today's...

Monkey pox and masks - Good Morning Thailand MAY 25 Tim goes solo this morning with Jay and Natty on assignment. Monkey Pox is in the news, a lot of it unnecessary headlines. We want your thoughts on the matter as we go through a few Monkey Pox facts. Masks in Thailand may be on the way out after the public health department even put a date on a possible reversal of the requirement. Also a survey...

Bars and Nightlife to "Officially" Re-open in Thailand | GMT Thailand’s CCSA meeting agreed to officially reopen the entertainment venues in the Green and Blue provinces. TAT targeting 50% occupancy rate for hotels. Thailand introduces strict screening for arrivals from countries with monkeypox. Thai Airways to auction off Boeing 737-400 Airframe via Facebook Live. All this and more on todays Good...

Is now the best time to invest in Thailand due to the weak Baht | GMT Is now the best time to invest in Thailand? what are the pros and cons of a weaker Baht? Asia's largest water park, Bangkok governor election winner and Do Thai teachers and institutions abuse their power? All this and more on todays Good Morning Thailand. For an amazing hotel experience and stay in Phuket visit Dewa Phuket Reso...

CCSA meeting today to "officially" reopen bars? | GMT The ministry's proposal to the CCSA involves the revised zoning of Covid-19 hit provinces. Thailand targets UK, India, Germany for Tourism. Thai AirAsia X bankrupt and Russel Crowe takes part in the Bangkok Governor elections. All this and more on todays Good Morning Thailand. For an amazing hotel experience and stay in Phuket visit Dewa Phuket...

“Don’t drink and vote” Alcohol ban this weekend | GMT Following Thailand’s alcohol ban for the Buddhist holiday of Visakha Bucha Day, Pattaya and Bangkok dwellers can prepare for yet another alcohol ban coming just a week later! A popular Facebook page has posted a video and photos this week of black, dirty water flowing into Phuket Kamala Beach on the island’s west coast. Thailand’s public prosec...

Thailand to welcome one millionth tourist & Russell Crowe Returns | GMT Thailand expects its one millionth foreign tourist this year to arrive by the end of May. Russell Crowe and six other celebrities will ask questions to seven Bangkok governor candidates live on TV. Schools back for summer as students ride elephants to school. All this and more on todays Good Morning Thailand For an amazing...

Will all restrictions be lifted in Thailand this week? | GMT Covid numbers plummet but restrictions remain in Thailand. What will the CCSA decide this Friday? The Problem with homelessness in Bangkok. More Thai national parks close. Are there too many elephants in Thailand? All this and more on today's Good Morning Thailand. For an amazing hotel experience and stay in Phuket visit Dewa Phuket Reso...

Getting Goosebumps in Bangkok | GMT The 4 day long weekend - was it good for Thai tourism? Keeping up with the Royal Gazette, "Thailand Goosebumps Festival" - Thailand’s first spiritual culture festival in Thailand. Are vending machines going to replace 7-11 in Thailand? All this and more on todays Good Morning Thailand. For an amazing hotel experience and stay in Phuket visit Dewa Phuket Resort a...

Welcome to Thailand's Endemic Sandbox | GMT The Bikini Beach Race to take place in Pattaya this October. An endemic Sandbox has been proposed where nightspots and entertainment would re-open. Thailand is open for business as per the PM. All this and more on todays Good Morning Thailand. For any inquiries regarding Tricahada or property in Thailand, visit Thaiger Property: https://www.thaigerproper...