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Venues in Phuket selling alcohol must apply for new permit | GMT | Ep.181 In Phuket, entertainment venues that were originally licensed to sell alcohol but then got licensed to serve food (so they could sell alcohol) must now get a new license to sell alcohol in their bar turned restaurant turned bar again. Update on zebra crossings, oil leak off the coast of Rayong, LGBTQ+ members invited to get...

New Omicron strain and "Stoner sandbox" | GMT | Ep.180 New strain of Omicron detected in Thailand, Thailand’s FDA plans “Cannabis Sandbox” entry scheme for tourists, A woman puts up billboard in Phuket to find missing cats, 30,000 baht reward for each and Thailand’s Test & Go registration opens on February 1. All of these stories coming up on today's Good Morning Thailand with Jay and Tim | Ep...

From Ducati cop to ordained monk | GMT | Ep.179 Covid visa extensions for tourists, policeman who killed doctor enters monkhood to pay merit, The FDA has drafted a bill for the legalisation of household cannabis, green initiative to reduce pollution in the sea and theatre in Phuket! All coming up in today's Good Morning Thailand with Jay, Tim, and @Jett Gunther | Ep.179 Check out our new channel "...

Alcohol sales restrictions in Thailand ease again! I GMT | Ep.178 The easing of the alcohol ban for 8 Blue Zone provinces goes into effect today with restaurants and similar venues allowed to sell drinks until 11 pm now. Bangkok Metropolitan Administration declared today that they will follow the rules of the CCSA and extend the closure of entertainment venues indefinitely. Phuket Immigration visi...

Test & Go, then test again I GMT | Ep.177 Thailand resumes TEST & GO scheme, reopens Pattaya and Ko Chang Sandbox from 1 February 2022, but with new changes and amendments. A wildlife YouTuber has discovered a new species of tarantula in Thailand and 20 baht bills in Thailand are getting a modern polymer update on March 24. | Ep.177   Check out our new channel "Bounce": https://www.yo...

Test & Go entry program reboot announced today I GMT | Ep.176 We find out today if the Test & Go program will be reintroduced soon, while entry rules under the program appear likely tol be tweaked. Former key members of the Palang Pracharath Party have unveiled a new party and taken a firm position against Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha. The cabinet approved 14.6 billion baht on Tuesday...

Test & Go quarantine exemption program back by February? | GMT | Ep.175 The health minister of Thailand is pushing for the legalization of Cannabis and wants people to have the ability to grow it at home. Test & Go is looking more likely to make a come back in February, Stick Boy leaves Thailand and an asteroid is going to do a fly-by. All this coming up on today's Good Morning Thailand wi...

Restoring test & go program as omicron fears ease | GMT | Ep.174 The deputy prime minister and health minister are going to propose to bring back the Test & Go programme to win back tourists to Thailand. The tonga underwater volcanic eruption has left devastation in its path, Thailand's first virtual monk and demands for crocodile meat double! That's all coming up in today's Good Morning T...

Thailand restrictions mood change & Test & Go reboot demands | GMT | Ep.173 Thailand is really starting to feel the impact of inflation as prices rise for the food and transportation sectors. There is high demand for the Test & Go scheme to be brought back into action as well as restrictions to be eased as the government continues its pursuit of reviving the tourism sector and Thai eco...

Government news re-tweets explicit selfie & crocodile meat demand | GMT | Ep.172 A government news agency has re-tweeted an explicit selfie of a man and his private part on Twitter without censor. Since the prices of pork have spiked, people have moved to other substitutes such as eating crocodiles. A man finds his way home after being lost in the forest for 3 weeks and the deputy prime minist...

Intentionally catching Omicron is a really stupid idea | GMT | Ep.171 Partygoers at the full moon party in Koh Phangan are flaunting their positive covid 19 test results, The Thai cabinet has approved the purchase of 4 fighter jets and many complaints as the government decides on adding a 300 BHT tourist tax. All coming up on today's Good Morning Thailand with Jay and Tim | Ep.171   Coffee sp...

Bars, Raids and Sandboxes… Today in Thailand | GMT | Ep.170 Nightlife still seems to be continuing in parts of Thailand. In Pattaya, there were raids and people arrested. In Phuket, the nightlife seems to be going on untouched. Police are raiding and catching people breaking the law, the sandbox is making more and more improvements. Find out all the latest news in Thailand today on Good Morning Th...

What is life like in Thailand right now? | GMT | Ep.169 What is life like in Thailand right now in this pandemic era? Thailand has suffered like most countries due to the pandemic, but what is life really like when you arrive and live in Thailand? How is business, tourism, lifestyle, and entertainment like? We also look at the current Omicron situation in Thailand and how it differs from the rest...

Test and go cut-off dropped & 3 new sandbox locations in Thailand | GMT | Ep.168 https://thethaiger.com/news/national/... The full Thailand update in regards to what are the current rules and regulation for tourist entry into the country. What are the changes and amendments made by the government? How does this affect tourists coming into the country? Approved test and go scheme holders are al...

More restrictions in Thailand likely from today | GMT | Ep.167 The health ministry of Thailand and government officials have proposed stricter restrictions for incoming tourists and people living in Thailand. Phuket is changing and tweaking the sandbox scheme to better fit and add ease to incoming tourists. Big meeting up ahead today where the CCSA will decide on a lot of topics that will have a h...

Thailand pass suspension causes mass cancellations | GMT | Ep.166 The Thailand pass suspension has caused mass cancellations for hotels in the tourist cities of Thailand. Despite a spike in Omicron covid 19 infection numbers, the Phuket governor has said that the city will remain open to tourists. Soi Nana and its bars are opening a covid-free zone and our last story has left people of thong lo, S...

Test & Go suspension continues & Govt pushes nightclub re-opening delay | GMT | Ep.165 Test and Go scheme suspension allowing exemption from quarantine for tourists coming to Thailand is set to continue, the government is pushing for night club re-opening to be postponed around the country, A Russian woman is attacked at a tourist attraction and Monks can enjoy new years too. Ep.165  ...

Test & Go scheme could remain suspended & Phuket covid spike | GMT | Ep.164 Test & Go scheme suspension has been proposed to last until the end of the month due to a rise in Omicron infections in Thailand.  Phuket has urged caution to everyone over covid infections spike and other news from all across Thailand in today's good morning Thailand with Jay and Natty Ep.164   ...

Thailand Omicron infections rapidly rise & payouts for nightlife workers | GMT | Ep.163 Omicron is on the rise in Thailand as infections rise across the country, registered sex workers are getting a 5000 BHT payout, Chantaburi is having a diarrhea crisis, and more of Thailand's famous safety tips. All coming up on today's Good Morning Thailand with Jay and Natty. Ep.163 Coffee sponsored by: ht...

Credit card payment for Bangkok transport & Sex app for Thailand's deaf youths | GMT | Ep.161 The top 5 places to go visit for his new years in Thailand, Credit card payment for Bangkok transport is going to start very soon which will be beneficial to all Thais and foreigners, Sex application guides for Thailands deaf youths and prisoners forced into labor at Thai prisons. That's all coming up...

Pattaya bar raided for the 6th time & New Year countdown is on | GMT | Ep.160 The BMA has decided not to cancel private sector new year countdown parties, however city hall has canceled their new year celebrations. A Pattaya bar was raided for the 6th time after the first 5 times to try and close down the bar have had no effect. A drug bust involving punching bags from Thailand to Australia an...

The Fate of Thailand Tourism & Only in Thailand moments | GMT | Ep.159 The fate of Thailand tourism. The Omicron variant has dominated the news in Thailand and caused a lot of restrictions to be made in order to keep the virus at bay. What does the future hold for Thailand and Thai tourism? A noise complaint leads to multiple drug busts, Following your GPS is not always a great idea, and Tiger...

Thailand suspends 'Test & Go' program | GMT | Ep.158 Thailand has suspended the Test and Go entry program for tourists into Thailand. Thailand has also suspended the sandbox program except 'Phuket sandbox'. Bangkok vaccination center in Thailand will be on a 7-day break for the new year holidays and sex workers in Thailand are protesting against the government. All these topics and more coming...

Is Thailand going back into quarantine? | GMT | Ep.157 Test and go scheme that allows no quarantine for tourists to Thailand from a list of countries may be changed or even scrapped. We take a look at the impact this will have on the Thailand tourism industry. Maya bay to reopen with no swimming and possibly a fee. An earthquake in Laos cracks a 425 yers old buddha statue in Thailand. All of this...

Khao San Road comeback & Omicron the viral grinch | GMT | Ep.156 Khao San Road is making a comeback as more and more tourists flock to bag packer party haven. Omicron is a viral grinch as it affects more and more tourism problems in Thailand. Badminton duo wins Thailand's first world championship. 10% discount for bus transportation for the holiday season. All this coming up on today's Good Mo...