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Today we’ll be talking about new screening policies being rolled out at entry points in the case of a new viral threat, a drug bust in Koh Phangan over Labubu-shaped narcotics, and a little later a massive protest by delivery riders over the handling of an assault incident.

Today we’ll be talking about rail services resuming following the deadly train collapse from a couple of weeks ago, a harrowing tale of a Finnish child being rescued from torment in Sa Kaeo, and a little later the World Cup has made it’s way to Thailand for an event at Icon Siam.

Today we’ll be talking about a violent clash between Thai’s and Taiwanese at a Chiang Rai landmark, serious allegations against a police officer involving a minor, and a shocking attack on a homeless man, but don’t worry, feel good news is on the way at the end to send you off into your weekend.

Today we’ll be talking about a Thai family left stranded in China after a major travel scam, a final destination moment involving a steel bars falling off a truck and smashing vehicles behind it, and a little later bizarre cases involving ladyboy permission slips and alien species marriage proposals.

In today's news, Thailand’s tourism boom with dozens of new hotels planned, a missing Scottish visitor in Bangkok, an arrest in a Hua Hin hotel murder, sexual assault allegations rocking the nightlife scene, a major women’s FIFA event coming to Thailand, and a crocodile caught near homes. Thats all coming up on Good Morning Thailand.

Today we’ll be talking about a shocking knife-wielding incident that occurred on a crowded Sukhumvit road over the weekend, a controversial ruling over the death of a Thai man in America and the teen responsible for it, and a little later, believe or not despite some of these sensational headlines, crime in Bangkok has seen a significant drop over the past year.

Today we’ll be talking about the two crane collapses in as many days and the company behind these disasters, plus, leading Thai political parties are vowing to reclassify cannabis in an effort to make the plant medical use only, and later on we’ll talk about the pea soup pollution that is currently plaguing the country. Don’t worry though, still some feel good news at the end to send you off into...

Today we’ll be giving you an update on the horrifying crane collapse that claimed dozens of lives yesterday, the United States is officially halting visa processing for Thai applicants in less than a week, and a little later we’ll try to brighten your day with news about tourism numbers, exotic wildlife, and Thailand’s thriving night markets.

Today we’ll be talking about some viral incidents on Thai Trains and hotel balconies, French and Russian crime figures being tracked down and arrested, and a little later Thailand is mulling age limits for social media users.

Today we'll be talking about the failure of Thailand's THEOS-2A satellite launch following a rocket malfunction in India, a historic skydiving record involving the Thai flag in Antarctica, and a little later, a British man arrested in Phuket after a lewd stunt on a traffic island while under the influence of yaba.

Today we’ll be talking about a string of arson attacks at 11 petrol stations in the south of Thailand, Elon Musk’s Grok being blocked in multiple countries over sexually explicit deepfake concerns, and a little later serious issues warning to tourists over rabid monkey attacks.

Today we’ll be talking about flu mutations spiking thailand cases, a whole gaggle of foreigners behaving badly, and in feel-good Friday news we have Thai students winning the top prize in a snow sculpting contest in China.

Today we’ll be talking about Thailand’s regional neighbors set to outpace them economically in 2026, Phuket Taxi drivers threatening a strike over ride-hail app competition, did Colonel Sanders assault a Thai woman? A peculiar police interaction has gone viral.

Today we’ll be talking about some updates in the long running Red Bull heir scandal, a Belgian tourist complaining of withheld care following a motorbike crash and unpaid bills, and a little later a peculiar case of an allegedly haunted hotel room.

Today we’ll be talking about new rules for screening sobriety by alcohol sellers, Mass traffic violations recorded over the New Year holiday, and a little later the Immigration Bureau denies claims of long airport queues.

Today we’ll be talking about Thailand and Cambodia’s latest rounds of peace talks and nearly immediate violations, the People’s Party’s latest hopefuls found in familiar faces, one last round of whacky stories from around the Kingdom to send you off into your New Year’s Celebration as well as a look back on some of the crazier stories we’ve experienced this year.

Today we’ll be talking about how the current political climate is affecting holiday tourism revenue, new warning of rising air pollution over the new year, and a little later a proposal to get rid of 500 and 1000 baht bank notes from circulation.

Well it’s Boxing Day so you know what that means - plenty of tourist brawls to cover! Plus a couple of high profile drug cases involving celebrities and foreign authorities, and a little later a hair-raising - or lack thereof- scam that saw a man lose over 20,000 baht.

Today we’ll be talking about new initiatives to combat the homeless…ness problem in Bangkok, a slap in Patong causing more drama than a Christmas dinner, and a little later we’ll give you some tips on where to plan your new years celebrations.

Today we’ll be talking about a drone incident causing security concerns at Suvarnabhumi Airport, a couple of primate rescue missions with happy endings - the fairy tale kind, not the massage kind, and a little later we’ll give you a guide on some ways to celebrate Christmas right here in Bangkok.

Today we’ll be talking about renewed efforts at peace talks between Thailand and Cambodia, new rules coming into force in early 2026 for cannabis clinical license compliance, and a little later renewed calls for reforming sex toy laws in Thailand.

Today we’ll be talking about new rules prohibiting alcohol sales to already intoxicated customers, regional earthquake activity rattling Southeast Asia, and a little later foreigners behaving badly in sexual encounters and food eating contests, PLUS exactly where does Bangkok lie on the world’s most visited travel destinations.

Today we’ll be talking about a deadly bridge collapse, ASEAN observers heading to the Thai-Cambodian border, and a little later we’ll make sure to send you off with some feel Good Friday news before you get to your weekend.

Today we'll be talking about Thailand’s ambitious plan to target 10 million long-haul tourists in 2025, the Malaysian Pencak Silat team accused of assaulting referees after a SEA Games dispute, and a little later, Cambodia ramping up diplomatic lobbying over its long-standing border dispute with Thailand.

Today we’ll be talking about authorities cracking down on borderland scam hubs, foreigners getting in trouble for graffiti and pee pee, a little later controversy over a cheating scandal at the Southeast Asian Games.