Good Morning Thailand

Today we’ll be talking about a shocking incident of self-immolation on the streets of Bangkok, a controversial incident involving Israeli’s being ejected from a Samui restaurant, and a little later repercussions for alleged dirty cops as they face a purge from government authorities.

Today we’ll be talking about the falling tourism confidence in Thailand, Thaksin Shinawatra’s plans to request a royal pardon, and a little later Thailand’s drug rehabilitation approach gaining international praise.

Today we’ll be talking about a police officer near retirement suffering the consequences of his extortionist practices, a UK visitor arrested after dancing in the buff in Phuket, and a little later an unfortunate case of a man selling an organ to buy an expensive electronic device.

Today we’ve got farangs behaving badly in the form of a Raunchy Ruski facing the consequences of his frisky sex stunt, controversy in the LGBT community as blood donations are still banned from gay men, and a little later we’ll have updates on the upcoming dissolution of parliament and when we can expect a new round of elections.

Today we’ll be talking about a massive sinkhole opening in Bangkok and a massive car pileup in Phuket, an update on the Miss Grand Thailand winner being stripped of her title for… well… stripping, and a little later we have farangs behaving badly in the form of scam centers and naked police assaults.

Today we’ll be talking about the rise in flu cases hitting Thailand, bar brawls, hitmen, and frenzied farangs, and a little later we’ll give you the lowdown on where to find great jazz and cocktails right here in Bangkok.

Today we’ll be talking about how Thailand ranks in the global retirement index, Patong’s municipal government refusing permits for a Jewish New Year event on a public beach, an a little bit later Farangs from the UK, Netherlands, and more all behaving very badly.

Today we’ll be talking about a riot response by the Thai military against Cambodians along the border, late night drinkers to be fined for consuming after hours, and a little later a daring daytime robbery of a 2 million baht watch, but don’t worry it’s Friday we’ll cap things off with some feel good news.

Today we’ll be talking about Thailand’s official diplomatic position regarding Israel and Palestine, air travel charges set to rise in October, and a little later we’ve got some farangs behaving badly from a usually well-behaved demographic.

Today we’ll be talking about the farang response to the BBC’s Dark Thailand narrative, rising prices having a detrimental effect on tourism numbers, and a little later some monkey madness and some Thai in the sky space experimentation.

Today we’ll be talking about calls to create red light zoning in Pattaya amidst the fallout of a BBC documentary, Prime Minster Anutin’s policy action to combat the baht’s rapid rise in value, and a little later Thailand’s plans increase compensation for airline delays and cancellations.

Today we’re going to clear up some confusion regarding bank freezes and alcohol rule changes, a disastrous fire that broke out on boats along the Chao Phraya River, and a little later we’ll explore how one British retiree is using his platform to encourages others to set up their golden years in Thailand.

Today we’ll be taking a look inside of the prison where Thaksin will be serving his one year sentence, multiple districts in Bangkok being flagged as rabies alert areas, and a little later some good news for liquid lunchers as Thailand is set to scrap afternoon alcohol sales in order to boost restaurant revenue.

Today we’ll be talking about the prison sentence handed down to one of Thailand’s most influential political figures, a new movement calling for a unified cannabis law in Thailand, and a little later we have serious flooding news from Bangkok and beyond.

Today we’ll be talking about Anutin’s ambitious plans for what should be a short term in office, the Supreme Court’s verdict looming over the head of Thaksin Shinawatra, and a little later the tourism authority of Thailand is being urged to give cash vouchers to foreign visitors to Thailand.

Today we’ll be talking about the ascension of Thailand’s most prominent cannabis advocate to the position of Prime Minister, police cracking down on fraudulent lubricants and sex toys, and a whole slew of classic tales of farangs behaving badly.

Today we’ll be talking about Thaksin’s trip to Singapore as Pheu Thai nominates their own candidate for Prime Minister, public pushback agains Pattaya’s beach camping proposal, and a little later a Scottish tourist’s scorned ex leads to a passport nightmare.

Today we’ll be talking about plans to raise VAT in Thailand in order to boost revenue, polls and politicians provide insight into potential prime ministers, and a little later an update on the controversial British mother who flaunted a lavish lifestyle while claiming UK benefits.

Today we’ll be talking about the 5 medical conditions that will allow cannabis users to legally obtain medical certificates, the People’s Party’s deliberation on which other political party it will form a new government with, and a little later a plan for 45-year-old retirement is causing a stir.

Today we’ll be talking about the protests and potential replacements after the prime minister’s ouster last Friday, a famous Thai airline being banned from overseas routes over safety concerns, and a little later a couple of cases of foreigners getting attacked for being in the wrong place at the wrong time.

Today we’ll be talking about the long awaited judgment day being faced by the suspended prime minister, an update on the investigation into alleged police tampering in the handling of the Red Bull heir’s hit and run case, and a little later some farangs behaving badly and some feel good news for your Friday morning enjoyment.

Today we’ll be talking about visa crackdowns and QR-code rules causing concern in the Pattaya expat community, a deadly landslide hitting rain-soaked Chiang Mai, and a little later some Thai Hi-So drama among the family behind one of Thailand’s most recognizable hotel brands.

Today we’ll be talking about Phuket authorities cracking down on tourists driving without permits, a psychiatric patients’ machete rampage, and a little later a fresh batch of farangs behaving badly.

Today we have some unsavory updates about the Thai/Cambodian tensions, a British couple’s Thai retirement dream turns into a legal nightmare, and a little later we’re on weather watch as Typhoon Kajiki intensifies as it approaches Thailand.

Today we’ll be talking about Trump’s tariffs disrupting Thailand’s postal services to America, the immigration bureau revoking 10,000 visas in what they are describing as a ‘clean-up’, and a little later a Brazilian man’s rooftop antics lead to his arrest.