Good Morning Thailand

Today we’ll be talking about yet another earthquake that rattled parts of Bangkok, a new Tax policy that may impact expats benefits, and a little later a massive planned expansion of Suvarnabhumi Airport aimed at doubling its capacity.

Today we’ll be talking about the criminal charges being levied against the reckless British driver whose driving ended in tragedy for a mother of two, an update on Pheu Thai leadership as rumors swirl, and a little later we’ll dive into the ongoing problem of cross boarder crime in the form of both call centers and a new smuggling phenomenon: Durian Meth.

Today we’ll be talking about a free domestic flight program for tens of thousands of incoming international tourists, new banking regulations aiming to protects youths and olds from scams, and a little later some updates on Thai soft power in the form of Aliens and street food.

Today we’ll be talking about incredibly overpriced food from one of Bangkok’s most famous street-food vendors, foreigners causing violence and tragedy in Pattaya and Phuket, and a little later three feel good stories involving crypto, green developments, and adorable soi dogs.

Today we’ll be talking about the nationwide crackdown that saw over 1000 cannabis shops shuttered, visa overhauls that may impact Thailand’s attractiveness to retirees, and a little later a macabre case of a senator allegedly robbing a corpse.

Today we’ll be talking about the downturn in Thai tourism caused by a peculiarly strong Baht as well as safety concerns among Chinese tourists, later we’ll explore how the Tourism Authority of Thailand is taking steps to rebound visitor numbers, plus Bangkok has just been crowned the best city in the world for Gen Z.

Today we’ll be talking about landmine issues and viral fake news between Thailand and Cambodia, the defrocking of several monks on meth after temple drug tests, and a little later an update on Pheu Thai’s political strategy among Paetongtarn Shinawatra’s suspension

Today we'll be talking about a Bangkok gallery censoring an exhibition under pressure from Beijing, corruption allegations swirling around Thailand's submarine deal with China, and a little later, an armed Chinese man who surrendered after a tense standoff in a Pattaya store.

Today we’ll be talking about the 13-point peace plan agreed to by Thailand and Cambodia, a mental health crisis affecting Thailand’s middle aged population, and a little later a police bust of a foreign-run sex streaming show at a Pattaya villa.

Today we’ll be talking about Thailand being ranked the #1 country worldwide in terms of marital infidelity, in a possibly related incident a bar brawl between a Brit and a Yank involving jealousy over a bar girl, and of course we’ll also have some updates on the ongoing Thai-Cambodian peace talks.

Today we’ll be talking about disputed claims regarding assassination attempts and espionage accusations between Thailand and Cambodia, the game of poker being officially recognized as a sport in the kingdom, and a little later Thailand’s plans for tax-free repatriation of foreign income to boos the economy.

Today we’ve got North Korea weighing in on the ceasefire between Thailand and Cambodia, a drunken foreign couple’s baht bus antics going viral in Pattaya, and a little later a message of support for the Thai people from Leicester City FC.

Today we’ll be talking about the ongoing cyber battle between Thailand and Cambodia in the wake of the ceasefire, a Nigerian man leading police on a cocaine fueled high speed chase, and a little later a British expats hunt for the perfect Sunday roast goes viral.

Today we'll be talking about PM Paetongtarn getting a final lifeline in her leaked tape scandal, gang violence shattering a Phuket festival with weapons and meth arrests, and a little later, a Thai singer accusing a retired police officer of a gun threat over a parking dispute.

Today we’ll be talking about the new 7-point plan to maintain the ceasefire that’s been agreed to by Thai and Cambodian military leaders, yet another deadly mass shooting this time taking place in southern Thailand, and a little later we’ll try to end on a higher note with some feel-good stories involving Thai heartthrobs and friendly farangs.

Today we’ll be talking about Six Dead in Bangkok Market Shooting Sparked by Personal and Financial Struggles, 2. Ceasefire Reached Between Thailand and Cambodia—But Tensions Flare Hours Later, Chiang Rai Declares Red Alert Amid Severe Flooding and Saudi Tourist Found Dead Near Phuket Beach; Jet-Ski Operator Still Missing

Today we’ll be talking about the deadly artillery onslaught by Cambodian forces on Thai civilian targets, other pettier conflicts erupting between the two countries, and a little later a fresh batch of farangs behaving badly.

Today we’ll be talking about the British embassy warning their citizens of the risks involved traveling to China, Thailand downgrading diplomatic ties with Cambodia following a recent landmine blast at the border, and a little later two farangs caught on a robbery spree in Krabi.

Today we’ll be talking about landmines being laid along the Thai/Cambodian border, the death toll rising amid the tropical storm ravaging Phuket, and a little later Trump-shaped ecstasy pills hitting the market in Bangkok.

Today we’ll be talking about the tropical storm ravaging Southeast Asia and heading to Thailand, Phuket declaring war on sex tourism, and a little later immigration unveiling fast track entry for families and students.

Today we’ll be talking about the fear of market consolidation in the wake of new cannabis regulations, in separate incidents Indian tourists robbing a transgender person and calling the cops over a bar girls smaller than expected cup size, and a little later Bangkok and Thailand in general seeing a surge in tourism that should help boost a sluggish economy.

Today we’ll be talking about an American tourist attempting to smuggle substances in Phuket, a British tourist taking a beating for a disputed karaoke bill, and a little later we’ll talk about how Thailand is tapping crypto to attract digital-savvy tourists.

Today we’ll be talking about an outrageous incident involving a foreign resident burying a dog a live, a disabled tourist robbed by a trio in a Pattaya hotel room, and a little later a topless Thai trans woman busted for a beach stunt in Sri Lanka.

Today we’ll be talking about a scuffle between Thai and Cambodian troops at a tourist trap along the border, a British tourist offering cannabis instead of cash for services rendered, and a little later monks defrocked in a sex scandal rocking the Buddhist clergy.

Today we’ll be talking about a naked American man pulled from a drainpipe in Bangkok, an ex-U.S. soldier arrested in Pattaya after a violent episode at a bar, and a little later online consumer protections and Sukhumvit Road safety improvements.