Good Morning Thailand

Today we lead with a massive political shift as Anutin Charnvirakul is elected as Thailand's new Prime Minister, following a decisive parliamentary vote. We also dive into the viral debate: is Thailand an overrated destination? Plus, you’ll want to check your pockets—a rare 25-satang coin from 1999 is now being valued at 5,000 Baht by collectors.

Today we’ll be talking about the continuing travel shock caused by the conflict in the Middle East as more than 1,000 flights bound for Thailand have been cancelled, a shocking incident of drink-spiking that has led to the death of a British holiday maker, and a little later Moo Deng is back in the news as an intruder dangerously enters her enclosure.

Today we’ll be talking about a hight profile case where Pattaya security guards are being questioned over a tourist assault video, a temple trip double decker bus crash that leaves dozens injured, and a little later a bizarre incident where a syringe was found on a plate at a Phuket hotel buffet.

Today we’ll be talking about Thai crew members’ repatriation after the attack on the shipping vessel in the Strait of Hormuz, a Phuket Tuk Tuk ride that turned violent after a couple’s argument escalated, and a little later we have a Thai version of the aviator as a pilot survives a plane crash.

Today we’ll be talking about the thousands of people left stranded in Southeast Asia due to flight delays and cancellations in the Middle East, pickpockets, street fighters, and European fugitives facing justice, and a little later a strange case of a doctor and his missing hundreds of thousands of baht on a domestic flight.

Today we’ll be talking about Thai airways plans to increase ticket prices in the face of higher fuel costs, a drunken Pattaya clash that ends with an American soldier fighting police, and a little later some good news with ambitious promises to end scam centers combined with scam center rescues.

Today we’ll be talking about the Thai-flagged shipping vessel that was attacked in the Strait of Hormuz, an Air India hard landing at Phuket airport disrupting runway operations, and a little later Don Mueang airport is getting ready automated passport screening to 24/7 service.

Today we’ll be talking about the government’s response to the increasingly volatile fuel market supply, a Thai actress’s husband that’s been accused of creating a multi-billion baht crypto fraud scam, and a little later a monk’s attempt at purchasing beer as stirred some debate online.

Today we’ll be talking about a British tourist starting a brawl with police in a 7-Eleven, a Japanese man found allegedly stabbed by ladyboys in Pattaya, and a little later the Thai government is reconsidering alcohol bans for certain cultural events.

Today we’ll be talking about Thailand’s plans to create a fuel buffer as the fallout continues from Israel and America’s conflict with Iran, the government is simultaneously tightening visa scrutiny at the border while trying to expedite more than 100,000 work permits, and a little later cocaine, heroin, and scams oh my! As police crackdown on illegal activities that cross borders.

Today we cover Thai nationals successfully evacuated from Bahrain as regional tensions rise, a chaotic payment dispute in Pattaya involving naked ladyboys chasing a tourist, and a naked German tourist tased on Koh Tao after a bizarre crime spree. We’ll also look at a samurai sword attack in Chon Buri, a security scare for a Thai family in Shanghai, and why Netflix is bringing One Piece to Lumphini Park this weekend.

Today we’ll be talking about a spike in flights to and from Europe in the midst of the Middle Eastern conflict, petrol stations around Thailand seeing long queues as panic buying takes effect, and a little later GTA 6 drops early in Pattaya where a naked man has been linked to a speedboat theft attempt.

Today we’ll be talking about how the conflict in Iran is affecting Thai nationals and visitors, in greater ASEAN news Malaysia’s Prime Minister Anwar is blaming zionists for a campaign to destabilize his administration, and a little later in more classic Thaiger fare, and influencer is seeking a full refund after a botched 400,000 baht nose job.

Today we’ll be talking about evacuation plans for Thai nationals currently in Iran, knife fights and underwear-clad brawls erupt on the streets of Pattaya, and a little later a Buriram wedding is giving double-takes as a Thai woman doubles up on grooms.

Today we’ll be talking about a violent robbery in Pattaya with justice being served, Thaksin Shinawatra’s upcoming parole eligibility as his Pheu Thai party joins the ruling coalition, and a little later some high profile murder cases with international ramifications.

Today we’ll be talking about a flare up in tensions along the Cambodian border as a mortar round drops in Thai territory, an influencer’s advice on dodging police checkpoints stirs up some controversy, and a little later an up date on the ‘love guru’ monk who appears to have been juggling up to six women!

Today we’ll be talking about new airport screening policies rolling out imminently, how Thailand ranks amid global taxi scam complaints, and a little later a foreign travelers viral complaints about rude treatment in Thailand has elicited strong reactions online.

Today we’ll be talking about the new supermajority coalition led by Prime Minister Anutin and what that means for the future of policy creation, poverty rates in Thailand climbing despite economic growth signals, and later we have some classic Thaiger tales in the form of lewd acts on beaches, foreign laughing gas smugglers, and a monk in hot water after love guru-ing multiple women.

Today we’ll be talking about a monkey attack that left an influencer hospitalized, a cannabis scam foiled in Pattaya, and a little later some headlines made regarding interference in both Thai and American elections.

Today we’ll be talking about sewage in the sea grossing out beachgoers in Jomtien, Cocaine worth millions seized in Phuket police raids, and a little later good news for motorists under the age of 55 looking to renew their driver’s licenses.