After the Headlines - A Long-View Podcast

Stay updated on the latest news in Thailand with our daily show! In this episode, we cover a UK expat arrested for abusing a teenager, an alcohol sales ban, and plans for Songkran 2024.

From Phuket to Pattaya, we bring you the latest in Thai news and updates. Stay informed and stay connected with our daily show. Don't miss out on important updates from the Land of Smiles!
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UNESCO certifies Songkran as part of humanity’s intangible cultural heritage
UNESCO has officially recognized Songkran, the traditional Thai New Year festival, by issuing a certificate that designates it as part of humanity's intangible cultural heritage.
Source - Thai PBS World

Thais among top social media users
Thailand is among the global leaders in time spent on social media and a number of users of Facebook, YouTube, TikTok, and e-commerce, according to a digital report.
Source - The Nation Thailand

Thai PM seeking Plan B as govt waits for NACC advice on digital wallet scheme
Source - The Bangkok Post

Govt may cut alcohol sale ban
The Thai government is considering lifting the ban on alcohol sales between 2 pm and 5 pm to support its tourism promotion policy. Public Health Minister Cholnan Srikaew plans to discuss the proposal from the Thai Alcohol Beverage Business Association (Tabba) with the government's alcoholic beverage control committee. 
Source - The Bangkok Post

British teacher arrested for indecent acts on Phuket international student
Immigration officers in Nong Hoi Subdistrict, Mueang Chiang Mai District, Chiang Mai Province, Northern Thailand, apprehended Mr. Tyler, 38, a British suspect of taking a minor for sexual activity ten years ago. They handed him over to the investigating officer at Chalong Police Station, Phuket Province, Southern Thailand.
Source - The Phuket News
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Stay updated on the latest news and controversies in Thailand! In this video, we'll discuss foreign tourists behaving badly in Phuket and the controversy of Thailand being ranked as one of the most corrupt countries for 2023. Don't miss out on the latest developments in Thailand and Pattaya, tune in to our news show!
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Move Forward claims Charter Court ruling will impact rights, liberties, and democracy
The opposition Move Forward party announced today that it never had and has no future intention whatsoever to undermine the monarchy and claimed that the Constitutional Court’s ruling today will not only impact the party, but rights, liberties and democracy in Thailand as well.
Source - Thai PBS World

Thailand falls 7 places in corruption survey
Thailand has fallen seven places, to 108th out of 180 countries, in the annual survey on corruption published by Transparency International.
Source - The Nation Thailand

Russian tourists abducted in Phuket Town, released after paying B30mn in cryptocurrency
Police in Phuket Town successfully apprehended four individuals accused of kidnapping two Russian tourists on the night of January 31. The victims, a man and a woman whose identities have not been disclosed by law enforcement were abducted near the Oho Pharmacy at the intersection of Chaofa Rd, Phatipat Rd, Bangkok Rd, and Pattana Rd, commonly known as the 'Slaughterhouse Intersection,' around 10 pm.
Source - The Phuket News - Khaosod English

Better safety measures needed in Phuket as Lunar New Year nears
Source - The Bangkok Post

Tourist caught breaking parking lock chain
Source - The Phuket News

Tourists fined for hanging out of car windows
Source - The Phuket News
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Police warn against unsafe motorbike riding
Source - The Phuket News

Thailand may deport visiting dissident rock band that criticized war in Ukraine back to Russia
A visiting dissident rock band that has been critical of Moscow’s war in Ukraine and whose members were arrested last week in Thailand might face deportation to Russia, according to human rights advocates and fans on Monday.
Source - Thai PBS World

British man fails with parachute from 29th-floor Pattaya condo
A British man parachuted from a 29th-floor Pattaya condominium, but it malfunctioned and caused his death.
Source - The Pattaya News

Thai Woman Follows GPS and Ends Up Stranded on Small Bridge in Phrae
A Thai woman found her car precariously perched on a small bridge over the Yom River yesterday evening following GPS misguidance.
Source - The Pattaya News
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Businesses controlled by Thai military should return to people 
Parliament has agreed to establish a House standing committee, as proposed by the Move Forward party, to study the possibility of transferring businesses presently controlled by the military to the people.
Source - Thai PBS World

Pita warns Phuket may become a garbage hell if not addressed
Taking to the floor of parliament for the first time in six months, Move Forward party-list MP Pita Limjaroenrat talked about the garbage problems in Phuket and Samut Prakan provinces, with a stern warning that Phuket could be renamed one day by tourists as “a haven full of garbage” if the problem cannot be resolved quickly and effectively.
Source - Thai PBS World

Crackdown on Chinese Massage Parlor Involved in Human Trafficking 
In a recent operation, Thai police authorities, acting on orders from the Commissioner of the Bangkok Metropolitan Police, conducted a joint operation with relevant agencies in the Huai Khwang district. The target was a massage parlor named "The Office," situated in the Huai Khwang area of Bangkok, suspected of being involved in illicit activities. The operation resulted in the arrest of 43 individuals.
Source - Thai Expat Daily Show

German man wanted for theft of B86k from Patong hotel
Patong Police are hunting for a German man caught on CCTV stealing envelopes containing B86,000 from a hotel kiosk counter
Source - The Phuket News
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Stay informed on the latest news from Thailand with this update on the latest headlines. Pita Limjaroenrat was found not guilty, a lion was spotted riding a Bentley in Pattaya, and Russians were arrested in Phuket. Watch now for all the breaking news from Phuket, Pattaya, and beyond.
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Suvarnabhumi Airport chaos as passenger checkout system fails
Source - The Bangkok Post

Two French nationals implicated in production of fake French ID cards
Source - Thai PBS World

Court clears Pita of iTV shares charges
The Constitutional Court has cleared the former leader of the Move Forward party, Pita Limjaroenrat, of the charge that he contested in last year’s election while holding shares in a media company.
Source - Thai PBS World

Russians caught gambling at poker
Source - The Phuket News

Pet lion cub in Bentley convertible raises police hackles
A viral video clip of a foreigner cruising around Pattaya City in a luxury convertible with a lion cub sitting in the back seat has prompted officials to launch a probe.
Source - The Nation Thailand
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Stay updated with the latest news in Thailand and Pattaya, including the investigation of police for torture, updates on vaping regulations, issues with Phuket taxis, and the development of a land bridge in Thailand. Watch this video for all the details from trusted sources like Phuket Xtra, Thailand & Pattaya News, Pattaya Breaking News, and The Phuket News. Stay informed and stay connected with the latest happenings in Thailand!
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Land Bridge Plan Draws Critics
Thavisin acknowledges concerns over the Land Bridge project, admitting a need for better communication with international investors and addressing worries among the Thai population about potential negative impacts. 
Source - The Bangkok Post | Thai PBS | The Nation

Stricter e-cigarette measures ordered as youth vaping surges
Source - The Bangkok Post | The Phuket News

Taxi driver probed after accosting female student
Source - The Phuket News

Investigation of two Aranyaprathet police officers for alleged torture
Thailand’s National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) plans to request investigations by the Office of the Attorney-General and the Committee on the Prevention and Suppression of Torture and Enforced Disappearance into the alleged torture of a murder suspect by two police officers in Aranyaprathet district, Sa Kaeo province. 
Source - Thai PBS World

Thai police to enlist Indian Embassy help in murder hunt
Source - The Nation | The Bangkok Post
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Stay updated with the latest Thailand news, including the controversial 50-year sentence for defaming the monarchy and a recent taxi road rage incident at Phuket airport.

From Pattaya, Phuket, to Bangkok, we cover the most important news and events happening in Thailand. Stay informed with our regular updates and stay safe while traveling in this beautiful country.
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Misunderstanding over actual size of lithium deposits found in Thailand
The Department of Primary Industries and Mines has explained that there appears to be a misunderstanding that two major lithium deposits in Phang-nga province have been found to contain 14.8 million tonnes of lithium, making Thailand the world’s third largest source of lithium, after Bolivia and Argentina.
Source - The Bangkok Post

Tourists witness van driver road rage at Phuket airport
Police are investigating an assault at Phuket International Airport where one van driver repeatedly kicked another van driver, prompting the second van driver to flee into the departures terminal.
Source - The Phuket News

Man jailed for 50 years for defaming monarchy
A Thai court has sentenced a man to 50 years in jail for comments deemed to have defamed the monarchy - the highest-ever sentence handed down under the country's notorious lese majeste law.
Source - The BBC News - The Nation

Saudi tourist arrested in Phuket on child sex charges
Source - The Phuket News

Chinese, Brits rekindle desire to visit
The prime minister has praised various agencies for contributing to Thailand's success in becoming the most popular Airbnb destination among Chinese tourists during this winter and the sixth-best destination to visit in 2024 by the British daily The Telegraph. 
Source - The Bangkok Post - The Telegraph
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Stay updated on the latest Thailand news with Phuket News Show! In this episode, we cover the Israeli Ambassador being summoned and the recent news surrounding Thaksin Shinawatra. Plus, join us for a special feature on the vibrant city of Pattaya coming soon.
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Thailand is an ally of all countries, Foreign Minister says
Thailand does not support the Israeli Embassy's tuk-tuk campaign as the country is an ally of all countries, Foreign Minister Parnpree Bahiddha-Nukara said on Tuesday.
Source - The Nation Thailand

Don't call Thaksin an inmate, says Corrections Dept
The Department of Corrections has asked people not to refer to former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra as a prison inmate - even though he is serving a jail sentence while in hospital.
Source - The Bangkok Post

Graft-busters warn govt, digital handout could be illegal
The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) has warned the government of possible illegalities in its planned 10,000-baht digital wallet handout.
Source - The Bangkok Post

CAAT implements new boarding pass criteria to verify identity
Thailand's Civil Aviation Authority (CAAT) in introducing new criteria for checking boarding passes and identification at all airports in Thailand, effective today (January 16).
Source - The Nation Thailand

Chinese tourists injured as Phuket bus overturns
A bus carrying 17 Chinese tourists overturned in Tha Chatchai, at the northern end of Phuket, this morning (Jan 16) as they were heading to Phang Nga for a boat trip to the Similan Islands.
Source - The Phuket News
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Govt calls for more airport slots
The Transport Ministry has instructed the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) to increase the number of airport slots to prepare for an expected surge in foreign arrivals for the summer starting in April.
Source - The Bangkok Post

Government planning Muay Thai visa for foreigners
The government plans to introduce a special visa for foreign tourists who want to visit Thailand to practice Muay Thai, it has been announced.
Source - The Bangkok Post - The Phuket News

End 2-5pm booze ban say restaurateurs
Restaurateurs have asked Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin to end the ban on alcohol sales in the afternoon because visitors are complaining.
Source - The Bangkok Post

Colombian arrested for Patong bag snatch
Police have arrested a Colombian man for committing a bag snatch from a Russian woman in Patong on Friday (Jan 12).
Source - The Phuket News

PM2.5 to spike in Bangkok
Bangkok residents have been told to expect rising levels of PM2.5, which forecasters at the Pollution Control Department have said will continue to worsen until Wednesday.
Source - The Bangkok Post
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