Good Morning Thailand

In the headlines today, Thailand is challenging Chinese travel warnings during diplomatic talks, then a shocking scandal as a Thai man is arrested of alleged minor sexual blackmail using TikTok and Roblox, also, an avian emergency as a Thai Airways flight safely lands after a cockpit window crack, in our foreigners behaving badly segment a Russian man was nabbed in Phuket trying to throw away kilos of meth, and a little later Phuket has introduced a new EV bus route connecting the airport to Rawai.

In the headlines today, Thailand is urging household to prepare emergency kits for 72 hours, but why?, in some more reassuring news, tourist arrival have jumped has high season approaches, in Myanmar, police have detained 83 Thai nationals in a suspected border scam operation, in Chiang Mai, airlines have cancelled more than 100 flights ahead of the Yi Peng lantern festival, and a little later some news that feels good in several different ways as an online creator receives praise for helping flood victims.

In the headlines today, Thailand is considering expanding visa-free entry to even more countries, then a football coach and striker report racist abuse after a Pattaya match, also, customs officials seize nearly 9,000 illegal weight-loss injection pens, plus, a Myanmar migrant worker leader was attacked during a Bangkok protest, in automotive news, a former boy-band singer drove his pickup through a walking street injuring several people and in a related story Thailand is considering offering up to 40,000 baht to replace outdated trucks, and a little later we are working with Rescue P.A.W.S. to try and find a forever home for one really cute puppy.

In the headlines today, a notable Rabbi has entered the crosshairs as 19 companies are under investigation amidst a citizenship revocation, then, Myanmar airstrikes damage several buildings across the border in Mae Hong Son, also, Thailand refuses to reopen Cambodian border crossings without security guarantees, in Buriram, an inferno devastates multiple homes, and a little later Japanese police have arrested three in a tortoise smuggling scheme.

In the headlines today, Pattaya deals with flooding of up to 80 cm as the tourism minister order emergency assistance for visitors caught in floods, then, a Pathum Thani man goes on a rampage after setting fire to a building and attacking his ex-wife and a police officer with deadly weapons, also a former Thai boxer is evading justice after attacking a delivery rider he suspected of having an affair with his wife, then, in Cambodia a luxury cruise abruptly ends its round-the-world voyage leaving hundreds stranded, and a little later the proposed 450-baht tourist fee gains industry support, but still faces skepticism.

In the headlines today, Thailand recorded a 42% increase in hotel and accommodation closures and tourism demand weakens, then, heavy rain triggers flash flooding in Phuket, also, a daring escape as a Chinese woman jumps from a moving vehicle to escape abduction, in Bangkok, police reject a mans claim of assault following arrest, and a little later a nasty little story about a street food vender using cooking utensils... inappropriately.

In the headlines today, more smuggling scandals emerge involving both E-waste and Ivory, then, a Bangkok fortune teller has been accused of fraud (redundant) and pressuring a woman into a sexual ritual, also, a ONE Lumphinee muay thai fighter was attacked in a roadside incident in Chiang Mai, plus, an endangered red panda was from a pickup truck in Tak province, and a little later, can you think of anything more horrifying than Khaosan Road on Halloween? we'll tell you the plans for some fun over there this weekend.

In the headlines today, heavy rain is still pummeling the kingdom, with Bangkok set for more downpours, then a political scandal involving alleged forged bribery evidence against Anutin, in greater Asian news a Japanese mother is seeking justice after her teen daughter dies following police custody, also, airport luggage checks net more than 1000 restricted items in Don Mueang alone, in Nonthaburi, a wannabe influencer attempts to extort a restaurant, and a little later a wildcat sighting prompts conservation concerns near a proposed mining site.

In the headlines today, heavy rains are threatening Phuket, Koh Samui and other southern provinces, then several seizures occur at Suvarnabhumi customs including cannabis and... French meats? also, a Bangkok hotel has been raided after an illegal K-pod production set up was discovered, and a little later a bizarre story of a Khon Kaen woman putting her house up for sale after multiple burglaries despite living across the street from a police station.

INTRO: Thailand moves to tackle rising delivery app fees, while criticising Grapao KAI sparks a million-baht legal threat. Some interesting stories from Pattaya. Thailand welcomes more foreign investment, and Princess Sirivannavari of Thailand receives a prestigious honour from Italy.