Good Morning Thailand

In the headlines today, Thailand is falling dramatically short of its annual tourist target, in other economic news, a major labor shortage is leaving Thai farmers watching their crops rot, in a couple of shocking sticker-price driving stories we have a tuk tuk driver inflating their price as well as a potential employer demanding too much of applicants, and a little later, Netflix has a keen eye on Thailand as its next major production destination.

In the headlines today, a trial date has been announced for the Australian national accused of murder in Pattaya, then, a South Korean fugitive has been arrested in Bangkok over an illegal pornography operation, also, 7 Myanmar nationals have been rescued as a result of a child trafficking investigation, in unfortunate clergy news a drug using abbot has been defrocked after fleeing police, and a little later the proposed 1000 baht departure tax is being hotly debated, would it impact your decision to come to Thailand?

In the headlines today, Thailand is launching nationwide inspections of elder care centers in the wake of shocking jail-cell like discovery, then, Thailand and the United States are targeting a november signing for a trade agreement, also, when does gaming become gambling? a Phuket festival has been arrested for apparently crossing the line, and a little later we'll see how Nene Royal was honored by the King and the Queen.

Here are the latest stories from Thailand — from a devastating flood crisis affecting 27 provinces and thousands of farm animals, to a proposed 1,000-baht departure tax for air travellers, a fatal crash at a Phuket pedestrian crossing, a deadly crane accident in Bangkok, a tragic incident involving a couple in Tak, new opportunities for street performers in Pattaya, Bangkok being named the world’s best city, and a Thai dessert that has people joking about Peking duck

Here are the latest stories from Thailand — from a fatal punch in Buriram and a major property fraud arrest in Phuket, to controversy over pet evacuations, a shocking assault allegation, Bangkok’s iconic buses getting a second life, and a surprise gathering of more than 20 otters.

In today's episode: Thailand continues to deal with widespread flooding, while residents protest over flood waste and thousands register for government relief. Plus, police arrest a Phuket delivery rider over millions in alleged thefts, foreign films bring record revenue to Thailand, and a rare serow makes an unexpected appearance on a Prachuap beach.

In today’s episode: Bangkok sees an unusual hailstorm, an electric car crashes into a Yaowarat shrine, and Maya Bay reopens after its conservation break. Plus, a Phuket tuk tuk driver is allegedly attacked, a key diver from the 2018 Thai cave rescue dies, and Koh Larn’s waters turn green after heavy rain.

In the headlines today, aw shiiiii here we go again as more than 5000 US Navy personnel are headed to Phuket, then, conflicting reports emerge regarding updates to Thailand's weather detection systems, in Bangkok, a woman and her Turkish ex have ben arrested over an alleged arson plot, in Chachoengsao, residents have been evacuated after their building begins to sink, in Pattaya, three police officers have ben suspended over alleged tourist cash demands, and a little bit later, Thailand is welcoming home 11 antiquities being repatriated from New York.

In the headlines today, two foreign women are accused of assaulting a shop worker in Phuket after a dispute over change, then, police investigate after a baby’s body is found in a Bangkok hotel refrigerator, Thai Airways faces a lot of problems, Prime Minister Anutin’s sparks hot debate, and more flood shenanigans

In the headlines today, floodwaters are receding but the economic damage is palpable, then we have some unfortunate fatalities with absolutely shocking motivations, in Chiang Mai, controversy erupts as a hotel is accused of refusing a Buddhist monk, in Phuket, a woman claims a dating app partner steals her valuables, on Koh Samui, a police officer is charged after ramming into four parked vehicles, and finally if you've been traveling, six airlines are offering flexible travel options in the wake of the flooding.