This Thai news report from July 10, 2025, highlights several pressing national and local issues. Economically, Thailand faces a significant tourism downturn, especially with Chinese visitors, and a looming customs crisis due to potential U.S. tariffs that could severely impact exports. Politically, there's controversy surrounding the withdrawal of casino legislation, with accusations that China pressured the Thai government to abandon the plan. Domestically, Bangkok is set to launch a 20-Baht flat rate for public transportation in October, while Pattaya residents are enraged by persistent midnight street races. The report also includes a local news item about the arrest of a Chinese national for posing with f-arms on social media, alongside a weather forecast and exchange rates.

Topics for today's broadcast:
Setback for the Tourism Industry
Thailand Faces a Customs Crisis
Casinos: Did China Pressure Thailand?
20-Baht Ticket in Bangkok Starts in October
Midnight Races Enrage Pattaya Residents
G-Photos on Social Media: Arrest Made

Weather Forecast for July 10, 2025
Bangkok – Mostly cloudy – 29°C (84°F)
Pattaya – Mostly cloudy – 30°C (86°F)
Phuket – Partly cloudy – 28°C (82°F)
Koh Samui – Mostly cloudy – 30°C (86°F)
Chiang Mai – Mostly cloudy – 27°C (81°F)

Exchange Rates for July 10, 2025
1 USD = 32.67 Thai Baht
1 GBP = 44.36 Thai Baht
1 Euro = 38.29 Thai Baht
1 CHF = 41.14 Thai Baht

Gold Price for July 10, 2025
1 Baht Gold = 50,950 Thai Baht

Thailand News – Tourism Industry Setback – Pattaya, July 10, 2025

Podcast Pattaya July 10, 2025
Thailand weather today from: Bangkok, Pattaya, Phuket, Koh Samui, Chiang Mai
Current exchange rate USD, GBP, EUR THB, CHF THB
Current gold price in Thailand
Sources:  X, Thai Enquirer, Khaosod English, Bangkok Post, Pattaya Mai, The Pattaya News

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