This news report from Thailand covers a range of current events and developments. It highlights the Thai government's unsuccessful tourism promotion efforts due to technical issues and economic challenges, contrasting it with a rare and exciting Bryde's whale sighting near Bang Saen Beach. The report also details a newly developed kamikaze drone by the Royal Thai Air Force, indicating advancements in national defense technology. Additionally, it features a local crime incident involving a domestic stabbing in Pattaya and the first birthday celebration of Moo Deng, a globally popular pygmy hippo, which includes a successful fundraising auction for her birthday cake.

Topics for today's broadcast:
Thailand Develops Kamikaze Drone
Thailand's Tourism Promotion Flops
Pattaya: Wife Stabs Husband
Bang Saen: Rare Bryde’s Whale Sighting Creates Excitement
Moo Deng Celebrates First Birthday

Weather Forecast for July 06, 2025
Bangkok – Mostly cloudy – 28°C (82.4°F)
Pattaya – Mostly cloudy – 29°C (84.2°F)
Phuket – Mostly cloudy – 28°C (82.4°F)
Koh Samui – Mostly cloudy – 29°C (84.2°F)
Chiang Mai – Mostly cloudy – 26°C (78.8°F)

Exchange Rates for July 06, 2025
1 USD = 32.39 Thai Baht
1 GBP = 44.08 Thai Baht
1 Euro = 38.04 Thai Baht
1 CHF = 40.65 Thai Baht

Gold Price for July 06, 2025
1 Baht Gold = 51,150 Thai Baht

Thailand News – Tourism Push Flops – Pattaya, July 6, 2025

Podcast Pattaya July 06, 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:  Bangkok Post, The Pattaya News, X, Khaosod English

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