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Today we'll be talking about ongoing efforts to crack down on foreign drug networks in Pattaya, a major Thai citizen evacuation amidst the Israel-Iran crisis, and a little later, the leaked phone call fueling diplomatic strain between Thailand and Cambodia.

Today we'll be talking about increased scrutiny and enforcement on illegal foreign workers, a shift towards higher quality tourists in lieu of quantity, and a little later Cambodia and Thailand trading economic barbs in their ongoing territory dispute.

Today we'll be talking about the results of the Cambodian/Thai border talks, a bomb threat diverting a flight in Phuket, and an escalator malfunction at Survanabumi Airport.

Today the news is all about sniffing in all the wrong ways. We're talking about a serial panty sniffer in Udon Thani, Bangkok port seizing 736,000 kgs of hazardous red dust, and a little later Phuket's waste odor crises worsening in rainy season.

Today we'll be talking about a presumed dead man mysteriously reviving in Nonthaburi, in Phuket, a car that was a rockin' and authorities came a knockin', and a little later an Indonesian romantic scam ring targeting Americans busted by police.

Today we'll be talking about Russian teens and Thai rappers brawling on Walking Street, MK restaurants buffet promo causing chaos, and a little later Cambodian hackers defacing Thai government websites over border tensions.

Today we'll be talking about the continuing escalation on the Thai-Cambodian border, a Chinatown tuk tuk crackdown and a Russian rub and run, and a little later the first Vietnamese-American woman in spaaaaaaace.

Today we'll be talking about Thailand's motorcycle death crisis fueling the latest round of helmet enforcement, a US tourist defacing a Chiang Mai temple wall, and a little later the latest updates on evacuations and military mobilizations on the Thai-Cambodian border.

Today we'll be talking about a plethora of women getting arrested for cannabis smuggling, updates on Thailand's retirement visa as well as the impact of student visa changes for Thai's in America, and a little later the reversal of Vietnam's two child policy in the face of a declining birth rate.

Today we'll be talking about some wild animals running amok, a tourist getting KO'd after assaulting a woman in Phuket, and a little later a urinating Thai man's rejected bribe landing him in hot water in Singapore.

Today we'll be talking about an ATM malware scam being foiled, a Thai police helicopter crash raising eyebrows about suspected corruption, and a little later a deadly border clash between the Thai and Cambodian Military.

Today we'll be talking about a new wave of enforcements on road rules nationwide, Australian brawlers surrendering to police in Pattaya, and a little later the rise in prevalence of Vietnamese sex workers on the streets of Bangkok.

Today we'll be talking about scams of the marijuana and marathon variety, a Pattaya woman's conspiracy to fake a robbery to hide missing money from her British boyfriend, and a little later the bizarre face shoving incident between Emmanuel Macron and his wife as he arrives in Vietnam.

Today we'll be talking about the sentencing of a Swiss man who assaulted a Thai doctor in Phuket, drunk Australians and British fugitives having justice catch up with them, and a little later a Cambodian tycoon's extradition from Russia for defamation charges.

Today we'll be talking about a crackdown on prostitution in Pattaya, a tourist fleeing a Krabi mob after ignoring park rules, and a little later an out-of-touch remark leading to a high profile resignation in Japan.

Today we're going to be talking about the potential collapse of Pattaya's dining sector, a Croatian and a Russian facing arrests in separate incidents, and a little later the brutal killing of Myanmar rebels at the hand of Indian forces.

Today we'll be talking about a whole bunch of smugglers getting nabbed, the relaxation of alcohol rules due to safety concerns, and a little later drama unfolding in South Korea thanks to Kanye West.

Today we'll be talking about some mysterious homicides around the kingdom, updates on the missing British teen turned international drug smuggler, and a little later the influence Duterte continues to wield after the results of the Filipino senatorial elections.

Today we'll be talking about heavy downpours flooding Phuket's tourist zones, a new law letting more venues sell alcohol even during Buddhist holidays, and—later on—a foreign tourist who decided to climb a traffic light in Phuket, apparently hoping to turn it green himself.

Today we'll be talking about a British suspect fleeing after a stabbing in Phuket, a soldier's expensive fall at a Koh Samui waterfall, and—later on—a disturbing investigation into an alleged incest and porn ring involving a family of eleven.

Today we'll be talking about an emergency landing of a Bangkok-Moscow flight, a series of increasingly silly smuggling schemes, and a little later Cambodia's ban of Thai livestock imports over anthrax concerns.

Today we'll have an update on the fate of the Belgian tourist who rampaged through convenience stores, an American tourist arrested in Phuket for possession of ADHD medication, and a little later a deadly altercation on the Thai/Laos border leaving two Laotian soldier dead.

Today we'll be talking about a man arrested in Bangkok after throwing concrete at oncoming traffic, Thailand's plans to use Muay Thai as a global soft power strategy, and a little later a deadly SUV crash at the Manila airport.

Today we'll be talking about a methamphetamine convoy masquerading as a family road trip, a Belgian tourist going bananas in multiple Pattaya convenience stores, and a little later the continuing, troubling trend of food poisoning in Indonesia's youth free food program.

Today we'll be talking about the legal fate of the Chinese steel firm involved in the Bangkok building earthquake collapse, a man and his pet cockroach, and a little later deepfake adult content reaching crisis levels in South Korea.

Today we'll be talking about a brutal murder and arrest in Pattaya, the new digital arrival cards being launched for travelers coming to Thailand, and a little later 9 people who have been sentenced to death for drug smuggling in Vietnam.

Today we'll be talking about some wannabe farang drug smugglers, Chinese steel failing further safety tests following the earthquake building collapse, and a little later a Philippines investigation into a Chinese troll farm operating in the country.

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Today we'll be talking about a landslide causing injuries near a Khao Yai waterfall, assault and nudity controversies during Songkran, and a little later Xi Jinping's influence tour around Southeast Asia.

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Today, we're covering a US nurse's devastating crash in Krabi, an Australian teen's fatal bike accident, and calls for Thailand to form a “war room” over US tariffs. Plus, aid for quake-hit Thai homeowners, a bizarre Bangkok arrest, Phuket's Songkran safety rules, Cambodia's tariff response, Malaysia halting the MH370 search, Myanmar quake deaths topping 3,000, and China arresting Filipinos for alleged spying.

Today we'll be talking about an American man robbing a donation box in Pattaya, a Hong Kong Triad member arrested on suspicion of murder, and a little later the Myanmar Junta's refusal to honor a ceasefire in order to bring aid to earthquake struck areas.

Today we'll be talking about ongoing relief efforts being carried out by the government and private organizations in the wake of last week's events, a speedboat explosion in Phuket, and a little later AI hoax videos racking up millions of views regarding the Myanmar earthquake.

Today we'll be talking about the continuing fallout after last weeks devastating earthquake, a tragic incident involving a British man's first Muay Thai fight, and a little later the potential weaponization of aid being sent Myanmar.

Today we'll be talking about the Thai governments response to the devastating earthquake that struck the country, both disconcerting and uplifting tales of peoples' reaction to the disaster, and a little later the wider effect and response from ASEAN partners in the region.

Today we'll be talking about green lights for Thailand's new casino legislation, fake bank slips becoming an issue with the increasing sophistication of AI, and a little later we'll reveal which city the most polluted city not just in Southeast Asia, but also the world.

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Today we'll be talking about the censure debate that put the Prime Minister in the hot seat, a German tourist swarmed and beaten by a mob in Pattaya, and a little later a Vietnamese tycoon fighting tooth and nail to overturn her death sentence.

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Today, we'll be talking about Thailand's visa-free stay decision delay, a German BMW crash in Phuket, and a fugitive dentist attacker found dead. Plus, a Bangkok mall brawl, a British tourist's abuse claims, Japan's $11M Cambodia aid, the Philippines' transport strike, a Russian's murder sentence in Vietnam, and a $214M stock fraud case.

Today we'll be talking about Thailand's recent movements in the global happiness ranking, is it good news or bad news? Find out soon! We'll also be talking about the impact that the popular HBO show White Lotus is having on Koh Samui's real estate market, and a little later the terms that have been agreed upon in the renewed search for missing Malaysian Airlines flight MH370.

Today we'll be talking about tourists being fined for provocative dancing on Bangla Road, major changes coming to long-standing Thai alcohol regulations, and a little later Vietnam's ongoing battle with youth obesity.

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Today we'll be talking about a German man's rampant behavior in dental clinics, continuing confusion over the taxation of expats' overseas income, and a little later a water crisis in Laos' capital city.

Today we'll be talking about the appalling state of the air quality in Chiang Mai, a Korean stars controversial badminton incident in Bangkok resurfaces in the wake of the death of his former lover, and a little later we'll take a look at the villages sinking into the ocean in Indonesia and the plans to curb the problem in the future.

Today we'll be talking about brawls erupting in Phuket and Pattaya, violent hailstorms wreaking havoc in parts of the country, and a little later some updates on the ongoing ICC case against Rodrigo Duterte.

Today we'll be taking a look inside the prison cell where Thai Police Chief Joe Ferrari died, a man facing jail time after dropping his drugs in from of police, and a little later updates regarding former Philippines president Duterte's arrest by the ICC.