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Today we'll be talking a verdict being passed after 11 years in the long delayed Erawan shrine bombing, then in crime news we have a Pattaya restaurant dispute as well as a dispute on the hockey rink, also an alleged Nigerian drug kingpin has been arrested in a Bangkok raid, in Udon Thani a batch of noodle soup sends 13 people to the hospital, and a little later in some feel good news Chinese tourists are flocking to a canal-side community thanks to the popularity of a Chinese TV show.

Today we'll be talking about a nightmare come to life as a Lao man perishes after a lift falls at an abandoned Pattaya Hotel, then the hunt is on for a mission 6 million baht lottery ticket, after that we head to Phuket where rambunctious behavior includes massive property damage and public indecency, speaking of indecency, a Bangkok man has been arrested for repeatedly making sexual advances against... his mother? And after that we'll need a palate cleanser with some feel good news in the form of new landmarks to explore.

In today's stories, A shocking murder-suicide involving a TikTok star, a Phuket tuk tuk driver accusing a passenger of theft, and Thailand's plans to introduce a new immigration app are making headlines today. We'll also look at growing concerns over pollution at Bang Saen Beach, a viral airport complaint that's dividing opinion online, a boat captain's creative solution that's winning praise across social media, and a devastating 7.8-magnitude earthquake that has killed dozens in the Philippines.

Today we'll be talking about the tens of thousands of foreigners who have been rejected entry to Thailand under the new 'Three No's' policy, then, the UK is keeping its frozen pension rule affecting countless Brits in Thailand and beyond, in crime news we have several foreigners behaving badly, including an Italian smuggling drugs into prison, a Russian's illegal beauty clinic, and Indonesian unable to control himself on a flight, and a Japanese man involved in a scam network worth billions, and a little later we've got animal news, some concerning, and some downright bizarre.

Today we'll be talking about some crime in Pattaya as a massive brawl breaks out on Pattaya Beach as well as a foreign man being detained for wielding a knife, then some literally toxic news in the form of wild mushroom consumption fatalities and bluebottle jellyfish warnings, also, in flight news, Thailand has officially banned the in-flight use of power banks, and finally the World Cup is coming, but where can you watch in Thailand? The bidding war is over for the broadcasting rights as the games are set to begin.

Today we'll be talking about the gender pay gap for freelance workers in Thailand, then in Pattaya a Korean tourist gets his Gucci bag snagged by some usual suspects, down in Phuket a British man given a second chance commits to his misbehavior for a second arrest, also, a Thai caregiver has been criticized for drinking and dancing in videos while on the job, in Airport news, Phuket will be opening automatic passport gates in the next ten days, and finally in some feel good news a good samaritan taxi driver returns more than 300,000 baht to some very grateful tourists.

Today we'll be talking about local reactions to the new reduced visa-free stays, then some political news with Thaksin Shinawatra officially receiving a royal pardon, in decidedly unpardonable crime news we have a couple of creeps in the form of a Canadian teacher assaulting a student and a local man sneaking into a woman's balcony, then, a Japanese passenger claims that a bolt driver attacked him in Asok, but don't worry a little later we have some good news in the with Thai Airways hiring their first female pilot in their 66-year history and the popular reality TV show Below Deck has chosen the location for their next season here in the land of smiles.

Today we've got 12 arrests made over suspected ties to the murder of a taxi driver las month in Koh Samui, then, over 50 arrests made in Roi Et as late night street racing continues to be a persistent problem, of course we have our foreigners behaving badly in the form of tourist who gets a little too excited on Pattaya Beach, in Political news, Thailand is expanding its defense cooperation with America and France, and a little later we have some updates on Airport infrastructure in Phuket and Hua Hin.

Today we'll be talking about a new digital immigration app rolling out aiming to shorten arrival lines, then, we'll do a deep dive on Thailand's alleged 'Taxi Mafia' as the killing of a driver on Koh Samui exposes deeper problems in the tourist transport industry, also, an Australian influencer was removed from a flight following concerns regarding his recent cosmetic surgery, a little later we'll give you the lowdown on the upcoming Pride Parade hitting the streets of Bangkok this weekend, and finally there's a new bid to create legal protections for sex workers, but will it find success in parliament?

Today we'll be talking about a fatal ambush by gunmen in disguise against a police officer and his family, then, a prison sentence of more than 1,600 years has been handed down to an Austrian for abusing his own child, then, the new popular contraband to be smuggled in Thailand? Would you be surprised to hear that it is weight loss injections?, also, the Singha heir saga continues as new family abuse allegations emerge, in ASEAN News, Thai rescue teams have been dispatched to Laos to aid in the search for 7 workers trapped in a cave, in economic news French President Macron host Thai PM Anutin in order to strengthen ties between the two countries, and finally in some feel good news a Chinese woman's money was recovered by helpful locals after it was scattered on a busy road.

Today we'll be talking about a British driver who's been arrested after a serious hit and run incident on Koh Pha Ngan, then, former formula 1 driver Mika Salo was injured in a suspected bangkok knife attack, plus, a tourist couple flees from a Jomtien convenience store after an alleged energy drink theft turns physical, in ASEAN news Cambodia is activating mandatory military service amidst border tensions with Thailand, in wildlife news a Malaysian passenger was caught attempting to smuggle 251 live animals and also Phuket tourists are facing scrutiny after controversial pictures with a sea turtle, and is it acceptable to skip out on part of a bill if your order doesn't meet your standards? One woman in Phuket seems to think so.

Thailand is rocked by a viral Facebook sex livestream scandal under police investigation, an intoxicated monk is defrocked after causing chaos in Udon Thani, and a deadly train and bus collision leaves eight dead and raises serious safety concerns. Meanwhile, China pushes forward with plans for a year-long space mission ahead of a 2030 moon landing, an Indian man is arrested on Koh Pha Ngan over alarming gun videos, and a Cambodian fortune teller is detained for fraud and sexual assault linked to fake spiritual rituals. Here's everything you need to know.

Today we'll be talking about a hotel fire in Pattaya that left guests trapped as rescue teams responded, also, there's been a royal update on the health condition of Princess Bajrakitiyabha, then we' have our badly behaving foreigners in the form of Chinese brothel operators, British reckless drivers, and nightmare Swiss tenants, in ASEAN News, Philippines authorities have vowed to track down and arrest a senator wanted by the international criminal court, and a little later, a British tourist ends up in a too hot to handle situation at a full moon party in Koh Phangan.

Today we'll be talking about steps the Thai government is taking in monitoring the ebola outbreak in the Congo, of course we have some foreigners behaving badly but also - surprise, surprise - facing consequences for their actions, plus, we'll give you a full breakdown of everything we know so far regarding the Singha family dispute, and a little later a sex toy causes an embarrassing and humorous delay for a British traveler.

Today we'll be talking about the cabinet's approval of the cancellation of the 60-day visa-free entry scheme, also, yet another train collision occurred as a delivery rider is left in serious condition after standing too close to the tracks, the recurring incidents have led to the transport ministry to cut inner Bangkok routes, then a new Cannabis bill is moving closer to cabinet review, in Phuket and Chon Buri major drug busts land Russian and Chinese nationals in handcuffs, and a little later new EU rules could give Thai nationals longer Schengen stays.

Today we'll be talking about the deadly train crash that occurred over the weekend, including charges being filed against the driver and pledges of support for victims from the Prime Minister, then, a 10-kilometer drug chase ends in three arrests, down in Pattaya a foreigner is being accused of abusing a young monkey, also in the seaside city a Swedish tourist reports a 100,000 baht theft by ladyboys in his condominium, then, get your rain boots ready because rainy season is upon us as warnings are issued across 40 provinces, and a little later what's better than one wife? Two apparently as a bigamy bash goes viral.

Today we'll be talking about Thailand's big policy shift limiting visa-free stay duration in order to attract more quality tourists, at Survanabhumi airport, a Chinese passenger has gone viral for smashing his way through automated passport control gates, near the Cambodian border, a British content creator claims Thai soldiers fired warning shots in his direction, then there are a couple of knife attack stories involving an unemployed boyfriend and some accidentally smashed baby chicks, and a little later, Thai ride-hailing apps have been given a month long deadline to improve their safety standards.

Today we'll be talking about crackdowns on nominee businesses in Koh Phangan, then, the Singha heir scandal saga continues as audio appears to support abuse allegations, also a foreign man was filmed provoking locals before a street fight ensues, down in Pattaya an illegal Chinese poker operation was raided, and a little later a Royal Thai Dress exhibition opens in Paris.

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Today we'll be talking about a new move by the Thai government to rein in cannabis sales, then, in Bangkok six foreign women have been arrested in a sukhumvit prostitution crackdown, alos, a transwoman has reportedly been pressured into a public apology and hair shaving after insulting the Quran, in Phuket, five Russian nationals have been arrested after a violent incident at a night market, in political news Thaksin Shinawatra has been allowed to return home under parole conditions, and a little later where does Thailand rank among relocation searches for Americans?

In the news today we've got some tourists in Pattaya engaging in both risky and lewd behavior in separate incidents, Prime Minister Anutin has ordered a crackdown on badly behaved tourists, it's not all tourists behaving badly, though, as two Thai teen suspects have been arrested for robbing an aussie in Pattaya, speaking of Australia a large shipment of heroin hidden in Thai Silk blouses was seized in Phuket, and in some deeply unsettling news a man has died from rabies after having been scratched by a husky puppy.

In the news today, following the raid earlier this week at a childcare facility on Koh Phangan, the labor minister has ordered a nationwide inspection of foreign workers, in ASEAN news Thailand is moving to cancel its longstanding maritime agreement with Cambodia, in Phuket, a foreign man begging with a child has brought calls for action from locals, at Wat Arun we have more conflicts between tourists and photographers, in New York, Lisa turns heads at the Met Gala with an outfit designed to reflect Thai culture, and a little later medical care for your beloved pokemon is finally available in Bangkok as the city's first Poke Center opens.

Today in Thai news the foreigners are on a rampage! First there's been a wave of dine-and-dash incidents involving tourists in Phuket, also on the island a couple was filmed performing lewd acts on each other in an open taxi, over in Pattaya a foreign man was detained after flying off the handle over a bill dispute, on Pattaya beach a Thai delivery driver ended up in a scuffle with a foreigner after asking him not to smoke cannabis, in positive international news, Israeli's and Iranians have learned to work together! Unfortunately it was in running an illegal school in Koh Phangan, There's also some crazy traffic stories involving exploding lithium and pig fat spills, and finally one more farang couple had to be rescued from a kayaking excursion after ignoring warnings from local guides.

In the news today, we have two separate shocking murder cases coming out of Chiang Mai involving homeless victims and Myanmar migrant workers, then a helicopter crashing and catching fire near a BTS maintenance center, also, arrests have been made over alleged child trafficking at a Pathum Thani cat spa, in economic news Thailand's wage growth is struggling to keep pace with rising costs, and later hundreds of Thai nationals have been repatriated after falling victim to scam centers in Cambodia.

In the news today, Bolt gets zapped! Officials have decided NOT to renew the ride-sharing apps license, then, did police in Phuket refuse to arrest streaking tourists because they were enjoying the show? Also, Thailand's foreign minister voices his frustration over the costs of America's war effort on the Thai economy, speaking of which there are new efforts to reduce electricity costs, but will they have some dangerous side effects? And finally we have zoo-themed bizarre news section featuring exotic turtle smuggling and viral dead animal keychains.

Today we'll be talking about a couple of Chinese simps willing to do high crimes for the objects of their infatuation, then, an oil tanker overturn spilling thousands of liters of onto a busy road, also, a teen girl has been rescued after an alleged assault and clinging to a moving pickup truck for dear life in Pattaya, in ASEAN News, Cambodia is trying to make it's case against the ‘Scambodia' moniker it's earned in international media, a massive brawl between Thai and Chinese workers erupted at a construction site, in some bizarre news a Pathum Thani bridge is being investigated after a condom-covered eggplant was discovered, and finally over at an LA Songkran Event a pad Thai world record was achieved.

Today we've got a whole mess of foreigners behaving badly. We'll start with a tourist giving herself a milk bath in a 7-eleven all in the name of chasing clout, a Chinese driven BMW crashes into a KFC injuring a dozen people, a Scottish backpacker facing Thai court over an alleged phone theft, two Kyrgyz men arrested at a Phuket hotel in a murder case, and in ASEAN News, two American nationals are among 19 dead in an armed conflict between the Philippines military and a communist guerrilla group.

Today we'll be talking about a shocking incident involving a reckless driver in a BMW, a Turkish engineer who was on the lamb has been arrested in Pattaya over a fatal building collapse, in ASEAN News a fuel tanker explosion at a Myanmar port has had deadly consequences, then would you like some drugs, eh? A Canadian suspect has been arrested after trying to make a break for it, also, how much is too much for a coconut? Has the halting of primate labor driven the prices up too high? And finally, cannabis users can stop asking for directions as Thailand launches a cannabis shop tracking app.

Today we've got a whole lot of misbehaving people in store for you. First, the badly behaving foreigners in the form of Pattaya bar fights and lazy Phuket travelers, Then, the badly behaving monks in the form of a 50-year sentence for temple embezzlement not to mention the ones drinking and sniffing glue! After that we've got ladyboys getting naughty and then getting fined over viral Songkran videos. Finally we've got a funeral gone wild as a family honors a man's final wish to have exotic dancers at the ceremony.

Today we'll be talking about a proposed increase to value added taxes in Thailand, emergency borrowing plans being implemented over energy concerns and the possibility of a super El niño weather event, then US visa applicants in Bangkok have been told public social media is a requirement for application, also a Thai man has admitted to purposefully starting a forest fire out of boredom, in ASEAN News an American YouTuber's temple confrontation in Cambodia is going viral, and a little later construction on Rama 2 road has missed it's deadline… again.

Today we'll be talking about a factory fire in Ayutthaya causing a mass evacuation, in ASEAN news another fire in Malaysia destroyed nearly 1000 homes in a coastal village, on Walking Street in Pattaya tragedy strikes as a police officer has been arrested for allegedly murdering a cannabis shop owner, then Bangkok drug raids unravel a cocaine distribution network, after that a Chiang Mai doctor has warned of significant amounts lung damage linked to pollution, but a little later we do have some good news in the form of a daring night time tourist rescue as well as the government's consideration for round-the-clock alcohol sales in certain zones.

Today we'll be talking about the final round of Songkran crackdowns as several videos of tourists taking things too far go viral, then a controversial legal battle between ONE championship and it's biggest name star is making headlines, also a Chinese woman and her accomplices have been arrested after faking a kidnapping plot to extort her father, in greater Asia new Japan has unveiled a $10 billion energy support package for the region, speaking of energy Thailand is considering a plan to let homes sell solar power back to the energy grid, and a little later who exactly is behind a nearly seven hour delay on a southbound train? Authorities are pointing fingers at a kitty culprit.

Today we'll be talking about both the good news and the bad news that happened as a result of the Songkran Festival, in ASEAN News foreign ministers from the region held emergency talks to brace for the fallout from the Middle Eastern conflict, and a little later pollution continues to plague the Northern provinces of Thailand.

Today we'll be talking about the clouded ceasefire agreement between Iran and The US and how it affects Thai interests, also there's been rise foreign nationals falling into homelessness around the country, then a petrol station worker was left footing the bill after a Mercedes Benz drove off without paying, plus in Pattaya news 36 Chinese nationals were arrested in a nightclub raid and a foreign man has gone viral for forcing a monkey to smoke and drink, and finally we'll give you the latest update on the miss grand Thailand candidate that has stolen the hearts of millions with her confidence and colorful dance moves.

Today we'll be talking about how the deputy prime minister praised the ceasefire in the Middle East just hours before it was broken, then Thailand's most wanted drug suspect has been caught in South Korea, also questions are growing after a US military aircraft was spotted at Krabi airport, plus are you drinking fake coconut water? Recent raids reveal consumer exploitation, and finally we do have some good news as the government will be taking steps to slash diesel prices for motorists.

Today we'll be talking about new alcohol-free rules announced for Songkran Water Zones, plus investigators are probing a fuel discrepancy in Surat Thani with 57 million liters unaccounted for, then the government is weighing closing fuel stations overnight after the Songkran holiday, in ASEAN News Vietnam's To Lam tightens his grip on power as their parliament has elected the Communist Party Chief to be President, and a little later the Thai Princess is set to travel to The Hague this week in an effort to push the national costume for UNESCO designation.

Today we'll be talking about a new policy mandating medical coverage for visitors to Thailand, Northern provinces being given emergency status designation amid severe smog and the rainmaking operations meant to alleviate the problem, then a tragic murder-suicide involving an international student and his girlfriend, also a massive pileup caused by an out of control truck injures almost twenty people, in ASEAN News a Cambodian company has been approved for casino operation despite alleged ties to scam center operations, and a little later the Royal Thai Navy has approved the acquisition of a new frigate as maritime concerns continue to mount.

Today we'll be talking about how Thai diesel subsidies are shrinking, costing drivers more at the pumps, in ASEAN news the Philippines has secured passage of energy deliveries through the strait of Hormuz, plus, police in Pattaya have launched a sweep of walking street to round up ladyboys who have been ‘harassing tourists,' then there's been a raid on a Bangkok school that had been employing at least 10 teachers working without proper permits, and a little later, if you've got a loud bike be careful as there have been more than 50 arrests in the past month of bikers disturbing the peace.

Today we'll be talking about a mass injury incident near Khaosan Road as a vehicle smashes through a 7-11, several police officers removed from duty amid extortion accusations, and a little later Thai spa workers have some complaints about some tourists hygiene habits.

Today we'll be talking about a roadside blast that injured two officers in Southern Thailand, then wildfires in Chiang Mai continue to spread as officials designate certain areas as disaster zones, in ASEAN news 21 survivors of a sunken ship were found alive clinging to a raft in Indonesian waters, plus Eurovision Asia is debuting this year with it's finale slated to be hosted in Bangkok, and a little later sandals on the skytrain? The internet is abuzz about appropriate attire while riding public transport.

Today we'll be talking about Thailand securing shipping assurances through the Strait of Hormuz and how that will impact the oil situation in the country, a system malfunction being blamed for insane gridlock at Phuket Airport, Chiang Mai tops the list of a recent ranking of most polluted cities in the world, then Pattaya sees another brawl between foreign women and local ladyboys, plus Thailand has issued new guidelines for alcohol sellers to determine if their customers are too drunk for another round, and a little later Moo Deng meets romance as an Italian man proposes to his girlfriend in front of the pigmy hippos enclosure.

Today we'll be talking about a new nationwide crackdown on traffic violations set to begin April 1st, a half a million baht Rolex theft from a Porsche in Phuket, and a little later just how effective has Thailand's vaping ban been? New numbers show that habit is on the rise despite stricter policies.

Today we'll be talking about a night out in Pattaya turning violent for a Thai man as he claims he was jumped by more than 20 attackers, a British tourist left severely injured after a fall from a balcony in Pattaya, and a little later stricter rules are set to be enforced for ride-hailing app drivers at the end of the month.

Today we'll be talking about heatwaves boiling the country as fresh warnings about heatstroke are issued by the government, a French tourist's karaoke dispute turns violent after being overcharged for ‘just a few small beers,' and a little later some good news! The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand is announcing big discounts on domestic routes in time for Songkran.

Today we'll b talking about airfare costs rising as the sting of higher oil prices continues to bite, assaults on tourists and ATM tied crime, and a little later Phuket Hospitality has listed their top complaints about certain tourist groups and it's going viral, find out if you're on the list!

Today we'll be talking about the foreign affairs ministry's proposal to cut visa free stays from 60 days to 30 days, streakers in Pattaya and brawls on Bangla road, and a little later the British ‘mum on the run' famous for posting her lavish lifestyle in Thailand supposedly funded by UK benefits has been sentenced to prison time back home.

Today we lead with a massive political shift as Anutin Charnvirakul is elected as Thailand's new Prime Minister, following a decisive parliamentary vote. We also dive into the viral debate: is Thailand an overrated destination? Plus, you'll want to check your pockets—a rare 25-satang coin from 1999 is now being valued at 5,000 Baht by collectors.

Today we'll be talking about the continuing travel shock caused by the conflict in the Middle East as more than 1,000 flights bound for Thailand have been cancelled, a shocking incident of drink-spiking that has led to the death of a British holiday maker, and a little later Moo Deng is back in the news as an intruder dangerously enters her enclosure.

Today we'll be talking about a hight profile case where Pattaya security guards are being questioned over a tourist assault video, a temple trip double decker bus crash that leaves dozens injured, and a little later a bizarre incident where a syringe was found on a plate at a Phuket hotel buffet.

Today we'll be talking about Thai crew members' repatriation after the attack on the shipping vessel in the Strait of Hormuz, a Phuket Tuk Tuk ride that turned violent after a couple's argument escalated, and a little later we have a Thai version of the aviator as a pilot survives a plane crash.

Today we'll be talking about the thousands of people left stranded in Southeast Asia due to flight delays and cancellations in the Middle East, pickpockets, street fighters, and European fugitives facing justice, and a little later a strange case of a doctor and his missing hundreds of thousands of baht on a domestic flight.