Visa overstay crackdown in Phuket: Over 1,000 Foreigners Caught

In this video, we'll take a look at the breaking news out of Pattaya, Thailand. This includes reports of gangsters in police uniforms, as well as other strange and exciting stories from the city.If you're interested in Thai culture or just want to be up to date on the latest news out of Pattaya, then this video is for you! We'll take a look at the stories that are making headlines, and discuss what this means for the city as a whole. Stay tuned for more exciting reports from Pattaya!--Bangkok Airways applies now weighing passengers before boardingBangkok Airways has introduced weight measurement for all passengers before boarding, effective until October 31st, assuring that the information obtained will be kept confidential.Source - The Phuket NewsThe gangsters in police uniformIn a shocking incident that exposed a chilling police-mafia alliance, a group of officers watched a fellow cop gunned down by a gang without intervening.Source - The Bangkok PostAmerican man faces dilemma as Thai girlfriend’s parents demand 1 million baht dowryAn American man asked netizens for advice on what to do after his Thai girlfriend’s family demanded a million baht dowry, known as sinsod in Thailand. He said he loved her very much but was not a foolish farang.Source - The Thaiger News - AseannowRussian MMA fighter Khusein, twin brother arrested for kidnap, torture, extortion in PhuketPHUKET: Well-known MMA fighter Khusein Askhabov and his twin brother Khasan have been arrested in connection with three Kazakh nationals forcing their way into an Italian man’s villa at a resort in Cherng Talay and holding him bound and gagged while beating him for information in an hours-long ordeal that ended with the three men flying out of Phuket to Dubai after robbing the Italian man of more than B12 million in personal belongings.Source - The Phuket News--Want to support the show? Then why not buy me a coffee! You can do so by following the link belowhttps://www.buymeacoffee.com/thaiexpatshow--Interested in starting your own podcast like the Thai Expat Daily Show? I use Buzzsprout and I can’t recommend it highly enough. It makes everything super easy. Sign up today to get on the path to making great podcasts!https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1751572--Check out our website and forum - https://www.thaiexpatdailyshow.com--LIKE & SUBSCRIBE for new videos every dayhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCB8khQ_NapVMDiW09oqL-rw--Listen to our podcast on Spotify, Apple, and Amazon or on our podcast website: https://thaiexpatdailyshow.buzzsprout.com--Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/thaiexpatdailyshow--#thaiexpatdailyshow #thailandnews #phuketnewsSupport the show

In this Thailand news show, we're covering the latest news from Phuket including the latest developments in the case of Thaksin Shinawatra and his application for a Royal PARDON.We also have an update on the situation at Phuket Airport. Be sure to check out this Thailand news show for all the latest updates on Phuket and Thailand politics!--Delivery riders seek crash aidA group of delivery motorcycle riders has called on the Ministry of Labour to provide them with legal protection and financial compensation if they are involved in road accidents.Source - The Bangkok PostBreaking News - Thaksin submits application for royal clemencyConvicted former prime minister Ex-PM Thaksin Shinawatra, who recently began serving an 8-year prison term and is currently receiving medical treatment in the Police General Hospital in Bangkok, has already submitted a petition for royal clemency.Source - Thai PBS WorldHandout set to be based on tokensThe new government is expected to issue utility tokens to support its digital wallet scheme, with the plan requiring the approval of the Bank of Thailand as tokens are currently prohibited for use as payment...Source - The Bangkok PostPhuket airport chief confirms app taxis welcome from Sept 1Monchai Tanode, General Manager of Phuket International Airport, today (Aug 30) announced that taxi drivers who are hired through ride-sharing apps will be allowed to pick up passengers at Phuket International Airport, starting this Friday (Sept 1).Source - The Phuket NewsElite Card price to be increased by 50%Thailand Elite Card is preparing to raise its minimum membership price by 50% to 900,000 baht, from 600,000 baht.Source - The Bangkok Post--Want to support the show? Then why not buy me a coffee! You can do so by following the link belowhttps://www.buymeacoffee.com/thaiexpatshow--Interested in starting your own podcast like the Thai Expat Daily Show? I use Buzzsprout and I can’t recommend it highly enough. It makes everything super easy. Sign up today to get on the path to making great podcasts!https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1751572--Check out our website and forum - https://www.thaiexpatdailyshow.com--LIKE & SUBSCRIBE for new videos every dayhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCB8khQ_NapVMDiW09oqL-rw--Listen to our podcast on Spotify, Apple, and Amazon or on our podcast website: https://thaiexpatdailyshow.buzzsprout.com--#thaiexpatdailyshow #thailandnews #phuketnewsSupport the show

In this news video, we're covering the latest in Thailand including Thai companies imprisoning critics and the Elite Visa application process. Plus, we'll take a look at the new airport taxi service in Phuket.Don't miss the latest news from Thailand as it unfolds in this video! Thanks for watching!--Srettha plays down talk of reform as Sutin emerges as defence ministerAs Pheu Thai Party decides to nominate one of its deputy leaders, Sutin Klungsang, as defence minister, Prime Minister-elect Srettha Thavisin is playing down expectations that there will be any radical reform of the military under his new administration.Source - Thai PBS WorldPhuket airport to welcome all taxi app driversPhuket International Airport will open its doors to taxis from all ride-hailing applications, allowing them to pick up passengers from this Friday (Sept 1), reports the Phuket Info Center, operated under the Phuket office of the Ministry of Interior.Source - The Phuket NewsThai companies should not be able to jail their criticsThailand's judiciary has been playing a pivotal role in recent weeks as powerful elites sought to obstruct, harass and silence elements of society they consider a threat, including the Move Forward Party, which captured the most votes in the election held in May.Source - Nikkei AsiaThailand Elite visa membership fees set to increaseThailand Privilege Card Co (TPC), the operator of the Thailand Elite membership program for foreigners, is planning to revamp its packages and increase prices.Subdistrict chiefs grilled over illegal houses near Phuket airportPHUKET: Thalang District Chief Bancha Thanu-in has ordered the chiefs of the Thepkrasattri Tambon Administration Organisation (OrBorTor) and the Sakhu OrBorTor to investigate 49 houses believed to have been built illegally within their areas.Source - The Phuket News--Want to support the show? Then why not buy me a coffee! You can do so by following the link belowhttps://www.buymeacoffee.com/thaiexpatshow--Interested in starting your own podcast like the Thai Expat Daily Show? I use Buzzsprout and I can’t recommend it highly enough. It makes everything super easy. Sign up today to get on the path to making great podcasts!https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1751572--Check out our website and forum - https://www.thaiexpatdailyshow.com--LIKE & SUBSCRIBE for new videos every dayhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCB8khQ_NapVMDiW09oqL-rw--Listen to our podcast on Spotify, Apple, and Amazon or on our podcast website: https://thaiexpatdailyshow.buzzsprout.com--Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/thaiexpatdailyshow--#thaiexpatdailyshow #thailandnews #phuketnewsSupport the show

Check out this breaking news story from Thailand - the Thai government is considering extending tourist visas to 90 days! This would make Thailand one of the few countries in the world to offer such a long visa period!In addition, the Patong nightlife is set to continue into the early hours of the morning - with bars staying open until 4am! This heatwave has been good for business, with locals and tourist alike flocking to the lively nightlife in Patong. Will these changes result in longer stays in Thailand for visitors? We'll have to wait and see... but for now, enjoy the news and the amazing Phuket lifestyle!--24-7 opening hours for U-Tapao airport only, not Pattaya: govtPermission for the around-the-clock operations of entertainment places in the U-Tapao airport complex in Rayong province does not apply to nearby Pattaya and Rayong, according to the government.Source - The Bangkok PostPM to look into extending tourist visas to 90 daysThe new government will consider extending tourist visa validities from 30 days to 90 days and the easing of immigration procedures, to make them more convenient for foreign tourists, said Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin, responding to call from tourism business operators for the government to boost the tourism industry.Source - Thai PBS WorldPatong bar late trading ‘possible’, says SretthaPHUKET: Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin during his visit to Bangla Rd in Patong last night (Aug 25) told local bar operators that extending the closing time for entertainment venues from 2am to 4am was ‘possible’.Source - The Phuket NewsBar off Bangla caught with underage hostessPHUKET: Just hours after Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin conducted his visit to Bangla Rd in Patong last night, police moved in and charged a bar operator for having a minor work as a hostess at a venue serving alcohol, and for having a minor work inappropriate hours.Source - The Phuket NewsNew govt 'must act'The incoming government must take urgent action to stimulate the economy by injecting budget funds into the system, academics and businesspeople said.Source - The Bangkok Post--Want to support the show? Then why not buy me a coffee! You can do so by following the link belowhttps://www.buymeacoffee.com/thaiexpatshow--Interested in starting your own podcast like the Thai Expat Daily Show? I use Buzzsprout and I can’t recommend it highly enough. It makes everything super easy. Sign up today to get on the path to making great podcasts!https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1751572--Check out our website and forum - https://www.thaiexpatdailyshow.com--LIKE & SUBSCRIBE for new videos every dayhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCB8khQ_NapVMDiW09oqL-rw--Listen to our podcast on Spotify, Apple, and Amazon or on our podcast website: https://thaiexpatdailyshow.buzzsprout.com--Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/thaiexpatdailyshow--#thaiexpatdailyshow #thailandnews #phuketnewsSupport the show

In this video, we’re covering the latest news in Phuket and Pattaya, including the 10,000 THB digital wallet plan and the crackdown on road safety. Stay safe in Thailand this summer and don’t fall victim to crime!--Activists seek answers about ‘favours’ for ThaksinActivists on Thursday pressed authorities to look into whether Thaksin Shinawatra received a special favour when he was admitted to Police General Hospital just hours after he started his eight-year prison term.Source - The Bangkok PostPT to stick to digital wallet planSrettha Thavisin of the Pheu Thai Party announced the party's 10,000-baht digital wallet policy at a campaign rally in April.Source - The Bangkok PostRoad safety campaign inches forwardThe Phuket Provincial Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Office (DDPM-Phuket) is to create a map to be handed out to tourists highlighting the main roads across the island and the locations of the “high risk” points. The map is to be featured in three languages, the Phuket Road Safety Committee has announced.Source - The Phuket News - Thaiger NewsGrab driver smashes tour bus window in road rage disputeLocal police were called to defuse a road rage incident between a tour bus driver and a Grab motorcycle driver on the main road through Pa Khlok (Route 4027) yesterday (Aug 23).Source - The Phuket News - Thaiger News--Want to support the show? Then why not buy me a coffee! You can do so by following the link belowhttps://www.buymeacoffee.com/thaiexpatshow--Interested in starting your own podcast like the Thai Expat Daily Show? I use Buzzsprout and I can’t recommend it highly enough. It makes everything super easy. Sign up today to get on the path to making great podcasts!https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1751572--Check out our website and forum - https://www.thaiexpatdailyshow.com--LIKE & SUBSCRIBE for new videos every dayhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCB8khQ_NapVMDiW09oqL-rw--Listen to our podcast on Spotify, Apple, and Amazon or on our podcast website: https://thaiexpatdailyshow.buzzsprout.com--Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/thaiexpatdailyshow--#thaiexpatdailyshow #thailandnews #phuketnewsSupport the show

In this video, we'll be covering the latest news in Thailand including the sentencing of Thaksin Shinawatra and the confirmation of Thavisin as the new Prime Minister.Whether you're a fan of Thaksin or not, this news will definitely be of interest to you. Stay tuned to our channel for all the latest updates in Thailand's political landscape.--Srettha becomes the 30th prime minister of ThailandFormer real estate tycoon Srettha Thavisin has been selected as the 30th prime minister of Thailand on Tuesday, after having received overwhelming support from members of parliament and senators in a joint sitting.Source - Thai PBS World8-year term for ThaksinThaksin Shinawatra has begun serving his eight-year prison sentence after appearing at the Supreme Court on Tuesday morning following his return to the country after 15 years abroad.Source - The Bangkok PostFacebook in Thailand threatened with closureThe Thai authorities will seek a Court order to shut down the Facebook platform in the country, because they claim that the social media service has accepted advertising fees from fake investment scams, which have allegedly cheated more than 200,000 Thais.Source - Thai PBS WorldAmerican with ‘weed blower’ spurs Bangla checksPHUKET: A foreign man offering people to be doused with a cloud a marijuana smoke on Bangla Rd is what prompted the cannabis checks on the popular party street in Patong, Phuket Provincial Police have explained.Source - The Phuket News - Thaiger News--Want to support the show? Then why not buy me a coffee! You can do so by following the link belowhttps://www.buymeacoffee.com/thaiexpatshow--Interested in starting your own podcast like the Thai Expat Daily Show? I use Buzzsprout and I can’t recommend it highly enough. It makes everything super easy. Sign up today to get on the path to making great podcasts!https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1751572--Check out our website and forum - https://www.thaiexpatdailyshow.com--LIKE & SUBSCRIBE for new videos every dayhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCB8khQ_NapVMDiW09oqL-rw--Listen to our podcast on Spotify, Apple, and Amazon or on our podcast website: https://thaiexpatdailyshow.buzzsprout.com--Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/thaiexpatdailyshow--#thaiexpatdailyshow #thailandnews #phuketnewsSupport the show

A foreign owned website that provides information on selling sex in Phuket and Pattaya has had its website closed down by the Thai authorities. The website, which was registered to a company in the United Kingdom, was shut down after complaints were made to the authorities.This is a significant victory for the Thai government, which has been fighting to crackdown on the sale of sex since the election of the military junta in 2014. The website was one of the most popular sources of information on the sale of sex in Thailand, and its closure will hopefully help to reduce the demand for sex trafficking in Thailand.--Poll respondents disagree with Pheu Thai’s “government of reconciliation”Most respondents to a Nida Poll disagree with the Pheu Thai party partnering with the two junta-linked parties, Palang Pracharath and United Thai Nation, to form a “government of reconciliation”, and most would prefer Paetongtarn Shinawatra as Thailand’s next prime minister.Source - Thai PBS WorldObservers question Thaksin's returnFugitive former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra's latest announcement on his return to Thailand is seen as a reflection of his confidence in Pheu Thai's formation of a new government, but some political observers remain sceptical about his trip.Source - The Bangkok PostBiggest Sex for Sale website shut down by police unit in early morning raid targeting foreignersA recent operation led by a specialized task force, mandated by Prime Minister Prayut Chan Ocha, aimed at countering online criminal activity involving foreigners in Thailand. Targeted activities tarnishing the country's image and causing public inconvenience.Source - The Thai ExaminerTourist data shows numbers on track to reach annual target, ministry saysThe number of foreign tourists visiting Thailand during the second week of August totalled 577,136, the Tourism Ministry announced, saying the number aligned with the target set for this year. About 82,500 foreign tourists stepped foot on Thai soil from August 7 to 13, with the highest number arriving from China. Malaysians, South Koreans, Indians and Japanese followed, in that order, officials said.Source - The Nation ThailandNo weed violations on Bangla, say policePHUKET: Patong police confirmed there were no violations committed following a random inspection to detect any infringements of marijuana laws on Bangla Road last night.Source - The Phuket news--Want to support the show? Then why not buy me a coffee! You can do so by following the link belowhttps://www.buymeacoffee.com/thaiexpatshow--Interested in starting your own podcast like the Thai Expat Daily Show? I use Buzzsprout and I can’t recommend it highly enough. It makes everything super easy. Sign up today to get on the path to making great podcasts!https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1751572--Check out our website and forum - https://www.thaiexpatdailyshow.com--LIKE & SUBSCRIBE for new videos every dayhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCB8khQ_NapVMDiW09oqL-rw--Listen to our podcast on Spotify, Apple, and Amazon or on our podcast website: https://thaiexpatdailyshow.buzzsprout.com--Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/thaiexpatdailyshow--#thaiexpatdailyshow #thailandnews #phuketnewsSupport the show

In this video, we'll bring you the latest news from Thailand including the shocking story of a callous manager who sacks a grieving employee. We'll also bring you the latest news from Bangkok including the announcement of a new Prime Minister imminently!Here in the Thai Expat Daily Show we bring you the Phuket Nerws and keep you up to date on the latest developments in thailand. So make sure to check us out for all the latest news and events from Thailand!--Lengthy parliamentary debate expected during PM selection on August 22ndPheu Thai party’s prime ministerial candidate does not need to give a vision statement during the joint sitting of parliament, scheduled on August 22nd to select the prime minister, said House Speaker Wan Muhamad Noor Matha at a press conference today (Friday).Source - Thai PBS WorldBookings down as China slumpsChina's economic woes are pressuring inbound tourism during the Golden Week holiday in October, leading to sluggish forward bookings, according to tourism operators.Source - The Bangkok PostHotel’s threat to sack bereaved woman decriedThe Ministry of Labour is investigating a five-star hotel that allegedly fired one of its employees who had to take time off work to take care of her dying mother.Source - The Bangkok PostPhuket joins crackdown on Chinese rip-off schemes at templesPhuket Tourist Police and tourism officials have begun their inspections of temples across Phuket to ensure they comply with an edict by the Sangha Supreme Council to not allow foreigners to rent areas at temples in order to profit from tourists.Source - The Phuket News--Want to support the show? Then why not buy me a coffee! You can do so by following the link belowhttps://www.buymeacoffee.com/thaiexpatshow--Interested in starting your own podcast like the Thai Expat Daily Show? I use Buzzsprout and I can’t recommend it highly enough. It makes everything super easy. Sign up today to get on the path to making great podcasts!https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1751572--Check out our website and forum - https://www.thaiexpatdailyshow.com--LIKE & SUBSCRIBE for new videos every dayhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCB8khQ_NapVMDiW09oqL-rw--Listen to our podcast on Spotify, Apple, and Amazon or on our podcast website: https://thaiexpatdailyshow.buzzsprout.com--Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/thaiexpatdailyshow--#thaiexpatdailyshow #thailandnews #phuketnewsSupport the show

In this video, we'll share the latest Thailand news including reports of Kuwaitis causing chaos in Pattaya and massage shop raids.Whether you're a Thai resident or a tourist, this news will be of interest to you. We'll update you on the latest Thai news as it happens, so stay tuned!--I’m a victim of political persecution : PitaMove Forward leader Pita Limjaroenrat has questioned whether he had been a victim of political persecution by the Election Commission (EC). He wrote in his Facebook post today that he would like to know whether the investigative committee had concluded its findings before the EC asked the Constitutional Court to suspend him from performing duty as an MP, even though the EC claims that the investigation process and its petition to the Charter Court are separate issues.Source - Thai PBS WorldConstitutional Court dismisses Move Forward Party’s petition, clearing path for the next prime ministerial votingThe Constitutional Court’s unanimous decision to dismiss the Move Forward Party (MFP)’s petition to rule on the constitutionality of the rejection of MFP leader Pita Limjaroenrat’s renomination by the 394 parliamentarians means that the upcoming Prime Minister (PM) voting can now proceed.Source - Thai EnquirerKuwaiti Motorcyclist Slams into Power Pole in PattayaA Kuwaiti tourist crashed his motorbike into a power pole in the small hours of Wednesday, August 16th. He suffered only minor scratches and injuries and was taken to a hospital by his friends.Source - The Pattaya NewsPatong massage parlour raids continuePHUKET: Patong Police have raided another massage parlour whose owner was caught operating the venue without a licence.Source - The Phuket News--Want to support the show? Then why not buy me a coffee! You can do so by following the link belowhttps://www.buymeacoffee.com/thaiexpatshow--Interested in starting your own podcast like the Thai Expat Daily Show? I use Buzzsprout and I can’t recommend it highly enough. It makes everything super easy. Sign up today to get on the path to making great podcasts!https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1751572--Check out our website and forum - https://www.thaiexpatdailyshow.com--LIKE & SUBSCRIBE for new videos every dayhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCB8khQ_NapVMDiW09oqL-rw--Listen to our podcast on Spotify, Apple, and Amazon or on our podcast website: https://thaiexpatdailyshow.buzzsprout.com--Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/thaiexpatdailyshow--#thaiexpatdailyshow #thailandnews #phuketnewsSupport the show

Thailand News - SEX Drug Party Raided | Are TOURISTS safe in Pattaya?Do tourists in Pattaya still feel safe? This week, authorities raided a sex drug party and arrested dozens of people, including foreigners. Is this the sign that Pattaya is losing its appeal to tourists?--Foreign nationals arrested at drug party in BangkokPolice conducted a raid on a luxury house in Saphan Sung district of Bangkok on Friday, resulting in the arrest of nine foreign nationals.Source - The Bangkok PostPheu Thai coalition 'done'The Pheu Thai Party has now sealed a deal with the Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) and United Thai Nation (UTN) Party in which the two parties have agreed to vote for Pheu Thai's prime ministerial candidate in exchange for slices of the cabinet quota cake, according to a source.Source - The Bangkok PostPattaya Police Raid Major Nightclub for Drugs and Overstayers, But Find Nothing WrongPattaya police raided a major nightclub catering mostly to Thai nationals on Third Road around 1:00 A.M. this morning, August 12th, 2023, but despite disrupting an evening of partying and fun for over a hundred people found nothing wrong.Source - The Pattaya NewsB34bn Koh Samui bridge project starts public hearingsThe Express Authority of Thailand (Exat) held the first public hearing for its plan to build a 20-kilometre bridge linking the mainland to Koh Samui, with construction due to start in 2028.Source - The Bangkok Post--Want to support the show? Then why not buy me a coffee! You can do so by following the link belowhttps://www.buymeacoffee.com/thaiexpatshow--Interested in starting your own podcast like the Thai Expat Daily Show? I use Buzzsprout and I can’t recommend it highly enough. It makes everything super easy. Sign up today to get on the path to making great podcasts!https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1751572--Check out our website and forum - https://www.thaiexpatdailyshow.com--LIKE & SUBSCRIBE for new videos every dayhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCB8khQ_NapVMDiW09oqL-rw--Listen to our podcast on Spotify, Apple, and Amazon or on our podcast website: https://thaiexpatdailyshow.buzzsprout.com--Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/thaiexpatdailyshow--#thaiexpatdailyshow #thailandnews #phuketnewsSupport the show