The transcription below features news stories from across Thailand and Asia, hosted by Alex on the Good Morning Thailand programme. Stories range from Thailand inviting citizens and visitors to comment on a proposed tourist fee to Phuket teenager Nene Royal earning a Live Golden Buzzer and advancing directly to the final. Thailand Opens Public Consultation on Proposed 450-Baht Tourist FeeThailand is inviting citizens and foreigners to comment on a proposed 450-baht entry fee for international tourists. The consultation runs until September 28, with funds potentially supporting tourist insurance, safety and infrastructure. Thailand Reports More Than 21,000 Dengue Cases and 31 DeathsThailand has recorded 21,620 dengue cases and 31 deaths between January 1 and August 19. Health officials are urging residents to remove standing water and protect themselves from mosquito bites. Himalayan Flash Floods Leave at Least 160 DeadFlash floods along the Nepal-China border have killed at least 160 people, with hundreds still missing. The disaster destroyed bridges, roads, villages and hydropower facilities across the Himalayan region. Methamphetamine Found in Thailand’s “Zombie Vape” LiquidThai laboratory tests have detected methamphetamine and the anaesthetic etomidate in “Zombie Vape” liquid for the first time. Authorities warn the combination could cause severe heart and breathing problems. Seven Injured After Classroom Science Experiment Explodes in YalaFive pupils and two teachers were injured when alcohol exploded during a science experiment at a school in Yala. Two victims suffered serious eye and chest injuries and were transferred to Yala Hospital. 32 Lampang Residents Convicted Over Stolen ShrimpThirty-two Lampang residents have been convicted after taking hundreds of thousands of baht worth of shrimp from a crashed delivery truck. Each received a suspended six-month sentence, a 10,000-baht fine and one year of probation. USS Abraham Lincoln Visit to Thailand for Crew Rest OnlyThailand’s Defence Ministry says the USS Abraham Lincoln and two escort ships will visit Sattahip from September 2 to 6 for crew rest. Officials say no military exercises or joint training are planned. Nene Royal Showcases Phuket Heritage on America’s Got TalentPhuket teenager Nene Royal brought southern Thai heritage to America’s Got Talent with a custom batik jacket inspired by Phuket’s Baba-Peranakan culture. The 16-year-old earned a Live Golden Buzzer and advanced directly to the final.
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