Thailand Video News: Thai Teens to Lead Nation as Flag Bearers at Paris 2024 Olympics

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The transcription below provides the stories from the Good Morning Thailand program, hosted by Alex. The stories cover various incidents from across Thailand and Southeast Asia countries. The news stories range from Thai teens to make Olympic history in Paris 2024 to Malaysia asking Microsoft Crowdstrike to consider covering losses for global outages.

 

Homeless Couple Caught Having Sex in Thai Temple:
A monk in Surin's Isaan province caught a homeless couple having sex in a temple. The police were called, and the couple, who had been drinking, were warned but not charged.

 

Chinese Couple Deported for Illegal Passport Ad:

A Chinese couple was deported from Thailand after police found a Bangkok billboard advertising illegal passports. Both were blacklisted, with further investigations ongoing.

 

Eleven Dance Students Hospitalized in Bangkok:

Eleven university students fainted during a midnight dance rehearsal in Bangkok due to heat exhaustion and hyperventilation. They are expected to recover, and the university is reviewing safety protocols.

 

Thai Police Crack Down on Ecstasy Disguised as Cartoons:
Thai police are cracking down on ecstasy disguised as cartoon figurines, particularly in Chiang Rai. Recent operations have led to significant drug seizures and arrests.

 

Thaksin Celebrates 75th Birthday Privately:
Former PM Thaksin Shinawatra will celebrate his 75th birthday with a private ceremony in Bangkok, giving alms to monks and hosting a lunch for close friends.

 

Thai Teens to Lead at Paris 2024 Olympics:
A 12-year-old skateboarder and an 18-year-old sprinter will lead Thailand at the Paris 2024 Olympics. Thailand's delegation includes 51 athletes, with many making their Olympic debut.

 

Indonesia's 'Golden Visa' to Attract Investors:
Indonesia has launched a "Golden Visa" scheme, offering long-term visas for significant investments, aiming to boost the economy and attract high-quality investors.

 

Oil Spill Threatens Manila:
A tanker carrying industrial fuel sank off the Philippines, causing an oil spill and threatening Manila's waters. Efforts to contain the spill are ongoing amid challenging conditions.

 

Malaysia Seeks Compensation for Tech Outage:
Malaysia's digital minister has asked Microsoft and CrowdStrike to compensate companies affected by a global tech outage caused by a faulty security update. The outage impacted several sectors, including aviation and healthcare.