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In today's Thailand video news, Alex covers major stories across Thailand and Southeast Asia on the Good Morning Thailand program. The stories range from a Polish woman threatening to bomb a Thai VietJet flight to Malaysia preparing for a new economic zone.

 

Polish Woman Threatens to Bomb Thai VietJet Flight
A Polish woman on Thai VietJet flight VZ 961 from Da Nang to Bangkok threatened to bomb the plane mid-flight on September 26. Emergency protocols were enacted, and the plane landed safely. The woman was detained for questioning, and the threat was found to be false.

 

Thai Customs Seizes 1.4 Tonnes of Cannabis
Over 1.4 tonnes of cannabis worth 25 million baht was seized by Laem Chabang customs, preventing it from being smuggled to the UK. The shipments were falsely declared, and the culprits now face charges.

 

Glue-Sniffing Drifter Causes Chaos in Pattaya
A glue-sniffing drifter disrupted Pattaya’s Soi Nern Plub Wan on September 24 with hallucinations, causing bizarre behaviour. Police detained the individual, who has been taken for medical treatment and rehabilitation.

 

Chinese National Insults Thai Women
Two Thai women were insulted by a Chinese man during their trip to China, who called them prostitutes, sparking outrage on social media. The incident, shared on TikTok, drew widespread criticism.

 

Chiang Mai Flood Photo Goes Viral Again
A 19-year-old photo of a woman pushing her motorcycle through Chiang Mai floodwaters has resurfaced and gone viral. The image highlights both nostalgia and ongoing flood concerns in the region.

 

Russian Woman Rescued After 7 Hours at Sea
A 32-year-old Russian woman was rescued after drifting at sea for seven hours off the coast of Sattahip. She had gone for a swim and unintentionally drifted far from shore but was safely returned.

 

Indonesia Seeks to Join Trans-Pacific Trade Pact
Indonesia has formally requested to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), aiming to expand its export markets and increase economic growth.

 

Remains of Vietnam War Pilot Identified After 50 Years
The remains of U.S. Marine Capt. Ronald W. Forrester, a Vietnam War pilot missing since 1972, has been identified. He will be buried at Arlington National Cemetery in October.

 

Malaysia Prepares for SEZ with Singapore
Malaysia plans to develop a special economic zone (SEZ) near Singapore, boosting trade and attracting investments. The country also aims for net-zero emissions by 2050.

 

South Korea to Ban Dog Meat by 2027
South Korea plans to ban dog farming for food by 2027, offering financial incentives for farmers to shut down operations. The practice of eating dog meat has seen a significant decline in recent years.

 

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