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The transcription below highlights a variety of news stories from Thailand and Asia, as featured in The Good Morning Thailand program, hosted by Alex. The stories cover topics ranging from AOT's introduction of facial recognition technology for faster airport checkpoints to Sorn’s historic achievement as Thailand’s first Michelin 3-star restaurant.

 

1. AOT Introduces Facial Recognition for Faster Airport Checkpoints
Thailand’s Airports of Thailand (AOT) will launch facial recognition technology at six major airports for international flights starting December 1. The new system aims to reduce checkpoint processing times from three minutes to one, offering passengers a faster and smoother travel experience.

 

2. Thailand’s Largest Call Scam Equipment Seizure
In a major crackdown on call scams, police in Chiang Mai seized over 590,000 SIM cards, and 1,455 mobile phones, and arrested 15 suspects tied to a Thai-Chinese gang. The operation marks the country’s largest haul of scam equipment to date.

 

3. Koh Samui’s Nathon Pier Roof Repairs Underway
After a year of delays, Koh Samui’s Nathon Pier is finally seeing roof repairs progress, with work expected to complete by year-end. The upgrades promise improved facilities at the vital transport hub.

 

4. Thailand’s Submarine Purchase Faces Further Delays
Plans to acquire a Chinese Yuan-class submarine remain stalled as a feasibility study continues. Contract amendments and technical concerns over engine specifications add to the uncertainty.

 

5. Sorn Becomes Thailand’s First Michelin 3-Star Restaurant
Bangkok’s Sorn restaurant has achieved a historic milestone, earning three Michelin stars in the 2025 Michelin Guide. The restaurant is celebrated for its elevated take on authentic Thai cuisine.

 

6. Thailand Seeks to Boost Pygmy Hippo Population
Thailand plans to breed two pygmy hippos, Moo Toon and Moo Manao, to grow their population. Preparations for a symbolic “wedding” and a specialized enclosure are currently underway.

 

7. Thailand Deports Cambodian Activists Amid Rights Concerns
Six Cambodian activists have been deported from Thailand and face treason charges at home, raising concerns among human rights groups over their treatment and safety.

 

8. China Warns Taiwan Over U.S. Stopover
China has issued a stern warning against Taiwan independence efforts ahead of Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te’s U.S. visit, escalating tensions with military drills in the region.

 

9. Indian Parliament Suspended Amid Adani Allegations
India’s parliament faced disruptions as opposition lawmakers demanded accountability over allegations of a $265 million bribery scheme linked to the Adani Group, sparking political turmoil.

 

10. American Influencer Faces Prison in South Korea
American live-streamer Ramsey Khalid Ismael, known as "Johnny Somali," faces up to five years in prison in South Korea for disruptive and offensive behaviour, fueling debates about nuisance influencers in Asia.

 

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