Drunk French Tourist Crashes into Patong Police Officer

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The transcription below features news from Thailand and the wider Asia region, as covered in the Good Morning Thailand program, hosted by Alex and Jay. Stories range from a drunk French tourist crashing into a Patong police officer to Malaysia announcing a 50% toll discount for festive seasons.

 

1. Drunk French Tourist Crashes into Patong Police Officer
A French tourist was arrested after crashing his motorcycle into a Patong traffic officer early this morning. The officer sustained injuries and was hospitalized, while the tourist, who was over the legal alcohol limit, now faces legal action. Authorities call for stricter enforcement of drink-driving laws in Phuket.

 

2. Pattaya Police Reject British Tourist’s Bribery Allegations
Pattaya police deny a British tourist's claims that he was jailed and forced to pay a bribe, calling the accusations “largely untrue.” However, officials have launched a review while maintaining that due process was followed.

 

3. Bangkok Flights Disrupted by Toxic Smog
Severe air pollution in Bangkok forced flight diversions, and visibility dropped to 150 meters. With PM2.5 levels nearly double the safe limit, authorities urge mask use and remote work, while critics demand long-term pollution control measures.

 

4. Israeli Fugitive Arrested in Pattaya
Thai immigration police arrested a 27-year-old Israeli fugitive wanted for a violent stabbing in Tel Aviv. He had overstayed his visa and was using a fake passport. Authorities have revoked his visa and are coordinating his extradition.

 

5. Three Foreigners Attack Phuket Tuk Tuk Driver
A Phuket tuk-tuk driver was attacked by three foreign men after a parking dispute outside Jungceylon Mall. The suspects remain at large, with dashcam footage circulating online and calls for stricter law enforcement.

 

6. Thai Beautician Battles British Heirs Over £400K Inheritance
A Thai woman is fighting in London’s High Court for a share of her late British partner’s £400,000 estate. She claims he promised her financial security, but his sons argue she already received significant gifts.

 

7. Cambodia Prepares to Receive U.S. Deportees
Cambodia is ready to receive deportees under U.S. immigration policies. Many of those facing removal originally arrived in the U.S. as refugee children and now face returning to an unfamiliar homeland.

 

8. Indonesia Repatriates Ailing French Death Row Inmate
Indonesia is repatriating French death row inmate Serge Atlaoui, who has spent nearly 20 years in prison. He was sentenced to death for drug-related offences but insists he was unaware of any illegal activities.

 

9. China Retaliates Against U.S. Tariffs
China has imposed tariffs on U.S. coal, LNG, and crude oil while launching an antitrust probe into Google. Analysts warn of rising trade tensions and potential economic fallout.

 

10. Malaysia Announces 50% Toll Discounts for Festive Seasons
Malaysia will introduce a 50% toll discount during all major holidays in 2025, replacing the previous toll-free initiative. The move aims to balance public benefit with government cost-cutting efforts.