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The transcription below features news stories from Thailand and Southeast Asia from the Good Morning Thailand program, hosted by Alex and Jay. Topics range from a nightclub owner's prison sentence for a deadly fire to an ongoing transport strike in the Philippines.

 

1. Nightclub Owner Jailed Over Deadly Fire

A Pattaya court sentenced Phongsiri "B" and associates to five years in prison for the 2022 Mountain B pub fire that killed 24.

 

2. Planned Water Outage in Patong

Phuket’s PWA announced a water outage in Patong on March 21 from 10 AM to 6 PM for system upgrades. Residents should store water.

 

3. Thailand Ranks 49th in World Happiness Report

Thailand moved up five spots in the global ranking but still lags behind Singapore and Vietnam. Experts urge a focus on social cohesion.

 

4. PM2.5 Pollution Worsens Across Thailand

Dangerous air pollution levels exceed safety limits in 37 provinces. Bangkok and northern areas are most affected, with conditions worsening.

 

5. Koh Samui’s Real Estate Boom

The White Lotus has boosted Koh Samui’s luxury property market, attracting high-end buyers. Villas near Lamai Beach report 80% sales.

 

6. Foreign Man Scams Lampang Businesses

A foreigner dubbed “Robert” fled a 700-baht massage bill and scammed multiple businesses in Lampang, including a karaoke venue.

 

7. Hun Sen Praises Trump’s Media Cuts

Cambodia’s Hun Sen applauds Trump for defunding US-backed broadcasters, raising concerns over press freedom and media independence.

 

8. Fishing Boat Sinks off Vietnam, Four Missing

A Vietnamese fishing boat sank near Mắt Island, leaving four crew members missing. Authorities are searching for the lost fishermen.

 

9. Malaysia Resumes MH370 Search

Malaysia has signed a deal with Ocean Infinity to restart the MH370 search under a "no find, no fee" contract, covering 15,000 sq km.

 

10. Philippines Faces Transport Strike

A three-day transport strike begins March 24. The government negotiates with Manibela over disputes in the Public Transport Modernization Program.

 

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