Thailand’s New Digital Arrival Card Sparks Confusion

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The transcription below features news stories from across Thailand and Southeast Asia, as covered in Good Morning Thailand with hosts Alex and Jay. Topics range from Thailand’s new digital arrival card causing confusion to concerns over the misuse of military aid in Myanmar.

 

1. Thailand’s New Digital Arrival Card Sparks Confusion
Thailand is replacing its TM6 form with the Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) on May 1, but unclear instructions and a non-functional tutorial are causing frustration among travelers.

 

2. Myanmar Quake Aftershocks Shake Thai Tourism
A 7.7-magnitude earthquake in Myanmar has impacted Thai tourism, with Bangkok buildings shaking and a projected 15% drop in international arrivals.

 

3. British Man Dies After First Muay Thai Fight
A 30-year-old British man collapsed and died after his debut Muay Thai match on Koh Samui. Authorities are investigating the cause.

 

4. Shane Warne Death Mystery Deepens
New claims suggest Thai police removed a banned Indian sex drug from Shane Warne’s death scene, raising questions about the case.

 

5. Myanmar Aftershock Triggers Bangkok Evacuations
An aftershock from Myanmar’s earthquake forced evacuations in Bangkok, with structural concerns reported at key government buildings.

 

6. Phuket’s Saranrat Pueakpipat Wins Miss Grand Thailand 2025
Phuket celebrates back-to-back wins as Saranrat “Gotchabell” Pueakpipat secures the Miss Grand Thailand 2025 crown.

 

7. Myanmar Groups Warn of Military Aid Misuse
Civil groups urge humanitarian aid to bypass Myanmar’s junta, fearing it could be used for political gain instead of disaster relief.

 

8. Cambodian Worker Confirmed Dead After Thai Quake
A 23-year-old Cambodian worker was confirmed dead following Thailand’s recent earthquake. Officials are assisting in his repatriation.

 

9. Malaysia & Thailand to Assess Myanmar Aid Response
Foreign ministers from Malaysia and Thailand will visit Myanmar to evaluate earthquake relief efforts and ensure fair aid distribution.

 

10. Saigon’s New Pedestrian Bridge to Redefine Skyline
Ho Chi Minh City is building a 720m pedestrian bridge over the Saigon River, designed in the shape of a nipa palm leaf.