Thailand COVID-19 Cases Climb for 11th Straight Week

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The transcription below features news stories from across Thailand and Southeast Asia, covering topics from Thailand’s 11th consecutive week of rising COVID-19 cases to the arrest of Miss Grand International in a supplement fraud case.

 

Thailand COVID-19 Cases Climb for 11th Straight Week
Thailand reported over 31,000 new COVID-19 cases between May 11–17. Experts warn actual numbers could be much higher due to underreporting and urge the public to stay cautious.

 

Outrage as Thai Father Kicks Six-Year-Old Boy
A father in Trang sparked national outrage after a viral video showed him kicking a child at a kindergarten. Police charged him with assault as the school banned parents from entering.

 

Tourists and Transgender Group Clash in Pattaya Brawl
A violent fight broke out on Pattaya Beach between foreign tourists and transgender individuals over a disputed transaction. Police are reviewing footage and investigating both parties.

 

Worker Missing After Bangkok MRT Construction Landslide
Rescue teams are searching for a worker buried in a 19-metre-deep pit after a landslide at the MRT Orange Line site in Bangkok. Authorities pledged a full investigation.

 

Phuket to Host Colorful City Pride Parade in June
Phuket will hold City Pride 2025 on June 28, featuring a rainbow parade, art zones, and live music to celebrate LGBTQ+ rights and promote inclusive tourism.

 

Thailand Proposes 10-Year Visa, 99-Year Land Leases
Thailand plans to introduce a 10-year tourist visa and 99-year land leases to attract long-term residents and boost economic sectors like tourism, tech, and logistics.

 

Lightning Kills Three Tourists at Angkor Wat
A lightning strike at Cambodia’s Angkor Wat killed three people on May 17. Officials remain silent amid concerns about tourism impact, while aid has been offered to victims’ families.

 

Six Dead, 14 Missing in Papua Gold Mine Landslide
A landslide at a remote gold mine in Indonesia’s Papua region killed six and left 14 missing. Search operations were paused due to weather and access challenges.

 

Marcos Open to Duterte Reconciliation Amid Political Tensions
Philippine President Marcos signaled openness to reconciling with the Duterte family following impeachment proceedings and public dissatisfaction with government services.

 

Miss Grand International Arrested in Supplement Fraud Case
Vietnamese beauty queen Nguyen Thuc Thuy Tien was arrested for promoting misleading fiber supplements. Investigators found the product contained laxatives, not real nutritional value.