Thai Opposition Demands House Dissolution

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The transcription below features news stories from across Thailand and Asia, hosted by Alex and Jay in Good Morning Thailand. Highlights include the Thai opposition’s call for House dissolution following a leaked phone call between the Thai and Cambodian prime ministers, and Vietnam’s growing appeal as expats leave Thailand due to rising costs.

 

1. Thai Opposition Demands House Dissolution
Opposition leader Natthaphong urges PM Paetongtarn to dissolve the House after a leaked call with Hun Sen sparks political chaos.

 

2. Bhumjaithai Party Exits Coalition
Citing a sovereignty breach, the Bhumjaithai Party quits the Thai coalition following Paetongtarn’s controversial call with Cambodia.

 

3. Dutch Expat Arrested in Phuket Fraud Crackdown
A Dutch man was arrested in Patong for defrauding a German woman of 350,000 baht as part of a nationwide police crackdown.

 

4. Phuket to Set Up Cannabis Zones
Phuket plans cannabis “green zones” to protect tourism and public health, keeping shops away from schools and tourist sites.

 

5. Security Guard Stops Armed Bank Robbery in Buriram
A brave guard disarmed a knife-wielding man at a Buriram bank; the suspect claimed he needed money for his mother’s dialysis.

 

6. Thailand Approves 5-Year Crypto Tax Break
A tax exemption on crypto gains from 2025–2029 aims to boost Thailand’s digital economy and attract licensed platforms.

 

7. Putin and Prabowo Strengthen Russia-Indonesia Ties
Leaders meet in St Petersburg to boost trade, military, and nuclear cooperation as Indonesia enters BRICS.

 

8. Trump Says He Prevented India-Pakistan War
Trump claims credit for halting conflict and hosts Pakistan’s army chief—India denies U.S. mediation in ceasefire talks.

 

9. Taiwan on Alert as China Deploys Carriers
Taiwan ramps up military surveillance as China conducts dual carrier drills near strategic island chains in the Pacific.

 

10. Vietnam Rises as Expats Leave Costly Thailand
With rising costs and visa issues in Thailand, expats are relocating to Vietnam for lower prices and a more welcoming vibe.