Facebook glitch exposes explicit content

The transcription below features top news stories from across Thailand and Southeast Asia, hosted by Alex and Jay on the Good Morning Thailand programme. Highlights include a Facebook search glitch, widespread flight cancellations in the region, and police helping a scam victim recover her money.

1. Facebook glitch exposes explicit content

A Facebook search glitch in Thailand showed explicit videos for harmless keywords. The platform has not yet explained the issue, raising concerns about content filters and online safety.

2. Tourist arrivals fall amid economic strain

Thailand’s tourist numbers are down 7% year-on-year. Officials blame high household debt and slow growth and plan a 10-billion-baht debt-relief programme to help boost recovery.

3. A man posing as a police officer threatens the salon

A man claiming to be a police officer threatened a salon owner in Bangkok’s Rat Burana area and displayed a gun. Police are reviewing CCTV and increasing patrols as they investigate.

4. Former Muay Thai star arrested for a gambling ring

Police arrested a former Muay Thai champion and seven others for running an online gambling network worth over 100 million baht a year. Officers seized bank accounts, devices and records.

5. Flight disruptions hit Asia

Airports across Asia, including Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi, saw 27 flight cancellations and over 100 delays due to staffing and scheduling issues. Travellers are urged to check flight status.

6. FDA recalls contaminated herbal balm

Thailand’s FDA recalled Hong Thai Formula 2 herbal balm after detecting unsafe microbial levels. Consumers should stop using it immediately as legal action is considered.

7. Loy Krathong to proceed with respect

Loy Krathong celebrations will go ahead across Thailand but with toned-down activities to honour the Queen Mother during the national mourning period.

8. Police return 1.3M baht to the scam victim

Bangkok police recovered and returned 1.3 million baht to an elderly woman scammed by a Hong Kong-based call-centre gang. Officers also stopped a second victim mid-scam.