Teen rescued from Ayutthaya bridge

The transcription below provides news stories from across Thailand and Southeast Asia, hosted by Alex in the Good Morning Thailand program. The stories range from a police rescue, a Miss Universe Jamaica fall, to a viral hitchhiking clip.

1. Teen rescued from Ayutthaya bridge
Police in Ayutthaya saved a 15-year-old boy who tried to jump from a bridge. Officers intervened quickly and took him into care. The boy said family and school pressure overwhelmed him.

2. PM denies special treatment for Thaksin
Prime Minister Anutin rejected claims that the government changed prison rules to favour Thaksin. He said all revisions follow legal standards. Critics continue to question transparency.

3. Miss Universe Jamaica injured after a stage fall
Miss Universe Jamaica 2025, Dr Gabrielle Henry, fell during the evening gown round in Thailand. Doctors confirmed no life-threatening injuries and continue monitoring her recovery. She remains stable ahead of the finals.

4. British man arrested after hotel assault in Koh Samui
Police arrested a 44-year-old British man for attacking a French tourist and injuring a Thai woman. Officers believe jealousy sparked the assault. Investigators are reviewing medical reports before filing charges.

5. Cambodia revokes journalist’s licence over detainee video
Cambodian authorities revoked a journalist’s licence after he filmed officers assaulting a Vietnamese detainee. The footage sparked regional criticism. Rights groups say the move stifles scrutiny.

6. Australian man accused of skipping 15,000-baht tattoo bill
A tattoo studio in Patong reported an Australian client who allegedly fled without paying the remaining 15,000 baht. The artist shared the man’s photo online, and police received the complaint.

7. TikToker goes viral after hitchhiking with immigration officers
A British TikToker, Sam Pilkington, accidentally hitchhiked with Thai immigration officers. They checked his documents and drove him in their vehicle. The light-hearted moment went viral.

8. Russian suspect held in 12-million-baht investment scam
Police arrested a Russian man in Bangkok for running a 12-million-baht investment scam. He faces fraud, data manipulation, syndicate, and money-laundering charges. Officers are searching for accomplices.