Bangkok to Push Work-From-Home as PM2.5 Soars

The transcription below features news stories from across Thailand, hosted by Jay and Alex on the Good Morning Thailand programme. The reports range from the dangerous level of pollution in bangkok as the cities pushes for more work-from-home, Thai political parties riding nationalist currents amid border tensions, and a little later a Thai fugitive being extradited to the US for murder charges after nearly 30 years on the run.

Bangkok to Push Work-From-Home as PM2.5 Soars
Bangkok authorities are urging businesses and civil servants to work from home as PM2.5 pollution rises above safe levels across the city. The move aims to reduce traffic emissions and protect public health as officials monitor air quality and consider extending measures.

Thai Political Campaigns Ride Nationalist Currents After Border Tensions
Nationalist sentiment linked to recent Cambodian border tensions is shaping Thailand’s election campaigns, with candidates stressing sovereignty and security. Parties are scrambling to adjust strategies as rural voters respond strongly to patriotic messaging ahead of the vote.

Pattaya Taxi Driver Seeks Accountability After Vehicle Damage
A Pattaya taxi driver is demanding compensation after a street fight involving foreign nationals left his rented vehicle damaged. The suspects allegedly fled the scene, sparking online debate over visitor behaviour and accountability.

Pattaya Women Speak Out on Groping and Stalking by Same Motorcyclist
Several women in Pattaya report being groped and stalked by the same motorcyclist in separate incidents. The cases have raised safety concerns and calls for swift police action to prevent further attacks.

South Korea’s Former First Lady Sentenced in Corruption Case
South Korea’s former First Lady Kim Keon Hee has been sentenced to 20 months in prison for accepting luxury gifts in exchange for political influence. Both she and former President Yoon Suk Yeol have appealed as wider corruption cases continue.

Thai Fugitive Extradited to US After Nearly Three Decades
A Thai man accused of a 1996 murder in California has been extradited to the United States after nearly 30 years on the run. He was arrested in Bangkok in 2024 and now awaits trial after pleading not guilty.

Man in Ayutthaya Escapes Injury After Stray Bullets Hit His Pillow
An Ayutthaya resident narrowly escaped injury after stray bullets tore through his home and struck his pillow as he slept. The incident has fuelled public concern after police provided no clear update on the investigation.

Bangkok Police Arrest Gang Buying ‘Mule’ Accounts for Scams
Bangkok police have arrested a group accused of buying bank accounts to use as money mules for scam operations. Authorities say the crackdown targets financial networks used to launder funds for cross-border fraud.