Iran confirms strike on Thai-flagged ship in Hormuz

The transcription below provides news stories from across Thailand and Southeast Asia, hosted by Jay and Alex in the Good Morning Thailand program. The stories range from Thai airways plans to increase ticket prices in the face of higher fuel costs, a drunken Pattaya clash that ends with an American soldier fighting police, and a little later some good news with ambitious promises to end scam centers combined with scam center rescues.

Iran confirms strike on Thai-flagged ship in Hormuz
Iran has confirmed its forces attacked the Thai-flagged cargo ship Mayuree Naree in the Strait of Hormuz, claiming the vessel ignored warnings and attempted to pass without authorisation. The strike adds to a wave of attacks on commercial shipping in the region and raises concerns about Thai-linked maritime security and trade routes.

Thai Airways lifts fares as fuel pressure grows
Thai Airways has raised ticket prices by around 10–15% as higher fuel costs linked to Middle East tensions increase operating expenses. The airline says bookings remain strong, particularly on direct Europe–Thailand routes, even as flight paths are adjusted to avoid Iranian airspace.

Drunken Pattaya clash ends with soldier fighting police
An American soldier in Pattaya allegedly attacked a friend until he lost consciousness before resisting police officers who arrived at the scene. Video shows officers struggling to restrain the intoxicated man as he reportedly lashed out and attempted to bite them during the arrest.

British fugitive arrested in Chiang Mai after visa overstay
A 47-year-old British man wanted on theft charges has been arrested in Chiang Mai after authorities discovered he had overstayed his visa. Police detained the suspect, identified as Mr James, during an operation on Kamphaeng Din Road and have begun legal proceedings.

Tattoo artist in Pattaya files complaint after alleged assault
A 23-year-old Thai tattoo artist in Pattaya has filed a police complaint after alleging she was groped outside her studio by a foreign customer believed to be Russian. CCTV footage of the incident has been handed to police as they review the case and attempt to identify the suspect.

Fried rice dispute erupts into restaurant destruction in Rayong
A late-night argument over fried rice in Rayong escalated into a destructive outburst inside a restaurant. CCTV footage of the customer damaging property after complaining about the dish has spread widely online.

Cambodia vows to close scam compounds within weeks
Cambodia says it plans to shut down all remaining online scam centres by the end of next month as part of a renewed cybercrime crackdown. Officials claim around 200 of the roughly 250 suspected locations identified since July have already been closed, though experts remain sceptical.

Four Chinese nationals escape suspected trafficking route in Tak
Four Chinese nationals escaped from a pickup truck in Mae Sot, Tak, after reportedly being trafficked toward Myanmar. Local residents helped them reach police, who later arranged for the group to be transferred to Bangkok before returning to China.