Foreign Tourist Angers Thais After Stunt Inside 7-Eleven

The transcript below features news stories from across Thailand and Southeast Asia, presented by Alex on the Good Morning Thailand programme. Topics range from a viral 7-Eleven milk bath stunt to a BMW crashing into KFC, foreigners spark chaos across Thailand and ASEAN.

Foreign Tourist Angers Thais After Stunt Inside 7-Eleven
A foreign tourist sparked backlash after filming herself pouring snacks and milk over her head inside a 7-Eleven in Thailand for social media content. The video showed her making a mess across the shop floor and products, forcing staff to clean up, while online criticism quickly spread after the clip went viral.

BMW Smashes Into KFC at Bangkok Petrol Station, Leaving 12 Injured
A Chinese driver crashed a BMW through the glass entrance of a KFC at a Bangchak petrol station on Sukhumvit 62, injuring 12 people including customers, staff, and delivery riders. Police believe the driver may have accelerated while trying to cut ahead of other vehicles and are reviewing CCTV footage.

Scottish Backpacker Faces Thai Court Over Alleged Phone Theft
A Scottish backpacker from Edinburgh could face prison in Thailand after allegedly taking a mobile phone from a bar on Khao San Road in Bangkok. He claims he mistakenly picked up the wrong phone, but Thai police have kept the theft charge active as he awaits a court hearing on April 28.

Kyrgyz Men Wanted Over Murder Case Arrested at Phuket Hotel
Two Kyrgyz men wanted under Interpol Red Notices were arrested at a hotel in Patong, Phuket, over a murder case linked to kidnapping and assault causing death. Thai police tracked them down after coordination with Kyrgyz authorities and are now moving to revoke their permission to stay in Thailand.

Two Americans Among 19 Killed in Philippines Raid on Alleged Rebel Stronghold
Two American nationals were among 19 people killed during a military raid on an alleged communist rebel stronghold in the Philippines. Authorities identified the dead as members of the New People’s Army, while the country’s human rights commission has launched an investigation into the deadly clash.

Foreign Men Filmed Stealing Guitar From Parked Motorcycle in Phuket
A Thai teenager in Phuket is seeking justice after CCTV allegedly captured two foreign men stealing his guitar from a parked motorcycle in Karon. The footage showed one of the men playing the instrument before both left the area, prompting public anger online.

Woman Rescued After Motorcycle Falls Into Five-Metre Construction Pit
Two people were injured after their motorcycle fell into a five-metre-deep construction pit on Prachachuen Road in Nonthaburi late at night. Rescue workers used ropes to save the unconscious passenger from the water-filled hole before rushing her to hospital.

Thailand Targets Durian Export Growth With TikTok Sales Push
Thailand is aiming to export at least 1 million tonnes of durian this year as production is expected to rise by 33% to over 2 million tonnes. Officials are also partnering with TikTok Shop to boost fruit sales through live commerce, coupons, and subsidised shipping.