Giant Bee Swarm Injures 17 Near Pattaya Government Complex

The transcription below features news stories from across Thailand, hosted by Alex on the Good Morning Thailand programme. The stories range from a giant bee swarm injuring 17 people near a Pattaya government complex to Bangkok ranking eighth among the world’s most attractive tourism cities.

1. Giant Bee Swarm Injures 17 Near Pattaya Government Complex
Seventeen people, including 13 students and four adults, were injured when a giant honey bee swarm attacked near a government complex in Bang Lamung. Officials later found and destroyed a large hive in a nearby rain tree.

2. Disabled Father Injured Protecting Daughter From Former Husband
A Thai woman in Bang Lamung accused her former husband of beating her unconscious during a family dispute. Her disabled father was also injured while trying to intervene.

3. Pokémon Card Collectors Report More Than 5 Million Baht in Losses
Around 20 collectors have accused a trading card dealer of causing more than 5 million baht in combined losses. The trader allegedly disappeared after failing to deliver cards and deactivating social media accounts.

4. Foreign Tourist Admits Stealing From Koh Pha Ngan Shop
A foreign tourist admitted taking items from a Koh Pha Ngan shop after the owner confronted her with CCTV footage. The two later met at a police station, though further legal action remains unclear.

5. Thailand Investigates Herbal Inhaler Restrictions at Chinese Trade Shows
Thailand is investigating reports that Thai herbal inhaler manufacturers were prevented from displaying products at trade shows in China. Officials are seeking clarification while reviewing other trade barriers affecting Thai exporters.

6. 71-Year-Old Arrested in Phuket Over Multimillion-Baht Gambling Scam
A 71-year-old woman was arrested in Phuket over an alleged gambling scam linked to more than 64 million baht in losses. Police say the suspect may have been involved in similar schemes for around 15 years.

7. Thai Teen Musician Nene Royal Welcomed in Los Angeles
Sixteen-year-old Thai singer and guitarist Nene Royal received a warm welcome in Los Angeles ahead of her live performance on America’s Got Talent on August 25. Thai-American groups are encouraging supporters to vote for her.

8. Bangkok Ranks Eighth Among World’s Most Attractive Tourism Cities
Bangkok has ranked eighth in the 2026 Global Tourism City Attractiveness Index, ahead of Okinawa and Chicago. Chiang Mai also made the list, ranking 27th globally.