Thailand News Update – June 24: Border Tensions, Coup Rumors & Travel Warnings 🇹🇭
This week’s top story is the escalating border dispute with Cambodia, which has spiraled into a domestic political crisis.
We also cover:
🔺 Protests planned for June 28 at Victory Monument
🚫 Border restrictions at the Thai-Cambodian crossing
🛂 New driver’s license rules being proposed for foreigners (who stay for 3 months or more)
🛵 Motorbike taxi assault incident in Pattaya & Safety Issues
🛶 Free boat rides in Bangkok parks (yes, really!)
🌿 Phuket’s cannabis crackdown and proposed “green zones”
💰 Minimum wage increases and their inflationary impact
🎲 Illegal gambling raids, including a harmless board game club
Plus: safety reminders, park highlights, and travel tips if you’re visiting Thailand right now.
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Chapters
Intro 0:00
Political Crisis 0:08
New Driving Rules for Foreigners 1:54
Motorbike Taxi Assault 3:41
Free Boat Ri
