Deeper Dive Thailand

Nov 27 2024 11 ep. 27 mins 6

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A look beneath the surface of Thailand's big issues. To watch the video version, go to https://bit.ly/44k0NzV

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Behind Thailand's floods

Nov 27 2024 26 mins

In the second half of 2024, 42 out of the 77 Thai provinces faced flooding. At least 50 people were killed and billions of baht were lost in damages to property and farmland. The flooding was particularly severe in the northern provinces of Chiang Rai and Chiang Mai. In the central district of Chiang Mai, the Ping River overflowed for the first time. Thousands were evacuated by

Tourism in Thailand: The Big Picture

Sep 19 2024 36 mins

Travel historian Imtiaz Muqbil addresses tourism in Thailand from economic, historical and social viewpoints. He says tourism is so key to Thailand’s post-Covid recovery that the government’s recent relaxation of immigration restrictions was necessary for both the economy and social stability. He worries that countries will compete with each other for tourist revenue in a race

Thailand's new visas

Jul 24 2024 45 mins

Thanks to the new visa regulations issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, it’s never been easier to visit Thailand and stay in the country long-term. But the devil is in the details, and to help us take an in-depth look, Dave Kendall is joined by Naruchai Ninnad, Deputy DIrector-General of the Department of Consular Affairs at Thailand’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Read th

Thailand's burning issue

Mar 19 2024 15 mins

Once again, northern Thailand is choking under a blanket of toxic smog. What’s really causing it – and how can we get rid of it for good? Many experts believe cutting down forests to plant corn for animal feed is a major cause of the air pollution, with Chiang Mai ranked the world's worst for several days in mid-March. Animal agriculture is the elephant in the room when it

Pot playtime over?

Jan 29 2024 43 mins

The new cannabis bill grinding its way through parliament toughens penalties and includes jail terms for growing, selling and importing without a licence, and for marketing and advertising of the traditional drug that was delisted as a narcotic in June 2022. But its most controversial provision is the imposition of fines for recreational smoking, even in one’s own home. This

Smuggling the next pandemic

Nov 21 2023 20 mins

About 100 species of plants and animals go extinct every day, and 1 million are on the brink. One of the causes - smuggling of endangered wildlife – could also wipe out humans by sparking the next pandemic. Freeland CEO Steve Galster paints a horrifying picture on the Bangkok Post podcast, Deeper Dive. Please share the episode and tell us what you think.

Thailand's wildlife traffic stoppers

Oct 08 2023 11 mins

Thailand is a hub for the smuggling of protected wildlife, the fourth most lucrative global crime after drugs, humans and arms. Meet the enforcement officers trying to stop the trafficking of pangolins, macaque monkeys, leopard cubs, exotic birds and reptiles to dinner tables, experimentation laboratories and Chinese traditional medicine makers.

Bitcoin booms and crypto conundrums

Aug 06 2023 40 mins

There are signs of a thaw in the long cryptocurrency winter, but the digital asset world has been rocked by bankruptcies and scandals. ‘Topp’ Jirayut Srupsrisopa, founder of Thailand’s leading exchange Bitkub, explains the fallout, outlines the possibilities and offers some tips to stay safe in cryptoland. Read the accompanying article in the Bangkok Post at https://bit.ly/3q

Corruption crusader Chuvit

May 08 2023 29 mins

Although corruption has long blighted Thailand, the number of alleged police graft cases in the past few months have made headline news in Thailand and overseas. Soapy massage king turned anti-corruption crusader Chuvit Kamolvisit sheds light on the latest cases and suggests some long-term solutions.

Scamdemic

Apr 11 2023 34 mins

Cyberscamming has become a trillion-dollar industry, with the numbers of both scammers and victims soaring over the past three years. Many young Thais have been enticed by online job advertisements promising well-paid work in Cambodia and Myanmar. but once they cross the border into these "special economic zones" (SEZs), many wind up in the hands of Chinese gangs who con