About this episode

The episode discusses various incidents including a hit and run, a knife attack, and wildlife smuggling, along with public reactions to controversial tourist behavior.

Today we'll be talking about a British driver who's been arrested after a serious hit and run incident on Koh Pha Ngan, then, former formula 1 driver Mika Salo was injured in a suspected bangkok knife attack, plus, a tourist couple flees from a Jomtien convenience store after an alleged energy drink theft turns physical, in ASEAN news Cambodia is activating mandatory military service amidst border tensions with Thailand, in wildlife news a Malaysian passenger was caught attempting to smuggle 251 live animals and also Phuket tourists are facing scrutiny after controversial pictures with a sea turtle, and is it acceptable to skip out on part of a bill if your order doesn't meet your standards? One woman in Phuket seems to think so.

Topics covered

• crime
• wildlife
• ASEAN news
• tourism
• public opinion

Keywords

• hit and run
• Mika Salo
• Bangkok knife attack
• energy drink theft
• mandatory military service
• wildlife smuggling
• sea turtle backlash

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Koh Pha Ngan, Bangkok, Jomtien, Cambodia, Thailand, Phuket

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