Thailand News - Phuket Van Driver Threatens Tourist, Election Update

In this Thailand news video, we've got the latest on the Phuket van driver who has been threatening tourists. We're also taking a look at the latest election news.<br/>--<br/>Ailing jumbo repatriated from Sri Lanka<br/>CHIANG MAI: Sak Surin, one of three elephants that Thailand gifted to Sri Lanka, returned home safely as he arrived in Chiang Mai on Sunday after 22 years away.<br/>Source - The Bangkok Post<br/><br/>Prachachat party leader automatically selected House speaker<br/>Prachachat party leader Wan Muhamad Noor Matha, 79, was selected as the new House speaker this morning (Tuesday). His candidacy was uncontested, after Move Forward party leader Pita Limjaroenrat nominated him.<br/>Source - Thai PBS World<br/><br/>AI cams to help clear zebra crossings<br/>As soon as a vehicle stops at the traffic lights at Wong Sawang intersection, a loud alarm goes off, followed by a pre-recorded announcement in Thai, saying "Please don't obstruct the zebra crossing. Thank...<br/>Source - The Bangkok Post<br/><br/>Van driver charged for threatening tourist<br/>PHUKET: The passenger van driver wanted for intimidating and verbally abusing a tourist in Phuket Town yesterday has presented himself to Phuket City Police and charged with frightening others by use of threat.<br/>Source - The Phuket News - Thaiger News<br/><br/>Failed Expo bid threatens to slow down Phuket tunnels, light rail<br/>PHUKET: The construction of Patong Tunnel and implementation of other critical infrastructure projects in Phuket might occur later than desired by provincial authorities after Phuket has lost its bid to host Specialised Expo 2027/28, governor Narong Woonciew has admitted.<br/>Source - The Phuket News - Thaiger News<br/>--<br/>Want to support the show? Then why not buy me a coffee! You can do so by following the link below<br/>https://www.buymeacoffee.com/thaiexpatshow<br/>--<br/>Interested in starting your own podcast like the Thai Expat Daily Show? I use Buzzsprout and I can’t recommend it highly enough. It makes everything super easy. <br/><br/>Sign up today to get on the path to making great podcasts!<br/>https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1751572<br/>--<br/>Check out our website and forum - https://www.thaiexpatdailyshow.com<br/>--<br/>LIKE & SUBSCRIBE for new videos every day<br/>https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCB8khQ_NapVMDiW09oqL-rw<br/>--<br/>Listen to our podcast on Spotify, Apple, and Amazon or on our podcast website: https://thaiexpatdailyshow.buzzsprout.com<br/>--<br/>Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/thaiexpatdailyshow<br/>--<br/>#thaiexpatdailyshow #thailandnews #phuketnewsSupport the show