Thailand News - Thai Companies Jailing Critics | Thailand Elite Visa | Phuket Airport Taxis

In this news video, we're covering the latest in Thailand including Thai companies imprisoning critics and the Elite Visa application process. Plus, we'll take a look at the new airport taxi service in Phuket.<br/><br/>Don't miss the latest news from Thailand as it unfolds in this video! Thanks for watching!<br/>--<br/>Srettha plays down talk of reform as Sutin emerges as defence minister<br/>As Pheu Thai Party decides to nominate one of its deputy leaders, Sutin Klungsang, as defence minister, Prime Minister-elect Srettha Thavisin is playing down expectations that there will be any radical reform of the military under his new administration.<br/>Source - Thai PBS World<br/><br/>Phuket airport to welcome all taxi app drivers<br/>Phuket International Airport will open its doors to taxis from all ride-hailing applications, allowing them to pick up passengers from this Friday (Sept 1), reports the Phuket Info Center, operated under the Phuket office of the Ministry of Interior.<br/>Source - The Phuket News<br/><br/>Thai companies should not be able to jail their critics<br/>Thailand's judiciary has been playing a pivotal role in recent weeks as powerful elites sought to obstruct, harass and silence elements of society they consider a threat, including the Move Forward Party, which captured the most votes in the election held in May.<br/>Source - Nikkei Asia<br/><br/>Thailand Elite visa membership fees set to increase<br/>Thailand Privilege Card Co (TPC), the operator of the Thailand Elite membership program for foreigners, is planning to revamp its packages and increase prices.<br/><br/>Subdistrict chiefs grilled over illegal houses near Phuket airport<br/>PHUKET: Thalang District Chief Bancha Thanu-in has ordered the chiefs of the Thepkrasattri Tambon Administration Organisation (OrBorTor) and the Sakhu OrBorTor to investigate 49 houses believed to have been built illegally within their areas.<br/>Source - The Phuket 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