Thailand News - Thaksin Shinawatra applies for Royal PARDON | Phuket Airport Update

In this Thailand news show, we're covering the latest news from Phuket including the latest developments in the case of Thaksin Shinawatra and his application for a Royal PARDON.<br/><br/>We also have an update on the situation at Phuket Airport. Be sure to check out this Thailand news show for all the latest updates on Phuket and Thailand politics!<br/>--<br/>Delivery riders seek crash aid<br/>A group of delivery motorcycle riders has called on the Ministry of Labour to provide them with legal protection and financial compensation if they are involved in road accidents.<br/>Source - The Bangkok Post<br/><br/>Breaking News - Thaksin submits application for royal clemency<br/>Convicted former prime minister Ex-PM Thaksin Shinawatra, who recently began serving an 8-year prison term and is currently receiving medical treatment in the Police General Hospital in Bangkok, has already submitted a petition for royal clemency.<br/>Source - Thai PBS World<br/><br/>Handout set to be based on tokens<br/>The new government is expected to issue utility tokens to support its digital wallet scheme, with the plan requiring the approval of the Bank of Thailand as tokens are currently prohibited for use as payment...<br/>Source - The Bangkok Post<br/><br/>Phuket airport chief confirms app taxis welcome from Sept 1<br/>Monchai Tanode, General Manager of Phuket International Airport, today (Aug 30) announced that taxi drivers who are hired through ride-sharing apps will be allowed to pick up passengers at Phuket International Airport, starting this Friday (Sept 1).<br/>Source - The Phuket News<br/><br/>Elite Card price to be increased by 50%<br/>Thailand Elite Card is preparing to raise its minimum membership price by 50% to 900,000 baht, from 600,000 baht.<br/>Source - The Bangkok Post<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/>#thaiexpatdailyshow #thailandnews #phuketnewsSupport the show