Thailand News Update – June 24: Border Tensions, Coup Rumors & Travel Warnings 🇹🇭 This week’s top story is the escalating border dispute with Cambodia, which has spiraled into a domestic political crisis. We also cover: 🔺 Protests planned for June 28 at Victory Monument 🚫 Border restrictions at the Thai-Cambodian crossing 🛂 New driver's license rules being proposed for foreigners (who stay for 3 months or more) 🛵 Motorbike taxi assault incident in Pattaya & Safety Issues 🛶 Free boat rides in Bangkok parks (yes, really!) 🌿 Phuket’s cannabis crackdown and proposed “green zones” 💰 Minimum wage increases and their inflationary impact 🎲 Illegal gambling raids, including a harmless board game club Plus: safety reminders, park highlights, and travel tips if you’re visiting Thailand right now. 👉 Subscribe for weekly updates and let me know in the comments what news stories you'd like covered next. Chapters Intro 0:00 Political Crisis 0:08 New Driving Rules for Foreigners 1:54 Motorbike Taxi Assault 3:41 Free Boat Rides 4:15 Phuket Cannabis 4:50 Minimum Wage Increase (Inflation) 5:49 Illegal Gambling 6:31 SUPPORT 💵 🟢 Buy me a cup of coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ajarncal 🔗 Services that I use and recommend My Health Insurance (Safetywing): https://safetywing.com/?referenceID=25111590&utm_source=25111590&utm_medium=Ambassador How I transfer money internationally (Wise): https://wise.prf.hn/click/camref:1011l3CdDM Book Flights with Skyscanner: https://skyscanner.pxf.io/BnPPx4 Book Train and Bus Tickets with 12Go: https://12go.asia/?z=10875997 Book tours and activities with Klook: https://affiliate.klook.com/redirect?aid=83760&aff_adid=1019935&k_site=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.klook.com%2F The E-Sim that I use (Airalo): https://airalo.pxf.io/rQkYyR The VPN that I use (NordVPN): https://go.nordvpn.net/SH6JS The Music in my Videos: https://share.epidemicsound.com/c9rtec FOLLOW ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA 🌐 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ajarncal/ 🌐 Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ajarn.cal ✅ SUBSCRIBE & JOIN TO BE A MEMBER: https://www.youtube.com/@thebangkokguide/ More Helpful Videos First Hour in Bangkok https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D2A-Jf_u9V4&t=1s Pharmaceutical Drugs Guide (What can you bring and buy in Thailand?) https://youtu.be/07iqXANS-UY Short-term Rental Guide https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J_lzqilNcLA&t=2s Full Transportation Guide in Bangkok (Public Transportation, Taxis, Tuktuks, Ferries) https://youtu.be/cL6Hhk-Y7OE Transportation Mistakes in Bangkok https://youtu.be/QDT6Gcl0Hb0 Shopping Mistakes in Thailand https://youtu.be/JRlzbX3VB0Q Where to stay in Bangkok (Area Guide) https://youtu.be/xg9AKhVb0KM 10 Worst Thailand Packing Mistakes https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xtfs0Pylo-Q Food Mistakes to Avoid in Thailand (Don't Get Sick) https://youtu.be/HeyMExujzbk 34 Scams to Avoid https://youtu.be/2s_-GFbC7RQ 25 Thailand Apps That Will Save You Time and Money https://youtu.be/bvcZdGdhXJQ 23 Thailand Laws That You Should Know https://youtu.be/dJe4zvcOu08