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.Don't miss the latest news from Thailand as it unfolds in this video! Thanks for watching!--Srettha plays down talk of reform as Sutin emerges as defence ministerAs 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.Source - Thai PBS WorldPhuket airport to welcome all taxi app driversPhuket 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.Source - The Phuket NewsThai companies should not be able to jail their criticsThailand'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.Source - Nikkei AsiaThailand Elite visa membership fees set to increaseThailand Privilege Card Co (TPC), the operator of the Thailand Elite membership program for foreigners, is planning to revamp its packages and increase prices.Subdistrict chiefs grilled over illegal houses near Phuket airportPHUKET: 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.Source - The Phuket News--Want to support the show? Then why not buy me a coffee! You can do so by following the link belowhttps://www.buymeacoffee.com/thaiexpatshow--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. Sign up today to get on the path to making great podcasts!https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1751572--Check out our website and forum - https://www.thaiexpatdailyshow.com--LIKE & SUBSCRIBE for new videos every dayhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCB8khQ_NapVMDiW09oqL-rw--Listen to our podcast on Spotify, Apple, and Amazon or on our podcast website: https://thaiexpatdailyshow.buzzsprout.com--Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/thaiexpatdailyshow--#thaiexpatdailyshow #thailandnews #phuketnewsSupport the Show.