In Thailand video news, Jay covers news stories from across Thailand and Southeast Asia. The stories include a powerful typhoon edges closer to Thailand as the country braces for potential floods, while another deadly storm leaves devastation across the Philippines before hitting Vietnam.

Drugs were allegedly sold to foreign tourists, youth groups, and nightlife visitors. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Until very recently, most Thai businesses were prohibited from selling alcohol during restricted hours. However, there was nothing to stop you buying a pack of beers at 1.30pm and slowly sipping until the clock strikes five, then heading back for more – but all of that changed this week.

Thailand video news: tougher alcohol rules, QR drug-sale arrest, and Thailand rolls out new polymer banknotes.