{
  "id": 3711988,
  "title": "Thailand video news | Thailand opens public consultation on proposed 450-baht tourist fee, Thailand reports more than 21,000 Dengue cases and 31 deaths",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/27/thailand-video-news-thailand-opens-public-consultation-on-proposed",
  "topic": "health",
  "section": "Health & Medicine",
  "published": "2026-08-27T04:23:54.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Thaiger",
    "slug": "the-thaiger",
    "url": "https://thethaiger.com/video-podcasts/thailand-video-news-27-08-2026"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Thailand is seeking public input on a proposed 450-baht tourist fee, set to remain open until September 28. The fee, collected via online payments or airport kiosks, could generate over 10 billion baht annually for tourist safety and infrastructure improvements. Meanwhile, Thailand has reported over 21,000 dengue cases and 31 deaths since January 1, with Bangkok leading in cases and fatalities. Authorities are combating mosquito breeding grounds and encouraging residents to eliminate standing water and use repellents. In a separate incident, at least 160 people died in flash floods triggered by an avalanche in Nepal-China border region, while methamphetamine-laced e-cigarette liquid and a classroom explosion in Yala province also made headlines.",
  "summary": "In Thailand video news, Alex covers the latest stories from across Thailand and Asia. The stories include Thailand inviting citizens and visitors to give feedback on a proposed tourist fee, rising dengue fever cases and deaths, deadly flash floods on the Nepal-China border leaving hundreds dead or missing, methamphetamine found in so-called “Zombie Vape” liquid, … The story Thailand video news |…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Thaiger",
        "title": "Thailand dengue cases hit 21,620, death toll reaches 31 in 2026",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/thailand-dengue-cases-hit-21-620-death-toll-reaches-31-in-2026",
        "published": "2026-08-26T08:26:25.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}