Your visa might be fake - and you’d never know until it’s too late. Across Thailand, more and more expats and long-stay visitors are discovering that the “visa agents” they trusted were never legitimate. Fake stamps, vanished passports, huge cash losses, surprise bans at the airport - it’s happening quietly, and far more often than people realise. In this episode, I dive into the stories nobody talks about: • Expats charged with immigration fraud even though they were victims. • Passports taken and never returned. • Agents promising “connections” inside immigration. • Huge payments for visas that never existed. • And the grey zone that lets unlicensed agents operate in plain sight. If you live in Thailand, plan to retire here, or rely on visa agents for renewals, this is essential viewing. These are real experiences from real people - and every one of them could happen to anyone who hands over a passport to the wrong person. My goal with Packed & Ready is simple: cut through the confusion, share the truth, and help you avoid the traps that can destroy your time in Thailand. Watch the full investigation, share it with someone who needs to see it, and use your voice in the comments - your story might protect the next person. ⸻ 🎬 Watch Next: 👉 https://youtu.be/nlii-iNG670 ⸻ 📍 About This Channel: Packed & Ready dives into the real Thailand — from expat life and tourism to politics, infrastructure, and culture. Every episode offers honest opinions, grounded facts, and insight into what’s really happening behind the headlines. ⸻ 💬 Join the Conversation: Have thoughts or experiences to share? Drop a comment below - I read them all! ⸻ 📢 Stay Connected: 🌐 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61577192860418 🐦 X (Twitter): @packedreaytv 🎥 YouTube Shorts: @packed-ready 📧 Contact: packedreadyofficial@gmail.com ⸻ ☕ Support the Show: If you enjoy this content, hit 👍 Like, 🔔 Subscribe, and share — it really helps the channel grow! You can also support the show directly here → https://buymeacoffee.com/packedready ⸻ #Thailand #Phuket #ExpatLife #PackedAndReady #ThailandNews

The mythical Patong Tunnel. 🕳️ Talked about for 30 years… Promised by every government… But where is it? Not a shovel in the ground — just another Phuket fairytale. 🚧 🎥 Full episode now on YouTube 👇 https://youtu.be/nlii-iNG670 #Phuket #PatongTunnel #Thailand #PackedAndReady #PhuketNews

Three hours to drive 8 kilometres. No accident. No construction. Just chaos. Phuket’s traffic has hit breaking point — 30 years of promises and still no tunnel. 🎥 Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/nlii-iNG670 #phuket #Thailand #PackedAndReady #TrafficHell #ExpatLife

Phuket is falling apart - and it’s not just the traffic. Last night, it took me three hours to drive from Patong to Kathu - a trip that should take 15 minutes. And that’s when I realized something: Phuket’s problems run far deeper than bad traffic. In this episode, I break down what’s really happening on the island - from decades of failed infrastructure plans and the endless delays on the Patong Tunnel, to the lack of leadership and how all of it is beginning to hurt tourism and local life. Phuket has become a paradise that’s choking on its own success and unless something changes, this island’s future is in real danger. 💬 Join the Discussion Do you live in Phuket? Have you been stuck in traffic that made you question paradise? Share your story in the comments — I want to hear what you’ve experienced on the roads here. ⸻ 📢 Support the Channel www.buymeacoffee.com/packedready 👍 Like | 🔔 Subscribe | 💬 Comment Your support helps expose the real stories behind life in Thailand that mainstream media ignores. 📩 Contact: packedreadyofficial@gmail.com #Phuket #Thailand #TrafficChaos #PatongTunnel #PhuketNews #ThaiExpatDailyShow #TourismCrisis #ThailandTravel #ExpatLife #packedandready

After years of covering Thailand’s daily news for expats, it’s time for something new. Welcome to Packed & Ready — a channel about real life abroad. In this video, I’m closing the chapter on The Thai Expat Daily Show and opening a new one focused on what it really means to live overseas: the cost of living, visas, insurance, where to stay, and how to make life work in a new country. We’ll still explore Thailand, but we’re also expanding across Asia and beyond — meeting people, discovering places, and diving into the realities behind the dream of living abroad. 🎥 New full episodes every Sunday evening, plus shorter clips and updates throughout the week. If you’ve ever thought about living overseas — or you’re already doing it — subscribe and join the journey. ✈️ Welcome to Packed & Ready. 📩 Contact: packedreadyofficial@gmail.com #thaiexpatdailyshow #packedandready #thailand

Welcome to The Thai Expat Daily Show! In today’s episode, we cover the 7.7 magnitude earthquake that rocked Myanmar and sent tremors through Bangkok, tragically causing casualties and widespread destruction. We’ll break down what happened, how authorities are responding, and what this means for residents. But that’s not all — this week’s stories also include: Casino Bill Approval: The Thai government’s decision to legalize casinos sparks heated debates. Is it a game-changer for tourism, or a risky bet? Political Shake-Up: Senator Somchai stripped of his title in yet another scandal. What’s next for Thailand’s political landscape? Air Pollution Crisis: Chiang Mai suffers from hazardous smog levels once again. Why can’t this annual problem be solved? Gold Market Updates: Prices are predicted to soar. Should you invest now? Songkran Travel Discounts: Grab a 10% discount on bus fares this holiday. We share how you can save! 🚨 Coming Up: Sunday: We take a deep dive into the impact of mass tourism on Phuket and the environmental toll it’s taking. Monday: Don’t miss our new true crime segment, starting with the Blue Diamond Affair, one of Thailand’s most infamous international scandals. 🔔 Subscribe and hit the notification bell so you don't miss it! 🌟 Join the Conversation: What are your thoughts on the casino bill? Are you concerned about Thailand’s air pollution crisis? Drop your comments below — we’d love to hear from you! 👍 Like, Share, and Subscribe Support independent journalism and stay updated with the latest news impacting expats in Thailand. -- Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCB8khQ_NapVMDiW09oqL-rw/join -- Want to support the show? Then why not buy me a coffee! You can do so by following the link below https://www.buymeacoffee.com/thaiexpatshow -- Follow us on Tik Tok - https://www.tiktok.com/@thaiexpatdaily?_t=8l59stYKsAk&_r=1 -- Email the Show - thaiexpatdailyshow@gmail.com -- #thaiexpatdailyshow #thailandnews #thainews

Episode 2 - Thai Visa Cut to 30 Days? | YouTuber Sparks Backlash in Phuket | Thai News -- 🎙️ In Today’s Episode: A popular travel YouTuber’s video about a so-called “foreign slum” in Phuket has sparked outrage, investigations, and the temporary closure of a school for migrant children. We break down how one piece of content did more harm than good—and what it reveals about the ethics of digital storytelling. Plus, Thai immigration is now considering cutting the 60-day visa-free stay back to 30 days, just months after expanding it. What’s behind the possible reversal, and how will it affect tourists, digital nomads, and expats? From careless content to shifting immigration policy—this is the other side of the Thailand story. -- Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCB8khQ_NapVMDiW09oqL-rw/join -- Want to support the show? Then why not buy me a coffee! You can do so by following the link below https://www.buymeacoffee.com/thaiexpatshow -- Email the Show - thaiexpatdailyshow@gmail.com -- #thaiexpatdailyshow #thailandnews #thainews

🎙️ In Today’s Episode: A popular travel YouTuber’s video about a so-called “foreign slum” in Phuket has sparked outrage, investigations, and the temporary closure of a school for migrant children. We break down how one piece of content did more harm than good—and what it reveals about the ethics of digital storytelling. Plus, Thai immigration is now considering cutting the 60-day visa-free stay back to 30 days, just months after expanding it. What’s behind the possible reversal, and how will it affect tourists, digital nomads, and expats? From careless content to shifting immigration policy—this is the other side of the Thailand story.