I usually do the FT but today it is Cinephile =Araucaria that I don't like him-takes too many liberties.I think he is a marmite character you like him or you don't . So did this instead. Haven't solved 9a and can't see the wordplay for 7d , 23a/8d & 24a -otherwise ok .
7D Thai raid...vocal = sounds like.
23A Bananas are measured in hands, thus a hand =some bananas and drink = sup. Hands up! is an order.
24/8 Cat = Gus and arcane = secret, giving sugar cane.