Year: 2017

  • NewsMourners weep around the nation as they bid their final goodbye
    ThaigerPublished: 09:22, 27 October 2017
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    Mourners weep around the nation as they bid their final goodbye

    Silence fell over Sanam Luang when the time came for the Royal Cremation of His Majesty the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej on Thursday night. The respectful silence was only broken as the King’s loyal subjects occupying the area around Sanam Luang ceremonial grounds burst into tears as the beloved monarch finally departed for heaven. His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn was…

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  • NewsAFTER 5PM: The symbolic Royal Cremation at the Sanam Luang Royal Crematorium
    Tim NewtonPublished: 17:08, 26 October 2017
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    AFTER 5PM: The symbolic Royal Cremation at the Sanam Luang Royal Crematorium

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  • Thailand NewsTHURSDAY after Midday: Arrival of the Royal Procession at Sunam Luang Royal Crematorium
    Tim NewtonPublished: 13:04, 26 October 2017
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    THURSDAY after Midday: Arrival of the Royal Procession at Sunam Luang Royal Crematorium

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  • NewsTHURSDAY: Watch the Royal Cremation processions and ceremonies here. Live from Bangkok….
    Tim NewtonPublished: 08:26, 26 October 2017
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    THURSDAY: Watch the Royal Cremation processions and ceremonies here. Live from Bangkok….

    To watch in English, click the button at the bottom the screen and select ‘EN’.

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  • NewsWatch today’s Royal Funeral ceremonies here
    Tim NewtonPublished: 15:30, 25 October 2017
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    Watch today’s Royal Funeral ceremonies here

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  • NewsSacked: The police officer who allegedly drove Yingluck to the border
    ThaigerPublished: 14:53, 25 October 2017
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    Sacked: The police officer who allegedly drove Yingluck to the border

    Yep. That’s the car he drove. Pol Colonel Chairit Anurit of the Metropolitan Police, who allegedly drove former Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra to Sa Kaew province during her flight on August 23, will be dismissed from duty. This follows a police fact-finding committee’s ruling that the officer committed a grave disciplinary offence. The police colonel had also committed a lesser…

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  • NewsFire Walk at Jui Tui Shrine in Phuket Town
    Nattha ThepbamrungPublished: 14:40, 25 October 2017
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    Fire Walk at Jui Tui Shrine in Phuket Town

    One of the most astonishing rituals of the annual Vegetarian Festival is ‘Goi Hoi’, or fire walk. The event was arranged last night at the Jui Tui Tao Bo Keng Shrine in Phuket Town. About a hundred Masong gathered to participate in the event. At the ritual ground about 2,000 locals in white costume attending the vegetarian festival, as well…

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  • NewsPhang Nga trips to Similan Islands cancelled on October 26
    Nattha ThepbamrungPublished: 14:03, 25 October 2017
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    Phang Nga trips to Similan Islands cancelled on October 26

    Wow Andaman Pier in Phang Nga which is the pier tourists, especially Chinese and Europeans, use to go to Similan Islands, announced today (October 25) they will be closed tomorrow, the Royal Cremation Day, to allow their staff to join the ceremony as attendees and volunteers. “We would like to announce to all tourists that Wow Andaman, will close for…

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  • PropertyInvesting in Phuket – Strong fundamentals in a beach location
    ThaigerPublished: 12:48, 25 October 2017
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    Investing in Phuket – Strong fundamentals in a beach location

    ADVERTISEMENT Phuket Property Perspectives presented by Phuketbuyhouse.com With Phuket now being ranked as the fifth top holiday destination in the world, tourism is hotter than ever, attracting more and more buyers per year than ever before. Whether it be for investment or residential purposes, the demand is rapidly growing and we can now see a range of properties available to…

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  • NewsBangkok says farewell to the “Father of the Land”
    ThaigerPublished: 08:31, 25 October 2017
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    Bangkok says farewell to the “Father of the Land”

    All roads lead to Bangkok from today for the start of the Royal Cremation Ceremony of the much-revered HM the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej. People have travelled by buses, private cars, trains and planes during the past days in the hope of getting as close as possible to the “Father of the Land” one last time. The late monarch reigned…

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  • NewsForeign dignitaries attending Royal Cremation of HM the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej
    ThaigerPublished: 16:44, 24 October 2017
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    Foreign dignitaries attending Royal Cremation of HM the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej

    This is the current list of foreign dignitaries visiting Thailand for the Royal Cremation of the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej. 1. Lesotho : Their Majesties King Letsie III and Queen Masenate Mohato Seeiso 2. Bhutan : Their Majesties King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and Queen Ashi Jetsun Pema Wangchuck) 3. Tonga : Their Majesties King Tupou VI and Queen Nanasipau’u…

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  • NewsTaxi driver versus Police in Patong
    Nattha ThepbamrungPublished: 15:30, 24 October 2017
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    Taxi driver versus Police in Patong

    A taxi driver in Patong released a video clip of him getting a warning from two traffic police not to park in prohibited parking spots. The video shows the man complaining to the two police officers that there were many cars parked in the same area but none of them were caught by the police, only him who happened to be…

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  • NewsTHAIGER TODAY Tuesday, October 24
    ThaigerPublished: 13:53, 24 October 2017
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    THAIGER TODAY Tuesday, October 24

    Dugongs being hunted | Mourners ‘camping out’ for good location | Local Phuket preparations | Three media outlets have passes revoked | Man still on the run for shooting four in Phuket Town yesterday.

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  • NewsHM King Bhumibol’s art exhibition at Saphan Hin
    Tim NewtonPublished: 12:40, 24 October 2017
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    HM King Bhumibol’s art exhibition at Saphan Hin

    Phuket Art Club is presenting an art exhibition showcasing the works of HM the Late King Bhumibol Adulyadej at the Tin Mine Monument of Saphan Hin park in order to pay respect and express grief for the late King. Phuket’s Governor, Norapat Plodthong, chaired the opening ceremony of the exhibition yesterday (October 23). There are 11 artworks featuring 26 artists…

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  • NewsNine killed and 300,000 more affected by flooding in 21 Provinces
    ThaigerPublished: 08:34, 24 October 2017
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    Nine killed and 300,000 more affected by flooding in 21 Provinces

    Floods in 21 provinces, mostly in the North, Northeast and Central regions of the country, have killed at least nine people and affected more than 300,000 others over the past two weeks, the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation have reported. Areas of low pressure and heavy downfalls since October 10 have inundated 2,637 villages and more than 120,000 households,…

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  • NewsPark chief says they have proof that dugongs are being hunted
    ThaigerPublished: 07:55, 24 October 2017
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    Park chief says they have proof that dugongs are being hunted

    Rangers in a no-hunting area have filed a complaint regarding illegal hunting with police after a dugong’s skin and body-parts were found hanging in a mangrove tree on Koh Libong in the Trang province. But local villagers say the find is a “set-up” by the officers. The National Parks chief last week claimed that dugongs were being hunted and killed…

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  • NewsCorpse found in a Koh Siray mangroves
    Nattha ThepbamrungPublished: 20:42, 23 October 2017
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    Corpse found in a Koh Siray mangroves

    At approximately 10am this morning (October 23), Pol. Maj. Akkaradet Pongprom, from Phuket Police Station, received a report that a corpse was found floating in a mangrove before the monkey viewpoint, on the way towards Koh Siray, east of Phuket Town. At the scene, the police found the body of a man who did not have any documentation or items…

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  • NewsGenocide in our back-yard
    Tim NewtonPublished: 16:53, 23 October 2017
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    Genocide in our back-yard

    “…any of the following acts committed with intent to destroy, in whole or in part, a national, ethnical, racial or religious group, as such: Killing members of the group; Causing serious bodily or mental harm to members of the group; Deliberately inflicting on the group conditions of life calculated to bring about its physical destruction in whole or in part;…

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  • News5 metre python found in Phuket Town
    Nattha ThepbamrungPublished: 15:40, 23 October 2017
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    5 metre python found in Phuket Town

    This afternoon (October 23), a sleeping five metre python was found under a sign of the local educational service office, Region 7. The team from Kusoldham weren’t able to put the python in the sack they were provided with as it was too big. They had to use a large cage instead. It took about 10 minutes to capture the…

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  • NewsFour injured after a shooting in Phuket Town
    Nattha ThepbamrungPublished: 13:55, 23 October 2017
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    Four injured after a shooting in Phuket Town

    Four people have been shot – one remains in critical condition – in a house near Saphan Hin in Phuket Town. It all started from a conflict between a local man, 23 year old Kacha Keukkong, and a group of four locals, who all ended up injured after visiting him at his house near Saphan Hin and were shot before…

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  • NewsAmmonia leaks from ice-factory in Rawai
    Nattha ThepbamrungPublished: 12:47, 23 October 2017
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    Ammonia leaks from ice-factory in Rawai

    An ammonia gas leak has been discovered from an ice and drinking water plant located behind the Rawai Temple. About 300 residents living within 500 metres were asked to evacuate. Rawai Mayor, Arun Solos, got a report about the leak last night at about 9pm. Controlling the leak took longer than expected and a strong smell was present around the…

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  • NewsTHAIGER TODAY Monday, October 23
    ThaigerPublished: 12:41, 23 October 2017
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    THAIGER TODAY Monday, October 23

    Junior world Badminton Champ | Van plows into ByPass Road pole | Rama 9s Grand-Daughter leads final rehearsal for this week’s Royal Funeral | Surprise visitor on Pattaya Beach | Jellyfish invasion long Gulf beach | Vets ‘apologies’ for not being able to save young elephant.

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  • NewsWoman shot whilst filming her father shooting her husband
    Tanutam ThawanPublished: 11:45, 23 October 2017
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    Woman shot whilst filming her father shooting her husband

    Two people are dead after a Thai man shot his son-in-law and then his daughter after an argument at a party in Lopburi, 150 kilometres north-east of Bangkok. The man was reportedly released from jail just 12 months ago after serving time for another murder. Police arrived at the scene and found the two victims dead next to a Toyota van at…

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  • NewsLate King’s granddaughter at final dress rehearsal
    ThaigerPublished: 08:54, 23 October 2017
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    Late King’s granddaughter at final dress rehearsal

    HRH Princess Sirivannavari Nariratana, granddaughter of the late King and daughter of King Rama X, led the 77-horse cavalry in the sixth procession at the final dress rehearsal for enshrining the Royal Ashes in two temples last night. The final procession sees the Royal Ashes transferred in a royal car from the Phra Sri Rattana Chedi at the Temple of…

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  • NewsTour company van crashes into electric pole
    Nattha ThepbamrungPublished: 08:43, 23 October 2017
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    Tour company van crashes into electric pole

    A van from a tour company hit an electric pole on the Bypass Road, opposite McDonalds on the way to towards the Samkong Underpass intersection. The driver, who was only named “Pu” or “Fu” sustained injuries to his left leg and some scratches. He was stuck in the van before an ambulance from Siriroj Hospital was able to rescue him…

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  • NewsUpdated information on tomorrow’s cremation
    Nattha ThepbamrungPublished: 15:41, 21 October 2017
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    Updated information on tomorrow’s cremation

    Dresscodes If you are attending any official Phuket services for the Royal Cremation or Funeral, this is what you will be required to wear. Women • Respectful black shirt with sleeves and collar. No skin-tight, gym-slip or tube top and avoid laces. • Black skirt or sarong that is longer than knee level and polite black shoes. No jeans and…

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  • NewsFree share-bike extended to the end of the year
    Nattha ThepbamrungPublished: 14:43, 21 October 2017
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    Free share-bike extended to the end of the year

    The operators of the Ofo and Obike share-bike scheme have agreed to extend the free service from the end of this month to the end of the year to provide more time for Phuketians and tourists to get used to the share-bike system. The extension was announced during a press conference yesterday (October 20) to explain about the public share-bike…

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  • NewsHRH Princess Sirindhorn joins the final rehearsal
    ThaigerPublished: 14:24, 21 October 2017
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    HRH Princess Sirindhorn joins the final rehearsal

    A huge crowd turned out around Sanam Luang on Saturday to watch the final dress rehearsal of the historic Royal Cremation Ceremony for His Majesty the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej. Many of them had arrived at 9pm on Friday and camped out to reserve vantage viewing positions for the dress rehearsal of the royal processions for the Royal Cremation Ceremony.…

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  • NewsFrench man arrested in BKK after posting nude photos of ex-Thai girlfriend
    ThaigerPublished: 09:16, 21 October 2017
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    French man arrested in BKK after posting nude photos of ex-Thai girlfriend

    File Photo A French tourist was arrested in Bangkok on Friday for allegedly posting nude photos of his Thai girlfriend to her Facebook wall without her permission. Police said 34 year old Vincent Anthony Jean Marie LeGrand was arrested at 6.25 am on Thursday upon arrival at the Suvarnabhumi Airport on Flight QR826 of Qatar Airways. Immigration police at the…

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  • NewsScandal over new toilets at the royal Rajabhakti Park in Hua Hin
    ThaigerPublished: 16:05, 20 October 2017
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    Scandal over new toilets at the royal Rajabhakti Park in Hua Hin

    The Army on Thursday is defending construction of 15 billion Baht toilets and shops in the royal Rajabhakti Park, claiming that it is worth the investment and the process was sufficiently transparent to stand up to close scrutiny. “They won’t be typical toilets you can see everywhere,” said Army spokesperson Colonel Winthai Suvaree. “We believe that our donators wish everything…

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  • NewsShooting at a Thalang rubber plantation
    Nattha ThepbamrungPublished: 15:33, 20 October 2017
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    Shooting at a Thalang rubber plantation

    40 year old Danudech Maliwan from Phang Nga, a worker at a rubber plantation in Thalang, has been shot on his left arm by an anonymous shooter driving a white car. Police found a .357 bullet left at the scene. The rubber plantation is located at the entrance of the Tonsai Waterfall in the Thepkasattri sub district. Danudech told the…

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  • NewsColour returns to Thai TV screens
    Tim NewtonPublished: 15:01, 20 October 2017
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    Colour returns to Thai TV screens

    On October 1 all TV stations ‘toned down’ their programming under orders from the National Broadcasting Telecommunications Commission (NBTC). Programming was toned down both in content and the actual colours. The same was applied to most websites as the colour and saturation were ’toned down’ out of respect for the anniversary of the passing of King Bhumibol and the Royal…

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  • News2017 Phuket Vegetarian Festival Calendar
    Nattha ThepbamrungPublished: 14:30, 20 October 2017
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    2017 Phuket Vegetarian Festival Calendar

    October 20 Official start of the Vegetarian Festival Every day from October 23 – 28 There’s a ritual paying respects to Chinese guardian angels (Ko Gun) at Bangniew Shrine and from October 22, the ceremonies can be seen at Jui Tui Tao Bo Keng Shrine and Ta Rua Shrine as well. October 23 A ritual to pay respect to ancestors…

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  • NewsTHAIGER TODAY Friday, October 20
    ThaigerPublished: 12:59, 20 October 2017
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    THAIGER TODAY Friday, October 20

    Vegetarian Festival launched in Phuket | On-again, off-again, maybe on-again with Facebook meeting | Training in full swing for new lifesavers | Forecast looking good in BKK for October 26 | ‘Tara’ the elephant saved from canal.

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  • News‘Tara’ given a 50-50 chance of surviving
    ThaigerPublished: 09:07, 20 October 2017
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    ‘Tara’ given a 50-50 chance of surviving

    A 15 year old male elephant rescued from a muddy canal in Phitsanulok province yesterday was lifted using two big backhoes, placed in a truck and taken to an elephant hospital in Lampang province where it is now receiving treatment. A veterinarian said the elephant had a 50-50 chance of survival due to its broken legs. Teams of rescuers, villagers and…

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  • NewsKicking off Phuket Vegetarian Festival
    Nattha ThepbamrungPublished: 08:57, 20 October 2017
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    Kicking off Phuket Vegetarian Festival

    Phuket’s annual vegetarian festival kicked off last night with religious rituals happening at the main Chinese shrines of the island with a large number of attendees including Phuket’s Governor, authorities, locals and tourists. The big ritual of Koteng lantern pole raising was held at Juitui Tao Bo Keng Shrine, the ancient Chinese shrine in Old Phuket Town. Apart from Juitui…

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  • NewsDSI claim ‘powerful people’ interfering in Krabi land-deed corruption case
    ThaigerPublished: 19:17, 19 October 2017
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    DSI claim ‘powerful people’ interfering in Krabi land-deed corruption case

    Krabi Forest – File Photo The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) has said local powerful people are behind a delay in revoking an illegal land deed involving forest lands in Krabi. Saengrawee Bongkotmas filed a complaint with DSI on Thursday calling on the body to investigate delays in revoking an illegal land-deed registration for a forested area. She said that…

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