Month: March 2023
- News
Decomposed body of a man washes up on South Thailand beach
In a harrowing incident that has left locals and authorities stunned, a decomposed body of an unidentified man was found washed ashore in South Thailand. The shocking discovery was made by local fishermen on rocks along the beach, close to a popular tourist pier in the Koh Khai Pathiu district of Chumphon, Bangkok Post reported. What’s even more alarming is…
Read More » - Health
1 in 10 Thai kids clinically obese, will they be the fattest generation yet?
Child obesity has become a heavy problem in Thailand with one in 10 Thai kids clinically obese says the Department of Health (DOH). A report by the health department revealed that about 10% of Thai children are fat. Not only are they clinically obese, but the DOH also reckons that Thai kids will become even fatter if the nation’s parents…
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Another member of Chinese theft gang arrested after three years on the run in Chiang Mai
Police officers in Chiang Mai, Thailand, say they have arrested another member of a Chinese-led theft gang after he spent three years on the run. Namnua, alias Jongchiang Sae Lor was arrested in front of a house in the Chai Prakarn district of Chiang Mai. Jonchiang, who holds Thai nationality, has been wanted on an arrest warrant by the Pattaya…
Read More » - Events
Sydney sees 50,000 march for international LGBTQI+ at WorldPride festival
Sydney saw an impressive 50,000 people march for international LGBTQI+ at the WorldPride festival’s closing. The Sydney Harbour Bridge was chosen for the march, which made headlines worldwide. The bridge was closed for several hours for the Pride March, marking the seventh and final day of the festival, which was held in Sydney for the first time. The event didn’t…
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Wild elephant flips lorry in Thailand wildlife sanctuary
Incredible footage captured a heart-stopping moment when a wild elephant in Chachoengsao’s Tha Takiap district in Thailand tipped over a passing lorry. The terrifying incident, which occurred in the Khao Ang Rue Nai Wildlife Sanctuary, near Bangkok, was recorded by a Thai family in a nearby car and has since gone viral. The truck driver was just passing through when…
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Family of deceased Thai teen saved in cave rescue receive his ashes from England
The family of the deceased Thai teen, Duangpetch Promthep, or “Dom,” received his ashes from England in Bangkok. Dom was the captain of the Wild Boars football team who was saved in a dramatic cave rescue back in 2018. According to the Straits Times, Dom went on to play in England at Brooke House College Football Academy after receiving a…
Read More » - Northern Thailand News
Thai man buys gold with 30,000 baht in coins
A Thai man has used nothing but coins to buy 30,000 baht of gold at a shop in the northeast province of Maha Sarakham. Tangmo Konrakkwai, the shop owner, said the customer called and asked if the store accepted coins as payment for gold. She told the customer yes but didn’t think the payment would only consist of coins. According…
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US tourist takes legal action against slap happy Bangkok security guard (video)
The US tourist slapped by a security guard in a Bangkok nightclub says he still loves Thailand despite the assault but added he will be taking legal action against two guards. The tourist, Rodric Carkhuff, was slapped and handcuffed by a security guard last month outside The Club Khaosan nightclub on Khao San Road after the 34 year old took…
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Suspect shot dead, three arrested in search of Philippines governor assassins (video)
A suspect in the assassination of a Philippines governor was shot dead in a shoot-out with police yesterday while three others were arrested. The attack, which occurred in the heartland of the Philippine sugarcane industry, left 17 people injured, reported Bangkok Post. The provincial governor of Negros Oriental, Roel Degamo was brutally murdered in the early hours of Saturday morning,…
Read More » - Northern Thailand News
SRT unveils progress on Den Chai-Chiang Rai Tunnel excavation
The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) public relations chief yesterday revealed excavations on the Den Chia-Chiang Rai tunnel is underway. Ekkarat Sriarayanpong announced that work has begun on the 6.2-kilometre tunnel which will connect Den Chai in Phrae with Chiang Rai’s Chiang Khong district. The five-year project, situated on the banks of the Mekong River, is an ambitious plan that…
Read More » - Politics News
NIDA poll boost to sick Thailand PM Prayut
The latest NIDA poll should provide a welcome boost to the health of Thailand Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha who remains in hospital after the Thai leader complained about severe swelling and infection in his right hand. A recent survey by the National Institute of Development Administration (NIDA) revealed that the United Thai Nation (UTN) Party chief is preferred as Thailand’s…
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PM Prayut recovering after hand surgery
Many people have opinions about Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha, but one thing almost everyone can agree on: he is great with his hand gestures. Iconic photos have graced The Thaiger and other news sources capturing his broad waves, his hands pressed together in a “wai” position, pointing, awkward “I love you” hand gestures, and perhaps most famously, his shushing gestures.…
Read More » - Bangkok News
Fight to keep iconic signs on Khao San Road
Khao San Road is legendary as the backpacker hub of Thailand. It was once teeming with street vendors and bars spilling out into the streets, aggressive tuk-tuk drivers and ping-pong show advertisers. A barrage of sights and sounds and smells for fresh young backpackers to be overwhelmed by as Khao San Road stretched under snarls of metal signs hovering above…
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Thief steals Thai singer’s license plate to nick diesel in NE Thailand
A Thai singer took to social media to appeal to fans to help find a number plate stolen from his car after an inventive thief used it to steal diesel from a petrol station in northeast Thailand. Buriram Police are on the lookout for the light-fingered tealeaf who stole the license plate and attached it to his vehicle before travelling…
Read More » - Guides
“Kor kuad yar mong karm” a great campaign by Ari Around.
Do you know where the letter “ฃ” on the keyboard? Letter ฃ or Kor Kuad for a bottle in Thai, which has been discontinued. Which makes people less familiar with it and tend to overlook it, thinking it’s a useless letter. It cannot be used as well as an “empty water bottle” because today’s people still do not know the…
Read More » - Transport News
Shortcut road between Kathu and Thalang in the works
Phuket authorities are planning to construct a shortcut road between Kathu and Sri Soonthorn in Thalang. The road is being built in hopes of easing traffic congestion in Koh Kaew. The move was announced by Phuket Provincial Administration Organisation (PPAO) President, Rewat Areerob, who revealed that three prominent families in the region have donated land for public use to enable…
Read More » - Environment News
Tourism in Chiang Mai may be damaged by air pollution
The Northern region of Thailand, especially Chiang Mai, is experiencing a hazardous level of ultra-fine PM2.5 dust particles in the air. This is causing concerns among tourism operators in the city that the situation will negatively impact the industry. Pallop Saejiew, the president of Chiang Mai’s Tourism Industrial Council, worries about the long-term effects on the province’s tourism industry. Demand…
Read More » - Thailand Weather Updates
Summer begins today with temperatures climbing
Bring on the heat! Thailand will officially enter its summer season today with temperatures expected to soar as high as 43 degrees Celsius. The Meteorological Department (TMD) announced on Friday declaring the start of the summer heat. The onset of summer comes just as a monsoon in the upper regions of Thailand will cause temperatures to rise. The monsoon is…
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Junkie son beats up ex Thai boxer father in Bangkok
The junkie son of a former Thai boxer beat his father senseless but he has forgiven him despite a trip to the local Bangkok cop shop. The father wants to help the son beat his addiction rather than see him beat up others and get thrown in jail. The former Thai boxer Ratanapol “Sor” Vorapin, also known as Rambo, reached…
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Famous Thailand footballer jilted bride-to-be at altar, she files police complaint
A famous Thailand footballer jilted his bride-to-be at the altar and defrauded her family according to claims by the man’s fiancé. The jilted bride from Buriram filed a complaint with the police alleging that the man is a star from a well-known Surin football club, he swindled her family out of hundreds of thousands of baht and failed to show…
Read More » - Thailand News
The Only Swiss & German International School in Thailand | RIS Swiss Section
https://youtu.be/IezBZWJcSIQ RIS Swiss Section Bangkok has been providing top-quality education to students from all over the world for over 60 years. The school is known for its strong academic program, nurturing environment, and commitment to developing well-rounded students. The school offers the bilingual Swiss maturity, which is a challenging and highly reputable high school qualification that opens doors to universities…
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Irishman suffers life-threatening injuries in motorcycle accident in Thailand
A young Irishman is the latest in a long line of victims injured in a motorcycle accident in Thailand without having any cover or insurance. How many more need to suffer fatalities or life-threatening injuries before they learn to drive properly or get insured? Michael John Miller, from Knock in Mayo, is the latest man to suffer life-threatening injuries following…
Read More » - World News
Philippines governor shot dead (video)
The governor of Negros Oriental province in the central Philippines and five others were fatally shot by unidentified gunmen in the early hours of this morning. The incident marks the latest in a series of attacks against local officials. Six suspects carrying rifles and dressed in military-like uniforms entered Governor Roel Degamo’s residence in Pamplona town at about 9.36am and…
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Bangkok police building razed to the ground by fierce blaze
A Bangkok police building that stored thousands of official state documents was razed to the ground by a fierce blaze in the early hours of this morning. About 50 firefighters dashed to the Fifth Division of the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) on Sathorn Road to tackle the fire. Fortunately, there were no casualties because of the blaze. According to reports from…
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Drunk Thais claim knife-point robbery was self-defence
Police charged three drunk Thai men with robbery after they brandished a large knife and gun in an attempt to rob a foreign tourist in the Khao San area of Bangkok. The robbery attempt took place outside the Tang Hua Seng department store in Banglamphu. The victim was a Romanian tourist. The three are currently being held at Nang Loeng Police Station…
Read More » - World News
Hong Kong publisher behind President Xi book released from prison after 10 years
A controversial Hong Kong-based publisher and writer has been released from prison after serving a 10-year sentence in a south China prison. He was released on Sunday, February 26. Yao Wentian was arrested in October 2013 while preparing to release an unauthorized biography of Chinese leader Xi Jinping, reported KaoSod. The 83 year old publisher was repeatedly denied appeals for…
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Fuel storage depot fire in Jakarta kills 17, injures dozens
A fire that broke out at a state-run fuel storage depot in the Indonesian capital of Jakarta yesterday has claimed at least 17 lives and injured dozens of others. The blaze, which started after 8pm local time, was brought under control several hours after it began. While the cause of the fire is yet to be determined, army chief of…
Read More » - Thailand News
Committee proposes law legalizing prostitution over 20
Great news for punters, a committee drafting a new law governing prostitution has agreed that voluntary sexual service without criminal penalties should be allowed from the age of 20. Jintana Chanbamroong, head of the Department of Women’s Affairs and Family Development at the Social Development and Human Security Ministry, chaired the committee drafting the new law. The new law is a…
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Dough-n’t do it! Thailand’s Department of Health says Pa Thong Ko is unhealthy
The Department of Health in Thailand issued a dough-n’t do it warning to the public, urging them to stop consuming the popular breakfast combination of Pa Thong Ko fried dough with Thai iced tea. Pa Thong Ko is commonly paired with sweetened condensed milk and coffee, making it a popular and flavourful breakfast option for many Thais but – it is…
Read More » - Tourism News
4 guides arrested leading Chinese tour group without ID
Police have been cracking down on illegal tour groups and guides, recently arresting a Russian man mid-tour. Now four Thai female tour guides have been arrested around Bangkok while leading Chinese tour groups. The guides turned out to be licensed, but they did not have the proper documentation. The arrests took place in the tourist area of Tha Rua, Tha…
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Thailand still pushing its unattractive LTR 10-year visa
The Government of Thailand is once again, making unsubstantiated claims regarding its 10-year, multiple entry Long Term Residence (LTR) visa programme. The government still reckons the LTR programme will attract one million foreigners over five years and act as a catalyst to boost the nation’s tourism and promote economic growth in Thailand. According to the VN Express yesterday, the secretary…
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Hacker to Cybersecurity CEO ft. Gregory Pickett | Thaiger Podcast Ep.26
https://youtu.be/OU0pB7RWUAs Are we being tracked by our phones, is our phone listening to us? how easy is it for someone to hack my computer or rob my e-bank? Gregory Pickett. Cyber security specialist and the head of cybersecurity operations at Hellfire Security. Gregory specialises in protecting fortune 100 companies from cyber crime and providing intrusion analysis that Provides these multimillion…
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Charges filed against Thai factory used by Tesco
After catching heat for what critics considered a half-assed investigation, Thai police have now filed criminal charges against a factory used by Tesco. VK Garment Factory, a clothing factory in Mae Sot used to produce F&F clothes has been charged over its treatment of workers. The charges for fraud claim that the factory used workers’ bank cards illegally, withheld immigration…
Read More » - Covid-19 News
WHO makes Covid-19 pandemic plea
The World Health Organisation (WHO) made a plea to those who know about the origins of the pandemic to come clean so they can conclude their report after the debate turned into a geopolitical football that continues to be kicked around. The WHO made the plea on the back of new accusations by FBI Director Christopher Wray who stated that…
Read More » - International Education
5 British schools in Thailand for your child’s successful future
If you’re a parent, you know the importance of providing your child with a top-notch education. And if you’re looking for the best British schools in Thailand, look no further! Here are five of the best international schools in Bangkok and other major cities around Thailand that will give your child the education they deserve. Rugby School Thailand Address: 7,…
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Discover world-class travel experience and irresistible deals from luxury hotels across Thailand at “Siam Paragon World Class Vacation Fair”
PRESS RELEASE Siam Paragon, reinforcing its positioning as a ‘World Class Destination,’ is joining forces with luxury hotels and resorts across Thailand to host the “Siam Paragon World Class Vacation Fair,” a travel fair dedicated to world-class travel experiences. On offer are the best deals and exclusive offers from luxury hotels, boutique resorts and leading wellness destinations, featuring a wide selection…
Read More » - Thailand News
Lost slow loris returned to forest in Prachuap Khiri Khan
The Khao Sam Roi Yot National Park authorities in the western province of Prachuap Khiri Khan returned a lost slow loris to the forest after it wandered into a residential area today in search of food. The resident who discovered the animal, Weera Rairueng, told reporters that he heard an unfamiliar animal sound coming from a banana plantation behind his house…
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