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  • SponsoredHERE – Best Indian flavours in town | Thaiger

    HERE – Best Indian flavours in town

    Sponsored Article Looking for the best Indian dining experience in Bangkok? Just look HERE! Situated on the lower level of an ancient Thai house, amid lush landscaping with a cellar of 200+ wine labels, is Restaurant HERE; a modern Indian all-day eatery and wine bar. Chef Garima Arora and the same team of one Michelin Restaurant Gaa are the force…

  • World NewsLATEST: Russian troops heading to Kyiv, US congress asked to approve US$6.4 billion in funding | Thaiger

    LATEST: Russian troops heading to Kyiv, US congress asked to approve US$6.4 billion in funding

    Tracking the latest with the ongoing invasion of Ukraine by Russia… Russian forces are continuing to advance towards Ukraine’s capital, Kyiv, in what’s seen as a direct attack on the capital and seat of Ukrainian government. President Zelenskyy claimed in a recorded broadcast that Russian troops “would attempt to take” the capital city Kyiv during the night. “This night will…

  • SponsoredHow cross-border payments fintechs like DeeMoney are empowering the gig economy | Thaiger

    How cross-border payments fintechs like DeeMoney are empowering the gig economy

    Press Release Even before COVID-19 changed the world of work forever, there was a trend towards a greater reliance on freelancers. In fact, they now make up 35 per cent of the global workforce – that’s about 1.1 billion people. Unsurprisingly, that number has been skyrocketing during the pandemic, with a growth of 24% recorded in just a single quarter…

  • EventsLove is in the air… and the beer… and the Prosecco | Thaiger

    Love is in the air… and the beer… and the Prosecco

    Origins of Valentine’s Day, with a Thai twist, by Barry Daniel Saint Valentine’s Day is traditionally a time for romance, flowers, candle-lit dinners and the whispering of sweet nothings into the shell-like ear of the object of your affections. But in Phuket there can be other distractions! History is unclear on whether any of The Beatles had journeyed to Thailand…

  • SponsoredPerfect your Valentine’s dining at Siam Paragon | Thaiger

    Perfect your Valentine’s dining at Siam Paragon

    Sponsored Article The season of love is approaching and it’s time to treat your special someone for lunch or dinner on Valentine’s day. Siam Paragon, a shopping centre located in the heart of Bangkok is known for its world-class food destination. This shopping centre offers a variety of classic restaurants where you can celebrate your sweet momentous occasion. Lovebirds can also…

  • SponsoredSiam Piwat aims to generate over 500 million baht to revive the economy and tourism industry | Thaiger

    Siam Piwat aims to generate over 500 million baht to revive the economy and tourism industry

    Press Release Siam Piwat emphasizes its vision “The Visionary ICON” with the strategy of “Creating Shared Values” by pursuing the mission to stand by Thais’ side in many crises and support Thailand to get through the hardship together. The company aims to boost the tourism industry that has been affected by the Covid-19 pandemic by generating over 500 million baht…

  • 360 ReviewsBlue by Alain Ducasse at ICONSIAM ushers in 2022 with a global award | Thaiger

    Blue by Alain Ducasse at ICONSIAM ushers in 2022 with a global award

    Press Release The award marks a spectacular success for ICONSIAM and Blue by Alain Ducasse, which has previously won one Michelin star for two consecutive years. Le French Design 100 honours 100 international creations by French designers that earn France’s design industry global recognition. Siam Piwat has moved beyond local competition and won a world-class award on a global stage,…

  • Thailand NewsDeported Canadian gangster shot and killed in Phuket | Thaiger

    Deported Canadian gangster shot and killed in Phuket

    UPDATED STORY HERE Two gunmen jumped out from bushes and shot and killed a Canadian man at The Beachfront Hotel Phuket in Rawai, a seaside resort town in the far south of Phuket, last night. Chalong police arrived on the scene at 6.30am this morning and found the victim lying face-down in a pool of blood next to a red…

  • World NewsCountdown to February 1, one day to go before Test & Go resumes | Thaiger

    Countdown to February 1, one day to go before Test & Go resumes

    “The recent 3 months of total international arrivals were around 3.4% of the arrivals at the same time 2 years ago.” The Test & Go program of the Thailand Pass is set to start again this Tuesday, a rebooted version with some additional costs and paperwork. Travellers will need to book an extra pre-paid SHA+ room and PCR test for Day…

  • Sponsored17 Best Marketing and Advertising Agencies in Thailand: 2022 Edition | Thaiger

    17 Best Marketing and Advertising Agencies in Thailand: 2022 Edition

    Sponsored Article Thailand shines as a prime business destination in Asia, excelling in e-commerce, digital transformation, and internet adoption. Its allure for international business expansion is undeniable. However, venturing into this market comes with challenges. To compete effectively, businesses must grasp Thai consumer behaviour, cultural dynamics, and prevailing marketing trends. Thai consumers have embraced digital platforms, dedicating more time to…

  • Tourism NewsUPDATE: Thailand’s Test & Go is back on for travel starting February 1 | Thaiger

    UPDATE: Thailand’s Test & Go is back on for travel starting February 1

    The Thailand Pass Test & Go program has been rebooted, and vaccinated travellers will be able to register for (almost) quarantine-free entry to Thailand re-starting February 1. There have been slight revisions to the rules, now requiring travellers to have proof of an SHA+ hotel booking on the first and fifth day of their stay in Thailand when they will…

  • Phuket NewsBangkok and Pattaya left out of the Sandboxes | Thaiger

    Bangkok and Pattaya left out of the Sandboxes

    Goodbye Test & Go. Hello Sandboxes, but more Sandboxes. But all the Sandboxes are in Thailand’s south and Bangkok, Pattaya and Chiang Mai, to name the obvious victims, have been left out in the cold the latest re-arrangement of Thailand Pass re-entry conditions. With the Sandbox programs, originally launched in Phuket on July 1, travellers can enter Thailand, stay and…