- Phuket News
Missing Bahraini tourist found after drowning at Karon Beach
The body of a Bahraini tourist, feared to have drowned, after he went missing while swimming at Karon Beach last Friday evening, September 19, has been found after a three-day search, according to the Phuket Ruam Jai Foundation. Rescue workers discovered the body of Jasim Abdali Almeshkhas this morning, September 22, among rocks at the southern end of Karon Beach.…
- Thailand News
Thai health ministry warns of RSV and influenza surge, 61 deaths
Thailand’s Ministry of Public Health has issued a public health warning following a sharp rise in respiratory illnesses, with over 555,000 influenza cases and more than 16,000 RSV infections reported so far this year. The outbreaks have claimed 61 lives, including two young children. According to data from the Disease Control Department (DDC), released on September 22, officials have been…
- Thailand News
Thailand to keep Cambodia border closed amid escalating tensions
Thailand will keep its border with Cambodia shut as long as civilians from the neighbouring country continue provocative actions on Thai soil, Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul declared during a visit to Sa Kaeo province yesterday, September 21. The statement follows reports of Cambodian civilians staging violent demonstrations along the Thai side of the border in an apparent attempt to assert…
- Phuket News
Bahraini tourist missing after ignoring red flags at Phuket beach
A man is missing and presumed drowned after he and his brothers entered the sea during dangerous surf conditions at Karon Beach in Phuket on Friday evening, September 21. Karon Police were alerted to the incident at around 6.30pm. Three Bahraini men had entered the water despite red warning flags being clearly posted along the shoreline. All three were swept…
- Aviation News
Thai Airways warns of flight disruptions due to Typhoon Ragasa
Thai Airways has issued a notice to passengers regarding potential disruptions from Typhoon Ragasa, which is currently moving across Taiwan and Hong Kong. The typhoon may affect flights between Bangkok and Kaohsiung, Taiwan, and Bangkok and Hong Kong from September 22 to 24. The affected flights include TG630 from Bangkok to Kaohsiung and TG631 from Kaohsiung to Bangkok on September…
- Pattaya News
Rayong man found dead inside SUV at Pattaya petrol station
A man from Rayong was found dead inside a locked SUV at a petrol station along Highway 36 toward Pattaya this past Saturday night. Police from Nongprue Police Station were alerted to the incident around 9.30pm on September 20. Officers and rescue workers arrived to find the man, identified as 41 year old Kamthorn Phatthawattanakul, unresponsive in the back seat…
- Bangkok News
Bangkok metro lines revert to original fares after 20-baht cap ends
Operators of the Red and Purple metro lines in Bangkok’s suburbs will revert to standard fare rates starting October 1, as the previous administration’s 20-baht fare cap policy comes to an end. A source within the Ministry of Transport, speaking to Bangkok Post, indicated that the transition from the Pheu Thai Party-led government to the Bhumjaithai Party has effectively ended…
- Thailand News
Heavy rain warning issued for 45 provinces across Thailand
The Meteorological Department (TMD) has issued a weather warning for today, September 22, forecasting heavy rain across Thailand, particularly affecting 45 provinces, including Bangkok. Residents are advised to be cautious of potential dangers from heavy rain and accumulated rainfall due to the intensified monsoon conditions. Typhoon Ragasa, currently east of the Philippines, is expected to move into the South China…
- Bangkok News
Bangkok greenlights 136m baht upgrade for Victory Monument
Bangkok Metropolitan Council has approved over 136 million baht in funding for the long-overdue upgrade of the Victory Monument area, a central public transport hub used by more than 100,000 people daily. The budget includes more than 46.5 million baht from the city council and an additional 90 million baht allocated for the landscape and bus stop improvement project at…
- Thailand News
Drunk ex-officer jailed for crash that killed cop and 4 year old boy
A former provincial agriculture officer has been sentenced to two years in prison without suspension after a drunk driving crash that killed a police officer and a kindergarten student in Nakhon Ratchasima in December 2024. The Nakhon Ratchasima Provincial Court handed down the ruling today, September 15, in a case involving 75 year old Somsak Asaraijao, who was found guilty…
- News
New ASEAN Express freight rail set to cut delivery time by 60%
A new international rail service, the ASEAN Express, is set to shake up trade in Southeast Asia, cutting freight delivery time between Malaysia, Thailand, Laos, and China from up to three weeks to just nine days. The project, hailed as a major step in regional logistics, is expected to boost economic competitiveness across ASEAN, especially for Thailand, which could soon…
- Thailand News
Ministry sets up ‘war room’ to tackle frozen bank account issues
Thailand’s Digital Economy and Society (DES) Ministry has launched a dedicated “war room” to handle complaints from people whose bank accounts were suddenly frozen over suspected links to mule account scams. The move follows a surge in cases involving online sellers and everyday users finding their accounts suspended temporarily, while authorities investigate possible fraud links. The measure was agreed on…
- Phuket News
Justice Minister vows tougher anti-drug measures in Phuket’s Sea Gypsy Village
Justice Minister Police Colonel Thawee Sodsong has pledged stronger action to tackle persistent drug problems in the Sea Gypsy Village in Rawai, Phuket, while also addressing broader community challenges such as land disputes, flooding, and youth vulnerability. Pol. Col. Thawee visited the village on September 13, joined by officials from the Office of the Narcotics Control Board, Corrections Department, Phuket…
- Thailand News
Thaksin not seeking special prison transfer, says lawyer
Former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra is not currently seeking detention outside prison, according to his lawyer, who said any such request would only be made in line with Department of Corrections criteria. Winyat Chartmontree, the former premier’s legal counsel, gave the update after visiting Thaksin at Klong Prem Central Prison on Ngamwongwan Road today, September 15. It was the first…
- Thailand News
Thailand raises compensation for flight delays and cancellations
Passengers flying in Thailand will soon receive higher flight compensation for long delays and cancellations, under new regulations issued by the Civil Aviation Committee. Regulation No. 101, which outlines measures to protect passenger rights on both domestic and international scheduled flights, will take effect on November 20, 2025. For domestic flights, passengers affected by delays of more than five hours…
- Thailand News
Uncertainty over new alcohol act leaves Thai operators in limbo
Uncertainty looms over how Thailand’s revised Alcoholic Beverage Control Act will be enforced, as businesses await further details on new advertising restrictions set to take effect later this year. The Alcoholic Beverage Control Act (No. 2) of 2025 is scheduled for enactment on November 8, according to the Department of Disease Control under the Public Health Ministry. However, operators in…
- Business News
IKEA Thailand cuts prices, targets hotels and SMEs
IKEA Thailand, part of the Swedish home furnishing company, is addressing economic difficulties by reducing prices and launching the IKEA for Business programme. This initiative targets growing demand from hotels, offices, property developers, and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Leonie Hoskin, retail manager for IKEA Thailand and Vietnam, noted that fiscal 2025 (September 2024 to August 2025) was challenging due…
- Thailand News
Phatthalung work camp attacked in midnight shooting
A construction camp in Phatthalung province was attacked earlier today, with gunmen opening fire using what appeared to be military-grade weapons. The incident occurred at around 1am on September 15, leaving workers shaken but unharmed. View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Thaiger (@thethaigerofficial) Police Colonel Suphat Khunnui from Mueang Phatthalung Police Station arrived at…
- Thailand News
Pheu Thai faces election setback after Shinawatra controversies
Pheu Thai list-MP and spokesperson, Danuporn Punnakanta, acknowledged yesterday, September 14, the criticism suggesting the party might secure fewer than 100 seats in the upcoming general election. This follows significant developments involving former prime ministers Thaksin and Paetongtarn Shinawatra. Danuporn stated that the party would refrain from responding to criticism regarding its waning popularity, which has led to predictions from…
- Thailand News
Heavy rains forecast in Bangkok and 41 provinces
The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) has issued a weather forecast warning for today, September 15, where heavy rains are expected in 41 provinces, including Bangkok and its metropolitan areas, with a 70% chance of downpours. View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Thaiger (@thethaigerofficial) The eastern, central, northeastern, and southern regions of Thailand are likely…
- Thailand News
Volunteer drowns while installing flood barricade in Nakhon Ratchasima
A volunteer rescue worker drowned in Nakhon Ratchasima on Saturday while trying to install a barricade at a weir to protect locals from flash floods. Two fellow volunteers survived the incident. The tragedy occurred on September 7 in Ban Sap Charoen, Mueang district. Police from Sikhiu Police Station were alerted in the evening that a man had been swept away…
- Bangkok News
Bangkok deploys AI traffic lights in bid to ease congestion
Bangkok drivers may soon see shorter commutes as the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) rolls out artificial intelligence (AI) to manage traffic lights. The initiative, known as Project Green Light, began in February through a partnership between the BMA and Google. The system analyses data from 561 intersections and adjusts traffic light timings in real time, aiming to reduce congestion and…
- Pattaya News
Pattaya residents complain of security guard’s disruptive behaviour
Police in Nongprue responded to complaints of a public disturbance on Saturday night, September 6, after a security guard, identified only as Somkhuen, was accused of repeatedly disturbing residents in the Moo 5 community in Pattaya. The incident occurred at 10.36pm, when officers received multiple reports of noise and harassment. Upon arrival, police found a crowd gathered outside a townhome…
- Thailand News
NHSO expands hormone services for transgender individuals in Thailand
The National Health Security Office (NHSO) has detailed the benefits of hormone services for transgender individuals, covering both pills and injections. Expert medical and psychological consultation is advised. If service demand exceeds expectations, budget increases are planned for the following year. Nithiwat Saengruang, the Assistant Secretary-General of the NHSO, announced the approval of gender-affirming hormone services benefits by the NHSO…
- Thailand News
Bangkok hosts global Chinese novel-writing competition launch
Bangkok served as the inaugural location for a global Chinese novel-writing competition, which began on Sunday, September 7, at Baan Dusit Thani. This event, a collaboration between Singapore’s Lianhe Zaobao newspaper and SPH Media, gathered writers, publishers, and cultural figures from across Southeast Asia. Following its launch in the Thai capital, the competition will continue to Penang, Malaysia, and Nusa…
- Thailand News
Thai education system demands reform after poor global rankings
Thailand’s education system faces renewed scrutiny following international assessments that rank Thai students in the lower half of global performance tables. Education experts caution that without comprehensive reforms, Thailand risks lagging further behind its regional peers in literacy and skills development. This urgent need for change was underscored at the Beyond Assessment: Driving Educational Change Forum held in Bangkok last…
- Thailand News
Cambodia seeks to restore ties with Thailand amid border tensions
Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet expressed his admiration for the newly appointed Thai Prime Minister, Anutin Charnvirakul, yesterday, September 7, while emphasising the importance of restoring amicable relations between Cambodia and Thailand. In a congratulatory letter to Anutin, Hun Manet stated, “Your resounding victory is a reflection of the strong confidence in your leadership. It is my belief that under…
- Aviation News
Thai Airways shares soar post-trading resumption, strong profits
Thai Airways International’s (THAI) share price has increased by over 400% since resuming trading on the Stock Exchange of Thailand on August 4, attracting significant investor interest. This surge followed the airline’s second-quarter financial results, which revealed normalised profits exceeding market expectations by 465% year-on-year. This was attributed to reduced fuel costs and interest expenses as debt diminished under a…
- Hot Property
Arise Vibe: Where lifestyle meets smart investment in Phuket
A new kind of living is coming to Phuket in the form of Arise Vibe. Located amid the fast-rising neighbourhood of Si Sunthon, the project blends resort-style facilities with investor-friendly pricing, a rare mix of lifestyle and smart opportunity in one of the southern island province’s most dynamic districts. A neighbourhood on the rise Si Sunthon, in Thalang district, has…
- Thailand News
Thailand’s petrol prices increases, diesel remain unchanged
Retail petrol prices across Thailand have gone up, with benzene and gasohol now 0.40 baht more per litre after the adjustment took effect at 5am today, August 22. According to PTT Station, benzene now retails at 40.84 baht per litre. Gasohol 95 is priced at 32.55 baht, gasohol 91 at 32.18 baht, E20 at 30.34 baht, E85 at 28.69 baht,…
