- Thailand News
Thailand’s new alcohol law fines customers for drinking after hours
Thailand’s updated Alcohol Control Act, which came into force on November 8, came into effect with confusion and criticism from business operators, tourists and the hospitality industry, as the law introduces penalties not only for sellers but also for drinkers consuming alcohol outside permitted hours. Under the revised Alcohol Control Act (No. 2), B.E. 2568, consumers can now be fined…
- Thailand News
November 10 weather: Thunderstorms expected in 31 Thai provinces today
Weather conditions in Thailand today, November 10, have prompted warnings from the Meteorological Department (TMD) for 31 provinces, with Bangkok and surrounding areas also advised to exercise caution due to thunderstorms. The Meteorological Department forecasts that over the next 24 hours, rainfall will decrease in the upper parts of the country. However, isolated thunderstorms are still expected due to a…
- Guides
Remembrance Day: The Great War’s cost and the world’s promise
“The invincible, inexhaustible mud of the war zone… This is the hymn of mud, the obscene, the filthy, the putrid, the vast liquid grave of our armies. It has drowned our men… Our fine men, our brave, strong, young men; Our glowing red, shouting, brawny men. Slowly, inch by inch, they have gone down into it, into its darkness, its…
- Phuket News
Phuket governor hails success of U-turn safety project
Phuket Governor Saransak Srikruanetra says no serious accidents have occurred at locations where the new U-turn barriers were installed, marking a significant improvement on what was previously one of the island’s most dangerous road sections. Speaking during the October provincial committee meeting at Phuket Provincial Hall, Governor Saransak said the U-turns had significantly reduced traffic accidents and fatalities. The meeting…
- Thailand News
Lotus’s and Makro now accept government co-payment scheme
Retail chains Lotus’s and Makro have joined the Khon La Khrueng Plus (Half-Half Plus) co-payment scheme alongside over 10,000 participating vendors across the country, according to an announcement posted on the official Lotus’s Facebook page today, November 3. The co-payment scheme, introduced by the Ministry of Finance in 2020, is designed to stimulate domestic spending and support small vendors and low-income…
- Phuket News
Two drown at Bang Tao Beach, Phuket, despite red flag warnings
A man and his teenage nephew drowned at Bang Tao Beach in Phuket after being pulled out to sea while swimming on Saturday, November 1. Their bodies were recovered late the following night, according to Thalang District officials. The victims were identified as 42 year old Phumisak Chantajaem and his 13 year old nephew Natthawipa Sriprasit, both from Baan Phru…
- Pattaya News
Toddler rescued after being locked inside car in Pattaya
A two year old toddler was safely rescued after accidentally locking himself inside a parked car in Pattaya yesterday evening, November 2, prompting a swift response from local rescue volunteers. The incident occurred around 6.20pm, when the Sawang Boriboon Thammasathan Rescue Centre received a report of a child trapped in a vehicle on Soi Kraek, Moo 4. Rescue teams arrived…
- Thailand News
New M81 motorway bans bikes, motorcycles, tractors
Thailand’s Royal Gazette has issued a new directive banning several types of vehicles from using the new Motorway Route 81 (M81), which connects Bang Yai in Nonthaburi to Kanchanaburi. The announcement, signed by the Director of Special Highways, was made under Section 54 of the Highways Act 1992 and came into effect on October 31, 2025. The regulation prohibits the…
- Thailand News
People’s Party launches anti-corruption campaign ahead of early election
The opposition People’s Party (PP) has launched its early election campaign under the slogan With Us, No Grey, signalling a firm anti-corruption stance as the country inches toward a potential snap election. Sirikanya Tansakul, deputy leader of the PP and party-list MP, said the campaign reflects widespread public frustration over corruption, money laundering, and the rise of grey capital in…
- Thailand News
November 3: Thailand braces for heavy rainfall across 34 provinces
Thailand’s Meteorological Department (TMD) issued a fresh weather alert today, November 3, warning of heavy rainfall across 34 provinces. Bangkok and surrounding areas are set to bear the brunt, with 70% of the capital expected to be hit by thunderstorms and isolated heavy rain. The current weather system is being driven by a strong monsoon trough crossing central and eastern…
- Travel Guides
Where to Travel in Thailand in November [2025]
The Thaiger key takeaways November marks the beginning of the cool season in Thailand to travel around, with crisp air, lower humidity, and perfect conditions for outdoor exploration across the country. Iconic festivals like Loy Krathong and Yi Peng transform Thailand into a spectacle of floating lights, symbolising release, renewal, and hope. Northern mountains, central riversides, and southern beaches all…
- Thailand News
Stuck accelerator causes car to crash into pedestrian at Sattahip market
A man was seriously injured after being pinned between a car and a metal fence in a market area in Sattahip, Chon Buri, on Friday afternoon, October 27. Police and rescue teams were alerted to the incident at around 12.20pm near a convenience store in the Sattahip Morning Market. Responding to the scene were officers from Sattahip Police Station, medical…
- Thailand News
Major traffic jams hit Samsen Road as schools reopen in Bangkok
Heavy traffic congestion hit Bangkok this morning, October 27, as schools reopened for the new semester, particularly around Samsen Road near Vachira Hospital, where road subsidence led to full lane closures and detours. Motorcycle taxi drivers in the area reported that traffic began to build up even before 6am. Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) traffic officers confirmed an unusually high volume of…
- Thailand News
China sends condolences as Thai PM tackles mourning attire costs
Chinese President Xi Jinping has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit, The Queen Mother, praising her contributions to fostering China–Thailand relations. In a message sent yesterday, October 26, to His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn Phra Vajiraklaochaoyuhua, President Xi extended condolences on behalf of the Chinese government and people. President Xi said Her Majesty was deeply…
- Thailand News
Fishing boat captain allegedly stabbed to death off Samut Songkhram
Police are investigating the death of a fishing boat captain who was fatally stabbed at sea earlier today, October 27. The incident occurred aboard a vessel anchored in the Gulf of Mae Klong, off the coast of Samut Songkhram province. Emergency responders from the Sawang Benjatham Foundation were dispatched after police received a report of an assault on board a…
- Thailand News
Ayutthaya couple found dead in suspected murder-suicide
A retired temple caretaker in Ayutthaya is believed to have shot his wife before turning the gun on himself inside their home last night, October 26. Police from Phachi Police Station were called to a house in Phachi district around 7pm after reports of a shooting. Rescue workers from the Phutthaisawan Foundation and forensic officers also attended the scene. At…
- Thailand News
Pheu Thai Party to elect new leader as four frontrunners emerge
The Pheu Thai Party will hold a special general assembly on Friday to elect a new leader and executive committee following the resignation of Paetongtarn Shinawatra, according to party sources and a report from Bangkok Post. Paetongtarn stepped down as party leader on October 22, after being disqualified from serving as prime minister by the Constitutional Court in August over…
- Thailand News
October 27: Heavy rain forecast for 16 provinces in Thailand on October 27
The Meteorological Department is predicting heavy rain today, October 27, in 16 provinces, particularly in the south, where 60% of the area is expected to be affected. Bangkok and its vicinity are also warned to exercise caution due to adverse weather conditions. Meanwhile, temperatures in upper Thailand are expected to rise slightly. Heavy rain is primarily expected in the central and…
- Guides
Condo buying guide for expats in Phuket: What you need to know in 2025
Can foreigners and expats buy condos in Thailand? The short answer is yes, and Phuket remains one of the most attractive places to do it. For international buyers, condominiums are the most straightforward route to property ownership in Thailand. They offer clear regulations, secure ownership structures, and, of course, a strong lifestyle appeal. In 2025, the southern island province continues…
- Guides
7 ways to flood-proof your home during Thailand’s storm season
The Thaiger key takeaways Flood defence hinges on elevating the home or sealing all foundational cracks and utility entrances to stop water intrusion. Install non-return check valves to block sewage backflow and to elevate all electrical utilities for both safety and post-flood recovery. Comprehensive home insurance covering flood damage is the essential final step, providing the necessary financial safeguard and…
- Thailand News
Scam crackdown central to Thailand-Cambodia negotiations, says Anutin
Prime Minister and Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul affirmed that cracking down on scam operations is one of four key conditions Thailand has outlined in its negotiations with Cambodia, following concerns raised by South Korea and recent tensions along the border. Anutin addressed the situation today, October 14, in response to South Korea’s special travel advisory against visiting Cambodia. The advisory…
- Thailand News
Motorcycle dispute in Nonthaburi escalates to stabbing incident
Police are investigating an altercation between two men that left both injured after a knife fight broke out in front of a convenience store in Nonthaburi’s Pak Kret district earlier today, October 14. Officers from Pak Kret Police Station and rescue volunteers arrived at the scene, located near the entrance of Soi Sukaprachasan 3 on Tiwanon Road, after receiving reports…
- Bangkok News
Taxi driver dies in fall from Nonthaburi condo
A taxi driver died after falling from a condominium in Nonthaburi’s Bang Kraso subdistrict yesterday evening, October 13. The incident occurred shortly after he returned his taxi to the depot, reportedly due to declining health. Police Lieutenant Arongkorn Inruang from Rattanathibet Police Station responded to the scene with rescue personnel and forensic doctors. The 63 year old taxi driver was…
- Thailand News
Thailand targets 12 million tourists this high season
Thailand aims to attract 12 million international visitors during the upcoming four-month high season, leveraging four major events: the Amazing Marathon, Maha Loy Krathong 2025, Vijit Chao Phraya Light Festival, and the Amazing Thailand Countdown. View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Thaiger (@thethaigerofficial) Nat Kruthasoot, deputy governor for tourism products and business at the…
- Thailand News
Electricity official caught discarding power bill warnings in Buriram
The Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) in Buriram is investigating the actions of a contractor after video clips surfaced showing a worker printing electricity bill warnings and discarding them in the trash instead of delivering them to residents. The footage, secretly recorded by locals in Prakhon Chai district, shows a man believed to be a PEA employee riding a motorbike and…
- Thailand News
Buriram man dies after mistaking toilet cleaner for soft drink
A man in Buriram province died just hours after accidentally drinking toilet cleaner that had been stored in a soft drink bottle. Relatives say he believed the liquid was a sweet beverage and had consumed it while suffering from a hangover. The incident occurred yesterday, October 13. The man, identified as 44 year old Nattawut, was taken to Satuek Hospital…
- Thailand News
Thailand to recieve WiFi expansion
The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC), alongside the United States and the Wi-Fi Alliance, engaged in discussions to explore the potential of the 6GHz spectrum for advancing Thailand’s digital economy. The discussions were centred around three main topics. The initial topic involved the results from WiFi technology tests conducted at Ramathibodi Hospital, utilising the complete 6GHz band. Late last…
- Thailand News
Bhumjaithai backs coalition draft for charter reforms
The Bhumjaithai Party has affirmed that the coalition’s draft will likely serve as the primary guideline for constitutional amendments, with Chapters 1 and 2 remaining unchanged. These chapters pertain to the form of the state and the monarchy. Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul led a meeting yesterday, October 13, with coalition partners to prepare for a Parliamentary debate scheduled for today…
- Pattaya News
Pattaya man slashes wife’s throat, blames stepson for fight
A woman was left with serious injuries in Pattaya after her husband allegedly slashed her throat during a domestic dispute yesterday, October 13. According to reports, the couple had been drinking when an argument broke out. The situation escalated when the husband reportedly grabbed a knife and attacked his wife after her son intervened in the altercation. The incident took…
- Thailand News
October 14: Heavy rain and winds to hit 47 Thai provinces
The Thai Meteorological Department has issued a weather forecast for today, October 14, warning of heavy rain and erratic winds across 47 provinces, including Bangkok and its surrounding areas. The capital region is expected to experience significant rainfall, covering 70% of the area. The meteorological conditions are influenced by a trough of the monsoon traversing the lower central region, the…
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