Ryan Turner

Ryan is a journalist graduate from Mahidol University with a passion for writing all kinds of content from news to lifestyle articles. Outside of work, Ryan loves everything to do with history, reading, and sports.
  • Thailand NewsBangkok protest planned against PM over Cambodia issues | Thaiger

    Bangkok protest planned against PM over Cambodia issues

    Prominent protest figures are organising a demonstration in Bangkok, aiming to remove the Paetongtarn Shinawatra government due to its management of territorial issues with Cambodia. Jatuporn Prompan and other leaders gathered at Victory Monument this past Sunday, June 22, to reveal their plan to protest at the same location in six days. They asserted that the demonstration’s purpose is to…

  • Thailand NewsCourt set to review petition for PM Paetongtarn’s removal | Thaiger

    Court set to review petition for PM Paetongtarn’s removal

    Thailand’s Constitutional Court is set to commence a preliminary review of a petition submitted by Senators seeking the removal of Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra. Filed last week, the petition will undergo an initial assessment by court officials to verify its compliance with requisite standards. According to a Bangkok Post source, this assessment involves checking the authenticity of the petitioners’ signatures…

  • Thailand NewsHeavy rainfall forecasted across 49 Thai provinces | Thaiger

    Heavy rainfall forecasted across 49 Thai provinces

    The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) has issued a weather forecast for today, June 23, predicting heavy to very heavy rainfall in 49 provinces across Thailand, with 70% of Bangkok expected to experience downpours. Residents are advised to prepare for potential flash floods, forest runoffs, and landslides. Rainfall is predicted in various parts of the country, particularly in the eastern region,…

  • Phuket NewsUnidentified man found hanged in Kamala, Phuket | Thaiger

    Unidentified man found hanged in Kamala, Phuket

    Police in Phuket are investigating the death of an unidentified man whose body was found hanging from a mangosteen tree beside a small plantation in Kamala yesterday morning, June 15. The body was discovered around 9.30am near the Yai Bua workers’ camp in Moo 5. Officers from Kamala Police Station, along with forensic teams from Vachira Phuket Hospital and rescue…

  • Thailand NewsLand dispute leads to double murder-suicide in Phetchabun | Thaiger

    Land dispute leads to double murder-suicide in Phetchabun

    In Phetchabun province yesterday, June 15, a 64 year old man allegedly murdered two individuals before taking his own life. The tragedy is believed to have been sparked by a land dispute occurring near the Luang Pu Lamai Herbal Forest. Police Colonel Thiansin Chaidejkul, Deputy Inspector at Mueang Phetchabun Police Station, was notified of the incident. Upon arrival with medical personnel…

  • NewsCambodia among 36 nations facing possible US entry ban | Thaiger

    Cambodia among 36 nations facing possible US entry ban

    Cambodia is among 36 nations that may face full or partial entry bans into the United States as the Trump administration intensifies its immigration crackdown. The US government is currently reviewing countries over concerns related to passport security, visa overstays, and cooperation in deportation procedures. According to an internal State Department cable obtained by Reuters, US President Donald Trump’s administration…

  • Thailand NewsPM Paetongtarn hits back at Cambodian border ultimatum | Thaiger

    PM Paetongtarn hits back at Cambodian border ultimatum

    Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has vowed not to bow to pressure or misinformation following Cambodian Senate President Hun Sen’s 24-hour ultimatum demanding Thailand fully reopen all border checkpoints. Speaking after a two-hour meeting reviewing last weekend’s Thai-Cambodian Joint Boundary Commission (JBC) session, Paetongtarn described the talks as a success. She said both nations agreed on the discussion framework, consistent with…

  • Thailand NewsLabour Ministry cracks down on illegal expatriate employment | Thaiger

    Labour Ministry cracks down on illegal expatriate employment

    Labour Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn has directed a crackdown on expats working illegally in occupations reserved for Thai nationals. This decision follows over 4,400 arrests for such offences over the past nine months. Labour Ministry spokesperson Phumphat Muanchan stated that Phiphat instructed agencies to collaborate in safeguarding domestic jobs, stressing that illegal employment should not be normalised despite its widespread occurrence.…

  • Thailand NewsThailand and US to begin trade tariff talks | Thaiger

    Thailand and US to begin trade tariff talks

    Commerce Minister Pichai Naripthaphan has announced that Thailand and the United States are currently in talks, set to initiate technical-level discussions regarding the US tariff regime. Both countries have been actively preparing for these discussions, with the Thai Cabinet approving a negotiation framework last on June 10. On June 7, the US expressed its willingness to engage in talks, a…

  • Thailand NewsThai PM won’t dissolve House for political gain, says Anutin | Thaiger

    Thai PM won’t dissolve House for political gain, says Anutin

    Deputy Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul announced yesterday, June 15, that Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra will not dissolve the House of Representatives merely for political gain. However, he acknowledged that dissolving the House towards the end of a government’s term is a common practice that might enhance administrative efficiency. Regarding recent reports of shifting alliances within the coalition, Anutin, who also…

  • Phuket NewsTourist fined 5,000 baht after jeep stuck on beach in Phuket | Thaiger

    Tourist fined 5,000 baht after jeep stuck on beach in Phuket

    A 22 year old tourist faced a fine after his jeep got stuck in the sand at Layi Beach in Kamala, Phuket, much to the ire of locals and online users. The incident, which occurred on June 14, was captured in a video shared by officials, showing Kamala police officers assisting in freeing the Phuket-registered white jeep. The footage prompted…

  • South Thailand NewsNakhon Si Thammarat demands removal of 15-year unused hydropower plant | Thaiger

    Nakhon Si Thammarat demands removal of 15-year unused hydropower plant

    Residents of Nakhon Si Thammarat are voicing their dissatisfaction with the Keereewong Project, a community hydropower plant that has remained inactive for nearly 15 years despite an initial construction budget of 20 million baht. Locals are now calling for the removal of the unused facility to reclaim the land for community use. The hydropower plant, located in Mueang subdistrict, Lan…

  • Thailand NewsThailand braces for heavy rain across 27 provinces | Thaiger

    Thailand braces for heavy rain across 27 provinces

    The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) has issued a weather forecast for today, June 16, naming 27 provinces, including Bangkok, as areas expected to experience heavy rain. Rain is projected to affect 40% of Bangkok, with warnings issued about potential hazards from accumulated rainfall. In the upcoming 24 hours, upper Thailand is anticipated to witness heavy downpours in some areas, while…

  • OpinionHow Thailand’s new traffic fines are playing out? | Thaiger

    How Thailand’s new traffic fines are playing out?

    Now that some time has passed since the Royal Thai Police (RTP) formalised their list of new traffic fines and sanctions, in effect since June 1, 2025, it would be an understatement to say that this change has done much to quench the scepticism of the public. The core of the new fines are the motorcycle helmet laws and operating…

  • Thailand NewsCambodian troops withdraw from Thai border after talks | Thaiger

    Cambodian troops withdraw from Thai border after talks

    Cambodian troops have agreed to withdraw from the Thai border in Ubon Ratchathani province following discussions between the regional forces of both countries. Sources indicate that at 10am yesterday, June 8, the Cambodian military reached out to Thai soldiers at the contested Chong Bok border area in Nam Yuen district, Ubon Ratchathani, with a request to engage in talks with…

  • Thailand NewsThai-Lao Friendship Bridge repairs proposed with 50bn budget | Thaiger

    Thai-Lao Friendship Bridge repairs proposed with 50bn budget

    The Ministry of Transport plans to propose the commencement of repairs on the fifth Thai-Lao Friendship Bridge to the Cabinet on June 4. The proposal includes a budget of 50 billion baht aimed at boosting the economy. A ministry source revealed that the economic stimulus project, with a budget framework of 157 billion baht, has been reallocated from the digital…

  • Phuket NewsPhuket tiger park denies attack claims, blames false reports | Thaiger

    Phuket tiger park denies attack claims, blames false reports

    Operators of a tiger park in Phuket, located in Kathu, have denied claims that an Indian tourist was attacked by a tiger at their venue. They also refuted accusations of animal cruelty after reports had circulated that a tourist was mauled while attempting to take a selfie at the attraction. In a now seemingly deleted video which went viral earlier,…

  • Phuket NewsPhuket Port to transform into cruise and cargo hub | Thaiger

    Phuket Port to transform into cruise and cargo hub

    The Deputy Minister of Finance, Phaophum Rojanasakul, visited the Phuket Port Improvement Project in Wichit subdistrict, Mueang district, Phuket province, yesterday, May 2. The project aims to enhance the port’s capacity to accommodate large cruise ships and stimulate tourism in the Andaman region. The Treasury Department is overseeing the transformation of the Phuket Port into a tourism and cargo hub.…

  • Pattaya NewsPattaya motorbike taxi drivers slam ‘unfair’ 2,000 baht helmet fine | Thaiger

    Pattaya motorbike taxi drivers slam ‘unfair’ 2,000 baht helmet fine

    Motorbike taxi drivers in Pattaya are pushing back against a new 2,000 baht fine for riding without a helmet, calling it unaffordable and a threat to their already fragile incomes. Starting June 1, the Royal Thai Police began strict enforcement of Section 122 of the Land Traffic Act. The law requires both riders and passengers on motorcycles to wear helmets,…

  • Thailand NewsThai Air Force tests gun-mounted drone amid border tensions | Thaiger

    Thai Air Force tests gun-mounted drone amid border tensions

    The Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) has tested a drone armed with an M4 carbine, aiming to boost surveillance and reduce troop risk along the Thai-Cambodian border. The test flight took place today, June 3, and was part of a joint development between the RTAF and the Defence Technology Institute. The drone is designed to assist ground patrol units during…

  • Thailand NewsR12, newly proposed route to boost Thailand-Vietnam trade | Thaiger

    R12, newly proposed route to boost Thailand-Vietnam trade

    Plans are underway for the construction of Route R12, a new trade corridor in Laos, which will connect Thailand, Vietnam, and China. Perames Vudthitornetiraks, President of the Neighbouring Countries Economic Development Cooperation Agency (NEDA), stated that the route will begin in Thakhek, Khammouane province, Laos, 17 kilometres from Thailand’s Nakhon Phanom border checkpoint. The route will link the towns of…

  • Economy NewsThai coalition parties face economic challenges amid political unity | Thaiger

    Thai coalition parties face economic challenges amid political unity

    Thai politics is not at an impasse, but the sluggish economy may impact the future of the main coalition parties, Pheu Thai and Bhumjaithai, according to political economy scholar Kiatanantha Lounkaew. Despite internal tensions, these parties are united in their intent to maintain their coalition status. Kiatanantha, an economics professor at Thammasat University, in a statement shared with Bangkok Post,…

  • Thailand NewsThailand targets 4.5 billion baht from pride month tourism | Thaiger

    Thailand targets 4.5 billion baht from pride month tourism

    The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) aims to position Thailand as a top destination for the LGBTQ+ community, with expectations for the pride month celebrations to generate up to 4.5 billion baht in economic activity. Thapanee Kiatphaibool, the Governor of TAT, highlighted that June is celebrated globally as pride month. Thailand continues to hold grand celebrations for the LGBTQ+ community,…

  • Thailand NewsState Audit Office scandal: 25.8m baht contract under scrutiny | Thaiger

    State Audit Office scandal: 25.8m baht contract under scrutiny

    Renewed attention has focused on the collapsed State Audit Office (SAO) building after a recent report highlighted ongoing irregularities in its construction beginning in 2009. The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) found evidence last year supporting allegations against former Auditor-General Khunying Jaruvan Maintaka and others, concerning a 25.8 million baht design contract related to the project. The building was originally intended…

  • Tourism NewsTourism council urges PM to boost sector’s global competitiveness | Thaiger

    Tourism council urges PM to boost sector’s global competitiveness

    The Tourism Council of Thailand (TCT) is set to submit a letter to Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra this week, advocating for enhancements in the tourism sector to elevate Thailand’s competitiveness on a global scale. Chai Arunanondchai, President of the TCT, emphasised the need for Thailand to evolve into a sustainable and high-quality tourism destination. According to Chai, the sector, responsible…

  • Thailand NewsThai Airways and Turkish Airlines sign joint business agreement | Thaiger

    Thai Airways and Turkish Airlines sign joint business agreement

    Thai Airways and Turkish Airlines have signed a Joint Business Agreement (JBA) to enhance flight services between Bangkok and Istanbul. The collaboration was formalised during the 81st IATA Annual General Meeting in New Delhi, India, marking a significant step in strengthening relations between Thailand’s flagship carrier and Turkey’s national airline. The agreement builds upon Thai Airways’ successful launch of a…

  • Thailand News37 Thai provinces issued warning for heavy rain and storms | Thaiger

    37 Thai provinces issued warning for heavy rain and storms

    The Meteorological Department has announced that 37 provinces in Thailand are under a weather warning due to a moderate southwest monsoon affecting the Andaman Sea, Thailand, and the Gulf of Thailand. Heavy rain is expected to impact 60% of Bangkok today, June 3. The weather forecast for the next 24 hours predicts thunderstorms and isolated heavy rain across several regions…

  • Thailand NewsThailand F-16s deployed as Myanmar jet nears border | Thaiger

    Thailand F-16s deployed as Myanmar jet nears border

    Thailand scrambled two F-16 fighter jets after a Myanmar military aircraft dropped four bombs near the Thai-Myanmar border in a cross-border conflict that sent over 370 people fleeing into Thai territory. At 1.03pm yesterday, May 28, the Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) ordered two F-16MLU fighter jets from Wing 4 in Takhli to intercept a Myanmar Yak-130 aircraft detected flying…

  • Thailand NewsPM attends 46th ASEAN Summit, calls for deeper cooperation | Thaiger

    PM attends 46th ASEAN Summit, calls for deeper cooperation

    Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra joined fellow ASEAN leaders at the 46th ASEAN Summit yesterday, May 25, hosted at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre in Malaysia. The summit, held under the theme Inclusive Participation and Sustainability, brought together leaders from nine ASEAN member states, including Brunei, Indonesia, the Philippines, Malaysia, Singapore, Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, and Thailand. The Prime Minister of Timor-Leste…

  • Thailand NewsThailand tightens checks on frozen durian imports to boost safety | Thaiger

    Thailand tightens checks on frozen durian imports to boost safety

    Agriculture and Cooperatives Minister Narumon Pinyosinwat has directed a thorough inspection of frozen durian imports to Thailand, ensuring they are contaminant-free as part of the ministry’s aims to elevate standards and boost the value of this high-demand product. Narumon has tasked the National Bureau of Agricultural Commodity and Food Standards (ACFS) and the Department of Agriculture with inspecting facilities that…