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Thailand News Today | 36 dead in a mass shooting at a nursery in northeast Thailand
36 dead in a mass shooting at a nursery in northeast Thailand Mass shooting at a childcare centre in Thailand’s northeastern province of Nong Bua Lam Phu. Initial reports indicate that 30 people were killed, mostly children. The perpetrator is 34-year-old Panya Khamrap, who is a former policeman. He was fired from the force last year. The culprit escaped…
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Thailand slowly recovering from high prices & Inflation | GMT
Thailand slowly recovering from high prices & Inflation The ordination ceremony concert goes on despite the flood. Milder energy prices moderate inflation. Thai road sweepers get a safer new uniform for work. Disabled lottery seller swindled out of one million baht. November 16-18 are special holidays for Bangkok, Samut Prakan and Nonthaburi. Lamborghini loses rear section in the floods. –…
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Thailand News Today | Police patrol Pattaya Beach looking for guns, booze, prostitutes
Police patrol Pattaya Beach looking for guns, booze, prostitutes Police patrol Pattaya Beach Starting with our first story, Police in Pattaya are continuing their commitment to crack down on law-breaking along the beach. They were out on patrol Monday night and added prostitution to the list of illegal activities that they were on the lookout to prevent. The police plan…
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Bangkok Ranked Top 5 Expat Cities to Live and Work 2022 | GMT
Bangkok asks companies to let employees work from home until October 7. Rooster dealer disguised as lawyer Shock has defeated a real prosecutor. Thai bank releases bizarre ‘apology’ for repossessing the wrong house. Officials predict over 100,000 people at Pattaya International Fireworks Festival. Bangkok ranked one of the top 5 ex-pat cities – all are coming up today.
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Jail Term for Carrying Crops & Repossessing the wrong house | GMT
Jay-Fai cooks up a Thai treat in Italy The Facebook Page, “Bangkok I Love You”, on Monday posted a picture of Supinya Junsuta, the owner whose nickname is Jay Fai, a street food icon, cooking crab omelette in Italy. Bank repossesses the wrong house in central Thailand A woman from Pathum Thani, just north of Bangkok, couldn’t believe her eyes when she…
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Thailand News Today | Foreigners anger Chiang Mai locals for kissing in temple
Maya Bay on Koh พีพีเล in Krabi province has reopened to the public. The iconic bay had been closed to tourists to allow for environmental recovery. … The closure will be an annual occurrence to try to protect the ecology and wildlife living or visiting the iconic bay. Maya Bay exploded in popularity after serving as the picturesque backdrop to the 2000 film “The Beach” starring…
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Full post-pandemic Thailand reopening | GMT
Key provinces to serve Covid early-warning role. Anti-Prayut protesters launch campaign demanding PM’s ouster. Anti-Prayut protesters rally at Bangkok’s Victory Monument. Xi’s Bangkok APEC trip to open tourist floodgates.- all coming up today.
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Bangkok Secret Nightlife – Bangkok Red Light District Secret Museum
Bangkok Red Light District Secret Museum Bangkok Secret Nightlife From CIA agents to David Bowie, there’s more to Bangkok’s most notorious red-light district than meets the eye. Today we take you on tour showing you Patpong’s 140-year history, from its humble beginnings as a banana plantation, to a high-powered business district and a hub of CIA activity during the Chinese…
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All you need to know about Thailand’s Vegetarian Festival
The Vegetarian Festival in Thailand is the second largest Thai-Chinese festival of the year, after the Chinese New Year’s holiday of course. Thai-Chinese communities all over the kingdom come together to celebrate this unique festival every year for 9 days and 9 nights and it falls on different days every single year. But the term “Vegetarian Festival” is actually…
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Thailand News Today | Activists plan protests all across Thailand
Thai authorities have ramped up security in the capital ahead of expected protests when the Constitutional Court releases its decision on the future of Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha later today. The court will rule on whether General Prayut’s constitutionally stipulated eight-year term is up. General Prayut came to power following a 2014 coup. Anti-government activists will hold rallies in…
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Tropical Storm Noru continues to wreak havoc in Thailand | GMT
Tropical Storm Noru continues to wreak havoc in Thailand Tropical Storm Noru continues to wreak havoc in Thailand. Airspace over Bangkok airport closed for the airforce parade. Noru kills 1 and wreaks havoc upcountry. Masks rule to stay for public transport. Security tight at Constitutional Court ahead of Prayut’s premiership term ruling today Friday.- all are coming up today.
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Thailand News Today | Storm Noru causing floods, death in northeast Thailand
Tropical Storm Noru hit northeast Thailand yesterday, causing heavy rainfall, strong winds, and flash flooding in several provinces. A tree fell onto a car in Srisaket, killing one man and injuring two more people. Over 4,000 people have been evacuated from Ubon Ratchathani province. Flights were diverted away from Ubon Ratchathani Airport yesterday after the flooded runway. Khon Kaen…
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Thailand News Today | Thai Baht plunges to 38 against USD for the first time in 16 years
The volatile Thai baht has depreciated to 38 against the US dollar even faster than foreseen by economists. The last time the baht reached 38 to the dollar was 16 years and two months ago on July 26, 2006. The baht’s depreciation is attributed to the rising strength of the US dollar. The dollar index has risen to 114,…
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Thailand’s Emergency Decree to End, CCSA Dissolved Sep 30 | GMT
Thailand’s Emergency Decree to End, CCSA Dissolved Sep 20 Customer buys brand new Honda PCX motorbike with coins in eastern Thailand. Thai Airways wins recognition at Skytrax Awards, Thailand’s Emergency Decree to end on September 30th. 169 Thai police officers were dismissed for severe violations, and Thailand legalises abortion up to 20 weeks. – all are coming up today.
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Siam Paragon Bangkok International Fashion Week 2022
Siam Paragon, a ‘World Class Fashion Destination,’ the initiator of Siam Paragon Bangkok International Fashion Week, has long been a key driving force of Thai fashion industry. This year, the world class fashion showcase Siam Paragon Bangkok International Fashion Week 2022 (BIFW2022) has featured grand presentation from over 15 top-notch Thai fashion houses and new generation designers. BIFW2022 has been…
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Thailand News Today | Flash flooding to hit every region of Thailand
Tropical Storm Noru is forecast to hit Thailand two days later than expected on Thursday. The typhoon will cause rainfall all over Thailand but is expected to impact Mukdahan and Amnat Charoen provinces in northeast Thailand directly. According to Thailand’s Meteorological Department, the typhoon will bring heavy rain and flooding similar to the Dianmu storm that hit Thailand last year. After brewing…
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Thailand News Today | Baht continues surge against strong dollar
With the US dollar strengthening and Thailand’s struggling economy, economic experts predict the baht to reach 38 to the dollar by the end of this year. The head of capital markets research for Kasikorn Bank believes the baht will continue its instability along with the global money markets as a result of domestic and international factors. While the US…
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Tourist Attractions To Open For Longer Hours | GMT
Tourist Attractions To Open For Longer Hours Tourist Attractions To Open For Longer Hours. Thai TikTok star detained at Singapore airport over a massive amount of cash. 6-hour whiskey drinking contest draws criticism. Small children in Pattaya learn to get help when locked in hot cars. – all are coming up today.
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Things you can do in Thailand during the rainy season
What to expect during the Rainy Season in Thailand? The rainy season in Thailand can be a bit daunting, it usually runs from May till October and that is why, if you will be visiting Thailand during rainy season, following these tips will make it easier for you to survive -and yes, have fun – during what will be some…
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Ask the Thais | Stereotypes, Racial Profiling, and Discrimination
Click the link to watch a video: https://youtu.be/MEBGOF9Ht4c In this episode of Ask The Thais, Natty Warisa asks about topics on discrimination, stereotyping, and racial profiling in Thailand and abroad 3 guests – Parin, Arina, and Ab. Is it true that foreigners are the only people who get ripped off by taxis? Do Thai people get discriminated against in foreign…
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Thailand News Today | Covid-19 arrival screenings to be dropped October 1
Visitors to Thailand will soon be free to show a Covid vaccination or test certificate starting October 1. Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul announced the changes after a meeting with the National Communicable Disease Committee today. In that meeting, it was also deemed unnecessary for people with mild or no virus symptoms to enter isolation. Anutin says the committee decided to redefine Covid as a…
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Thaiger Unfiltered Ask Us Anything
Here’s a chance for our viewers to ask Jay, Natty and Sara any questions they have, and they will answer you with their honest responses unfiltered! Please be kind and appropriate.
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No more Covid Tests or vax certificates required to enter Thailand | GMT
Thai army saves man walking 1350 kilometres from Songkhla to Buriram, Burmese beauty queen arrested in Thailand, greenlight allowed Robinhood and Grabbed to operate an app-based taxi and bike taxi services. Motorcycle taxis & app-based riders fight over passengers. The factory closed for 15 days for inspection after Thursday’s chemical leak. Price hike in vegetables before Phuket Vegetarian Festival. –…
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Thailand News Today | Bank of Thailand scrambles to address plummeting Baht
The Bank of Thailand is scrambling to find sources behind the weakening baht as a meeting is called to discuss its impact. As of this recording, the baht trades at 37.4 against the US dollar. Finance Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith says the depreciating currency is adding to the inflationary pressures and vowing to determine whether the decline is linked to the country’s economic fundamentals.…
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Thailand News Today | Visa extensions, lifting Covid ban, flying in Russians
Thailand News Today Agoda says Thailand is one of the first Asian countries to see tourism rebound after the Covid-19 pandemic popular booking website Agoda says Thailand is one the first Asian countries to see tourism rebound after the Covid-19 pandemic. Omri Morgenstern, Agoda’s chief executive, says even though the inbound search rate for Thailand on the website was…
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Thailand News Today | Thai airlines discounts on domestic flights
You can get 300 baht off domestic flights in Thailand under the project “Discounts All Over the Sky, Fly All Over Thailand. ” The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) and the Thai Airlines Association jointly launched a special offer to stimulate the economy through domestic tourism this season. Six airlines joined the scheme to offer 300 baht discounts on 500,000 seats on…
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Thailand’s aeroplane graveyard spooks residents | GMT
Thailand’s aeroplane graveyard spooks residents. The generous driver sticks free snacks & masks to his pickup. 4 taxi drivers were fined for overcharging and refusing service. Plan to phase out importing plastic scrap by 2025.
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Thailand News Today | No turning back on cannabis decriminalisations!
Thailand News Today Thailand cannabis decriminalisation! After a cannabis bill aimed at removing the decriminalisation of recreational use and defining it for medicinal purposes was shot down this week in the House of Representatives, Minister of Public Health Anutin Charnvirakul insists that re-criminalising the drug is out of the question. Anutin, the leader of the Bhumjaithai Party, had initially pushed for the legalisation…
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Ask the Thais – What is ‘greng jai’?, Thai way of greeting, mask-wearing in Thailand
What is ‘greng jai’?, The Thai way of greeting, mask-wearing in Thailand Ask The Thais is a show where we ask our Thai friends their opinions and thoughts regarding the cultural differences between Thailand and the west. We also discuss their ideas on current affairs in Thailand. In this episode we discuss the topic of ‘greng jai’, how…
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Local’s insights on flooding in Bangkok
The heaviest rainfall recorded in two decades last week triggered floods in many low-lying areas and streets of Bangkok, especially in areas along the river and canals. What are authorities doing? How are locals surviving? We asked the locals how are they affected and asked if they want to say anything to the people in charge.
