- Thailand video news
Severe Flooding paralyses Bangkok | GMT
Pattaya’s egg thief scrambles. ‘Whiskey prevents Covid-19’ claims monk caught drink driving in northeast Thailand. Elephant stabs mahout to death with its tusks in southern Thailand. Thailand’s first monkeypox case in identified in Phuket tourist. Chiang Mai’s 1-month pledge to clear dead power cables. All this and more on today’s Good Morning Thailand.
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Thailand’s first monkeypox case is identified in Phuket tourist
Thailand has recorded its first case of monkeypox, the 71st country in the world during this recent outbreak, only the fourth since the start of the 21st century. The virus has only been endemic in a few Central African countries up to this stage. The 27 year old man, who had been travelling from Nigeria, was confirmed with monkeypox after…
- Thailand video news
Thailand News Today | Thailand admits to spying on its citizens
Less than a day after police denied using spyware to track Thai democracy activists, a government minister admitted Thailand does use surveillance to monitor its citizens. Successive Thai governments have been accused by Human rights groups of using broad definitions of national security as an excuse to prosecute or suppress the activities of their main rivals. This past Monday,…
- Thailand video news
A beginners guide to the Full Moon Party in Koh Phangan | GMT
New plans to help Pattaya’s homeless reintegrate in society, Thailand’s heavy rain is coming back, update on poisonous gas another cause of death in Bangkok sewer tragedy, and Ko Pha-Ngan springs back into gear with the July Full Moon Party. All this and more on today’s Good Morning Thailand.
- Thailand video news
THAILAND voted LAST as ‘the land of smiles’ | GMT
THAILAND voted LAST as ‘the land of smiles’ in a poll done in Asia. Another poll shows nearly 2/3rds of Thais are tired of wearing masks. PM rips Pheu Thai over Thaksin, Point-cut system aims to curb dangerous driving, Two-faced kitten born in northern Thailand and more on todays Good Morning Thailand
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Thailand News Today | Progress on Thai Airways – Rolls Royce scandal
Thailand’s anti corruption body names names over the Thai Airways Rolls Royce engine scandal. Isranews, says the Thai National Anti-Corruption Commission has declared it has grounds to “support the allegation” that former finance minister ทนง พิทยะ broke the law during negotiations to buy Rolls Royce engines for new Airbus jets at the time. Mr Thanong, was serving as Thai…
- Thailand video news
Fighting corruption in Thailand & Stealing V.I.P chairs | GMT
Kanchana Buri Skywalk to open in old town next year. Thailand aims to complete a high-speed rail link with China by 2028. Freshmen are forced to dance naked at university hazing rituals in Thailand. Thieves steal VIP chairs from Liverpool – Man U match in Bangkok. Thai PM faces uncertain outcomes as censure debate kicks off today. Thai military commanders…
- Thailand video news
Thailand News Today | protestors hold no-confidence vote against prime minister
Thailand’s anti-government protesters are gathering support again as the country’s restrictions allow them to gather in groups and protest against the Prayut government. Now they’re running their own mock no-confidence poll as a real no-confidence debate is about to start in the Thai parliament tomorrow. Yesterday, the Ratsadon group started collecting ‘votes’ for its own, informal no-confidence motion against…
- Thailand video news
Incentives for ‘The Green’, Flying Helicopters & Thanking God | Thaiger Bites
Jay and Natty go through your messages, comments and feedback from Youtube, Facebook, Instagram and the Thaiger Talk forum on the website.
- Thailand News
Full Moon Party draws 20,000 & Robin Hood in Underpants
Owning land as a foreigner in Thailand. Robin Hood in underpants, more details of the man handing out phones to the poor. Full moon party and drowning incidents in Phuket has got people on alert. All this and more of your questions answered on todays weekend update.
- Thailand video news
Thailand News Today | Thai Airways gets its act together
Whilst postponed for a few months, the proposed 300 baht “tourism fee” is back in the news with the Tourism and Sports Ministry providing more details about how it will be collected and what it will be used for. Originally planned for implementation at the start of this year, the proposal was shelved because of the onset of the…
- Thailand video news
Tourism ‘insurance’ fee will cover ALL foreigners entering Thailand | GMT
Tourism ‘insurance’ fee will cover ALL foreigners entering Thailand. Say no to shark fin, says new WildAid video featuring Miss Universe Thailand. Bike racing tourists arrested in South Pattaya. Bangkok governor looks for Chinese cash to create smart city. Netizens complain about low-quality lunch in public school. All this and more on today’s Good Morning Thailand.
- Thailand video news
Medicinal Green, Street Hawkers and Travelling to Thailand by train | GMT
Phuket hastens assistance for 900 illegally built small hotels. Travel between Thailand and Malaysia by train for just 50 baht (RM7). Bhumjaithai didn’t push cannabis legalisation for recreational use. Move Forward MP accused of sexually assaulting 4 teen girls. Bangkok plans to give the city’s hawkers a roof over their heads. Thailand ramps up monkey population control efforts. All this…
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Thailand News Today | WHO warns of more Covid, but does the world care?
The World Health Organisation is warning that the Covid-19 pandemic is far from finished, but the rest of the world seems ready to move on. The WHO received data around the world showing a 30% jump in Covid-19 infections in the past 2 weeks, but the public has grown tired of safety measures and is now impatient. The WHO…
- Thailand video news
Foreign land ownership in Thailand & Scam Call Center Raids | GMT
Police raid 14 scam call centres in Pattaya, resulting in one arrest. Communication cables set fire in Bangkok. Taxi driver punches woman after she requests him to go faster. Cabinet to debate foreign land ownership in Thailand. Football fans scramble for FREE Liverpool – Man U tickets. Airlines seek state aid amid rising costs. All this and more on todays…
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Thailand News Today | Flight traffic in Thailand on the increase
Domestic travel in Thailand is in for a good July, with two long weekends and airlines starting to add to their schedules, resuming flights and frequencies that have been otherwise subdued. Thailand’s Aeronautical and Air Transport Associations are reporting an increased pace of domestic flights in Thailand, matching with the general global trend. Aerothai president Nopasit Chakpitak told reporters…
- Thailand video news
Thailand News Today | New scam exposed on Khao San Road
Tourism is back so better be quick in devising new scams. A new warning has gone out as yet another scam is being perpetrated on foreigners on Khao San Road. This time, scam targets are would-be do-gooders trying to help return a lost wallet. A man recently reported to local media that he stumbled upon a wallet on the…
- Thailand video news
“Keep Austin Weird Keep Thailand Thai” | Thaiger Bites
Jay and Natty go through your messages, comments and feedback from Youtube, Facebook, Instagram and the Thaiger Talk forum on the website.
- Thailand video news
92% of Thais earn less than what they spend | GMT
Officials say Thailand’s Covid-19 cases to peak in September. Raising King and Queen Pillars Ceremony near Lieb Tang Rodfai Road in Pattaya. 92% don’t earn more than their expenses, oil price main factor. Man who shot former Japanese PM reveals hateful motivation. All this and more on today’s Good Morning Thailand.
- Thailand News
Thaiger Charity feat. Bangkok Community Help Foundation
We had the wonderful opportunity to join Bangkok Community Help Foundation to distribute 300 survivor bags that contained food essentials to a community very much in need in On Nut Bangkok. We also had a look into the current living conditions and the garbage re-cycling work they do to make ends meet. With the help of our Thaiger members, viewers…
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Thailand News Today | Corrupt Thai tourist cop caught in a police sting
Thailand will hold a general election at some point before March 2023, but polls reveal that current PM Prayut Chan-o-cha is not the favourite to win. PM Prayut says he’s not worried about the poll results, because “a poll is just a poll.” Phat Thong Than Shinawatra – daughter of ousted ex-PM Thaksin Shinawatra and central figure of the…
- Thailand video news
Hoteliers disagree with government dual pricing proposal | GMT
Hoteliers disagree with government dual pricing proposal. Thai tourist visa fees might be suspended until the end of 2022. Don’t answer calls starting with +697, it’s a scam. Thai man appeals to robbers to stop as he has nothing left. Thai health minister defends decision to decriminalise green. All this and more on today’s Good Morning Thailand.
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Thailand News Today | Tham Luang cave rescue divers receive honours
The University of Bristol has awarded 2 British cave divers with honorary degrees after recognising their heroic efforts in rescuing 12 boys and a man from a flooded cave in Thailand. The University hailed John Volanthen, Rick Stanton and the other rescue divers for performing an impossible task in rescuing 12 children and their football coach from the Tham…
- Thailand video news
Thai government plans Foreigner dual pricing for hotel rooms | GMT
Govt plans to charge foreigners more than Thais for hotel rooms. Thailand’s tourism sector is asking for an additional 1 billion baht budget. Phuket will have a tsunami drill on July 20 following multiple small tremors offshore. A Thai officer caught on camera riding carelessly won’t be fined. PM Prayut drives an electric car with the Swiss ambassador. Bangkok authorities…
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Re-instatement of mask wearing? & Arresting ‘Mr. Underpants’ | GMT
Thai health authorities recommend the re-instatement of mask wearing. Thai police arrest ‘Mr. Underpants:’ The serial thief in the white briefs. Thai netizens go into meltdown over farmers using bathroom cleaner as fertilizer. Smoking and selling green in public is illegal, warns Bangkok’s deputy governor. Latest vaccine guidelines. Suitcases are packed as Thais get ready for domestic travel. All this and more…
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Thailand News Today | Thailand enjoys an increase in tourists and flights
Since the government eliminated the Thailand Pass, flights and passengers have since increased at Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport by about 10% on average. July 1 saw the lifting of travel restrictions, including the need to apply in advance for a Thailand Pass, which the government touted as opening the floodgates to a surge of international travellers, predicting 3 and a…
- Thailand video news
Increase in flights after Thailand Pass nixed | GMT
BKK Airport reports increase in flights after Thailand Pass nixed. Drug bonfire set alight today fuelled with 40 tonnes of illicit narcotics. BMA says ‘no’ to pot hub at Khao San Rd. Thai energy chief suggests senators shed suits to save energy. All this and more on todays Good Morning Thailand.
- Thailand video news
Thailand News Today | Inflation and fuel prices disrupting travel to Thailand
Thailand is counting on the approaching high season to bring in up to 10 million tourists by the end of 2022 but inflation and the rise of fuel prices has resulted in fewer international flights arriving. There are also problems in both Europe and the US with flights being cancelled or with long delays. Numerous airline companies say they are…
- Thailand News
Judge Natty, Face Powder & Thai Commentary | Thaiger Bites
Jay and Natty go through your messages, comments, and feedback from YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and the Thaiger Talk forum on the website.
- Thailand News
Thailand Tourism to Boom, is it Asia’s Amsterdam? | Weekend Update
The Thaiger visited a bar in one of the entertainment districts in Bangkok to find a very open and friendly green environment. The PM is very happy with the projected tourist figures for 2022 and cleaning up the cables in Bangkok is a team effort. All this and more on todays Weekend Update.
