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  • PropertyFind your dream property in Thailand | Thaiger

    Find your dream property in Thailand

    … or list your property for free. property.thethaiger.com is a true one-stop-shop when you’re looking to sell or buy property in all Thailand’s hot real estate spots. Paul Trayman, Chief Operating Officer, says property.thethaiger.com provides unique, comprehensive information about up to 40,000 properties around Thailand. “We provide all details on every project and unit available for sale in Thailand (within…

  • Hua Hin NewsMobile Thai passport office is a hit in Prachuap Khiri Khan | Thaiger

    Mobile Thai passport office is a hit in Prachuap Khiri Khan

    Ban Muang is reporting that the passport office hopes to have between 3000 and 4000 Thais apply for passports at their mobile ‘issuing office’ set up at the provincial HQ in Prachuap Khiri Khan this week. This is the third time that the well-received service is in town. Ban Muang says that it will run every day until next Monday, including…

  • Thailand NewsSeptember Event round-up | Thaiger

    September Event round-up

    Boat enthusiasts rejoice! With several boating events celebrating Thailand’s rich sailing tradition, September is your month! The popular Thai-Laos long-boat racing takes place in Bueng Kan throughout September for HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn’s Cup, while the annual Pa Sak Boat Racing Festival in Saraburi province on September 29-30 has boats attending from all over the country. The Mon Floating…

  • Phuket NewsDog drowns off Nai Thon Beach | Thaiger

    Dog drowns off Nai Thon Beach

    PHOTOS: Ohm Surfing A dog has died after being pulled out of the water on the Nai Then shoreline shortly before midday today (Wednesday). The small dog belonged to a lady who sells fruit shakes at the NaiThon Beach. Apparently, the dog had a fever and wasn’t feeling well. It ventured close to the water, possibly to cool off. It…

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  • Phuket NewsUrgent notice issued to tattoo operators in Patong | Thaiger

    Urgent notice issued to tattoo operators in Patong

    The Patong Municipality has issued a notice to tattoo operators in Patong to strictly follow health regulations. The notice stated that ”Many media have reported about four people dying from alleged infections from a tattoo shop in Bangkok. The investigation is underway.” “For health protection with tattoo customers Patong Municipality is requesting tattoo operators to follow these guidelines.” “1. Tattoo…

  • World NewsMalaysia’s President-elect condemns caning of two women | Thaiger

    Malaysia’s President-elect condemns caning of two women

    from Asia News Network The Malaysian president-elect, Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, has criticised the caning of the two women convicted of lesbian sex, saying that it lacked due process and understanding. “I’m a practising Muslim, but I don’t share that interpretation and certainly that sort of action to publicly cane without proper due process and understanding,” Anwar said during a…

  • Business NewsConfidence levels in the Thai economy continue to rise | Thaiger

    Confidence levels in the Thai economy continue to rise

    Consumer confidence in Thailand is riding high. In fact it’s at its highest level in over 5 years. A growing economy and better prices for farm products is believed to be part of the continuing confidence. Regions in the country which have a high level of manufacturing or tourism are reaping the benefits of the growing economy. A survey by…

  • Koh Samui NewsThai police chase the messengers – arrest warrant issued for CSI LA admin. | Thaiger

    Thai police chase the messengers – arrest warrant issued for CSI LA admin.

    Samui Provincial Court has now approved an arrest warrant for not only the administrator of the CSI LA Facebook page but also 12 of the page’s followers who dared to share some of the reports about the alleged rape of a 19 year old British tourist on Koh Tao. CSI LA now has over 810,000 followers on its Facebook blog…

  • Phuket NewsKoh Payu monkeys have a fruit feast | Thaiger

    Koh Payu monkeys have a fruit feast

    PHOTOS: Pongchart Chouehorm A team of officers from the Natural and Wildlife Education Centre headed out to Koh Payu where monkeys were released to their new home over two months ago. The visit was to check on their welfare and give them some fruit treats. On June 21, 80 monkeys, which had already been sterilised, were released onto Koh Payu, off…

  • Phuket NewsHusband and wife tourists pulled out of the Nai Harn surf | Thaiger

    Husband and wife tourists pulled out of the Nai Harn surf

    PHOTOS: Aroon Solos/ Newshawk Phuket At 10.30 am this morning (Tuesday) two Egyptian tourists (husband and wife) were rescued from surf by lifeguards at Naiharn Beach. The male tourist, who was aged over 60 years old, claimed he felt very weak and was taken to the Chalong Hospital for observation. Conditions were very poor for swimming this morning along the…

  • Northern Thailand News2 dead and 11 injured in Udon Thani road crash | Thaiger

    2 dead and 11 injured in Udon Thani road crash

    PHOTO: Chiang Rai Times Two people have been killed and 10 injured after their passenger van smashed into a trailer-truck in Udon Thani yesterday (Monday). The accident happened on Dong Rai-Ban Phue Road in Ban Khao around midday. A 38 year old truck driver, Aniroot Jadpong, from Udon Thani, fled the scene following the incident but later reported to police. He…

  • Pattaya NewsFrench citizen jumps from 17th floor condo in Pattaya | Thaiger

    French citizen jumps from 17th floor condo in Pattaya

    FILE PHOTO An 80 year old French citizen has died after jumping from his 17th floor condo in Pattaya. His body was discovered early yesterday (Monday). The dead man has been identified as Michel Hostailler from France. Hostaillier was living with his Thai partner 38 year old Siwaporn Pala. Police searched the man’s room and say they found no signs to indicate violence…

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  • Koh Samui NewsTourist police threaten to ban the alleged Koh Tao rape victim | Thaiger

    Tourist police threaten to ban the alleged Koh Tao rape victim

    PHOTO: Sairee Beach, Koh Tao – saireehutresort.net Maj-Gen Surachate Hakparn says that the London teenager who claims she was drugged, robbed and raped on Koh Tao will be blacklisted for life if she is lying. He went on saying that “Thailand wants quality tourists – not bad ones. There is not a scrap of evidence to suggest she is…

  • Phuket NewsPhuket Governor warns of rain and traffic jams | Thaiger

    Phuket Governor warns of rain and traffic jams

    PHOTO: The Phuket PR Office Following the rain that continued overnight, Phuket Governor, Norrapat Plodthong, is expressing his concerns about more rain and traffic jams across the island today. Governor Norraphat says, “According to the Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) reporting on the South West Coast, until Wednesday (September 5), there is a moderate monsoon affecting the Andaman Sea as well…

  • World NewsWho dares stamp out the practice of child marriage in southern Thailand? | Thaiger

    Who dares stamp out the practice of child marriage in southern Thailand?

    When an 11 year old married a 41 year old at a mosque near the Golok river on the border between Thailand and Malaysia, no locals thought much of it. Child brides are legal in Malaysia, if Islamic sharia law grants approval for the marriage. The 11 year old was the 41 year old Malaysian’s third wife. At the time…

  • HealthWhere do you live? Planet Earth or Planet Sloth? | Thaiger

    Where do you live? Planet Earth or Planet Sloth?

    “Houston … we have a problem” “What’s going on up there?” “Well Sir… we’re just floating around… we want to sit down sir” “Enjoy it up there, we’ve got enough to deal with down here, gravity is pulling everyone down” Let’s face facts. Planet earth is suffering from The Sloth. Remember in the movie SEVEN (SE7EN) – starring Brad Pitt…

  • Thailand video newsThaiger Radio News – Monday | Thaiger

    Thaiger Radio News – Monday

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  • Thailand NewsMeeting this month to consider lifting political restrictions | Thaiger

    Meeting this month to consider lifting political restrictions

    Deputy PM and Defense Minister Gen Prawit Wongsuwan says he’s confident the election roadmap will not be altered as the NCPO ponders the possibility of lifting political restrictions. Gen Prawit says the NCPO will hold a meeting this month to discuss the withdrawal of its order outlawing political movements and activities. Deputy PM for Legal Affairs Wissanu Krea-ngam, will be…

  • Phuket NewsPhoenix salvage moves into its second month – Videos | Thaiger

    Phoenix salvage moves into its second month – Videos

    PHOTO AND VIDEOS: The Phuket Marine Office It’s already been a month since the Phoenix salvage operation began. So far the wreck remains resting on the bottom of the Andaman Sea, 45 metres underwater. All attempts, so far, to bring the Phoenix to the surface and be used as critical evidence in the forthcoming court case, has failed with divers and salvage contractors…

  • Pattaya NewsShe gambled. She lost. | Thaiger

    She gambled. She lost.

    The Belarusian self-proclaimed seductress, nabbed by police last February in Pattaya running ‘sex classes’ for Russian tourists in the party town, remains in a Thai prison. In the days after her arrest, her relatively minor immigration transgression ramped up into an international scandal when she claimed she could dish dirt on US President Trump and some of his alleged Russian…

  • Thailand video newsThaiger Radio News – Sunday | Thaiger

    Thaiger Radio News – Sunday

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  • Chiang Mai NewsDead Australian found in a Chiang Mai condo | Thaiger

    Dead Australian found in a Chiang Mai condo

    PHOTO: Komchadluek The body of a 45 year old Australian has been found at a condo in Chiang Mai. Police and rescue workers were called to the One Plus condo located near the town centre after a maid reported a foul smell coming from the man’s room. The maid alerted the building’s manager who gained access to the room to discover…

  • Phuket NewsChinese tourist badly injured in hit and run | Thaiger

    Chinese tourist badly injured in hit and run

    PHOTOS: Hamima Kahapana / Newshawk Phuket A Chinese tourist was hit by a pick-up after running onto the road near a hotel behind the Factory Outlet on ByPass Road, Phuket. The driver of the pick-up sped away even though it would have been completely obvious that they had hit the tourist, albeit an accident caused by the running tourist. A…

  • Phuket NewsResponsible property purchases – do your homework and seek a second opinion | Thaiger

    Responsible property purchases – do your homework and seek a second opinion

    Many times prospective buyers of property in Thailand search online for legal information in regards to their purchase. They soon discover that online legal advice varies depending on the law office, lawyer or advisor providing the information. In some cases advice is given which recommends that to secure an investment in property a Thai company should be incorporated to hold…

  • Thailand NewsMore rain on the way – officials warn of possible flooding | Thaiger

    More rain on the way – officials warn of possible flooding

    Heavy rains continue to plague parts of Thailand with one of the wettest wet seasons in record. Seventeen provinces in all regions of the country are being warned to prepare for torrential rain from today until Wednesday, “which may trigger floods in few areas and exacerbate the situation” in areas already inundated and recovering from last month’s heavy rains. The…

  • Thai LifeGetting longer life out of your outdoor furniture | Thaiger

    Getting longer life out of your outdoor furniture

    Outdoor furniture can be a sizable investment even here in Thailand. In Phuket it’s either the hot sun or rain adding to deterioration. The sun and heat are relentless. But with proper care and cleaning, you can enjoy your outdoor furniture for years. New furniture comes with care instructions; however this is not always the case in Thailand. So here’s…

  • Thailand video newsThaiger Radio News – Saturday | Thaiger

    Thaiger Radio News – Saturday

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  • World NewsAustralian filmmaker gets 6 years in a Cambodian prison for ‘espionage’ | Thaiger

    Australian filmmaker gets 6 years in a Cambodian prison for ‘espionage’

    PHOTO: cambodiadaily.com 69 year old Australian filmmaker James Ricketson has been sentenced to six years in prison by the Phnom Penh municipal court in Cambodia. The Court found James guilty of ‘espionage’ for flying a drone over an opposition party’s political rally, this according to Reuters. Thai PBS reports that the Australian was arrested last June after he was photographed…