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  • Thai Red Cross slashes dengue fever jab prices | Thaiger

    Thai Red Cross slashes dengue fever jab prices

    The Thai Red Cross Society’s Immunisation and Travel Medicine Clinic is rolling out an unbeatable dengue fever vaccination campaign. For a limited time, the life-saving jab is available at a slashed price of just 1,600 baht per dose, with the full two-dose course set at a budget-friendly 3,200 baht. This special offer runs until October, giving ample time for people…

  • Thai man loses millions to masseuse in love scam (video) | Thaiger

    Thai man loses millions to masseuse in love scam (video)

    A Thai man’s pursuit of love with a masseuse led to a courtroom showdown after she allegedly drained nearly 2 million baht from his account using a mobile banking app. The 47 year old victim, named Wittawat, sought help from non-profit organisation Saimai Survive after losing 2 million baht to the masseuse identified as Ray. He was worried that she…

  • Bangkok: American teacher arrested for assaulting student | Thaiger

    Bangkok: American teacher arrested for assaulting student

    An American language teacher in Bangkok has been arrested on serious charges involving the alleged abuse of a 14 year old student. The American, 41 year old Robert Leroy Keller, was apprehended yesterday, September 3 by officers from Phetkasem Police Station, following a distressing report from the girl’s mother. The incident began on February 16, when the girl’s mother sent…

  • Bangkok’s flood defences on high alert: River embankment boost | Thaiger

    Bangkok’s flood defences on high alert: River embankment boost

    Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt announced that the Chao Phraya River embankment is ready to handle the first surge of northern floodwaters, with an additional capacity of 1.75 metres. Officials are ordering drainage in canals and warning 17 communities outside the embankment to prepare for potential flooding tomorrow. Chadchart, alongside Deputy Governor Wisanu Subsompon and the Drainage and Sewerage Department, inspected…

  • Bangkok’s new electric BRT buses first day issues face backlash | Thaiger

    Bangkok’s new electric BRT buses first day issues face backlash

    Bangkok’s launch of its new electric BRT buses on the Sathorn-Ratchaphruek route sparked significant criticism online due to numerous issues on the first day of service. These problems include an insufficient number of buses, longer waiting times, and malfunctioning doors. Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) Deputy Governor Wisanu Subsompon provided an update on the progress of the BRT (Bus Rapid Transit)…

  • New hire steals 15,000 baht on first day at Bangkok store | Thaiger

    New hire steals 15,000 baht on first day at Bangkok store

    A thief, posing as a new employee at a convenience store, managed to steal 15,000 baht from the cash register on her first day at work and has since escaped. The incident took place last Friday, August 30 at approximately 6.28pm in a convenience store on Ramkhamhaeng Soi 190/2, Min Buri, Bangkok. The thief, 27 year old Nathakarn, was hired…

  • Nong Cartoon’s mother gives up after decade-long legal battle | Thaiger

    Nong Cartoon’s mother gives up after decade-long legal battle

    The mother of a 6 year old girl has decided to give up after a decade-long battle for justice. The young girl was left bedridden and severely disabled after a reckless drunk driver crashed into a steakhouse at the entrance of Soi Ekachai 119, 10 years ago. Nong Cartoon’s father was killed in the incident. The driver received a one-year prison…

  • Cheers: Bangkok barbecue offers free beer to Man United fans | Thaiger

    Cheers: Bangkok barbecue offers free beer to Man United fans

    About Beef, a well-known barbecue restaurant in Bangkok, is offering free beer to Manchester United fans to lift their spirits after a devastating home loss to Liverpool. The match, part of the Premier League’s intense red rivalry, saw Manchester United fall to Liverpool 3-0 at Old Trafford, a result that has left many Thai Man United fans disheartened. Liverpool’s decisive…

  • Filipina teacher allegedly slaps Thai schoolboy until ear bleeds | Thaiger

    Filipina teacher allegedly slaps Thai schoolboy until ear bleeds

    A Filipina teacher at a school in Bangkok allegedly slapped a six year old schoolboy’s ear until it bled because he could not answer her questions in class. The victim’s mother, 50 year old A, reached out to social media influencer Guntouch “Gun” Pongpaiboonwet after the 33 year old Filipina teacher, whose name remains undisclosed, attempted to settle the physical…

  • Bangkok cat owner offers 15,000 baht reward for missing pet | Thaiger

    Bangkok cat owner offers 15,000 baht reward for missing pet

    A distraught cat owner in Bangkok offered a 15,000 baht reward for the safe return of her beloved pet which disappeared from her home in the Charansanitwong area on August 18. The black, neutered male cat, weighing around 7 kilogrammes, was last seen wearing a purple collar with an attached AirTag. In a heartfelt Facebook post yesterday, September 2, Natapan…

  • Congee con: Fraudsters target Thai restaurants with fake injury | Thaiger

    Congee con: Fraudsters target Thai restaurants with fake injury

    A new scam involving a group of fraudsters threatening to sue a congee restaurant has gone viral on social media. The group claims that a piece of scouring pad was found in the congee, causing them injury, and demands 6,400 baht for medical expenses. The Facebook page อีซ้อขยี้ข่าว3 recently posted a warning to restaurant owners about this new scam. They…

  • Eighth death in Bangkok methanol poisoning crisis | Thaiger

    Eighth death in Bangkok methanol poisoning crisis

    The eighth victim of the deadly methanol poisoning cluster has died, with five others still on ventilators. This latest casualty was in critical condition from the moment of hospitalisation yesterday, September 2. The situation was reported by the Department of Medical Services and the Department of Disease Control, Ministry of Public Health, revealing a total of 44 patients affected by…

  • Thai chamber warns flood damages may exceed 10 billion baht | Thaiger

    Thai chamber warns flood damages may exceed 10 billion baht

    The Thai Chamber of Commerce (TCC) raised alarms over the economic repercussions of the ongoing floods in northern Thailand. Should the flooding persist for another month, financial damage could surpass 10 billion baht, officials warn. Estimates from the TCC and the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce reveal that if conditions improve within the next two weeks, the current…

  • Thai taxi driver attacked by passenger for overcharging (video) | Thaiger

    Thai taxi driver attacked by passenger for overcharging (video)

    A Thai taxi driver is seeking justice after a male passenger attacked him for overcharging on a roadside in the Sathorn district of Bangkok. The taxi driver, Pipol Sawangsuk, shared three videos showing him in a heated argument with the passenger on a footpath along Chan Road in Bangkok on Saturday, August 31. He later shared another video explaining the…

  • Free rides on Bangkok’s upgraded BRT system for two months | Thaiger

    Free rides on Bangkok’s upgraded BRT system for two months

    Passengers can now enjoy free rides on Bangkok’s newly upgraded Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system for the next two months, according to a transport official from the operating company. This new service, which started yesterday, September 1, features electric buses that have replaced the old ones running on natural gas for vehicles (NGV) after more than 14 years of use.…

  • Thai baby girl’s early birth on rescue vehicle sparks lottery buzz | Thaiger

    Thai baby girl’s early birth on rescue vehicle sparks lottery buzz

    A 30 year old woman gave birth to her fourth child in a rescue vehicle on the way to Samut Sakhon Hospital. Residents are now speculating on the vehicle’s registration number for the upcoming lottery draw. The Bang Khun Thian Civil Defense Volunteers (OPPR) in Bangkok received a call yesterday about a woman in labour at her home near Phra…

  • Thai House of Representatives to make 7.8 billion baht budget cut | Thaiger

    Thai House of Representatives to make 7.8 billion baht budget cut

    The House of Representatives is set to proceed with the second and third readings of the budget bill for the 2025 fiscal year next week. This development comes amidst reports that the proposed spending plan has been reduced by nearly 8 billion baht. House Speaker Wan Muhamad Noor Matha announced that the budget debate will take place from September 3…

  • Prosecutor defends involvement in Red Bull heir hit-and-run case | Thaiger

    Prosecutor defends involvement in Red Bull heir hit-and-run case

    A former senior prosecutor has revealed he assisted Red Bull heir Vorayuth Yoovidhya in the 2012 hit-and-run case due to a compassionate gesture, as the driver was a friend of his niece. Chainarong Saengthong-aram, one of eight defendants accused of mishandling the high-profile incident that resulted in the death of a policeman, allegedly underreported the speed of Vorayuth’s Ferrari from…

  • Bangkok’s Red and Purple Lines to get 20-baht flat fare extension | Thaiger

    Bangkok’s Red and Purple Lines to get 20-baht flat fare extension

    The Transport Ministry has decided to extend the 20-baht flat fare on the Red and Purple electric railway lines indefinitely, despite the policy originally being set to conclude in November. This decision comes after a 26% increase in passenger flow was observed. Transport Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit announced that the ministry remains committed to maintaining the flat fare, particularly for the…

  • Thailand’s Seri Ruam Thai Party dumps Pheu Thai amid feud | Thaiger

    Thailand’s Seri Ruam Thai Party dumps Pheu Thai amid feud

    Thailand’s Seri Ruam Thai Party has quit the Pheu Thai-led coalition government. The move follows a heated dispute between Seri Ruam Thai’s leader, Police General Sereepisuth Temeeyaves, and the ruling Pheu Thai Party, which he accuses of neglect. In a tense briefing at the Seri Ruam Thai headquarters yesterday, Pol. Gen. Sereepisuth revealed that the party executive board had decided…

  • Bangkok security guard arrested for fatal stabbing over traffic cones | Thaiger

    Bangkok security guard arrested for fatal stabbing over traffic cones

    A security guard was arrested after fatally stabbing an elderly caregiver following a dispute over traffic cones in Bangkok’s Thawi Watthana district. The incident occurred yesterday, August 29, at Pin Klao Nakorn 2 Village, Soi Phutthamonthon Sai 2. Police Lieutenant Weerawit Tasanapinyoyo received a call about a fatal stabbing at 5pm. The altercation took place in front of house number…

  • Thai parents outraged after teacher hits boy with wooden stick | Thaiger

    Thai parents outraged after teacher hits boy with wooden stick

    The parents of an 11 year old Thai schoolboy have filed a complaint against a teacher who allegedly struck their son with a wooden stick, causing injuries. The mother, 27 year old Raksuda, reported the incident to Police Lieutenant Sura Lertthaisong at Khu Khot Police Station at 10.30pm yesterday, August 29. She stated that her son, a sixth-grade student, was…

  • Special vehicle registration numbers up for auction at DLT | Thaiger

    Special vehicle registration numbers up for auction at DLT

    The Department of Land Transport (DLT), through its Road Safety Fund, announced an upcoming auction of special vehicle registration numbers for private cars with a seating capacity of no more than seven. The auction, the eighth of its kind, will be held tomorrow, August 31, from 10am at the DLT’s Building 6, Floor 7. The event features the theme Special…

  • Bangkok’s homeless reselling donated food sparks fury | Thaiger

    Bangkok’s homeless reselling donated food sparks fury

    Homeless individuals in Bangkok’s Trok Sake have been accused of reselling donated food parcels, prompting social media outcry. Reports emerged yesterday, August 29, warning those planning to donate food to be cautious, as some homeless groups have been intercepting and reselling the food. A member of the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration’s (BMA) staff group shared photos and a message detailing the…

  • Bangkok governor assures city’s safety amid rising waters | Thaiger

    Bangkok governor assures city’s safety amid rising waters

    Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt takes charge as floodwaters loom large, inspecting vital levee repairs and boosting confidence in the city’s flood defence strategy. Chadchart, accompanied by Deputy Governor Wisanu Supsompol and top officials from the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) Drainage and Sewerage Department, yesterday conducted a crucial inspection of flood levee repairs along the Chao Phraya River in Yannawa district.…

  • Chinese luxury property pitch in Bangkok angers Thai netizens (video) | Thaiger

    Chinese luxury property pitch in Bangkok angers Thai netizens (video)

    Thai netizens raised concerns and legal questions following the release of an advertising video featuring Chinese nationals selling luxury houses in the Rama 9 area of Bangkok, despite Thai law prohibiting land ownership by foreigners. A TikTok user, @thaiarya.party, shared the advertising video of the Chinese-owned residential project on Monday, August 26, with a caption that read, “We (Thai people)…

  • Leap of irony: Cheating Thai husband attempts suicide after scam | Thaiger

    Leap of irony: Cheating Thai husband attempts suicide after scam

    A cheating Thai husband tried to end his life by leaping from a pedestrian bridge on Pattanakarn Road in Bangkok after his online affairs took a dramatic turn. Ironically, he was scammed out of less than 1,000 baht by the very women he was cheating with. A Facebook page shared a video of the man’s suicide attempt and a subsequent…

  • Suvarnabhumi Airport to handle 80 million passengers yearly by 2031 | Thaiger

    Suvarnabhumi Airport to handle 80 million passengers yearly by 2031

    Airports of Thailand (AoT) announced ambitious plans to upgrade Suvarnabhumi International Airport in a bid to accommodate 80 million passengers annually by 2031. AoT President Kerati Kijmanawat stated yesterday, August 28, that the agency is revising its master plan to expand the airport’s capacity over the next decade. This move aligns with the government’s goal to see Suvarnabhumi Airport rank…

  • DSI uncovers 20,000 counterfeit items in Bangkok mall raid | Thaiger

    DSI uncovers 20,000 counterfeit items in Bangkok mall raid

    The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) raided 11 shops and warehouses in a prominent Bangkok shopping mall, uncovering over 20,000 counterfeit items with an estimated damage of 20 million baht. The operation, led by Police Lieutenant Colonel Pheyao Thongsen, Deputy Director-General of the DSI, took place on Tuesday, August 26, following reports of shops allegedly selling and storing counterfeit goods.…

  • Pit bull attack in Bangkok market sparks safety concerns | Thaiger

    Pit bull attack in Bangkok market sparks safety concerns

    A pit bull in the Charoen Phon market in Pathum Wan district, Bangkok, caused alarm yesterday after attacking a resident. A resident reported being bitten by a pit bull yesterday, August 28, near the Charoen Phon market in Bangkok. The event gained significant attention after a popular Facebook page, known for highlighting community issues, posted images and comments about the…