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    Planning to extend your Thai visa? Why health insurance is more important than ever

    If you plan to stay longer in Thailand, having health insurance is now more important than ever. Thai immigration often asks for proof of medical coverage when you apply to extend your visa. This applies to many types of visas,...

  • Man fatally stabbed in Pathum Thani underpass confrontation | Thaiger

    Man fatally stabbed in Pathum Thani underpass confrontation

    In a tragic turn of events, a 33 year old man met his demise after being brutally attacked and stabbed beneath a motorway bridge in Pathum Thani province. The victim from Lat Phrao district, Bangkok, had arranged to meet his girlfriend to retrieve his mobile phone, a meeting that culminated in his death. The incident occurred last night when Theerawut…

  • Deadly motorcycle race on Kanjanapisek Motorway claims teen lives | Thaiger

    Deadly motorcycle race on Kanjanapisek Motorway claims teen lives

    A tragic event unfolded early this morning on the Kanjanapisek Motorway, where a high-speed motorcycle race turned deadly, claiming the lives of two teenagers and leaving another injured. The incident occurred near the 46+600 kilometre marker, heading towards Bang Pa-In. Two young lives were cut short when a motorcycle race went horribly wrong on the Kanjanapisek Motorway. At approximately 2.40am…

  • Thailand’s central bank halts proposed 1% fee on credit cardholders | Thaiger

    Thailand’s central bank halts proposed 1% fee on credit cardholders

    The Bank of Thailand has stalled the proposed introduction of an additional 1% fee on local credit cardholders, necessitating card issuers to consider other alternatives. This decision was taken after several credit card issuers declared that they would be waiving the 1% fee for payments made in baht to overseas registered merchants and online shopping platforms. Earlier in March, these…

  • Gulf Energy signs agreement for 25 solar farms in Thailand | Thaiger

    Gulf Energy signs agreement for 25 solar farms in Thailand

    Gulf Energy Development Plc, a leading private power producer, has announced the completion of power purchase agreements for the construction of 25 solar farms with the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (Egat). This initiative is expected to aid the government in managing electricity prices, potentially reducing power bills for consumers. The 25-year agreements mark a strategic shift in Thailand’s power…

  • Two dead, three injured in Kamphaeng Phet road crash | Thaiger

    Two dead, three injured in Kamphaeng Phet road crash

    A tragic accident on Phaholyothin Road in Kamphaeng Phet province claimed the lives of two individuals and left three others injured when a pickup truck swerved to avoid a taxi that was making an illegal U-turn and crashed into a tree. The incident occurred yesterday at 6.20pm and involved a white Isuzu pickup with a Bangkok registration. Police Lieutenant Ek…

  • Thai government’s digital wallet scheme under scrutiny | Thaiger

    Thai government’s digital wallet scheme under scrutiny

    The Thai government’s digital wallet policy, specifically the planned usage of funds from the Bank for Agriculture and Agricultural Cooperatives (BAAC) to support the initiative, will continue to be scrutinised by the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC). The agency has previously raised concerns about potential corruption and legal risks linked to the 10,000 baht distribution scheme and will observe the government’s…

  • Thailand’s headline CPI rises unexpectedly in April, ends slump. | Thaiger

    Thailand’s headline CPI rises unexpectedly in April, ends slump.

    Commerce Ministry officials in Thailand announced today that the country’s headline consumer price index (CPI) experienced a year-on-year increase of 0.19% this April. This is a notable shift from the previous month’s 0.47% year-on-year decrease and considerably exceeds the 0.25% fall projected by a Reuters poll. Such a rise in inflation after a seven-month negative streak indicates a significant change in…

  • Thai Chamber of Commerce highlights 10 top tourist provinces | Thaiger

    Thai Chamber of Commerce highlights 10 top tourist provinces

    The Thai Chamber of Commerce (TCC) set in motion plans to promote 10 provinces within the country as first-tier tourist destinations. The selected provinces of Phrae, Lampang, Nakhon Sawan, Nakhon Phanom, Sisaket, Chanthaburi, Ratchaburi, Kanchanaburi, Trang, and Nakhon Si Thammarat will soon be under the international spotlight as they prepare to welcome an influx of tourists. This initiative is part…

  • Thai energy business reports 2.6% decline in Q1 fuel consumption | Thaiger

    Thai energy business reports 2.6% decline in Q1 fuel consumption

    The Department of Energy Business (DOEB) reported a 2.6% decline in fuel consumption in the first quarter of the year, amounting to 156.7 million litres per day. This decrease is attributed to the expiration of the capped price policy. The Director General of DOEB, Sarawut Kaewtathip, noted a rise in the daily average volume of jet fuel and liquefied petroleum…

  • Chinese student rescued from scam gang kidnapping attempt | Thaiger

    Chinese student rescued from scam gang kidnapping attempt

    A young Chinese student was deceived by a call centre scam gang in a kidnapping attempt, demanding a ransom of 7 million baht, has been rescued in Chiang Mai. Initially lured from Australia, she faced threats of visa revocation for non-compliance. Thai police successfully located her today at 11am, following coordination with Samut Prakan police. The rescue operation led by…

  • Pattaya restaurant under fire for excessive pricing of food dish | Thaiger

    Pattaya restaurant under fire for excessive pricing of food dish

    A restaurant in Pattaya, Chon Buri Province, has come under scrutiny for reportedly charging an excessive 70 baht for a basic dish of rice with two fried eggs. Following this, the Department of Internal Trade ordered provincial commerce officials to conduct inspections of made-to-order food outlets in the region. The restaurant’s alleged high pricing and lack of clear price signage…

  • Bangkok taxi meter scam outcry after 1,800 baht airport fare | Thaiger

    Bangkok taxi meter scam outcry after 1,800 baht airport fare

    A recent social media post sparked an outcry over alleged taxi meter fraud in Bangkok. A passenger complaint was highlighted, claiming an overcharge for a ride from Bang Khae to Suvarnabhumi International Airport, where the fare meter read an exorbitant 1,800 baht. The incident has raised concerns about overcharging and exploitation of foreigners by taxi drivers in the city. Bangkok’s…

  • Woman jumps off bridge in Phuket due to chronic depression | Thaiger

    Woman jumps off bridge in Phuket due to chronic depression

    A 32 year old woman contending with chronic depression jumped off the Thepsrisin Bridge in Phuket early this morning. The bridge, a link between Saphan Hin and Sakdidet Road, was the location of this distressing event. The woman, who resides on Montri Road in Phuket Town, was swiftly transported to Vachira Phuket Hospital for her sustained injuries. The police were…

  • Udon Thani land dispute ends in brother fatally shooting sibling | Thaiger

    Udon Thani land dispute ends in brother fatally shooting sibling

    A family dispute in Udon Thani this morning ended tragically, resulting in a 62 year old man being fatally shot by his brother, who then calmly waited for the police with a bottle of alcohol. The tranquillity of a small village in Udon Thani was shattered when a 62 year old man was shot dead by his younger brother over a…

  • Saudi Arabian man reunites with Thai nanny after 20 years (video) | Thaiger

    Saudi Arabian man reunites with Thai nanny after 20 years (video)

    A 33 year old Saudi Arabian man reunited with his former Thai babysitter after searching for her for over 20 years. He wished to express gratitude for her care during his childhood. Several Thai media outlets shared the story of the 33 year old Saudi Arabian man, Ali Bokhari, and his Thai babysitter, 77 year old Banyen Thongchaitanawut, after they…

  • Man arrested for selling counterfeit shampoos in Nonthaburi | Thaiger

    Man arrested for selling counterfeit shampoos in Nonthaburi

    The Thai authorities arrested a man for producing counterfeit shampoo by refilling old bottles and distributing them at significantly lower market prices. Garnering his knowledge from YouTube tutorials, the individual’s actions have led to a coordinated crackdown by the Central Investigation Police and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), revealing that counterfeit products could pose serious risks to consumers’ eye…

  • Bangkok man falls to death as utility shaft lid collapses | Thaiger

    Bangkok man falls to death as utility shaft lid collapses

    A tragic accident occurred today in the heart of Bangkok when a man estimated to be between 55 and 60 years old, fell to his death down a deep manhole utility shaft at the mouth of Soi Lat Phrao 49. Rescuers have retrieved his body from the shaft measuring over 20 metres deep, prompting an urgent investigation by the authorities.…

  • Finance ministry secures deals for 250 billion baht investments | Thaiger

    Finance ministry secures deals for 250 billion baht investments

    Following the passing of the fiscal 2024 Budget Expenditure Act, the Finance Ministry has confirmed that new financial agreements for investment projects totalling 250 billion baht have been finalised. Deputy Finance Minister Krisada Chinavicharana revealed that during the delay in the act’s signing, governmental bodies with pending investment projects initiated their procurement processes. These processes included creating terms of reference…

  • Magical mishap: Parents sue Monk after amulet test injures children | Thaiger

    Magical mishap: Parents sue Monk after amulet test injures children

    The parents of five children filed a lawsuit against a monk from Khao Rae Temple in the northern province of Sukhothai, after the monk injured the children while testing the magical powers of his amulets. The father of one of the children took to Facebook to share his 13 year old son’s story and pressured the monk, later identified as…

  • Thailand’s daily online fraud falls to 110 million baht in April | Thaiger

    Thailand’s daily online fraud falls to 110 million baht in April

    Online fraud damage in April was reported at 110 million baht daily, indicating a 26% decrease from the 149 million baht experienced daily in March. This significant reduction is a result of the intensified crackdown on online fraud by authorities. On the first of April, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin delegated several organisations to yield tangible results from their efforts to…

  • Bitcoin price falls due to Fed’s interest rate decision | Thaiger

    Bitcoin price falls due to Fed’s interest rate decision

    The price of Bitcoin plummeted to a two-month low, coming in at approximately US$57,000. This followed comments by the Federal Reserve chairman, Jerome Powell, suggesting that interest rates would remain high for an extended period to combat persistent inflation. This popular cryptocurrency has seen a decrease of more than 4% over the past two days. This comes after a near…

  • Thai man attacked by girlfriend’s ex-boyfriend in hotel encounter | Thaiger

    Thai man attacked by girlfriend’s ex-boyfriend in hotel encounter

    A Thai man suffered an attack by his girlfriend’s ex-boyfriend after they unexpectedly stayed next door to each other at a hotel in the Isaan province of Buriram. The victim, 22 year old Suriya “Boy” Matiyaphak and his 17 year old girlfriend, named Bee, visited Satuek Police Station in Buriram to file a complaint against Bee’s ex-boyfriend and his friends…

  • Thaksin Shinawatra’s leisure trip to Phuket sparks controversy | Thaiger

    Thaksin Shinawatra’s leisure trip to Phuket sparks controversy

    Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra stirred controversy following his recent visit to Phuket, which was initially presented as a casual leisure trip. The trip has come under scrutiny as Thaksin was observed mingling with various business figures and local administrative authorities on the island. Local reports stated that this incident prompted speculation about the actual intention behind Thaksin’s trip…

  • Thai scientists find fossil-fuel pollution in Antarctica’s soil | Thaiger

    Thai scientists find fossil-fuel pollution in Antarctica’s soil

    Thai scientists have uncovered evidence of fossil-fuel pollution in the soil of Antarctica, prompting calls for stricter measures to protect the world’s most pristine environment. A research team, utilising the cutting-edge SR-FTIR microspectroscopy technique at the Thai Synchrotron National Lab in Nakhon Ratchasima, made the discovery in sediment samples collected from five sites across King George Island. Siwatt Pongpiachan, who…

  • Thai dividend stocks outperform bank deposits | Thaiger

    Thai dividend stocks outperform bank deposits

    The quest for investments with steady returns in an era of global volatility and high interest rates has led many investors to gravitate towards dividend stocks. With the potential for yields exceeding 5% and a payout that can reach up to 20% yearly, these stocks offer a lucrative alternative to conventional bank deposits. A study conducted by the Stock Exchange of…

  • Prominent Thai business figure found dead in luxury car | Thaiger

    Prominent Thai business figure found dead in luxury car

    The prominent business figure known as Sa-gna was found dead in his luxury vehicle yesterday at 9.30pm in Soi Pattanakarn 54, Suan Luang district of Bangkok. Police and forensic teams rushed to investigate. A black Lexus SUV, with Bangkok license plates, was discovered with its engine still running. Inside, the 47 year old man was found having taken his own life…

  • Thai woman demands justice after taxi takes her to wrong airport | Thaiger

    Thai woman demands justice after taxi takes her to wrong airport

    A Thai woman is seeking justice after an app-based taxi driver took her to the wrong airport in Bangkok, causing her to miss her flight. The woman, whose identity was not revealed, shared her story on Facebook, expressing frustration that both the driver and the ride-hailing app refuse to take responsibility for her losses. The driver blamed her for not…

  • AirAsia Cambodia launches anticipates aviation sector growth | Thaiger

    AirAsia Cambodia launches anticipates aviation sector growth

    A new low-cost airline, AirAsia Cambodia, was launched yesterday marking a significant milestone in Southeast Asian aviation. The chief executive of Capital A, AirAsia’s parent company, Tony Fernandes, anticipates a promising outlook for aviation in the region, driven by an increased influx of Chinese tourists, particularly in Thailand, despite soaring fuel costs and a robust US dollar. “Despite the economic…

  • Freelance-focused online job platform launched | Thaiger

    Freelance-focused online job platform launched

    The Department of Employment (DoE) in Thailand recently unveiled an online job platform named Khon Tham Ngan, specifically tailored for freelancers and recruiters. This platform, overseen by DoE head, Somchai Morakotsriwan, aims to enhance work-life balance by offering a free and user-friendly interface for job seekers and employers alike. Khon Tham Ngan, which translates to workers, is open to anyone…

  • Lawyer shot dead by brother in Rayong over jealousy | Thaiger

    Lawyer shot dead by brother in Rayong over jealousy

    A lawyer’s visit home to his mother quickly turned tragic when he was fatally shot by his brother over presumed jealousy. The shocking fratricide occurred yesterday at 6pm in Rayong Province, Thailand. The serene evening was shattered by the sound of gunfire as 64 year old Manop was found dead outside his single-storey family home in Huai Tap Mon Subdistrict,…