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  • Purr-fectly unexpected: Cat-astrophe as nail tech invades cat café | Thaiger

    Purr-fectly unexpected: Cat-astrophe as nail tech invades cat café

    In a fur-midable twist, ‘a Daily‘ cats café found itself in a bit of a ‘purr-dicament’ when a customer decided to ‘pam-purr’ themselves with nail services right alongside the resident feline friends. The café, typically a meow-sterpiece of tranquillity, suddenly found itself with nail equipment ‘paws-ing’ for attention and tables ‘claw-sing’ a bit of chaos.” The owners expressed concern for…

  • ‘I’m lovin’ it: Couple’s McWedding fast-food feast goes viral (video) | Thaiger

    ‘I’m lovin’ it: Couple’s McWedding fast-food feast goes viral (video)

    A wedding reception featuring fast food as the main course stirred an online debate, with the bride quickly explaining the reason behind this unconventional choice. The video of the event, featuring 27 year old groom Thomas and 25 year old bride Ophelia serving McDonald’s to their guests, has garnered over 2.3 million views on TikTok. The video shows Ophelia picking…

  • Bangkok Governor warns residents near Chao Phraya River of potential floods due to unexpected storm | Thaiger

    Bangkok Governor warns residents near Chao Phraya River of potential floods due to unexpected storm

    Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt issued an alert for communities living near the Chao Phraya River to be on guard against high water levels due to the storm surge effect at around 7pm today. The 57 year old city chief revealed at Bangkok City Hall that the volume of seawater was significantly higher than forecasted, leading to a 30% surge in…

  • Thailand’s Purple Line: Ticket to ride gets a price plummet | Thaiger

    Thailand’s Purple Line: Ticket to ride gets a price plummet

    The board of The Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRTA) voted yesterday to reduce the fare for the Purple Line electric train service to no more than 20 baht. Initially, this fare rate applies only to those paying with standard EMV credit or debit cards, identifiable by their four overlapping curved lines symbol, similar to a WiFi symbol. However,…

  • Beggar’s sordid secret: Elderly pervert exposed in online scandal | Thaiger

    Beggar’s sordid secret: Elderly pervert exposed in online scandal

    A 70 year old professional beggar in Guangzhou, Guangdong province, became a hot topic in the Chinese online world after he was exposed as a pervert. The deviant appeared in the top searches on social media following a woman’s expose of his indecent photography of women. Residents explained that the man, regardless of whether he is unable to work due…

  • Teen’s heartrending showdown: Schoolgirl stabbed in heroic act (video) | Thaiger

    Teen’s heartrending showdown: Schoolgirl stabbed in heroic act (video)

    A 15 year old British schoolgirl was tragically stabbed as she tried to intervene in a fight between a friend and her ex-boyfriend on the way to school on Wednesday. Eliyanna, a student at the Old Palace of John Whitgift School in Croydon, met with a devastating fate as she was fatally stabbed on her way to school in a…

  • Plastic fantastic: UK scientists serve up world’s first ice cream from plastic waste | Thaiger

    Plastic fantastic: UK scientists serve up world’s first ice cream from plastic waste

    Scientists in the UK have innovated the world’s first food made from plastic waste, specifically vanilla ice cream, to highlight global environmental issues and raise awareness about the potential future of food and overflowing plastic waste. The so-called ice cream is actually an art installation named Guilty Flavours by 27 year old Elena Ortolani, aimed at prompting the public to…

  • Undercover operation hits Jackpot: 50 busted in illegal gambling den in northern Thailand | Thaiger

    Undercover operation hits Jackpot: 50 busted in illegal gambling den in northern Thailand

    A high-stakes illegal gambling den, operating for nearly two months in the heart of Rom Klao’s bustling Kriangkrai Market, was stormed by a special operation team from the Department of Provincial Administration (DPA) yesterday. The crackdown at about 5pm yesterday, September 28, resulted in the arrest of 50 gamblers and 17 gambling organisers. The fallout from the illegal gambling den…

  • Rotterdam shooting spree: Erasmus student storms hospital resulting in three fatalities (video) | Thaiger

    Rotterdam shooting spree: Erasmus student storms hospital resulting in three fatalities (video)

    A shocking incident unfolded in Rotterdam, the Netherlands’ second-largest city, as a 32 year old man carried out a shooting spree. The assailant targeted a home, setting it alight, before storming Erasmus Medical Center, a university-affiliated hospital where he had been a student. The tragic events, which took place yesterday, resulted in at least three fatalities, including a 39 year…

  • Fishy business: Tyre blowout flips lorry in east Thailand | Thaiger

    Fishy business: Tyre blowout flips lorry in east Thailand

    A lorry transporting fish suffered a tyre explosion in Rayong, causing the vehicle to flip and crash into a tree, seriously damaging the entire vehicle. The driver, 29 year old Sunthorn Yotdam, sustained injuries, while the fish, primarily tilapia numbering in the thousands, were scattered across the road, resulting in an estimated loss of no less than 100,000 baht. Police…

  • Monk’s mysterious death unveils temple ‘whodunit’ in central Thailand | Thaiger

    Monk’s mysterious death unveils temple ‘whodunit’ in central Thailand

    The mysterious death of a 57 year old monk in a temple in Ang Thong province sparked a police investigation. The body was found in a monk’s hut, lying on the floor surrounded by a foul smell, with blood and yellow liquid on the ground. A lottery ticket for the October 1 draw was discovered in the hut, which drew…

  • Mun River’s flood tide brings venomous twist to northern Thailand | Thaiger

    Mun River’s flood tide brings venomous twist to northern Thailand

    The continuous rise of the Mun River has resulted in severe flooding, submerging nine districts in Ubon Ratchathani, northern Thailand. Inhabitants scramble to evacuate while also dealing with venomous animals, including snakes and scorpions, that have been displaced by the floodwaters. Agricultural damage is extensive, with an estimated 46,000 acres of farmland affected. The flooding has also impacted tens of…

  • Thai economy loses steam: UTCC’s growth forecast trims to 3% | Thaiger

    Thai economy loses steam: UTCC’s growth forecast trims to 3%

    With an anticipated dip in exports and a delay in state budget preparation, the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC) revised its economic growth forecast for the current year to 3%, a decline from the previously estimated 3.6% in December last year. The revised growth forecast is reflective of new government measures aimed at lowering the cost of…

  • Severe flooding in Nakhon Ratchasima sparks fears of 1980 disaster repeat | Thaiger

    Severe flooding in Nakhon Ratchasima sparks fears of 1980 disaster repeat

    Torrential rains triggered severe flooding in Nakhon Ratchasima causing residents to hastily evacuate their homes. The situation has raised concerns of a repeat of the devastating floods of 1980. The Thai authorities are closely monitoring the situation, especially in the Lam Takhong area. Khao Yai National Park Head, Chaiya Huay Hongs Thong, reported that the depression storm has led to…

  • TV host left scarred after beauty treatment botch-up at popular Thai clinic | Thaiger

    TV host left scarred after beauty treatment botch-up at popular Thai clinic

    A beauty clinic client shared her traumatic experience after a beauty procedure went wrong, resulting in severe burns on her face. The beauty treatment was carried out by a new employee who apparently adjusted the equipment incorrectly. The client, named only as Am, works as a TV show host. She has been left in agony, unable to work, and facing…

  • Sakol Energy revises 2023 revenue forecast due to RDF delays | Thaiger

    Sakol Energy revises 2023 revenue forecast due to RDF delays

    Sakol Energy (SKE), a firm involved in the trade of compressed natural gas and the operation of biomass power plants, adjusted its revenue expectations for 2023 owing to a delay in commencing operations at a new refuse-derived fuel (RDF) production facility. The publicly traded company had earlier predicted a revenue leap to nearly 1 billion baht in 2023, a significant…

  • TikTok user uncovers valuable antiques in hidden fireplace safe in new home | Thaiger

    TikTok user uncovers valuable antiques in hidden fireplace safe in new home

    A TikTok user discovered a hidden safe in her newly purchased house, a revelation that has received almost 100 million views. On her first day of moving in, the TikToker, @fireplacesafe, noticed something concealed behind the fireplace. According to the New York Post, before receiving the house keys, the woman had an intuition that there was something behind the wooden plank…

  • Taxi turmoil on Pattaya Beach Road: Bangkok driver’s threatening encounter | Thaiger

    Taxi turmoil on Pattaya Beach Road: Bangkok driver’s threatening encounter

    In the early hours yesterday, Pattaya City Police received a complaint from a Bangkok taxi driver alleging that he was threatened by an unidentified man he believed to be a Pattaya taxi driver. The incident took place on Pattaya Beach Road, where Chanai Waisuwan was trapped in a traffic jam while heading back to Bangkok after dropping off a passenger…

  • Thai-dal wave: 80% of Thailand soaked as intense rainfall reigns | Thaiger

    Thai-dal wave: 80% of Thailand soaked as intense rainfall reigns

    Intense rainfall is expected to continue across 49 provinces in Thailand, with a staggering 80% of the area predicted to be affected, including the capital, Bangkok. The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) issued this warning today, urging citizens to be cautious of potential flash floods and landslides, particularly in open areas and under large trees. A powerful monsoon trough is forecasted…

  • Phuket set for 148 billion baht infrastructure boost to uplift tourism | Thaiger

    Phuket set for 148 billion baht infrastructure boost to uplift tourism

    The renowned resort island of Phuket is set to undergo a significant infrastructural facelift, courtesy of a proposed budget of 148 billion baht by the Transport Ministry. The ambitious Phuket infrastructure upgrade plan includes the addition of a second airport on the island, a move aimed at transforming Phuket into a prime regional tourism hub. Transport Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit disclosed the…

  • Mother Kali ceremony: Devotees flock to Kamphaeng Phet hoping for luck | Thaiger

    Mother Kali ceremony: Devotees flock to Kamphaeng Phet hoping for luck

    Hundreds of devotees today gathered at the residence of Mother Kali, a famous spiritual medium in Kamphaeng Phet, to participate in a sacred ceremony. Believers consider Mother Kali, a Hindu deity, as a transformation of the terrifying goddess Uma Devi. Despite her fearsome appearance, Kali is believed to be compassionate and benevolent, helping those who pray with sincerity to achieve…

  • Lotus’s go pet-friendly shopping paw-tnership in 100 stores in Thailand | Thaiger

    Lotus’s go pet-friendly shopping paw-tnership in 100 stores in Thailand

    Popular supermarket chain Lotus’s announced the trial of a pet-friendly mall model allowing customers to shop alongside their beloved pets in 100 stores across the country. The global trend of pet humanisation is growing, driven by pet owners who view their furry companions as family members or see themselves as their pets’ parents. These devoted pet parents spare no effort, both…

  • Thai Labour Minister pledges tailored minimum wage hike | Thaiger

    Thai Labour Minister pledges tailored minimum wage hike

    Labour Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn has committed to increasing the minimum wage to a suitable level in the upcoming year. However, a standard daily rate of 400 baht will not be uniformly applied across all sectors. Some industries, like tourism, currently exceed this proposed baseline. The ministry, in conjunction with employers and employee representatives such as the Federation of Thai Industries and…

  • Thailand and Cambodia to boost bilateral trade | Thaiger

    Thailand and Cambodia to boost bilateral trade

    Thailand’s commitment to deepen ties with Cambodia has been firmly established, with both nations aiming to boost bilateral trade volume to US$15 billion (551 billion baht) by 2025. This was confirmed by government spokesman, Chai Wacharonke, following a significant meeting between Thailand’s Prime Minister, Srettha Thavisin, and his Cambodian counterpart, Hun Manet. The meeting, which took place in Phnom Penh,…

  • Thai-UAE free trade agreement 80% finalised, may boost Thai GDP | Thaiger

    Thai-UAE free trade agreement 80% finalised, may boost Thai GDP

    Progress is being made in the bilateral free trade agreement (FTA) negotiations between Thailand and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), with discussions now reportedly 80% finalised. This update comes from Thailand’s Commerce Minister, Phumtham Wechayachai, who recently held talks with the UAE’s Minister of State for Foreign Trade, Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi. Phumtham revealed agreements have been made in…

  • April Opal: Bullied UK child transforms into OnlyFans model | Thaiger

    April Opal: Bullied UK child transforms into OnlyFans model

    A model from England, 19 year old April Opal, has transformed from a timid and bullied child to a confident young woman making a staggering £30,000 (approximately 1.3 million baht) per month from the adult platform, OnlyFans. As a child, April Opal was often the target of school bullies due to her shy nature and awkward appearance. Looking back at…

  • Fraudulent scheme: Thai model Emmy Maxim and secretary sentenced | Thaiger

    Fraudulent scheme: Thai model Emmy Maxim and secretary sentenced

    A prominent 37 year old model and her personal secretary have been ordered by the court to serve two-month and 40-day detention respectively for their involvement in a fraudulent share scheme. Their victims included ten individuals who collectively filed a lawsuit after suffering significant financial losses. The initial court ruling dismissed the charges, which prompted the plaintiffs to appeal. The appellate…

  • Husband evicts wife after uncovering secret meetings with ex in China | Thaiger

    Husband evicts wife after uncovering secret meetings with ex in China

    A man in China, frustrated with his wife’s secret rendezvous with her ex-husband, evicted her from their home. The wife’s secret meetings were discovered when she joined her ex-husband on a trip under the guise of a get-together with friends. The couple’s life together was typical until the wife’s secret meetings were exposed. She had been married before, and her…

  • Chinese suspect caught in Thailand armed robbery caper | Thaiger

    Chinese suspect caught in Thailand armed robbery caper

    A suspected participant in a recent armed robbery, originally from China, was yesterday apprehended in the Sri Racha district of Chon Buri, as confirmed by the police. The arrest of the Chinese man, Lui Jian, was backed by a warrant issued by the Criminal Court, charging him with armed robbery and the illicit possession of a knife and a firearm…

  • Thai authorities uncover illegal e-waste importation at three factories in central Thailand | Thaiger

    Thai authorities uncover illegal e-waste importation at three factories in central Thailand

    An illegal importation of electronic waste, or e-waste, was uncovered during a raid by the Department of Industrial Works and the Pollution Control Department. They discovered over a thousand tonnes of the waste in three factories located in Pathum Thani and Chachoengsao provinces. The inspection took place today, initiated by Police Lieutenant General Puthidech Bungrapheu, of the Office of the…