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    What do you need before moving from the US to Thailand?

    The Thaiger key takeaways The most common medical emergencies for expats in Thailand include motorcycle accidents, tropical diseases, and food or water-borne illnesses. Air pollution and heat-related conditions like heatstroke also pose serious seasonal health risks, especially in northern and...

  • The three best dishes you may have not tried in Thailand | Thaiger

    The three best dishes you may have not tried in Thailand

    Upon travelling or living in Thailand, it is undoubtedly expected that you will go on a food cruise of the many amazing dishes of the country. But, despite Pad Thai and Tom Yum popping into your mind as options for lunch, try these lesser-known, yet unbelievably tasty dishes below. Pad Kra Pao Known as the real national dish of Thailand,…

  • Thailand World Cup fans may miss first match after broadcast pricing agreement stalled | Thaiger

    Thailand World Cup fans may miss first match after broadcast pricing agreement stalled

    Thailand World Cup fans may miss the first match after the Sports Authority of Thailand (SAT) failed to agree on broadcast pricing with FIFA. According to Bangkok Post, the SAT failed to agree on a price with FIFA, with the Deputy Prime Minister saying that there is a high chance that an agreement would not be concluded in time for…

  • Worldwide sperm counts declining at alarming rates according to new research | Thaiger

    Worldwide sperm counts declining at alarming rates according to new research

    Worldwide sperm counts are reportedly declining at alarming rates with humans faced with a reproduction crisis if actions are not taken. This is according to a study published in the journal Human Reproduction Update. According to The Guardian, a study published in the journal details 153 estimates of men suggesting that the average sperm concentration fell 51.6% between 1973 and…

  • World could learn from Thailand’s family planning approach, says US healthcare director | Thaiger

    World could learn from Thailand’s family planning approach, says US healthcare director

    The director of a leading healthcare institution in the United States reckons the world could learn a thing or two from Thailand when it comes to family planning. Jose G Timon II, director of US-based Bill & Melinda Gates Institute for Population and Reproductive Health, believes Thailand’s success in implementing family planning schemes over the past few decades should act…

  • UFC star Sean O’Malley injects stem cells into manhood | Thaiger

    UFC star Sean O’Malley injects stem cells into manhood

    UFC star Sean O’Malley has reportedly injected stem cells into his manhood to help improve his bedroom performance. The UFC bantamweight contender, who is ranked number one in the world after defeating Petr Yan at UFC 280 last month in Abu Dhabi, is known for his finesse with the ladies. Known as “Sugar,” O’Malley is known for his over-the-top behaviour…

  • Thailand’s public health officials find sex drug in herbal medicine | Thaiger

    Thailand’s public health officials find sex drug in herbal medicine

    Thailand’s public health officials have been told to recall a herbal medicine after it was found to contain Tadalafil – a drug used to treat erectile dysfunction. The Thai Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted tests on a batch of Jiu Jeng Pushen Jiao Nang manufactured by Jong-Thai Jianming Eiw Ea Group Ltd. and found it to contain much stronger…

  • China eases Covid-19 rules, maintains propaganda onslaught | Thaiger

    China eases Covid-19 rules, maintains propaganda onslaught

    China has eased some Covid-19 rules while maintaining its tired and transparent propaganda stance, just as case numbers rise to their highest levels for months. Quarantine for so-called “close” contacts will be cut from seven days in a state facility to five days locked up and three days locked down at home. According to the BBC, secondary contacts will no longer…

  • Phuket prison cookery contest stirs the taste buds | Thaiger

    Phuket prison cookery contest stirs the taste buds

    Inmates at Phuket prison have been learning new cooking skills and taking part in a cookery contest to prepare them for release. Street Food Cooking Contest to Build a Career (Season 2) event, organised by Phuket Provincial Probation Office concluded the food and nutrition department of Phuket Polytechnic College Thursday. Judging the contest, Phiphat Wongteerakijkosol, director of the probation office,…

  • A Guinness World Record for miscarriages has Chinese woman embroiled in birthing debate | Thaiger

    A Guinness World Record for miscarriages has Chinese woman embroiled in birthing debate

    Twenty-six miscarriages and a subsequent Guinness World Record has a 37-year-old Chinese woman embroiled in a birthing debate. After recently giving birth to a healthy baby, the unnamed woman caused the Chinese public to quarrel over the birthing rights of women. According to Asia One, the new mom had her last miscarriage in 2019. After her recent birth was announced, highlighting…

  • 5 cooking courses to try in Koh Samui | Thaiger

    5 cooking courses to try in Koh Samui

    Thai cuisine is world-renowned for its variety of flavours and fragrances. And what better place to learn how to cook Thai food than in the heart of Thailand – Koh Samui. The island is home to some of the best Thai cooking classes, where you can learn from experienced chefs how to make authentic Thai cuisine. Whether you’re a beginner…

  • Bangkok Travel: Things to do for a for a memorable holiday | Thaiger

    Bangkok Travel: Things to do for a for a memorable holiday

    Bangkok, Thailand’s capital, is a large city renowned for its ornate shrines and vibrant street life. Whether you’re looking for history, delicious food, culture, nightlife, or just a place to relax, it has something for everyone. With so much things to see and do, you’ll need to plan ahead to make the most of your time in this city. So…

  • A trip to Thailand: what to take and leave behind | Thaiger

    A trip to Thailand: what to take and leave behind

    Thailand or bust? If you are planning to move or travel to Thailand, we have a packing guide that can help you skip the headache of knowing what to bring to the country and what to leave behind. As Thailand is a tropical country which features hot, very hot, and rainy seasons, there is really no need to bring anything…

  • The ancient story behind Thai film coming in December | Thaiger

    The ancient story behind Thai film coming in December

    A Thai film depicting a beloved character from the ancient Ramayana story is coming up in December. The film, titled “White Monkey” will be in cinemas on December 5. The Ramayana is an ancient Sanskrit epic about Prince Rama’s quest to rescue his beloved wife Sita from his enemies. In the story, the white monkey is a Hindu god known…

  • 6 places to take your pet for fun activities in Bangkok | Thaiger

    6 places to take your pet for fun activities in Bangkok

    Bangkok isn’t famous for being a pet-friendly city because the majority of the city’s parks and public spaces don’t allow animals. However, Bangkok has plenty of places and cafes that welcome your four-legged pals. The top 6 pet-friendly locations in Bangkok include malls, pet cafes (some of which have animals), and grassy areas where you may walk your dog and…

  • 5 fun facts about Loy Krathong | Thaiger

    5 fun facts about Loy Krathong

    Loy Krathong is coming up soon! This traditional Thai festival takes place on the full moon of the 12th month in the Thai lunar calendar, which falls on 8 November 2022. It is a time to celebrate and give thanks to the goddess of water, Phra Mae Kong Ka. On this special night, people float lotus-shaped baskets called krathongs on…

  • Bangkok’s LGBTQ+ drug users get safe haven | Thaiger

    Bangkok’s LGBTQ+ drug users get safe haven

    Bangkok’s LGBTQ+ drug users have a new safe haven after the city launched a community-based centre. The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) opened a new facility with the help of the Rainbow Sky Association’s Ramkhamhaeng branch technical clinic to treat drug users and protect them from sexually transmitted infections. The Treatment and Rehabilitation and Harm Reduction Centre opened yesterday. According to…

  • VIDEO: The Art of Banksy: Without Limits, in Bangkok | Thaiger

    VIDEO: The Art of Banksy: Without Limits, in Bangkok

    The subversive work of street artist Banksy is now showing in Bangkok. The exhibition “The Art Of Banksy: Without Limits” kicked off last week and can be seen at Moca Bangkok on Kamphaeng Phet 6 Road until December 31. It is the first time the anarchic British graffiti artist has displayed his work in Thailand. “The Art of Banksy” shows…

  • Thailand wildlife – 10 things to see in your garden | Thaiger

    Thailand wildlife – 10 things to see in your garden

    There are times when Thailand can seem like a paradise of exotic wildlife, but there are also plenty of times – in any oil palm or rubber plantation – when it seems like a post-apocalyptic wasteland. It’s fun to know the names of some of the birds and beasts you might see in your garden every day. Starting with an…

  • How to spend your day at Andamanda Waterpark Phuket | Thaiger

    How to spend your day at Andamanda Waterpark Phuket

    SPONSORED There’s no better way to beat the heat in Phuket than by enjoying a splash-tastic day full of adventurous water slides in Thailand’s largest, sustainable waterpark, Andamanda Phuket. Spanning over 58 rai 100,000sqm. of fun, the waterpark features dozens of slides, pools, and rivers with an exciting Thai mythology theme to suit all kinds of thrill seekers. But there’s…

  • Bangkok announces location of Loy Krathong festivities | Thaiger

    Bangkok announces location of Loy Krathong festivities

    As Thailand’s Loy Krathong festivities are coming up next week, Bangkok has announced that it will hold the events along the famous Ong Ang Canal from November 6 to 8. The main event will be at the foot of the Rama 8 Bridge in the Bang Phlad district from 5pm to 10pm. Other festivities will be held at public parks…

  • Thailand: The Land of Smiles decoded | Thaiger

    Thailand: The Land of Smiles decoded

    Known as the Land of Smiles, Thailand is world-famous for its culture which includes spicy foods, amazing hospitality and exotic practices. But, upon arriving in the kingdom, you may notice that smiles are handed out for almost every situation. If you are thinking that the average person cannot just be that happy about everything, you may be right. A Thai…

  • No masks or PCR needed for World Cup in Qatar says organisers | Thaiger

    No masks or PCR needed for World Cup in Qatar says organisers

    Good news for football fans traveling to Qatar for the World Cup in just over two weeks’ time – you no longer need a negative PCR or rapid antigen test to enter the Arab country. The Qatar Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) published a statement announcing the relaxation of Covid-19 related measures which take effect from today. “Visitors are no…

  • Check Thai lottery result 1 November 2022 | Thaiger

    Check Thai lottery result 1 November 2022

    Check Thai lottery result today 1 November 2022 – Lotto 1st prize – 913106 The last two digits – 70 The last three digits – 343 922 The first three digits – 722 839   2nd prize, 200,000 baht each 241203 000698 720822 326201 597127   3rd prize, 80,000 baht each 445816 927626 699517 736123 568483 673045 828112 130058 685393 …

  • Fun family-friendly activities to enjoy in Thailand | Thaiger

    Fun family-friendly activities to enjoy in Thailand

    Going on a trip to Thailand with your kids? Don’t worry, there are many fun family-friendly activities to enjoy. Even taking a trip to the local shopping mall will provide family-friendly activities for children while parents shop. At many of Thailand’s large mega malls, there is usually an arcade or children’s event that keeps little ones entertained. In big cities…

  • The history of Thailand’s lottery | Thaiger

    The history of Thailand’s lottery

    Almost all forms of gambling are illegal in Thailand with one exception – the country’s lottery. The bi-monthly lottery draw has brought great fortunes to many people. The next draw is tomorrow, and you might be interested to learn some fun facts about its history. The lottery first began in 1874 on King Chulalongkorn’s birthday. The king had given the…

  • World-Class Medical Hub for Regenerative Cellular Therapy Centre in Bangkok, Thailand | Thaiger

    World-Class Medical Hub for Regenerative Cellular Therapy Centre in Bangkok, Thailand

    Press Release Thailand has been famous for its medical travel, and now it has become a social norm for many expats to come to Bangkok for regenerative medicine. With the change from medical travel to wellness travel, people nowadays are seeking to upgrade their health with minimally invasive therapy. Stem cell-based regenerative medicine is becoming an increasingly attractive approach to…

  • Halloween in Thailand: what to know and where to go (2022) | Thaiger

    Halloween in Thailand: what to know and where to go (2022)

    The spookiest day of the year is quickly approaching! But will there be any celebrations? Will kids go trick-or-treating? Should you get your scariest costume ready? Do Thais celebrate Halloween at all?! Halloween Thailand 2022. Halloween is a big thing in most Western countries. It’s the day when kids, teens, and adults dress up in costumes, carve out pumpkins, and…

  • The dark and twisted history of Thailand’s “haunted” brothel in Kanchanaburi | Thaiger

    The dark and twisted history of Thailand’s “haunted” brothel in Kanchanaburi

    Halloween is coming up, and you may be wondering what sort of spooky places exist in Thailand. One notorious spot is an abandoned house of disrepute, called ‘Brothel 35’, in Kanchanaburi province. The brothel was open from the mid-1960s until it closed in 1986. It has been nicknamed the ‘Prostitute Cemetary.’ The brothel is believed to be haunted due to…

  • 5 irresistible cafes in Pattaya (2022) | Thaiger

    5 irresistible cafes in Pattaya (2022)

    Planning a breakfast date? Looking for the best brunch spots? Want to bring your laptop out and work in a nice cafe? You’re in the right place! Beautiful beaches, an exciting nightlife, and a bustling cafe scene are what Pattaya is famous for. Whether you’re visiting the city with your family, your partner, or you’re on a business trip; the…

  • North and South Thailand, what’s the difference? | Thaiger

    North and South Thailand, what’s the difference?

    So you’re in Bangkok, but can’t decide where to head next? Thailand offers a diverse and unique experience for its visitors. From landscape and food to language and culture, everything can change dramatically depending on which part of the country you visit. Between the rolling hills of the north and the pristine beaches in the south, it can be hard…