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Discover the ultimate Thailand Guides from The Thaiger, your one-stop resource for all things Thailand. Immerse yourself in local culture, explore breathtaking nature, indulge in vibrant cuisine, and learn to navigate the country’s lifestyle with ease. Find informative articles to help plan your unforgettable journey to Thailand – from top destinations and hidden gems to visa information and essential tips. Our in-depth guides are expertly crafted and regularly updated to provide you with the latest insights. Experience Thailand like never before with our guides that cater to seasoned travellers and first-timers alike.
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Sponsored Top 10 reasons for expats to get a comprehensive health insurance in Thailand
Moving to Thailand offers plenty of excitement and adventure, but the local healthcare system can be complex to navigate as an expat. From unique health risks to high costs at private hospitals, having a comprehensive health insurance plan is essential....
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Bug-eating challenge with Natty, feat. Mark Abbott | VIDEO
Eaten bugs and insects in Thailand? You’ve probably seen the fried up bugs being sold in the local market. But do you have the stomach to challenge yourself to eat the famous Thai bugs? Join Natty as she challenges guest Mark Abbott to a bug eating challenge. Who wins? Find out in our latest Thailand Challenge. Eating insects in Thailand…
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Thailand’s English proficiency level drops again, as the pandemic widens gap in education disparity
Thailand is continuing its downward descent for the 5th straight year in regards to its English proficiency levels. According to the Swedish company, Education First, Thailand is now ranked 100 out of 112 participating countries for its English proficiency levels. Its EF EPI score of 419 and its ranking of 22 out of 24 overall in Asian countries, has deemed…
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What is a Thailand Elite Visa? & Why Should You Apply For One?
If you have never heard of a Thailand Elite Visa, you might be wondering what one is? If you’ve heard of a Thailand elite visa, you may also wonder why you should get one instead of a conventional visa? The Thailand Elite Visa is attractive because it is a long-term visa that allows visitors to stay in Thailand for extended…
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UPDATE: Deadline for 60-day “Covid” visa extension being pushed to January 25
This article has been updated with information from a Thai Immigration document. The deadline to apply for the 60-day “Covid” visa extension is this Friday, but a document from Thai Immigration leaked on social media says the date has been pushed back to January 25. The order needs to be published in the Royal Gazette to be made official. There…
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Only Thai UFC fighter beaten in Las Vegas
Thai professional mixed martial artist Loma Lookboonmee was beaten at a UFC event on Saturday. The fight was held in Las Vegas, where Loma faced Mexican opponent Lupita Godinez at UFC Fight Night 198. Loma is the first and only Thai to compete in the American mixed martial arts promotion company Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). Thailand has a rich martial…
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Are surfboards really hotter than Bitcoin?
Sponsored Article I don’t know what’s harder to get my hand on right now – Bitcoin at a reasonable price, or a new surfboard. With the current pandemic situation, there’s been a shortage of surfboards as more surfers take to the waves. When I was told last year that a new surfboard would take at least 9 months to arrive,…
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How China’s private tutoring regulations are affecting online teachers
Online teachers in Thailand, and elsewhere, are struggling to grapple with China’s changes to its private tutoring regulations. And, the outcome is not good, as thousands of digital nomad educators are finding themselves jobless. In the past few months, big name tutoring companies, that employ thousands of English teachers, have announced that their main clientele of chinese students, are leaving.…
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Visa agent accused of pocketing 230,000 baht after promising visa extensions
A woman claiming to be a visa agent is being accused of promising visa extensions for 25 migrant workers, but pocketed hundreds of thousands of baht. The owner of a bedding supplies company in Samut Prakan, just southeast of Bangkok, filed a complaint with police saying she paid the agent to get visa extensions for 25 of the 40 migrants…
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Thailand’s education system: Part 1
Thailand’s education system is largely affected by political instability and an increasingly aging populace. As Thailand has seen many military coups, with the recent one occurring in 2014, the climate of political repression has curtailed academic freedom. The consequences are played out daily when Thai academics are forced to work under the constant threat of surveillance, political reprisal, and arrest.…
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Top 5 alternatives to liposuction in Thailand
You’ve dieted and you’ve exercised, yet those stubborn bulges in certain areas of your body just won’t go away. You want to take it to the next step by getting a fat reduction procedure, but you don’t want to go under the knife and get liposuction. So, what’s your option? Thanks to the advancement of technology, there are less painful…
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SC21- 21st century cellular medicines specialists
Sponsored Article Although stem cells are known to work wonders, there is still a lot of misunderstanding about what they are, what they do, and how they work. The good news is that StemCells21 can clear everything up for you. SC21 produces all of its cellular medications in-house, and all of its treatments are performed at its cutting-edge medical centre…
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A snapshot of Thai government schools’ curriculum
Thailand’s young learners have access to cheap or free education through government-sponsored schools. Also known as public schools, the curriculum is determined by the country’s Ministry of Education. As Thailand is a theocracy, the Buddhist practises that are recognised by the government are also taught at public schools. At the elementary level, students are taught 8 core subjects each semester.…
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Supalai Oriental Sukhumvit 39 offers modern and luxurious living
Sponsored Article Looking for a relaxing experience and lifestyle in the heart of the city? If yes then Supalai Oriental Sukhumvit 39 might just be what you are looking for! Supalai Oriental is a high-rise condominium located at Sukhumvit 39. There are altogether 4 towers with 1,046 units and you have the options to choose between 1 – 3 bedrooms…
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Modern luxury cultivated in Thai tradition
Sponsored Article The Thailand International Boat Show is delighted to have the InterContinental Phuket Resort as one of its key exhibitors and sponsors. “It is quite an achievement for the island of Phuket to stage the Thailand International Boat Show 2022 in January as soon as tourism starts to assume normalcy,” says Bjorn Courage, the general manager of the Intercontinental…
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Shining Stars – brightening young minds since 2008
Sponsored Article Shining Stars Kamala is excited to open its doors for its thirteenth year in the community. Shining Stars Kamala is a small progressive preschool and kindergarten located in Phuket, Thailand. This school offers an English-intensive curriculum for local and international students situated between the lush jungle hills and the west coast beach of Phuket. This small school allows…
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Loy Krathong celebration by ICONSIAM to be “magical” and under SHA standards
The Tourism Authority of Thailand partners with ICONSIAM, Thai Chamber of Commerce and alliance to preserve the Thai traditional festival of Loy Krathong by organizing ICONSIAM A Magical Loy Krathong Upon The Chao Phraya River under a high level of hygienic and safety measures according to SHA The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has partnered with ICONSIAM and business alliances…
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Top 5 fat reduction procedures in Thailand
Everyone wants to look and feel their best. But despite our best efforts to get our desired body shape, some unwanted fat may persist. It seems like no amount of exercise or diet can burn these stubborn bulges of fat. Today, however, people are flying all the way to Thailand to eliminate this problem through fat reduction procedures. These procedures…
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National Park featuring Thailand’s highest peak reopens
Chiang Mai’s famous Doi Inthanon National Park is scheduled to reopen today after being closed for months due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Doi Inthanon is Thailand’s highest peak. Visitors arrived at the park gates as early as 5am, where they had to undergo a Covid screening before being allowed in. The national park is the home of the Doi Inthanon…
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Government officials meet to discuss long-term visa options for foreigners
A government spokesman says the Thai PM has met with several members of his cabinet to discuss long-term residency options for foreigners. Thanakorn Wangboonkongchana says PM Prayut Chan-o-cha is currently in talks with a number of ministries and relevant agencies as to how to attract more foreign investment to the kingdom. The Bangkok Post reports that the PM met yesterday…
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Thailand hospitals: everything you need to know
Thailand is known for its high standard of healthcare. The country is home to world-class hospitals with state-of-the-art equipment and skilled doctors who received their training abroad. Although the standard of healthcare is generally high, not every hospital in Thailand offers the same thing. There’s a range in quality among hospitals; some are definitely better than others. As a foreigner,…
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Turkish medical visa: What you need to know
Are you excited to finally go on a medical trip to Turkey? Foreigners who wish to undergo medical treatment in this Eurasian country need to obtain a medical visa. Below, we’ve compiled everything you need to know about the Turkish medical visa. Why should you choose Turkey for medical treatment? Internationally accredited medical facilities A large number of hospitals in…
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How to choose the right hospital for medical tourism in Thailand
For many years before the pandemic, Thailand has been one of the top medical tourism destinations. After closing its borders for so many months, the country is finally accepting international medical tourists again. If you’ve decided to make Thailand your medical travel destination, the next thing you should do is decide which hospital in the country you should pick. Selecting a…
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Thailand Pass – 3 options to come back to Thailand right now
The Thailand Pass is now in force if you want to come back to Thailand, whether local or foreign traveller. There are now 3 main options that provide topics for vaccinated and unvaccinated travellers, from one of the 63 approved low-risk countries, or outside of that list. Even for fully vaccinated travellers its not quite quarantine free, You will be…
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Thailand Pass – BKK on a Friday evening. Where was everyone? | VIDEO
Tim does his weekly jaunt to Phuket from BKK. Thailand is ‘open’ again with almost-quarantine-free travel to fully vaccinated travellers. But the government’s promised surge of tourists has had a slow start. Plenty of articles about the Thailand Pass – search ‘The Thaiger Thailand Pass’ for numerous articles and links if you want to return to Thailand at this time.…
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Deputy PM plans to meet with foreign ambassadors to discuss 10-year visa
Deputy PM Supattanapong Punmeechaow says the government is anxious to promote new measures for attracting wealthy foreigners to Thailand. He says he will be arranging meetings with every foreign ambassador in order to promote a new long-stay visa programme aimed at highly-skilled professionals and wealthy investors. It’s hoped the new visa will help revive Thailand’s economy post-pandemic. Under the new…
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Why great coffee is an office must-have
Press Release Why do we need coffee at the office? This is not a rhetorical question. Do we need to socialize with team members and customers? Do we need it because it boosts our energy which helps us be more productive? Do we need it because it’s our craving? Do we need it because it’s the icebreaker in meetings? Or,…
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Thailand International Boat Show to kick-start luxury tourism revival
Press Release International boat brands, superyachts, supercars, luxury real estate and more are on display to thousands of expected visitors from Thailand and overseas. Phuket, Thailand, 29 October 2021 – The Thailand International Boat Show will take place at the award-winning Royal Phuket Marina from 6-9 January 2022 and is set to attract thousands of high net worth individuals from…
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Top tips on having lip fillers in Thailand
Thailand is one of the best countries to go to for lip fillers. Every year, thousands of people arrive in this beautiful country to get voluptuous and plump lips. If you’re one of the people who’s planning to go to the Land of Smiles to get lip fillers, then there’s a lot of things you need to do to prepare…
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5 reasons why having a Brazilian Butt Lift in Thailand is a good idea
Hourglass figure with a contoured bum is always seen as attractive for many people. While some people can achieve their dream body by doing squats and lunges in the gym, others might need extra effort to get it. Fortunately, Thailand offers an excellent solution for the not-so-lucky ones: high-quality and affordable Brazilian butt lift. Brazilian butt lift, or BBL for…
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8 things you need to prepare before a vasectomy in Thailand
A vasectomy is an effective form of permanent birth control without any excessive risks. It’s a safe and straightforward procedure. However, like many other surgical procedures, the anticipation of getting a vasectomy can be stressful for some men, especially when they’re doing it abroad. Once you’ve decided to move forward and do the procedure in Thailand, there are several things…
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