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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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    What is the 5 year visa for the digital nomad in Thailand?

    The Destination Thailand Visa (DTV) is a great option for digital nomads, remote workers, and freelancers who want to stay in Thailand for a long time. This multiple-entry visa is valid for five years, allowing stays of up to 180...

  • China’s new battery charges EV revolution in Thailand

    China’s new battery charges EV revolution in Thailand

    Great news for Thailand’s commuters as they get on board with the electric vehicle (EV) revolution. A new battery has been developed to ensure travelers can get to their destination faster and uninterrupted. Chinese car manufacturer Great Wall Motor (GWM) has developed a new 20Ah sulfur-based solid-state prototype battery that could expand the range of electric vehicles to 1,000km per…

  • SAIJAI offers in-person learning in the comfort of your home

    SAIJAI offers in-person learning in the comfort of your home

    I am sure most of us have at least one interests that we always wanted to pursue. Whether it’s an instrument you want to learn, yoga, meditation or painting. But taking time out of our busy schedules and hectic lifestyles to pursue hobbies is not always easy. Furthermore, learning new skills take time and managing our time effectively is important.…

  • 10 things that can make expats life way easier in Thailand (2022)

    10 things that can make expats life way easier in Thailand (2022)

    Thailand is a popular place for expats from around the world to settle because of the affordable luxury lifestyle it offers. Living here you get to enjoy spectacular scenery, comfortable tropical weather, delectable inexpensive cuisine and low-cost living. Moving to Thailand is also like stepping into a gorgeous paradise if you are coming from a very cold country, On the…

  • English-speaking counselling/therapy services in Bangkok

    English-speaking counselling/therapy services in Bangkok

    According to the WHO, Thailand has the highest suicide rate in Southeast Asia. Unfortunately, mental health care and resources are severely limited due to the long-standing stigma against mental health conditions. According to a study, mental illnesses are often viewed as aggressive or a weakness of character in Asian countries. So, while visiting a doctor for a broken leg is normal, seeking help…

  • Top 5 Boarding Schools in Thailand (2022)

    Top 5 Boarding Schools in Thailand (2022)

    Boarding schools provide a broad education that extends well beyond the classroom. At these schools, teachers and staff work with children to develop qualities such as independence, empathy, a sense of community and social skills. So, if you’re looking for a boarding school in Thailand, we’re here to help. Below, we’ve listed the top 5 boarding schools in the country…

  • British artist creates land art in tribute to Bangkok governor

    British artist creates land art in tribute to Bangkok governor

    It is fair to say that Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt has been a breath of fresh air to politics since he won the 2022 gubernatorial election by a landslide in May. The 56 year old city chief has captured the imagination of Thailand’s capital city and made others around the kingdom sit up and take note of his “get things…

  • Why you should visit a wellness retreat in Thailand

    Why you should visit a wellness retreat in Thailand

    Dreaming of a holiday where you can escape the stresses of everyday life and rejuvenate your mind and body? If yes, then going on a wellness retreat in Thailand might be the answer for you! While a vacation away from your daily routine and a change of scenery might sound ideal, a retreat would be even better, especially if you…

  • Board game cafes in Bangkok to unleash your competitive streak

    Board game cafes in Bangkok to unleash your competitive streak

    What once was synonymous with boredom has become cool in recent times if the ever-growing list of board game cafes in Bangkok is anything to go by. Whether you’re into a classic game of Monopoly or prefer card games like Yu-Gi-Oh!, you’ll find a great board game café in Bangkok that offers any game you can think of both in…

  • Thailand No.1 in the world for a wellness retreat

    Thailand No.1 in the world for a wellness retreat

    A new report reveals Thailand is the best country in the world for a wellness retreat. Slingo experts, Using TripAdvisor, conducted research on which countries have the best resort hotels, wellness, and spa activities as well as the keywords in the reviews for each country. Thailand came out on top as the ideal destination for a wellness retreat with a score of…

  • Thailand as your next destination for Motorcycle Adventure post-COVID

    Thailand as your next destination for Motorcycle Adventure post-COVID

    Press Release If you are looking for the next big adventure of your lifetime, look no far than Thailand. Thailand is one of the best destinations for professional and leisure bikers to flock to for a fantastic experience. With no COVID restrictions for travellers, Thailand has become one of the most lucrative destinations for travellers in the post-COVID Era. Here…

  • ICS creates a significant phenomenon on the Thon Buri area, collaborating with famous brand partners

    ICS creates a significant phenomenon on the Thon Buri area, collaborating with famous brand partners

    Press Release ICS Creates a Significant Phenomenon on the Thon Buri Area, Collaborating with Famous Brand Partners – Lotus, Hilton Garden Inn and Innovative Health and Lifestyle Center – to Empower the Potential of Prime Location Connecting ICONSIAM to be an Impeccable City. New mixed-use lifestyle town, inclusive of retail, office tower and hotel Reinforcing the No. 1 prime location…

  • Italian restaurants in Koh Samui for pasta, pizza, red sauce, and everything else

    Italian restaurants in Koh Samui for pasta, pizza, red sauce, and everything else

    Italian cuisine is easy to fall in love with. Nothing compares to the flavor of melted mozzarella or the calming aroma of bread, wine, herbs, and tomato for pasta or pizza. Fortunately, Koh Samui has a large selection of Italian restaurants. Below, we’ve compiled a list of the top Italian restaurants on Koh Samui that offer more than just traditional…

  • BKFC THAILAND 3: Moment of truth set for September 3

    BKFC THAILAND 3: Moment of truth set for September 3

    Press Release Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC) Thailand presented by Singha is set to return with an electrifying third event on Saturday, September 3, 2022, live from the world-famous Rajadamnern Stadium in Bangkok. The event is set to begin at 6:00 PM ICT/11:00 AM GMT/7:00 AM EST, and will be available worldwide on the BKFC app. Book for the event…

  • Modernform opens up a space of inspiration at its new home on Soi Sukhumvit 49

    Modernform opens up a space of inspiration at its new home on Soi Sukhumvit 49

    Press Release Modernform Group Public Company Limited, Thailand’s leading office and home furniture brand, invites everyone to find inspiration to fulfil their lifestyle needs at its new showroom, which is unlike anything you have seen. To create its new showroom, the brand has turned a heritage house into a lifestyle community right in the heart of Bangkok. Based on a design…

  • Jungceylon undergoes renovation to become a one-stop shopping paradise

    Jungceylon undergoes renovation to become a one-stop shopping paradise

    Press Release “Jungceylon Shopping Center is renovating the shopping mall’s basement by allocating space and introducing new exciting shops to meet the lifestyles of Thai and foreign customers,” stated Mr Prawit Janyasittikul, Chief Executive Officer of Jungceylon Shopping Center Patong Phuket. The ‘Jungle Building’ inside Jungceylon has a total basement area is over 7,000 sqm. The food bazaar located in…

  • LASIK eye surgery with state-of-the-art procedures in Thailand

    LASIK eye surgery with state-of-the-art procedures in Thailand

    Press Release The breakthroughs in new technology and procedures have ensured that Refractive surgery today is safe with a low complication rate. The top benefits of having Refractive surgery in Thailand include state-of-the-art procedures at award-winning hospitals like Thonburi Bamrungmuang, usually, at a fraction of the cost you’ll pay in your own country. Combine that with the great service Thailand…

  • Everything you need to know about the Bangkok Skytrain (BTS)

    Everything you need to know about the Bangkok Skytrain (BTS)

    Bangkok Transit System better known by locals and tourists as the ‘Skytrain’, is as ubiquitous in Bangkok as good street food and fake Viagra. It’s one of the easiest and fastest ways to get around Bangkok. Bangkok Mass Transit System (BTSC), a subsidiary of BTS Group Holdings, operated the system under a concession granted by the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA).…

  • Enjoy a splashing time and immerse yourself in Thai Mythology in Andamanda Phuket

    Enjoy a splashing time and immerse yourself in Thai Mythology in Andamanda Phuket

    Looking for a destination to enjoy a splashing time in Phuket? The brand-new Andamanda Phuket Water Park, which is about 100,000 square meters, is undoubtedly the best place to go to. Among the many fun things you can enjoy in Andamanda Phuket is The Great Water Kingdom, a Thai heritage-themed waterpark that embraces the local Thai culture and mythology. It…

  • Top 5 reasons to get a maid service in Thailand

    Top 5 reasons to get a maid service in Thailand

    Having a clean and tidy home can make a world of difference in your quality of life. The issue is that, given our hectic schedules, it can be difficult or even impossible to complete all that cleaning and organising. The good news you can get a maid at an affordable price in Thailand to help you do your household cleaning.…

  • Monsoon season in Thailand explained

    Monsoon season in Thailand explained

    Thailand has just three seasons… damn hot, not-quite-so-hot and wet (sometimes torrential). The wet time of the year is variously called the wet season, the green season or monsoon season in Thailand. Whilst some people view the rain, sometimes very heavy, as a disruption, other embrace the annual downpours and enjoy the break from the hot weather. Depends if you’re…

  • Thailand’s Entry Requirements August 2022

    Thailand’s Entry Requirements August 2022

    Travelling to Thailand in August 2022? Here’s everything you need to know before you go. If you’re planning to stay in the kingdom for less than 30 days, and you hold a passport from one of these 64 countries, you don’t need a visa to enter Thailand. Tourists are no longer required to apply for Thailand Pass or buy health…

  • Phuket foundation gives hundreds of children scholarships

    Phuket foundation gives hundreds of children scholarships

    A foundation in Phuket is helping give the island province’s children a bright future. The Kusoldharm Phuket Foundation usually focuses on rescue work and helping victims of accidents and disasters. But the foundation also has an annual education scholarship program. The foundation presented scholarships to 313 children at its annual scholarship ceremony on Tuesday. At the ceremony, the foundation’s president…

  • Thailand launches new 10-year visa to attract foreign experts

    Thailand launches new 10-year visa to attract foreign experts

    Thailand next month is launching a new 10-year visa to attract foreign experts to the country to boost industry and commerce. The Thai Board of Investment Deputy secretary-general Narit Therdsteerasukdi revealed the kingdom is looking to invite about one million skilled workers to develop and advance the nation’s economy, particularly in the electric vehicle, electronics, medicine, and defense industry. Narit…

  • NYE & RGP Development and Siam Piwat join hands in a strategic deal to manage “Park Silom” Project

    NYE & RGP Development and Siam Piwat join hands in a strategic deal to manage “Park Silom” Project

    Press Release NYE & RGP Development Co., Ltd., a collaboration between NYE Estate Co., Ltd., and Minor International PCL, inks a strategic deal with Siam Piwat Co., Ltd. for a retail asset management and property management for “Park Silom”, a premium mixed-use project in the heart of Silom under the theme “New Breed of Silom.” The retail space spans over…

  • The many advantages of surgery in Thailand

    The many advantages of surgery in Thailand

    Press Release Before the Covid pandemic dramatically changed travel and tourism globally, medical tourism was putting Thailand on the map for those in pursuit of affordable healthcare and wellness treatments. According to TICA – the Thailand Incentive and Convention Association – the Land of Smiles was attracting around a million foreigners a year for medical purposes alone up until the…

  • What to do if you get bitten by a snake in Thailand

    What to do if you get bitten by a snake in Thailand

    Tropical Thailand is home to over 200 species of snakes, more than 60 of which are considered venomous and a danger to humans. Snakes don’t usually attack unless provoked or threatened, but it doesn’t hurt to be aware of how to deal with a snake bite if you live or are travelling to the Land of Sssmiles. The way a…

  • 15 healthy food to grab while on the go at 7-Eleven Thailand

    15 healthy food to grab while on the go at 7-Eleven Thailand

    We’ve all been there: your stomach starts growling while you’re travelling, out running errands, balancing a jam-packed schedule, on a 10-minute lunch break that was supposed to be an hour, or driving on a long road trip and the best option was to get food from a 7-Eleven. This convenience store chain can be found almost everywhere in the country…

  • Phuket beachfront bar and grill with a unique dining experience

    Phuket beachfront bar and grill with a unique dining experience

    Press Release Make the most of a short escape in Phuket with a relaxing dining experience right on Patong Beach facing the blue Andaman Sea. Sears & Co Bar and Grill introduces meat lovers to a relaxed and social dining experience in a chilled atmosphere. Serving simple and delicious dishes with high-quality ingredients, Sears & Co Bar and Grill offers…

  • A Mission To Unchain And Rescue The Working Elephants With Digital Art – Unchained Elephants

    A Mission To Unchain And Rescue The Working Elephants With Digital Art – Unchained Elephants

    Thailand has long been a prized tourist destination, with people travelling globally to visit. A popular bucket list activity for many of these people is a visit to an elephant camp. For the tourists, it is a memorable, once-in-a-lifetime experience, being so close to such a magnificent creature. For the elephant, however, it is a lifetime’s experience of torment, fear…

  • Electric vehicles are now available to rent in Phuket, Thailand

    Electric vehicles are now available to rent in Phuket, Thailand

    Phuket has entered a new era of sustainability by welcoming the island’s first ever rentable 100% electric vehicle (EV). Tourists can rent the Nissan Leaf from SIXT Thailand and cruise around Phuket without producing any harmful emissions at all. SIXT Thailand partnered with InterContinental Phuket Resort on the project, who have installed a series of EV charging stations compatible with…