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    Is expat health insurance in Thailand actually worth it?

    The Thaiger key takeaways Foreigners aren’t covered by public healthcare, making private hospital costs a major concern. Insurance offers financial protection and access to better medical care. Whether it’s worth it depends on your stay length, health, lifestyle, and budget....

  • Central Department Store reaffirms position as Thailand’s fashion destination | Thaiger

    Central Department Store reaffirms position as Thailand’s fashion destination

    Central Department Store continues to solidify its position as Thailand’s premier fashion destination. In collaboration with Central The 1 Credit Card, Central Department Store empowers customers and emerging designers to express their unique identities through fashion. The department store curates a diverse selection of brands to cater to various customer segments, from professionals to families, with a particular focus on…

  • Shocking survey reveals kids as young as 6 vaping in Thailand | Thaiger

    Shocking survey reveals kids as young as 6 vaping in Thailand

    A nationwide survey conducted by the Department of Health Service Support (DHSS) has exposed disturbing trends in e-cigarette use among children and young adults in Thailand, with the youngest user reported at just six years old. The findings are a stark reminder of the growing vaping epidemic in the country. The survey, which was carried out earlier this year by…

  • Can you use dollars in Thailand? Yes, but don’t | Thaiger

    Can you use dollars in Thailand? Yes, but don’t

    The Thaiger key takeaways Dollars are rarely accepted: Most places in Thailand, including street food stalls and taxis, only accept Thai baht. Bring dollars for exchange: American dollars are useful for exchanging into baht at competitive rates upon arrival. Always carry baht for daily expenses: While US dollars are good for exchange, baht is essential for most transactions in Thailand.…

  • Experience Bangkok from a new perspective with Royal Orchid Sheraton Riverside Hotel | Thaiger

    Experience Bangkok from a new perspective with Royal Orchid Sheraton Riverside Hotel

    Bangkok surely knows how to dazzle. Down by the Chao Phraya River, the pace slows as boats drift past temples and heritage buildings. High above the skyline, the city spreads out in a glittering patchwork of lights and towers. The Royal Orchid Sheraton Riverside Hotel Bangkok is bringing both views together in one stay with its Explore Bangkok from the…

  • Kasikornbank launches Visa debit payments on MRT | Thaiger

    Kasikornbank launches Visa debit payments on MRT

    Kasikornbank is collaborating with partners to introduce a Visa debit card payment system for MRT services. This initiative is aimed at making urban travel more convenient, seamlessly integrating public transportation payments through Kasikorn Visa debit cards across all MRT lines without requiring top-ups. The service also extends to other public transport systems, including the Airport Rail Link, expressways, and buses…

  • Thailand and Singapore deepen education ties after 60 years | Thaiger

    Thailand and Singapore deepen education ties after 60 years

    Singapore aims to enhance its educational cooperation with Thailand as the two countries celebrate a six-decade-long partnership. At the Singapore Education Fair 2025 in Bangkok last week, Quek Shei Ting, Deputy Chief of Mission of Singapore to Thailand, emphasised education’s role as a key pillar in their bilateral relations. “Thailand and Singapore have shared a long history of friendship and…

  • Cannabis clampdown: Thailand limits buds to 5 medical uses | Thaiger

    Cannabis clampdown: Thailand limits buds to 5 medical uses

    Forget rolling a joint for fun: Thai health chiefs have slammed the brakes on cannabis use, ruling that buds can only be legally consumed by patients with specific medical conditions and a doctor’s prescription. The Department of Thai Traditional and Alternative Medicine (DTAM) confirmed the strict new rules, narrowing the scope of cannabis usage after months of heated debate over…

  • The best bakeries in Bangkok [2025] | Thaiger

    The best bakeries in Bangkok [2025]

    Bangkok might be famous for its street food, spicy curries, and night markets that never sleep — but let’s not forget the city is also kneading (pun intended) its way into the spotlight as a world-class bakery destination. From sourdoughs with cult followings to croissants that could make a Parisian weep, the capital is brimming with flaky, buttery, chewy goodness…

  • Why Jesse & Son is among the best tailors in Bangkok | Thaiger

    Why Jesse & Son is among the best tailors in Bangkok

    If you’re on the hunt for the best tailor in Bangkok, chances are you’ve come across a name that keeps popping up: Jesse & Son. In a city brimming with bespoke tailoring houses, this family-run business on Sukhumvit Road has carved out a reputation for quality craftsmanship, fair pricing, and a truly personalised service. Whether you’re a local professional or…

  • Phyathai–Paolo Hospital Group opens new Bowin Hospital to strengthen EEC healthcare | Thaiger

    Phyathai–Paolo Hospital Group opens new Bowin Hospital to strengthen EEC healthcare

    The Phyathai–Paolo Hospital Group, under Bangkok Dusit Medical Services (BDMS), continues to strengthen its network in Thailand’s Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) with the official opening of Phyathai Bowin Hospital. The new hospital is a major healthcare facility with 259 beds (59 already in operation under Phase 1) strategically positioned to serve the fast-growing industrial estates in Bowin and Chon Buri, including…

  • Celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival with elegance: Blue by Alain Ducasse crafts exquisite mooncakes | Thaiger

    Celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival with elegance: Blue by Alain Ducasse crafts exquisite mooncakes

    Celebrate this Mid-Autumn with a touch of French refinement harmoniously intertwined with cherished Asian tradition. Blue by Alain Ducasse, the Michelin-starred contemporary French dining destination at ICONSIAM, presents a limited-edition collection of handcrafted mooncakes created by Executive Pastry Chef Christophe Grilo. With over 20 years of experience, Chef Christophe Grilo brings exceptional craftsmanship and French finesse to this special mooncake…