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    Top 10 reasons for expats to get a comprehensive health insurance in Thailand

    Moving to Thailand offers a prospect full of excitement and adventure, but in the same vein, if any injuries were to occur (and god forbid it does), the local healthcare system can be confusing at first glance for many expats...

  • Thai real estate faces perfect storm next year | Thaiger

    Thai real estate faces perfect storm next year

    Thailand‘s pivotal real estate sector, a key economic force, anticipates a demanding 2024 due to substantial dependence on supply chains and various internal and external risks. Business entities foresee the need to adapt strategies, as the government prolongs the property transfer and mortgage registration fee reduction for an additional year to invigorate the market. Wongsakorn Prasitwipat, the managing director of…

  • Thai rescuer faces death threat for exposing hospital’s refusal to treat foreigner | Thaiger

    Thai rescuer faces death threat for exposing hospital’s refusal to treat foreigner

    A Thai rescuer is facing death threats after he exposed to the local and international news agencies that a private hospital in Bangkok refused to treat a foreigner who later died because of the delay in treatment. The rescuer facing the threats, Kittipong Pimphun, of the Ruam Katanyu Foundation, revealed with Channel 7 that he rescued a Taiwanese man who…

  • Rise in temperature forecasted for Thailand’s northern regions | Thaiger

    Rise in temperature forecasted for Thailand’s northern regions

    Thailand’s Meteorological Department forecasted a rise in temperature by 1 to 2 degrees Celsius in the northern and northeastern regions. Along with cool weather, fog is expected in the morning. There are warnings for heavy rain in the four southern provinces. The high-pressure area or cold mass covering Thailand and the South China Sea is weakening. This change is leading…

  • Influx of Chinese tourists set to boost hotel earnings in 2024 | Thaiger

    Influx of Chinese tourists set to boost hotel earnings in 2024

    Chinese tourist arrivals are staging a phenomenal comeback, promising a lucrative windfall for local hotels just in time for the high season. Analysts predict this tourist surge to continue its upward trajectory, creating an economic boom for the hotel industry. Chinese tourist arrivals are making an astonishing recovery this month, igniting hopes for a booming hospitality sector that analysts believe…

  • Bangkok crowned world’s most visited city in 2023 | Thaiger

    Bangkok crowned world’s most visited city in 2023

    World of Statistics has recently crowned Bangkok as the world’s most visited city in 2023, bringing in an impressive 22.78 million tourists. This achievement is doubly significant as Thailand sees not just one, but three of its cities listed in the top 20 most popular tourist destinations. Alongside Bangkok, Phuket and Pattaya also made the cut, ranking 14th and 15th…

  • Thailand and Malaysia join forces to boost economy | Thaiger

    Thailand and Malaysia join forces to boost economy

    Thailand and Malaysia have forged an alliance to supercharge development in the southern Thai region and the northern Malaysian peninsula. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim reveals this game-changing commitment after a late-night summit with Thai counterpart Srettha Thavisin in Phuket. Anwar took to Facebook to reveal the details. “A special joint committee at the highest level between the two countries will…

  • Motorway No 81 now operational, offering free passage until next Wednesday | Thaiger

    Motorway No 81 now operational, offering free passage until next Wednesday

    The new segment of Motorway No 81, also known as M81, is now operational and offering free passage to motorists until next Wednesday. This recent development connects Nonthaburi’s Bang Yai district with Kanchanaburi province. The inaugural ceremony was presided over by the Deputy Transport Minister, Surapong Piyachote. Surapong expressed that this initiative was intended as a New Year present for…

  • Wanted Russian man arrested at airport for shooting in Phuket | Thaiger

    Wanted Russian man arrested at airport for shooting in Phuket

    Immigration police arrested a wanted Russian man at Phuket International Airport on December 25 for hiring a Kazakh man to shoot another Russian man in Phuket in June this year. A Russian victim, 44 year old Dmitry Aleynikov, was shot outside a coffee shop called Cafe Waya in the Thalang district of Phuket on June 7. Fortunately, the bullet did not…

  • Neos Air takes off on Milan-Brno-Phuket route: Thai welcome extravaganza marks grand inauguration | Thaiger

    Neos Air takes off on Milan-Brno-Phuket route: Thai welcome extravaganza marks grand inauguration

    Neos Air‘s maiden flight on the Milan-Brno-Phuket route was greeted with a vibrant Thai traditional welcome dance and personalised greetings, organised by the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT). The spectacular event aimed to immerse passengers in the richness of local culture, enhancing their travel experience. Italy’s Neos Air, with Flight NO216, officially launched its operations on this exciting route, landing…

  • Thai tourism minister welcomes Chinese influencers to boost 2024 travel | Thaiger

    Thai tourism minister welcomes Chinese influencers to boost 2024 travel

    On December 26 Sudawan Wangsuphakijkosol, the Thai Minister of Tourism and Sports, extended a warm welcome to a large contingent of Chinese media representatives and influencers. Their visit was part of the Amazing Festive & Exclusive Trip in Thailand, a grand event scheduled from December 21 to 28. The event saw the participation of more than 93 Chinese influencers, all…

  • Thai woman arrested for selling her masturbation videos online | Thaiger

    Thai woman arrested for selling her masturbation videos online

    Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau officers arrested a Thai woman today, December 27, at her home in the northeastern province of Chaiyaphum for selling her masturbation videos online. Officers came across a Twitter account, Saifon, which shared many explicit pictures and videos of herself and invited followers to apply for membership to see more content. The account had more than 400,000…

  • Northeast Thailand: Pickup truck driver charged for death of 13 year old schoolboy in road accident | Thaiger

    Northeast Thailand: Pickup truck driver charged for death of 13 year old schoolboy in road accident

    An accident occurred at a zebra crossing yesterday, December 26, where a 13 year old schoolboy got hit by a speeding pickup truck while crossing the road on his way home. A soldier with the rank of sergeant was driving a pickup truck, when the vehicle hit the boy, the impact causing his body to be thrown off the road. The…

  • Airfares to plummet next year | Thaiger

    Airfares to plummet next year

    Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) has announced a breath of fresh air for travellers— airfares are set to drop next year. With an influx of licenced airlines and a squadron of new aircraft on the horizon, the skies are about to become a lot more affordable. According to the latest revelation from the CAAT today, December 27, a stellar…

  • Drug addict kills 1 and injures 6 in random attack in northern Thailand | Thaiger

    Drug addict kills 1 and injures 6 in random attack in northern Thailand

    A Thai drug addict killed a Volunteer Defence Corps (VDC) officer and carried out a random attack that injured six victims as he tried to evade arrest in the northern provinces of Thailand. The death of the VDC officer, 42 year old Pisit Sittichum, was reported to the Ngao Police Station in Lampang province at 8pm yesterday, December 26. Pisit…

  • Surrogacy scandal: Chinese men ditch Thai women for not bearing sons | Thaiger

    Surrogacy scandal: Chinese men ditch Thai women for not bearing sons

    An illegal surrogacy case among others has come to light, involving Chinese men marrying Thai women only to abandon them when the unborn child’s gender doesn’t match their expectations. The scandal, currently under intense investigation by Deputy National Police Chief Police General Surachate Hakparn, has gripped the nation with tales of shattered dreams and broken promises. The probe was triggered…

  • Mental health crisis: NHSO petitions Thai health minister for urgent treatment reforms | Thaiger

    Mental health crisis: NHSO petitions Thai health minister for urgent treatment reforms

    Thailand‘s National Health Security Office (NHSO) has taken a bold step by submitting a compelling petition to Public Health Minister Cholnan Srikaew. Faced with an alarming surge in patients struggling to access timely treatment and medication, the NHSO is demanding a radical policy change to save lives. The petition implores Thai Health Minister Cholnan to address the dire shortage of…

  • Thai woman accuses colleague of poisoning her with cleaning fluid | Thaiger

    Thai woman accuses colleague of poisoning her with cleaning fluid

    A Thai woman accused her colleague of poisoning her by adding bathroom cleaner to her drinking water. The water is being tested to identify the dangerous substances. The victim’s daughter, Niparpon Suwanphan, shared pictures of her mother, 57 year old Anong Suwanphan, in hospital and said in the caption that Anong was admitted to the hospital after drinking water with…

  • Christmas exodus: Hong Kongers flock abroad, but tourists stay home | Thaiger

    Christmas exodus: Hong Kongers flock abroad, but tourists stay home

    ‘Tis the season for Hong Kongers to fly out, with a staggering 1.32 million jetting off for the Christmas holidays over the past three days. However, the city’s tourist hotspots are left feeling a bit like a Christmas pudding without the sauce, as inbound visitors lag behind. The numbers tell a tale of two cities: Hong Kong residents embraced the…

  • Siam Paragon unveils spectacular Christmas and countdown celebration featuring K-Pop artist Youngjae GOT7 | Thaiger

    Siam Paragon unveils spectacular Christmas and countdown celebration featuring K-Pop artist Youngjae GOT7

    Siam Paragon, a ‘World-Class Shopping Destination’ and the top-of-mind destination for Thai and international visitors, has joined hands with the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) and Kasikorn Bank to offer a delightful festive experience with “Siam Paragon The Glorious Countdown Celebration 2024” event. Kicking off the countdown will be the renowned K-pop artist Choi Young-jae, also known as Youngjae GOT7,…

  • Thai TikToker allegedly tricks woman and leaves her in debt | Thaiger

    Thai TikToker allegedly tricks woman and leaves her in debt

    A Thai woman is seeking help after she could not contact a charming Thai TikToker who allegedly tricked her into marrying him and later left her to repay 200,000 baht in debt alone. The Thai woman, identified only as P, sent a letter to a famous host of a news programme on Channel 3, Kanchai Kamnedploy, to ask him to…

  • Sattahip: Man nabbed with pot and blade outside petrol station toilet | Thaiger

    Sattahip: Man nabbed with pot and blade outside petrol station toilet

    A man was apprehended by Sattahip police for a bizarre combination of vices – smoking marijuana and brandishing a knife just outside a petrol station women’s restroom on December 23. The shocking episode unfolded when an alert local reported the man’s suspicious behaviour, prompting a swift response from law enforcement. Responding to the call, investigators, joined by officers from the…

  • 2 Thai luxury car importers arrested for tax evasion worth 59 million baht | Thaiger

    2 Thai luxury car importers arrested for tax evasion worth 59 million baht

    Two Thai luxury car importers surrendered to the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) yesterday, December 26, for tax evasion after avoiding paying 59 million baht in taxes on four Lamborghini cars. DSI seized four Lamborghini Gallardos last year after finding that these cars were imported into the country without paying tax. The four cars were imported between July and October…

  • Yingluck Shinawatra’s shocking courtroom triumph: Acquitted and warrant revoked | Thaiger

    Yingluck Shinawatra’s shocking courtroom triumph: Acquitted and warrant revoked

    Former Thai Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra has emerged victorious in the Supreme Court’s Criminal Division, shattering legal expectations and leaving political pundits in disbelief. Not only has she been acquitted of malfeasance, but a once-looming arrest warrant has also been revoked. The Supreme Court’s Criminal Division for Holders of Political Positions delivered a bombshell verdict yesterday, December 26, clearing former…

  • TikTok star Mae Pla pleads for justice for son’s assault | Thaiger

    TikTok star Mae Pla pleads for justice for son’s assault

    Renowned Thai TikTok sensation Mae Pla has taken her fight for justice to the highest authority after her son and his friend were allegedly brutalised by security personnel at a popular Chon Buri pub. Visiting the Thai National Police Headquarters yesterday, December 26, the 44 year old influencer, Mae Pla aka Nawarat Phurinpuwadon met with Police Lieutenant General Achayon Kraithong,…

  • Thailand urges Australia to expand trade and investment ties | Thaiger

    Thailand urges Australia to expand trade and investment ties

    The Commerce Minister of Thailand, Phumtham Wechayachai, has urged Australia to broaden their trade and investment ties, as well as discover new avenues for economic collaboration. Following his recent discussion with Australian ambassador Angela Macdonald, he revealed that Thailand views Australia as a vital ally in the Pacific and a key collaborator in devising joint economic strategies to enhance trade,…

  • Former prison officer arrested for stealing 3 million baht from inmates | Thaiger

    Former prison officer arrested for stealing 3 million baht from inmates

    Officers from the Public Sector Anti-Corruption Commission (PACC) arrested a former prison officer for stealing about 3 million baht from more than 1,000 inmates after evading arrest for 10 years. The crime took place at the Central Prison in the central province of Nakhon Sawan in 2013. The suspect, 45 year old woman named Matira, was found stealing the money…

  • Bangkok free water refill plan to reduce plastic use | Thaiger

    Bangkok free water refill plan to reduce plastic use

    Central Pattana, alongside influential partners, spearheads the Bottle Free Seas campaign, urging Bangkokians to swap the bottle for reusable options. With a staggering 70 million plastic bottles drowning Bangkok monthly, the initiative aims to flood the city with free water dispensers, starting with the iconic Central World shopping mall. The campaign, a collaborative effort between Central Pattana, the Bangkok Metropolitan…

  • Long-haul tourism to boost Thai tourism revenue in 2024 | Thaiger

    Long-haul tourism to boost Thai tourism revenue in 2024

    The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) anticipates that long-haul tourism will significantly bolster Thai tourism revenue in 2024, contributing seven percentage points more than pre-pandemic levels. This was discussed last week as the Minister for Tourism and Sports, Sudawan Wangsuphakijkosol, met with TAT executives to deliberate on next year’s market strategies. The government has set a goal of 3.5 trillion…

  • Tourism operators demand improved marine safety in Thailand | Thaiger

    Tourism operators demand improved marine safety in Thailand

    Recurring incidents of marine accidents in Thailand’s popular tourist destinations have prompted tourism operators to call on government authorities for an improved marine safety with alert system and tighter regulation of unlicensed boats. This plea comes in the wake of multiple boat sinkings in the Andaman Sea and the Gulf of Thailand. Numerous tourism boats, operating in highly frequented locations…

  • South Korean man arrested for smuggling endangered tortoises in Bangkok | Thaiger

    South Korean man arrested for smuggling endangered tortoises in Bangkok

    Officers at the Wildlife Checkpoint at Don Mueang International Airport in Bangkok arrested a South Korean man on December 25, for attempting to smuggle seven radiated tortoises, an endangered species, out of Thailand. The chief of the checkpoint, Narongrit Sukprakarn, were checking passengers’ baggage at the international departures terminal on the third floor of the airport and spotted the suspicious…