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    Why long-term expats in Thailand say insurance is worth every baht

    Thailand’s warm weather, low cost of living, and good healthcare attract many long-term expats, including retirees and remote workers. Life here feels easy and affordable, but medical costs can be high if something goes wrong. Private hospitals are popular because...

  • Voting starts in Thailand’s provinces, excluding Bangkok, alcohol ban in place until 6pm | Thaiger

    Voting starts in Thailand’s provinces, excluding Bangkok, alcohol ban in place until 6pm

    Thailand goes to the polls today for the first time in 6 years for provincial elections. The last time was in 2014, just before the latest military coup seized power from the Yingluck Shinawatra government in May 2014. An election for Thailand’s central government was held in March 2019. The elections taking place today are for the provincial administrative organisation chiefs…

  • US federal judge shoots down President Trump’s attempt to block Pennsylvania vote certification | Thaiger

    US federal judge shoots down President Trump’s attempt to block Pennsylvania vote certification

    A US federal judge has shot down US President Trump’s campaign team’s attempt to block the certification of votes in the state of Pennsylvania. The judge issued the order that also refuted claims of widespread irregularities for mail-in ballots. The news comes after President Trump has refused to concede the election despite other leaders worldwide already recognising Joe Biden, a…

  • Leaked memo shows Thai police preparing to arrest protesters | Thaiger

    Leaked memo shows Thai police preparing to arrest protesters

    A leaked internal memo shows riot police have been ordered to mobilise and prepare detention facilities to accommodate arrested student protesters. The police memo, dated Friday, orders the heavily armed Border Patrol Police to be “on standby” for student-led anti-government protests in Bangkok. Although a provision of the Emergency Decree banning public gatherings was removed last week, police say it…