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    Long-term life in Thailand? 5 reasons private health insurance pays off in the long run

    Thailand is a great place for expats and retirees, offering a warm climate, affordable living, and rich culture. However, healthcare can be tricky for foreigners since they aren’t eligible for public health coverage, and private care can be expensive. Private...

  • Con call: Elderly scammed out of 2.4 million baht in Yasothon | Thaiger

    Con call: Elderly scammed out of 2.4 million baht in Yasothon

    A phone scam targeting elderly people in Yasothon resulted in a 68 year old woman and a 75 year old man losing 2.4 million baht. After the incident, the fraudsters taunted the victims’ son by claiming his mother had been deceived to the point of shock. In late January, an unfamiliar number contacted Nanta, a 68 year old resident of…

  • Police dismantle billion-baht foreign business network in Thailand | Thaiger

    Police dismantle billion-baht foreign business network in Thailand

    The Police Region 8 announced the results of its operation dismantling a foreign business network unlawfully taking jobs from Thais, with damages exceeding 1 billion baht. Yesterday, February 25, Police Major General Pornchai Khajornklin, Deputy Commander of Police Region 8, revealed the findings of an investigation and raid targeting foreign groups conducting illegal business activities in Thailand. The operation spanned…

  • Fatal nap: Passenger found dead on Rayong-Nakhon Phanom bus | Thaiger

    Fatal nap: Passenger found dead on Rayong-Nakhon Phanom bus

    A routine bus journey turned tragic when a passenger was found dead in his seat, having been mistaken for being asleep by fellow travellers. The chilling discovery was made when the bus driver attempted to wake him at his stop, only to find his body cold and unresponsive. The incident occurred on a tour bus travelling from Rayong to Nakhon…

  • Thai woman arrested with ketamine hidden in underwear at border | Thaiger

    Thai woman arrested with ketamine hidden in underwear at border

    Police arrested a Thai woman with ketamine hidden in her underwear as she crossed the border in the Isaan province of Sa Kaeo after working as a party entertainer in Poipet, Cambodia. The 28 year old Thai woman, Sararat Saengmook, was stopped at the Khlong Luek Border Checkpoint in the Aranyaprathet district of Sa Kaeo at about 10.30am yesterday, February…

  • Bangkok condo nightmare: Noise, cannabis, and daily rentals | Thaiger

    Bangkok condo nightmare: Noise, cannabis, and daily rentals

    Residents of a Bangkok condominium are at their wits’ end as daily rentals by foreigners have turned their once peaceful home into a noisy nightmare. Complaints of loud parties, the smell of cannabis lingering in hallways, and blatant rule-breaking at the swimming pool have become all too common, leaving long-term residents frustrated and desperate for solutions. The issue was recently…

  • 15 year old schoolboy stabs friend after girlfriend jibes (video) | Thaiger

    15 year old schoolboy stabs friend after girlfriend jibes (video)

    A 15 year old schoolboy stabbed his friend at a temple near Matthayom Wat That Thong School in Bangkok yesterday, February 25, in anger after being repeatedly teased about his girlfriend. Patrol officers from Khlong Ton Police Station were called to investigate a stabbing at the temple near Ekkamai BTS Station at approximately 3.35pm yesterday. Upon arrival, officers found the…

  • MRT breakdown leaves commuters stranded during rush hour | Thaiger

    MRT breakdown leaves commuters stranded during rush hour

    Commuters were left fuming during this morning’s rush hour as the MRT malfunctioned between Chatuchak Park Station and Phahon Yothin Station, stranding passengers and causing significant delays. The breakdown occurred at approximately 7.50am today, February 26, leaving hundreds of commuters stuck on platforms and inside trains. The MRT management quickly issued a statement at 8.30am. “The MRT is malfunctioning at…

  • At least 17 deaths reported in coach bus accident in Prachin Buri | Thaiger

    At least 17 deaths reported in coach bus accident in Prachin Buri

    A coach bus crashed into a traffic barrier and overturned on the side of a road in the central province of Prachin Buri at 3.30am today, February 26, resulting in at least 17 deaths and multiple injuries. Officers from the Wang Khon Police Station in the Nadee district of Prachin Buri closed the right lane of Road Number 304 to…

  • Weather alert issued for heavy rain across 24 Thai provinces | Thaiger

    Weather alert issued for heavy rain across 24 Thai provinces

    The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) has issued a weather warning for today advising residents across 24 provinces to stay alert for heavy rainfall, flash floods, and forest runoff. Coastal areas may experience sea waves exceeding 3 metres due to weather conditions. The TMD’s 24-hour forecast indicates that the easterly and southeasterly winds bringing moisture from the South China Sea and…

  • Pattaya police slam brakes on motorcycle theft gang | Thaiger

    Pattaya police slam brakes on motorcycle theft gang

    In a daring night-time crackdown, Pattaya police brought a screeching halt to a high-octane motorcycle theft gang, catching them in the act thanks to eagle-eyed locals. Under the cover of night on February 25 at exactly 12.30am, officers from Bang Lamung Police Station swooped into the Khao Ta Lo area, acting on red-hot tips from fed-up residents, reported Pattaya News.…

  • Young Thai CEO charged in 800 million baht fraud case | Thaiger

    Young Thai CEO charged in 800 million baht fraud case

    In a shocking twist to a massive investment scam, the CEO of a Thai company has been charged with aiding fraudsters who defrauded victims out of 800 million baht through a fake digital investment scheme. The accused allegedly registered a company used by scammers to launder money, receiving just 500 baht for his role in the elaborate fraud. Police Colonel Thiraphas…

  • Washed up: Garbage crisis floods Phuket’s Sirinat National Park | Thaiger

    Washed up: Garbage crisis floods Phuket’s Sirinat National Park

    Sirinat National Park on Phuket’s northeast coast is drowning in garbage, sparking serious concerns among officials and locals. The mounting waste problem has reached alarming levels, with 200 to 300 kilogrammes of trash generated daily but left uncollected due to limited resources, according to Park Chief Siriwat Suebsai. The shocking revelation emerged during a visit by the House of Representatives…

  • Illegal Internet stations found beaming signals into Laos | Thaiger

    Illegal Internet stations found beaming signals into Laos

    Police in Nong Khai uncovered a network of illegal wireless Internet stations suspected of beaming signals across the border into Laos, raising serious security concerns. The discovery was made this morning, February 25, by officials from the Office of the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) and Nong Khai police, who are now hunting for those responsible. The investigation was…

  • Thai couple accuse shop of selling fake gold, only to find son thief | Thaiger

    Thai couple accuse shop of selling fake gold, only to find son thief

    A Thai couple accused a Bangkok gold shop of selling them a fake gold necklace, only to later discover that their son stole the genuine one and replaced it with a counterfeit. The couple, 66 year old Rungroj and 54 year old La-ong, filed a complaint at Rattanathibet Police Station on Sunday, February 23, after realising that the gold necklace…

  • Severe floods hit Phatthalung: Homes submerged, school closed | Thaiger

    Severe floods hit Phatthalung: Homes submerged, school closed

    Severe flooding has wreaked havoc across Phatthalung province, leaving hundreds of homes submerged, schools closed, and livestock in danger, despite the rain easing this morning, February 25. The deluge has impacted several districts, including Kong Ra, Srinakarin, Pa Bon, Tamode, and Pa Phayom, with Khuan Khanun among the hardest hit. Key areas such as the Pho Thong intersection and the…

  • Lao woman arrested in Hat Yai prostitution sting | Thaiger

    Lao woman arrested in Hat Yai prostitution sting

    In a dramatic undercover operation, Hat Yai Police busted a Lao woman running a covert prostitution ring through the LINE app, exposing a hidden world of illicit activity in the heart of Hat Yai, Songkhla province. The sting operation, led by Police Colonel Nattapong Koet-iem, Superintendent of the 6th Police Station, uncovered the scheme operating out of a resort on…

  • Pattaya plans low-carbon future with solar power and clean energy | Thaiger

    Pattaya plans low-carbon future with solar power and clean energy

    Pattaya City is on a mission to transform itself into a low-carbon tourism destination, with ambitious plans to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and promote sustainable energy. In the second meeting of the Public Image Committee, Poramet Ngampichet, Mayor of Pattaya City, outlined a bold vision for a greener, cleaner future, leveraging solar power and clean energy solutions. Held at Meeting…

  • Tragic family dispute in Udon Thani ends in fatal stabbing | Thaiger

    Tragic family dispute in Udon Thani ends in fatal stabbing

    A family dispute between two brothers ended in tragedy when a younger brother fatally stabbed his elder sibling in Udon Thani province. Police were alerted at 9.30pm, Sunday, February 23, to a stabbing incident in Mueang Dong Yen district, where 35 year old Phumwat Suea was injured and later died in hospital. His brother, 32 year old Sakchai Hin, stayed…

  • Thai actress files theft charges against ‘wicked’ nanny | Thaiger

    Thai actress files theft charges against ‘wicked’ nanny

    Thai actress Panadda Wongphudee, also known as “Boom,” is taking a stand after discovering her former nanny had repeatedly stolen from her. In a dramatic turn of events, Boom filed an official complaint yesterday, February 24, declaring she won’t let the wrongdoer get away with it any longer. The scandal first erupted when Boom took to social media to expose…

  • Buriram man arrested for selling cannabis in space-themed room | Thaiger

    Buriram man arrested for selling cannabis in space-themed room

    A 25 year old man from Buriram was apprehended for selling cannabis from his home, which featured a space-themed room for customers. He ordered supplies from Bangkok and reportedly earned an average of 60,000 to 80,000 baht per month. Yesterday, February 24, police from the Nang Rong district in Buriram, in collaboration with district administration and public health officials, executed…

  • Police doubt Thai woman’s claim of 10 million baht loss in fire | Thaiger

    Police doubt Thai woman’s claim of 10 million baht loss in fire

    Police suspect a Thai woman of being involved in a criminal operation after she claimed that 10 million baht in cash went missing following a fire at her home in Nonthaburi province near Bangkok. The 27 year old Thai woman, Nittaya Trisukhon, filed a complaint with officers at Rattanathibet Police Station at 5pm on Sunday, February 23, reporting that a…

  • Building trouble: Businesswoman’s missing gear found at cop’s home | Thaiger

    Building trouble: Businesswoman’s missing gear found at cop’s home

    A businesswoman dealing in construction equipment reported a significant loss of over 1.6 million baht after her products went missing during a relocation. Later found at a police officer’s home who had been hired for the move, her attempts to reclaim the items were met with resistance. The businesswoman, referred to as Noong (pseudonym), reached out to the media to…

  • Visa la Vida: British man busted in Chiang Mai after 25-year overstay | Thaiger

    Visa la Vida: British man busted in Chiang Mai after 25-year overstay

    In a stunning immigration crackdown, Chiang Mai Immigration arrested a British man who had overstayed his visa by an astonishing 9,135 days – more than 25 years. The man, whose name has not been released, managed to evade authorities for over two decades, making this one of the longest visa overstays ever recorded in Thailand. The dramatic arrest took place…

  • Eight Chinese nationals arrested for illegal work in Phuket | Thaiger

    Eight Chinese nationals arrested for illegal work in Phuket

    Thai police yesterday apprehended eight Chinese nationals illegally working as contractors at a construction site in Thalang district, Phuket. The operation, carried out by the Immigration Bureau in collaboration with local security forces, followed a tip-off from a concerned citizen. Upon arrival at the construction site in Thep Krasattri subdistrict, yesterday, February 24, police encountered over 10 foreign people. When…

  • 2 Thai children rescued from drug-addicted and abusive stepfather | Thaiger

    2 Thai children rescued from drug-addicted and abusive stepfather

    Social media influencer Guntouch “Gun” Pongpaiboonwet yesterday rescued two children, aged seven and one, from their drug-addicted, abusive stepfather in the central province of Nakhon Pathom. The children’s 21 year old Thai mother sought help from Gun after she was unable to protect herself and her children from her abusive husband, 31 year old John. She further revealed that she was…

  • Student falls out of moving van in Nakhon Si Thammarat | Thaiger

    Student falls out of moving van in Nakhon Si Thammarat

    A terrifying moment was caught on camera when a school child fell out of a moving van in the middle of a busy intersection in Nakhon Si Thammarat province. The shocking incident occurred today, February 25, as the back door of the school van suddenly swung open, sending the boy tumbling onto the road. Miraculously, the car behind managed to…

  • Thai woman stages fake wedding, refused to reveal her motive (video) | Thaiger

    Thai woman stages fake wedding, refused to reveal her motive (video)

    A Thai man took to social media to reveal that a Thai woman faked a wedding with him and tricked her friends into attending the ceremony at a resort in the southern province of Prachuap Khiri Khan. Netizens took to social media saying they were suspicious of both of them, the fake bride and groom. The 34 year old Thai…

  • Island crackdown: Phuket ups the ante on illegal foreign workers | Thaiger

    Island crackdown: Phuket ups the ante on illegal foreign workers

    Phuket officials announced they are getting tough on the wave of illegal foreign workers casting a shadow on the island’s paradise status. A high-stakes meeting unfolded at Phuket Provincial Hall yesterday, February 24, spearheaded by Vice Governor Ronnarong Thipsiri. Power players in attendance included Worawan Waritphuttimeth, Chief of the Phuket Provincial Labour Office, and Phichit Singthongkam, Chief of the Phuket…

  • Vape and escape: Bangkok woman nabbed for illegal e-cig sales | Thaiger

    Vape and escape: Bangkok woman nabbed for illegal e-cig sales

    Police in Bangkok arrested a 25 year old woman for allegedly selling electronic cigarettes illegally through a LINE group called PAT VAPE. The arrest took place at a commercial building in Phetkasem Soi 63, Bang Khae district, yesterday, February 24, at 5pm. Niphaphon was charged with violating the Consumer Protection Board’s order against the production and sale of electronic cigarettes…

  • Thailand cracks down on scrap shops selling stolen goods | Thaiger

    Thailand cracks down on scrap shops selling stolen goods

    Scrap shop owners beware! A tough new law is set to impose prison sentences on those caught buying stolen goods, aiming to crack down on a rising wave of thefts targeting public and private property. The Control of Sale by Auction and Trade of Antiques Act 1931 has been amended by the House Committee on Industry to close legal loopholes…