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  • PM Srettha encourages Thai students in Stanford to return and work in Thailand | Thaiger

    PM Srettha encourages Thai students in Stanford to return and work in Thailand

    Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin met with Thai students at Stanford University, encouraging them to return and work in Thailand. The Thai PM believes that the future will see leading companies investing in the nation, and providing employment opportunities. PM Srettha, who also serves as the Finance Minister, held discussions with the administration of Stanford University and interacted with Thai students…

  • Knockdown house scam: Elusive Thai builder arrested for defrauding clients | Thaiger

    Knockdown house scam: Elusive Thai builder arrested for defrauding clients

    A high-end knockdown house builder, known in the community as Tiger Craftsman, was apprehended by the police and highway patrol today, after absconding with deposit money from clients. The 30 year old suspect responsible for orchestrating this knockdown house scam, identified only as Watthit, was detained by the authorities on Sirisothon Road, Lat Khwang, Ban Pho, Chachoengsao province. Watthit allegedly…

  • Phimai Festival alert: Homemade bomb found near Nakhon Ratchasima school | Thaiger

    Phimai Festival alert: Homemade bomb found near Nakhon Ratchasima school

    A suspicious object resembling a homemade bomb was discovered today in front of a school in the Nakhon Ratchasima province. Authorities quickly intervened to inspect and safely dispose of the object, suspecting it was created by teenagers planning to use it during the Phimai Festival. The police station in Phimai, Nakhon Ratchasima, received a notification from a member of the…

  • Teen accuses spiritual medium of sexually abusing her and a friend | Thaiger

    Teen accuses spiritual medium of sexually abusing her and a friend

    A 17 year old Thai girl accused a spiritual medium in the Isaan province of Buriram of raping her and sexually harassing her friend while performing rituals to wash away bad luck and evil spirits. The teenager, 17 year old Bee, revealed to the public that she and another friend were victims of sexual abuse by a 60 year old…

  • Smooth sailing: Suvarnabhumi Airport’s snazzy channels promise swift boarding for foreign jet-setters | Thaiger

    Smooth sailing: Suvarnabhumi Airport’s snazzy channels promise swift boarding for foreign jet-setters

    Foreign passengers will soon experience expedited boarding at Suvarnabhumi International Airport, thanks to the introduction of automatic channels set to go live next month. The move aims to ease congestion at the airport, allowing for a smoother transit experience for travellers. Currently, the automatic processing at Suvarnabhumi is limited to travellers holding Thai, Hong Kong or Singaporean passports, as relayed…

  • Burglary at roadside restaurant in Ban Bueng shocks community | Thaiger

    Burglary at roadside restaurant in Ban Bueng shocks community

    An incident of burglary at a roadside restaurant in Ban Bueng, Chon Buri, shocked the community today at 9am. The local police, led by Police Captain Suradet Imjai, swiftly responded to the scene. Their investigation revealed that the suspect, identified as 37 year old Sanchai, also known as Ton, was a familiar face who had been previously helped by the…

  • Thai celeb Baitoey granted bail in Forex-3D Ponzi scheme case for 5 million baht | Thaiger

    Thai celeb Baitoey granted bail in Forex-3D Ponzi scheme case for 5 million baht

    Renowned singer and actress Suteewan Thaweesin, better known as Baitoey, burst into tears as the court granted her bail in the aftermath of the Forex-3D Ponzi scheme scandal. She was instructed to wear an electronic monitoring bracelet, report to court as scheduled, and is prohibited from leaving the country. The bail was set following the submission of a 5 million…

  • British national jailed in Phuket for illegal firearm possession | Thaiger

    British national jailed in Phuket for illegal firearm possession

    A British national has been apprehended by Chalong Police in Phuket, Thailand, under an arrest warrant issued by the Phuket Provincial Court for illegal firearm possession and its public display without consent or legitimate reason. The charge against Jamaal (surname not given) stems from an incident where he reportedly dropped a black Glock 19, described by the police as a…

  • Loan sharks heartlessly kill Thai fruit vendor over 400 baht debt near Pattaya | Thaiger

    Loan sharks heartlessly kill Thai fruit vendor over 400 baht debt near Pattaya

    In a shocking event, a 45 year old fruit vendor tragically lost his life after a gang of loan sharks terrorised and shot him right outside a convenience store. The victim’s girlfriend, 41 year old Saengduen revealed the heartbreaking moments leading up to the event, which happened on the evening of November 14. The storefront of Itthiphol (surname withheld), is…

  • Ham handed: 2 Thai men arrested on illegal pork imports, over 10 officials found involved | Thaiger

    Ham handed: 2 Thai men arrested on illegal pork imports, over 10 officials found involved

    Two Thai men surrendered to police over illegal pork imports after fleeing Thailand to evade the arrest. More than 10 government officials were found to be involved in the illegal operation. Recently, the Prime Minister of Thailand, Srettha Thavisin, expressed his dissatisfaction with the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) for the delay in investigating and arresting suspects in the illegal…

  • Amazing Seafood Festival 2023: Si Racha gears up for shell-ebration | Thaiger

    Amazing Seafood Festival 2023: Si Racha gears up for shell-ebration

    The coastal town of Si Racha is ready to host the highly anticipated Amazing Seafood Festival 2023, taking place from November 25 to 27. This gastronomical extravaganza is expected to be a major draw for food enthusiasts, with a smorgasbord of sea-derived delicacies being prepared for the attendees to savour. From the freshest of sashimi to succulent squid, shrimp, richly…

  • Northern Thailand: Tourists flock to Doi Mae U-Kor for stunning blooming Mexican sunflowers | Thaiger

    Northern Thailand: Tourists flock to Doi Mae U-Kor for stunning blooming Mexican sunflowers

    The Doi Mae U-Kor mountain is currently attracting a throng of tourists eager to admire the sprawling fields of blooming Mexican sunflowers. These golden blooms, stretching across 500 acres of hillside, have become a significant draw for visitors, both Thai and international. It is expected that the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) will receive no less than 100,000 visitors this…

  • Doi Inthanon’s chilly spell boosts tourism in Chiang Mai | Thaiger

    Doi Inthanon’s chilly spell boosts tourism in Chiang Mai

    Tourist activity is bustling in Chiang Mai as visitors flock to experience the chilly weather of Doi Inthanon, witness the sunrise, and admire the beautiful sea of mist. Doi Inthanon National Park, located in Jomthong, Chiang Mai, reported the cool morning atmosphere at 7am, with temperatures plunging to a low of 9 degrees Celsius at the peak of the mountain. Temperatures…

  • Pattaya businesses backs discarded proposal for Chinese police patrols in Thailand | Thaiger

    Pattaya businesses backs discarded proposal for Chinese police patrols in Thailand

    Pattaya Nightlife Business Association chairwoman Lamphueng Hamilton expressed her support for a now-discarded proposal for Chinese police officers to patrol popular tourist areas in Thailand. The proposal, originally mooted by the Thai government, has since been unequivocally dismissed. However, several Pattaya-based private tourism operators continue to champion the idea. Their support stems from a notable decrease in Chinese visitors, which…

  • Southern Thailand: 30K meth pills found in car wreck after fatal crash | Thaiger

    Southern Thailand: 30K meth pills found in car wreck after fatal crash

    A high-speed car crash in the rainy weather led to the discovery of a large stash of meth pills. The driver of a white Honda sedan collided with an electric pole around 10.30pm last night, in Tha Sala, Nakhon Si Thammarat province. The severe impact left the car in ruins and the driver, identified as 41 year old Phatthrawatee from…

  • Thailand PM invites Tesla, HP, and Analog Devices to invest | Thaiger

    Thailand PM invites Tesla, HP, and Analog Devices to invest

    Thailand Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin extended an invitation to three significant American corporations to consider investing in Thailand, asserting the nation’s capability to act as their productive bases. The 61 year old prime minister recently visited the manufacturing plant of Tesla’s electric vehicles (EVs), where he participated in a trial run of the company’s cyber truck, which is set for unveiling…

  • Illegal botox operation uncovered in Chumphon beauty clinic | Thaiger

    Illegal botox operation uncovered in Chumphon beauty clinic

    Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau officers raided a renowned beauty clinic, arresting a 31 year old medical assistant, identified as Urairat. Today, she was caught operating an illegal Botox and skin whitening injection operation on the premises located in Sukkasem Road, Tha Taphao, Chumphon. The suspect revealed that she had learnt the injection procedure from a doctor and initially practised on…

  • Woman from Kalasin province tragically killed in high-speed collision with pickup truck | Thaiger

    Woman from Kalasin province tragically killed in high-speed collision with pickup truck

    A tragic accident occurred when a woman from Kalasin Province rode her motorbike onto the road and was hit by a speeding pickup truck. The force of the collision propelled her into a forest across the road where she tragically lost her life. The incident took place yesterday. The local police in Ban Pho, Chachoengsao Province, were notified about the…

  • Family feud: Dirty plates row boils over into violent clash in central Thailand | Thaiger

    Family feud: Dirty plates row boils over into violent clash in central Thailand

    A heated dispute over unwashed dishes escalated into a violent encounter in a residence in Bang Pakong, Chachoengsao, on the night of yesterday. The family feud resulted in severe injuries and a police investigation, as revealed by Deputy Inspector Pataweekarn Prakobkaew. A 37 year old man, Montri, sought help from neighbours, bloodied and beaten, claiming he was attacked by his…

  • Teen almost loses penis after being forced to get beeswax injection | Thaiger

    Teen almost loses penis after being forced to get beeswax injection

    A 15 year old Thai boy almost lost his penis after his school friends forced him to have a beeswax injection and recorded a video of the procedure to blackmail him. The victim’s mother claimed the incident happened at her son’s school in the southern province of Nakhon Si Thammarat on August 1 but the case has not progressed because…

  • Teen turmoil: Thai-British boy’s distressing bullying encounter in UK unleashes a storm of online fury | Thaiger

    Teen turmoil: Thai-British boy’s distressing bullying encounter in UK unleashes a storm of online fury

    A shocking incident involving a 12 year old Thai-British boy has sparked outrage online. The boy was physically assaulted by a 17 year old student at a school in the UK. An initial report has been filed as the community rallies against such bullying, which can have long-lasting impacts on young lives. The incident was brought to light by an online…

  • Thailand PM denies rumours of inviting Chinese police for tourist patrols | Thaiger

    Thailand PM denies rumours of inviting Chinese police for tourist patrols

    Thailand Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin quashed rumours about inviting Chinese police to patrol the nation’s tourist hotspots. The clarification comes in light of a recent uproar following remarks from the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) regarding such an arrangement. PM Srettha, during a visit to San Francisco, revealed that the country’s interest lies solely in collaborating with Chinese police for…

  • Ranong: Daughter of prominent village headman denies money laundering charges | Thaiger

    Ranong: Daughter of prominent village headman denies money laundering charges

    The daughter of a well-known village headman from Ranong turned herself in to the police yesterday, denying allegations of money laundering and involvement in a drug trafficking network. The woman is also suspected of smuggling vehicles and illegal rubber across the border. The initial investigation took place at the Ranong Provincial Police Operation Center, led by Deputy Provincial Police Commander,…

  • Pattaya purrs: Black Sheep Motorcycle Club’s charity ride revs up for elephantine cause | Thaiger

    Pattaya purrs: Black Sheep Motorcycle Club’s charity ride revs up for elephantine cause

    The gentle hum of motorcycle engines echoed through Pattaya as the Black Sheep Motorcycle Club, along with dozens of keen volunteers, embarked on a charity ride. Their mission? To raise funds for the Elephant Camp nestled in the heart of Pattaya. The charity ride took place on a sunny Sunday morning, November 5. While the Black Sheep Motorcycle Club Pattaya stood…

  • Northeast Thailand: Monsoon season wrecks havoc on paddy fields, farmers scramble | Thaiger

    Northeast Thailand: Monsoon season wrecks havoc on paddy fields, farmers scramble

    A dramatic shift in weather patterns during the late monsoon season has wreaked havoc on the paddy fields in the Nakhon Ratchasima province. Heavy rainfall coupled with strong winds, which are typical of the monsoon season in Thailand, has resulted in the collapse of rice crops, causing significant damage to farmers in the Khorat Plateau region. The extreme conditions have…

  • Cliffhanger crisis: Thai woman injured after climbing on car to stop her husband and mistress | Thaiger

    Cliffhanger crisis: Thai woman injured after climbing on car to stop her husband and mistress

    A Thai woman sought a legal advisor to file a lawsuit after she was injured when climbing onto her husband’s car to stop him from driving off with his mistress. The woman named Bee urged Channel 3 to share her story with the public while appealing for anyone with legal knowledge to help her file a lawsuit against her husband’s…

  • Power to the pavement: Phuket’s bold move buries cables, sparks a brighter future | Thaiger

    Power to the pavement: Phuket’s bold move buries cables, sparks a brighter future

    A significant initiative has been launched in Phuket, with the city’s Municipality signing a deal to bury power cables underground along three major roads. The undertaking is part of a broader plan aimed at enhancing safety, elevating aesthetics, and improving the quality of life for residents. Phuket Mayor Saroj Angkhanapilas announced the development yesterday. The initiative, a partnership between Phuket…

  • Phuket plot twist: Hotel worker arrested over violent gang attack | Thaiger

    Phuket plot twist: Hotel worker arrested over violent gang attack

    An unfolding story from Phuket has led to the arrest of a hotel worker in Karon, who was implicated in a violent gang-related attack that happened back in August. The hotel worker, known only as Mr USA, was apprehended by the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) earlier today, in front of the hotel where he was currently employed. The report provided…

  • Porky predicament: DSI cracks down on three more shipping companies in illegal pork import saga | Thaiger

    Porky predicament: DSI cracks down on three more shipping companies in illegal pork import saga

    The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) is taking legal action against three additional shipping companies implicated in illegal pork importation. Arrest warrants have been issued for three executives linked to these firms, according to Police Major Suriya Singhakamol, DSI director-general. These latest developments follow the previous arrest of six executives hailing from five different shipping companies, all of whom were…

  • Sign of abundance: Shocking pink millipede spotted in Thai forest | Thaiger

    Sign of abundance: Shocking pink millipede spotted in Thai forest

    The Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (DNP) shared some good news on the discovery of a shocking pink millipede at the Hup Pa Tat limestone in the Pathun Mountain Non-hunting Area in the central province of Uthai Thani. The appearance of the arthropod is an indicator showing the area is abundant with them. The DNP posted a…