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

    Moving to Thailand offers plenty of excitement and adventure, but the local healthcare system can be complex to navigate as an expat. From unique health risks to high costs at private hospitals, having a comprehensive health insurance plan is essential....

  • Thai national thought held hostage in Gaza found safe in Israel

    Thai national thought held hostage in Gaza found safe in Israel

    A Thai national believed to be among the hostages held by Hamas in Gaza has been found safe in Israel. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) reveals this miraculous twist as talks for the release of remaining Thai hostages continue. The Thai embassy in Tel Aviv confirmed that a missing Thai national, initially feared to be among the hostages, recently…

  • Thai health official’s family embroiled in 50 million baht corruption case

    Thai health official’s family embroiled in 50 million baht corruption case

    Public Health Minister Chalnan Srikaew today revealed a corruption case involving a senior official from the Department of Medical Science, her daughter, and her son-in-law. The trio was involved in fraudulent activities, falsifying documents, and misappropriation of funds causing over 50 million baht in damages. Chalnan yesterday received a report from Yongyos Thamwutti, the acting director of the Department of…

  • EconThai: Thailand’s job market faces limited growth in key sectors predicted for 2024

    EconThai: Thailand’s job market faces limited growth in key sectors predicted for 2024

    The Employers’ Confederation of Thai Trade and Industry (EconThai) painted a gloomy picture of Thailand‘s job market in 2024. The Employers’ Confederation of Thai Trade and Industry (EconThai) is sounding the alarm, predicting a continued slump in Thailand’s job market in the coming year. According to Tanit Sorat, Vice-Chairman of EconThai, the country’s employment landscape remains bleak in the aftermath…

  • Vietnam attracts soaring Chinese investment as US trade dwindles

    Vietnam attracts soaring Chinese investment as US trade dwindles

    With a surge in Chinese investment, Vietnam has become a hotspot for economic activity this year, as figures indicate a decline in US trade and spending. Vietnam’s strategic location along the South China Sea makes it a vital link in global supply chains, particularly for Chinese components and American consumers. September saw United States President Joe Biden elevate diplomatic relations…

  • Thai man robs store for 900 baht to buy rice for sick family

    Thai man robs store for 900 baht to buy rice for sick family

    A Thai man was arrested for robbing a convenience store using a fake gun, tearfully confessing he had no money to buy rice for his sick mother-in-law and wife. The 24 year old, Thanawut Thiapthanom, admitted to the crime, stating he also used drugs to help him work longer hours and earn more money. He was tracked and seized by…

  • KFC invests 500 million baht for digital transition in Thailand

    KFC invests 500 million baht for digital transition in Thailand

    KFC, overseen by Central Restaurants Group (CRG), unveiled plans to invest 500 million baht in the transition to digital stores in the coming year. Piyapong Chitchumnong, who oversees quick-service restaurants & Western cuisine, as well as the KFC brand, revealed that the budget is allocated for the inauguration of 15-20 new KFC digital outlets, and the transformation of a similar…

  • Bangkok’s retail revolution: Emsphere unveils glamorous shopping oasis worth 20 billion baht

    Bangkok’s retail revolution: Emsphere unveils glamorous shopping oasis worth 20 billion baht

    Bangkok‘s shopping arena just hit the jackpot with the grand opening of Emsphere, the glittering jewel in the Em District crown. Packed with star-studded events and jaw-dropping features, this 20 billion baht retail haven is set to catapult Bangkok into the global retail spotlight. Emsphere, the latest addition to the Em District in Phrom Phong, Sukhumvit Road, opened its doors…

  • TikTok turmoil: Chinese influencer in hot water after Soi Nana video, fined for illegal work

    TikTok turmoil: Chinese influencer in hot water after Soi Nana video, fined for illegal work

    The Immigration Bureau police conducted an investigation into a Chinese TikToker who gained viral attention for her video shot in Soi Nana. Subsequently, she was fined for working in Thailand without the required permit. Thai netizens urged the police and relevant authorities to take action after the Chinese woman, later identified as Wang Zi Yu, made a video that could…

  • Loan dispute escalates into violent altercation in central Thailand

    Loan dispute escalates into violent altercation in central Thailand

    A debtor, who had previously complained to the Crime Suppression Division about being attacked with a knife and having his teeth knocked out, has been informed that his case is not progressing. The police superintendent of Bang Bua Thong Police Station clarified that the incident was not related to illegal lending but was a case of assault stemming from a…

  • Mekong momentum: Nakhon Phanom’s new bike lane sets sail for tourism boost

    Mekong momentum: Nakhon Phanom’s new bike lane sets sail for tourism boost

    In Nakhon Phanom, a new initiative has been launched to boost tourism along the scenic Mekong River. The local municipality has collaborated with the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) to introduce a Bike Lane Tunnel, an innovative attraction that’s set to captivate tourists throughout December. This project was announced to the public yesterday, December 7. The Bike Lane Tunnel, a…

  • Cold spell from China brings cooler temperatures to Thailand

    Cold spell from China brings cooler temperatures to Thailand

    A cold spell from China is bringing cooler temperatures to Thailand, with a decrease of 1-3 degrees Celsius forecasted across the country. The 24-hour weather forecast indicates that this high-pressure system or cold mass of air is spreading over northern Thailand and the South China Sea, resulting in colder temperatures and strong winds, particularly in the north and northeast of…

  • Tripartite committee set to discuss new daily minimum wage rates

    Tripartite committee set to discuss new daily minimum wage rates

    The tripartite committee, which consists of representatives from the ministry, employers, and employees, is set to deliberate on the new daily minimum wage rates across various provinces. The meeting, confirmed by Pairoj Chotikasathien, the permanent secretary for labour, is scheduled for today, December 8. According to the data finalized by a sub-committee under the main wage committee on November 27,…

  • Tomorrowland plans a decade-long dance in Thailand, says PM Srettha

    Tomorrowland plans a decade-long dance in Thailand, says PM Srettha

    The Prime Minister of Thailand, Srettha Thavisin, this week had dinner with the organisers of the world-renowned Tomorrowland music festival and told Thai EDM music fans to look forward to plans for the festival coming to Thailand over the next ten years. PM Srettha shared a picture and some words with the Tomorrowland organising team on his Twitter account on…

  • Homeowners confidence hits rock bottom- is your dream home still a dream?

    Homeowners confidence hits rock bottom- is your dream home still a dream?

    The 2023 Homebuyer Confidence Index has taken a nosedive, leaving prospective homeowners questioning their property dreams. Recent research unveils the shocking truth behind this unexpected slump in optimism. Despite a generally content outlook on the Thai economy, the Consumer Confidence Index for 2023 has fallen to 76, a noticeable dip from the previous year’s score of 80. Sumitra Wongpakdee, managing…

  • Chon Buri: Peacock on residential rooftop captured by rescue teams in Nong Prue

    Chon Buri: Peacock on residential rooftop captured by rescue teams in Nong Prue

    A peacock was spotted yesterday perching on a residential rooftop at Eakmongkol Village 3, Bang Lamung, Chon Buri. The Nong Prue rescue teams, upon receiving the unusual report at 5.40pm, promptly arrived on the scene to manage the situation. The peacock, typically an inhabitant of the wilderness, had somehow made its way to the urban locality and decided to make…

  • Thai man arrested over death of Thai woman with tattoos in Chon Buri

    Thai man arrested over death of Thai woman with tattoos in Chon Buri

    Police arrested a Thai man over the death of a Thai woman with tattoos who was found buried in Chon Buri province. Officers insisted her case was unrelated to the body of a Thai man found near the scene. Locals in the Huay Yai district of Chon Buri discovered the lifeless body of the unidentified Thai woman buried in a…

  • Lampang high-speed chase ends with seizure of 1.3 million amphetamine pills

    Lampang high-speed chase ends with seizure of 1.3 million amphetamine pills

    Amidst the serene landscapes of Lampang, the tranquillity was shattered on December 6, as a high-speed chase ended in the capture of two alleged drug smugglers with amphetamine pills. The suspects, identified only as 43 year old Worapot and Chainarong, were found in possession of an astonishing 1.3 million amphetamine pills. The apprehension of such a significant drug haul was…

  • Thailand seeks visa exemptions for its tourists travelling to China

    Thailand seeks visa exemptions for its tourists travelling to China

    Thailand’s government is seeking visa exemptions for Thai tourists travelling to China, with an official delegation planned to negotiate the details by the end of this month. Foreign Affairs Minister Parnpree Bahiddha-Nukara revealed this yesterday, December 7, following a meeting with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi. The discussion took place on the fringes of the 8th Mekong-Lancang Cooperation Foreign Ministers’…

  • Thai man dies on police station waiting room sofa in Bangkok

    Thai man dies on police station waiting room sofa in Bangkok

    A Thai man tragically died on a Bang Khen Police Station sofa in Bangkok yesterday, December 7, while waiting to report a physical assault by his employer’s son. Police officer Somporn Sata approached the 45 year old victim, a Thai man named Tui, to inform him that it was his turn to file a complaint. However, upon reaching Tui, Somporn…

  • Democrat party power struggle emerges ahead of leadership election

    Democrat party power struggle emerges ahead of leadership election

    A power struggle has emerged within the Democrat Party as a group of Members of Parliament (MPs), headed by Dech-it Khaothong, the Democrat MP for Songkhla, made moves to oppose the leadership bid of acting Deputy Leader Narapat Kaewthong. This event, which unfolded on Wednesday, saw a significant number of MPs express their reluctance to endorse Kaewthong. The faction is…

  • Escalating monkey population in Phetchaburi prompts collaborative resolution

    Escalating monkey population in Phetchaburi prompts collaborative resolution

    The escalating monkey population in Phetchaburi has led to a collaboration between the National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation Department (DNP) and residents to address the issue. Edwin Week, secretary of the Wildlife Friends Foundation, Suraphon Nakhon Nakhon, President of Phetchaburi Future Organization, and a veterinarian from the DNP, along with monks and locals affected by the problem, gathered for…

  • Bankrupt millionaire seeks opportunities and jobs after life as thief

    Bankrupt millionaire seeks opportunities and jobs after life as thief

    A victim urged the Thai police to arrest a former millionaire in Chon Buri who, facing bankruptcy, resorted to becoming a thief. The man evaded several arrests by claiming he was mentally ill, evoking sympathy from some, who wished he could rebuild his life. One Facebook user, Aroon Kab, shared security camera footage of a man stealing three aluminium step…

  • Ex-protest leader Chinnawat gets suspended sentence for royal defamation

    Ex-protest leader Chinnawat gets suspended sentence for royal defamation

    Chinnawat Chankrachang, better known as Bright, a former co-leader of pro-democracy demonstrations who later supported the United Thai Nation Party (UTN) linked with ex-Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha, has been given a suspended sentence for royal defamation. This conviction is related to a rally held in February 2002. The details were revealed on Chinnawat’s Facebook page, where he shared that the…

  • German backpacker speaks out about rape ordeal on Koh Chang

    German backpacker speaks out about rape ordeal on Koh Chang

    In a horrifying revelation, a young German backpacker shared her traumatic experience of a sexual assault in Koh Chang, Trat province. As her attacker faces justice, the survivor broke her silence, urging caution to lone female travellers. Florentina Retka, a 24 year old cruise ship worker, embarked on a solo adventure to Southeast Asia, seeking the sun-kissed shores of Thailand’s Koh…

  • Thai cybercrime nightmare: 50 billion baht online fraud shocks nation

    Thai cybercrime nightmare: 50 billion baht online fraud shocks nation

    Thailand has been plunged into a cybercrime crisis, with online fraud cases skyrocketing to a staggering 50.87 billion baht in damages over the last 21 months. Deputy government spokesman Karom Polpornklang disclosed today, December 7, that the Royal Thai Police website, www.thaipoliceonline.com, has been inundated with a whopping 405,194 fraud complaints from March 1 last year to November 30 this…

  • Chiang Mai teacher dismissed over student lunch programme mismanagement

    Chiang Mai teacher dismissed over student lunch programme mismanagement

    Chaiyot Suktor, a senior professional level teacher (K3) at Yangpao School in Omkoi, Chiang Mai, has been dismissed from the civil service following allegations of corruption by the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC). Chaiyot, identified as the fourth accused, is allegedly guilty of criminal misconduct as an official, accused of performing or neglecting duties without authority. The case centres around Chaiyot,…

  • Pattaya punch-up: Ex-US soldier seeks answers as Thai man delivers unexpected blow

    Pattaya punch-up: Ex-US soldier seeks answers as Thai man delivers unexpected blow

    A former US soldier sought help from locals in Pattaya after a Thai man punched him in the face. The victim was unaware of the motive for the attack. Mueang Pattaya Police Station officers and rescue team rushed to the Pattaya Sai Song Road near Soi Pattaya 13 after a Thai woman, 44 year old Nattanan, notified them about the…

  • Unlock Thailand’s secret tourist destinations: 5 mind-blowing provinces that will transform your year-end (video)

    Unlock Thailand’s secret tourist destinations: 5 mind-blowing provinces that will transform your year-end (video)

    As the year winds down, explore Thailand‘s secret tourist destinations that promise adventure, tranquillity, and jaw-dropping scenery. Agoda spills the beans on the top five emerging destinations that are making waves in the travel scene. With a whopping 50% surge in searches on Agoda compared to last year, Nakhon Nayok, just a stone’s throw from Bangkok, is a must-visit. Dive…

  • Frozen seafood smokescreen exposed: Shocking meat swap scandal unveiled in cargo containers

    Frozen seafood smokescreen exposed: Shocking meat swap scandal unveiled in cargo containers

    In a startling revelation at Thailand‘s Laem Chabang deep-sea port, two unremarkable cargo containers have remained unclaimed since 2021. Contrary to their declared contents of frozen seafood, an intricate inspection unveiled a deceptive hoard of frozen pork and beef. Agriculture Minister Thammanat Prompao, leading a special unit on the hunt for illegal pork imports, cracked open the lid on one…

  • Over 2,500 debtors in Nakhon Ratchasima seek resolution for 195 million baht informal debts

    Over 2,500 debtors in Nakhon Ratchasima seek resolution for 195 million baht informal debts

    Over 2,500 debtors in Nakhon Ratchasima have registered for assistance in resolving their informal debts, amassing a total debt of 195 million baht. The highest number of registrations came from the Mueang district. The scene at the registration point in Mueang Nakhon Ratchasima district was bustling with both debtors and creditors seeking to register for state assistance in addressing their…