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  • Dark history to exotic delights: Cambodia and Thailand tourist strategy | Thaiger

    Dark history to exotic delights: Cambodia and Thailand tourist strategy

    In the race for international tourist supremacy, Thailand and Cambodia are deploying contrasting tactics. While Thai PM Srettha Thavisin opts for traditional methods, Cambodia is embracing a darker approach, urging visitors to explore its tragic past. Cambodia’s tourist authority has revamped facilities at the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum and the Choeung Ek Killing Fields, sites synonymous with the horrors of…

  • Phuket’s Tourist Case court division resumes after four-year break | Thaiger

    Phuket’s Tourist Case court division resumes after four-year break

    After a four-year hiatus, the special Tourist Case division of the Phuket Provincial Court has resumed operations. The announcement was made by Kriangsak Rodphanchu, who currently holds the position of Chief Judge at the Wiang Sa Provincial Court in Surat Thani, in addition to serving as the Acting Chief Judge of the Phuket Provincial Court. Initially opened on September 24,…

  • Michelin Guide makes a tasty debut in Thailand culinary hotspot | Thaiger

    Michelin Guide makes a tasty debut in Thailand culinary hotspot

    Representatives from the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), government officials, media personalities, and distinguished guests converged at the Okura Prestige Bangkok hotel yesterday for a high-profile press conference for the revelation of Chon Buri as the New City Debut for the Michelin Guide Thailand 2025 edition. Chon Buri, nestled on the eastern coast of Thailand, emerges as the perfect canvas…

  • Thai police suspect Russian and Thai firms in money laundering | Thaiger

    Thai police suspect Russian and Thai firms in money laundering

    Police in Phuket yesterday and today carried out a series of eight raids prompted by suspicions of a Russian man’s involvement in money laundering and the establishment of fraudulent companies by certain Thais. These sham firms were purportedly set up to aid foreigners in obtaining visas and work permits, as revealed by Police Major General Montree Theskhan, the commander of…

  • Chinese tourist asks govt when 21-day Songkran Festival begins | Thaiger

    Chinese tourist asks govt when 21-day Songkran Festival begins

    When does the 21-day Songkran Festival in Thailand begin? A Chinese tourist raised the question as he launched a video of himself getting ready for a water fight in Bangkok without any Songkran events, asking the Thai government when it would start. The Ministry of Tourism and Sports, along with the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), and the National Soft…

  • Counterfeit 1,000-baht notes found in central and east provinces | Thaiger

    Counterfeit 1,000-baht notes found in central and east provinces

    Counterfeit 1,000-baht notes have hit businesses hard in two provinces, with shop owners in Samut Songkhram and Ratchaburi reeling from the circulation of fake currency. A warning has been issued to the community, along with guidance on how to distinguish between genuine and counterfeit banknotes. This follows a social media alert in Samut Songkhram Province about the spread of fake…

  • Two more Russians arrested for illegal tour guiding in Phuket | Thaiger

    Two more Russians arrested for illegal tour guiding in Phuket

    Phuket’s popular tourist spots, Laem Phromthep and Big Buddha viewpoint in Karon, were the scenes of two more arrests involving Russian nationals working unlawfully as tour guides. The Phuket Tourist Police disclosed the arrests yesterday. A 37 year old man, Iurii Blazhko, was apprehended at the Laem Phromthep parking area. He was observed leading a group of tourists from a…

  • Mysterious late-night car crash baffles Pattaya police | Thaiger

    Mysterious late-night car crash baffles Pattaya police

    The peace of Pattaya was interrupted in the early hours of this morning by the sound of a car crash on Bang Dej Hill, near the Map Prachan Reservoir in the Nongprue sub-district, Banglamung district, of Chon Buri province. The accident, which occurred at approximately 12.16am, involved two vehicles, a black Toyota Yaris and a black Chevrolet Captiva. However, upon…

  • Analysts predict BoT to maintain policy rate despite weak baht | Thaiger

    Analysts predict BoT to maintain policy rate despite weak baht

    There’s a growing consensus among financial analysts that the Bank of Thailand (BoT) won’t lower its policy rate during its April 10 meeting, despite a weakening baht and economic outlook. This perspective is strongly held by Kasikorn Research Centre (K-Research), according to Kanjana Chockpisansin, the head of research. Kanjana stated that they believe the BoT’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) will…

  • Thailand signs MOU for comprehensive electric charging station project | Thaiger

    Thailand signs MOU for comprehensive electric charging station project

    The Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT), the Office of the Eastern Economic Corridor Policy Committee (EECO), and the Thai Department of Energy Business signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on Monday concerning a comprehensive electric charging station project within Thailand’s Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC). The ceremony took place at the EGAT Head Office in Nonthaburi. Sarawut Kaewtathip, director-general of…

  • Bangkok woman arrested for 360 million baht medical glove fraud | Thaiger

    Bangkok woman arrested for 360 million baht medical glove fraud

    Police arrested a 27 year old female sales representative for allegedly defrauding international companies through a fake medical glove business. The arrest took place yesterday at a residence in the Lat Phrao 71 Alley, Lat Phrao Road, Bangkok. The suspect, identified only by her first name, Supanida, is accused of accepting orders and payments for medical gloves from companies based…

  • Thai Stop Gambling Campaign criticises government’s plans | Thaiger

    Thai Stop Gambling Campaign criticises government’s plans

    The general secretary of the Stop Gambling Campaign Foundation responded to a recent statement by Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin on Tuesday regarding the potential establishment of an entertainment complex to address the issue of illicit gambling activities. The Thai PM had outlined plans for the Provincial Administration and National Security Departments to oversee the situation, acknowledging the existence of covert…

  • Southeast Asia sees 130% growth in YouTube Shorts daily views | Thaiger

    Southeast Asia sees 130% growth in YouTube Shorts daily views

    A significant increase in daily views for YouTube Shorts has been observed in Southeast Asia, with a growth of over 130% in the year ending July 2023, according to Niharika Kapoor, the Asia-Pacific head for Shorts scaled partnerships. This format, which limits videos to a maximum of 60 seconds, has been instrumental in attracting new creators to the global YouTube…

  • Big Joke still laughing: Royal Thai Police delay investigation | Thaiger

    Big Joke still laughing: Royal Thai Police delay investigation

    Police General Surachate “Big Joke” Hakparn, the Deputy National Police Chief, remains in his position as the Royal Thai Police (RTP) has yet to form a committee to investigate the allegations against him, according to the acting National Police Chief, Police General Kitrat Panphet. “Strict procedures have to be followed.” Two issues require consideration. Firstly, an investigation into the allegations…

  • Child swipes phone in swift snatch at Bangkok eatery (video) | Thaiger

    Child swipes phone in swift snatch at Bangkok eatery (video)

    Popular Bangkok restaurant Red Panda Yakiniku took to social media to share CCTV footage of a child sprinting into their establishment, stealing a mobile phone from the cashier’s counter, and fleeing. The post is an appeal to the child’s guardians to return the stolen item. The Facebook post featured a clip showing a child dashing into the Red Panda Yakiniku…

  • Foreign diver faces fine for touching whale shark in Thailand (video) | Thaiger

    Foreign diver faces fine for touching whale shark in Thailand (video)

    The Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (DNP) fined a foreign tourist for touching a whale shark while diving at Mu Koh Surin National Park in the southern province of Phang Nga. Drama erupted among local travel agencies in the southern provinces of Thailand after a video and pictures of a diver touching the tip of a whale…

  • Police misconduct alleged at Thai festival after brawl | Thaiger

    Police misconduct alleged at Thai festival after brawl

    An incident at a beer garden during the Thao Suranari Victory Celebration in Nakhon Ratchasima Province turned violent, resulting in allegations of police misconduct. On the evening of April 2, a group of teenagers became embroiled in a brawl, which inadvertently implicated an innocent bystander. A 20 year old man, Na (surname withheld), reported that he was struck in the…

  • Drunken monk in Bangkok detained for lewd acts (video) | Thaiger

    Drunken monk in Bangkok detained for lewd acts (video)

    Bangkok’s bustling streets witnessed a bizarre incident recently when a 62 year old man was detained by police for inappropriate behaviour. The incident occurred at 7.30pm yesterday, April 3, when Bangkaew police officers from Samut Prakan province were alerted to a man, clad in monk’s robes, exhibiting drunken behaviour and leering at women’s breasts and buttocks in Kingkhaew Market. Upon…

  • Bangkok police seize 190,000 meth pills, 1.3 million baht | Thaiger

    Bangkok police seize 190,000 meth pills, 1.3 million baht

    Bangkok police have successfully dismantled a major drug operation following the arrest of two individuals caught with an extensive haul of methamphetamine pills and a considerable sum of cash. The operation, which took place late at night in the capital, led to the seizure of 190,000 methamphetamine pills, approximately 400 grams of ketamine, and over 1.3 million baht (US$ 36,000)…

  • Two navy conscripts die in early morning Chachoengsao road crash | Thaiger

    Two navy conscripts die in early morning Chachoengsao road crash

    A tragic road accident claimed the lives of two people early this morning when a van carrying navy conscripts collided with an 18-wheeler in Chachoengsao province. The van, which was hired by navy personnel returning to their homes for the Songkran holiday break, veered off course when the driver reportedly fell asleep at the wheel. The incident occurred at 4.30am,…

  • Phuket court to revive tourist section amid rising crime against visitors | Thaiger

    Phuket court to revive tourist section amid rising crime against visitors

    The Phuket Provincial Court is set to revive its tourist section in response to an increasing number of court cases involving tourists. This initiative is led by the acting chief justice of the Phuket Provincial Court, Kriangsak Rodpunshoo. He disclosed that the influx of both local and international tourists in Phuket has led to a spike in both criminal and…

  • MFP vows bold defence against dissolution threat | Thaiger

    MFP vows bold defence against dissolution threat

    Move Forward Party (MFP) chief Chaithawat Tulathon declared the party’s unwavering resolve to counter the looming spectre of dissolution, revealing plans to submit a comprehensive rebuttal to the Constitutional Court following the upcoming Songkran festivities. The 45 year old Chaithawat affirmed that the MFP would not simply lodge its defence with the court but would also make it accessible to…

  • Thai economy forecasts growth between 2.8% and 3.3% | Thaiger

    Thai economy forecasts growth between 2.8% and 3.3%

    The Thai economy, driven primarily by exports, forecasts growth between 2.8% and 3.3% for this year, as reported by the Joint Standing Committee on Commerce, Industry and Banking (JSCCIB). The committee, representing diverse sectors, has retained its initial forecast, projecting a 2.0% to 3.0% increase in exports. Following a 1.9% expansion in the previous year, Thailand’s economic growth is projected…

  • Celebrate songkran in style with ‘Songkran Splash Away Tropical Edition’ at W Bangkok | Thaiger

    Celebrate songkran in style with ‘Songkran Splash Away Tropical Edition’ at W Bangkok

    Immerse yourself in a tropical oasis as W Bangkok presents ‘Songkran Splash Away – Tropical Edition’, an exciting pool party happening on 13 – 14 April 2024, from 3pm to 9pm. Bringing together the spirit of Songkran with a touch of tropical flair, this two-day event promises an unforgettable experience with fun beats in the city centre, the perfect venue…

  • Deputy PM supports regulated cannabis use in Thailand | Thaiger

    Deputy PM supports regulated cannabis use in Thailand

    In a significant public announcement, Deputy Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul voiced his stance on the ongoing cannabis debate in Thailand, declaring he supports regulated use. This followed an interview with Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin on France 24, in which the leader suggested the reclassification of marijuana as an illicit substance due to its deemed harmful effects on Thai society.…

  • Thai health pushes for alcohol-free Songkran celebrations | Thaiger

    Thai health pushes for alcohol-free Songkran celebrations

    The Thai Health Promotion Foundation, StopDrink Network (SDN), and other relevant agencies conducted a press conference on Monday to deliberate on the celebration of Songkran in a manner that prioritised enjoyment, safety, and the absence of violence. Pairoj Saonuam, Deputy Manager of Thai Health, emerged as one of the prominent speakers at the event. Pairoj ardently advocated for the celebration…

  • Dive tour boat Sea World 1 catches fire in Phuket | Thaiger

    Dive tour boat Sea World 1 catches fire in Phuket

    A fire broke out yesterday on a well-known dive tour boat, Sea World 1, at Thap Lamu in Thai Mueang District, Phang Nga, north of Phuket, causing substantial damage. The Royal Thai Navy Third Area Command (3AC) was alerted to the blaze at 6.30pm yesterday. Despite the main headquarters of the 3AC being located in Cape Panwa, Phuket, they operate…

  • Explore the wonders of Thailand with the Big C Lucky Landing Campaign | Thaiger

    Explore the wonders of Thailand with the Big C Lucky Landing Campaign

    Embark on an unforgettable journey to Thailand with the Big C Lucky Landing campaign, the ultimate shopping extravaganza from April 1 to May 31, 2024. Partnering with the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), Big C Supercenter invites international tourists to explore Thailand’s vibrant culture and heritage while enjoying a treasure trove of rewards. Prime Destination for Authentic Thai Souvenirs Mr.…

  • Smokin’ scuffle: Foreigner’s taxi tantrum goes viral in Phuket | Thaiger

    Smokin’ scuffle: Foreigner’s taxi tantrum goes viral in Phuket

    A video of a foreign man attacking a Thai taxi driver on a road in the Thalang district of Phuket this morning went viral on Thai social media. The physical assault was reportedly sparked after the driver asked the foreigner to stop smoking in the cab. The Facebook page, Newshawk Phuket, shared a video of the incident at about 9.40am…

  • Fatal Bangkok motorcycle collision leaves unknown foreigner dead | Thaiger

    Fatal Bangkok motorcycle collision leaves unknown foreigner dead

    A fatal collision in Bangkok on Monday resulted in the death of an unknown foreigner and the severe injury of a Thai man. The incident took place on Charoen Nakhon Road, Khlong San, Bangkok at 2.50pm on April 1, and involved a large motorcycle colliding with a smaller one. Officers from Samre Police Station and emergency services were alerted to the…