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

    Moving to Thailand offers a prospect full of excitement and adventure, but in the same vein, if any injuries were to occur (and god forbid it does), the local healthcare system can be confusing at first glance for many expats...

  • Thai OnlyFans creators arrested for selling child pornography | Thaiger

    Thai OnlyFans creators arrested for selling child pornography

    Officers from the Children and Women Protection Sub-Division arrested two Thai men for producing and selling child pornography on OnlyFans, Twitter, and LINE platforms. Officers discovered that pornographic videos and indecent images were being offered in a group chat on the LINE application. Each member of the group had to pay for membership to access this content. Some of the…

  • Thai man finds pickup vandalised causing 50000 baht damage | Thaiger

    Thai man finds pickup vandalised causing 50000 baht damage

    A local woke up to an unpleasant surprise when an unidentified individual had vandalised his parked pickup with paint stripper, causing damage estimated around 50,000 baht. The incident occurred in the early hours of yesterday, December 21, outside the Thai man’s rented residence in Wichit district, Phuket. After the Phuket emergency centre 191 alerted the police, Theppitak Phuangmani, the Deputy…

  • Parents condemn school bus driver for tricking teenage daughter into sex | Thaiger

    Parents condemn school bus driver for tricking teenage daughter into sex

    The parents of 14 year old Thai girl condemned a school bus driver for tricking their daughter into having sex with him in a bathroom within the school in the northern province of Chiang Mai. The girl insisted they were in a relationship and was worried about the imprisonment penalty for the driver. The teenage girl‘s parents filed a complaint…

  • Malaysia’s economic miracle: 2024 boom predicted with a twist | Thaiger

    Malaysia’s economic miracle: 2024 boom predicted with a twist

    RAM Rating Services Berhad reveals Malaysia‘s economic future, promising significant growth next year. RAM Rating Services Berhad said in its Economic Outlook 2024 report to get ready for an economic renaissance. The tantalising revelations point towards a potential external demand turnaround, setting the stage for a dazzling economic performance. The domestic front is gearing up for a resilience revolution, riding…

  • Drug addicted Thai man turns himself in after walking naked in Isaan | Thaiger

    Drug addicted Thai man turns himself in after walking naked in Isaan

    A naked Thai man turned himself in at a police station yesterday and confessed to committing an obscene act after walking around naked in the northeastern province of Khon Kaen. The man was reportedly under the influence of drugs. Locals in the Mueang district of Khon Kaen recorded videos of a Thai man walking around the town naked and shared…

  • Vietnam’s plan to import Laos wind power | Thaiger

    Vietnam’s plan to import Laos wind power

    Vietnam Electricity (EVN) has submitted a proposal to import wind power from the Lao People’s Democratic Republic (Lao PDR) to Quang Tri Province. EVN, not one to shy away from bold decisions, has urged the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) to review and present the proposition to the prime minister. The ambitious plan revolves around tapping into the potential…

  • Crisis at sea: Attacks threaten 1.31 trillion baht trade route | Thaiger

    Crisis at sea: Attacks threaten 1.31 trillion baht trade route

    Thailand‘s 1.31 trillion baht worth of exports to Europe and the Middle East hangs in the balance as armed militants threaten a vital trade route. Expert warnings of a trade catastrophe are ringing alarm bells worldwide. Amid escalating conflicts in the Red Sea, Associate Professor Aat Pisanwanich, an international economics guru, has raised the red flag on the severe consequences…

  • Russian arrested after smashing car and attacking Thai man in Chon Buri | Thaiger

    Russian arrested after smashing car and attacking Thai man in Chon Buri

    Police arrested a Russian man for smashing a car and attacking a Thai man in the Nong Prue district in Chon Buri province yesterday, December 21. Locals called officers from the Bang Lamung Police Station to suppress the incident and control the Russian man, later identified as 38 year old Vladmin Dereviannykh. He reportedly smashed a sedan of a resident…

  • Staggering investment of 150 billion baht in AOT airports | Thaiger

    Staggering investment of 150 billion baht in AOT airports

    In a move set to revolutionise Thailand‘s air travel scene, Airports of Thailand (AOT) has unveiled ambitious plans for the construction of two new airports and a staggering investment of 150 billion baht. Speaking exclusively at the Section II: Next Step seminar on December 20, AOT’s dynamic CEO, Kirati Kitmanawat revealed plans for the Lanna and Andaman airports. These megastructures,…

  • Justice minister denies orchestrating Thaksin’s extended hospital stay | Thaiger

    Justice minister denies orchestrating Thaksin’s extended hospital stay

    Justice Minister Pol. Col. Tawee Sodsong has denied any involvement in the Department of Corrections’ (DoC) decision to grant former 74 year old Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra preferential medical treatment outside of prison. The controversial decision was brought to light during a parliamentary meeting yesterday by Move Forward Party MP, Chonthicha Jangrew, who criticised the DoC’s approval of Thaksin’s extended…

  • Chinese man allegedly leaves pregnant Thai woman over son preference | Thaiger

    Chinese man allegedly leaves pregnant Thai woman over son preference

    A Thai woman is seeking justice after her Chinese man left her and fled the country after discovering she was pregnant with their daughter, not a son. The 36 year old Thai woman named Noey asked the non-profit organisation, Saimai Survive, to help her seek justice. She told the organisation that the Chinese man lured her into marrying him but…

  • Listening devices found at MCOT headquarters | Thaiger

    Listening devices found at MCOT headquarters

    Authorities unearthed concealed listening devices strategically placed within the conference rooms of Thailand‘s Mass Communication Organisation (MCOT) yesterday, December 21. The discovery took place during a thorough sweep of the MCOT headquarters. The eavesdropping devices, cunningly planted in the rooms designated for MCOT board meetings, sent shockwaves through the media landscape. The police, accompanied by forensic experts, meticulously combed through…

  • Vietnamese man arrested for illegally operating beauty clinic in Bangkok condo | Thaiger

    Vietnamese man arrested for illegally operating beauty clinic in Bangkok condo

    Officers from the Consumer Protection Police Division (CPPD) arrested a Vietnamese man for turning a condominium in Bangkok into a beauty clinic and illegally providing beauty services without a permit. CPPD officers received a report that a Facebook user of a Vietnamese man advertised a beauty clinic in Bangkok. The complainant was unsure whether the beauty clinic was legal or…

  • Drunk British suspect refuses arrest and tries to injure Thai police | Thaiger

    Drunk British suspect refuses arrest and tries to injure Thai police

    Police released a video of a drunk British man refusing to be arrested and attempting to assault Thai police after he crashed his pickup into another vehicle in Sattahip district, Chon Buri province. The Englishman, identified as Martin, reportedly crashed his white Nissan pickup into a white Toyota Fortuner of a 43 year old Thai woman whose identity was not…

  • Bangkok BTS accepts WeChat Pay | Thaiger

    Bangkok BTS accepts WeChat Pay

    In a move set to revolutionise the travel experience for Chinese tourists in Bangkok, the city’s iconic BTS Skytrain has opened its gates to the Chinese WeChat Pay. Tourists will be able to enjoy a seamless journey across the vibrant city as this alternative payment option takes centre stage at every ticket vending machine across all 68 stations on the…

  • Thai traditional dress set to be listed on UNESCO | Thaiger

    Thai traditional dress set to be listed on UNESCO

    The Ministry of Culture is gearing up to propose the inclusion of Thai traditional dress in UNESCO‘s prestigious intangible cultural heritage listings. The visionary behind this move is none other than Kowit Pakamart, the director-general of the Department of Cultural Promotion. To pave the way for this historic proposal, the department recently orchestrated a vibrant brainstorming session at the Thailand…

  • Thai man arrested after failing to call on his invisible powers before robbery | Thaiger

    Thai man arrested after failing to call on his invisible powers before robbery

    Police arrested a Thai man for repeated thefts in the southern province of Nakhon Si Thammarat after he failed to invoke invisible powers before the robbery, and his theft showed on the CCTV footage. Several victims filed theft complaints with the Tham Phannara and Phra Saeng Police Stations in Nakhon Si Thammarat. Officers checked security cameras at each scene until…

  • Resort creates stunning Christmas tree from recycled plastic | Thaiger

    Resort creates stunning Christmas tree from recycled plastic

    OUTRIGGER Khao Lak Beach Resort has not only decked the halls but has also adorned its lobby with an extraordinary Christmas tree that’s more than just glitter and baubles. Step into a world where environmental responsibility meets festive flair, as this luxury resort in the heart of paradise unveils a sustainable masterpiece that’s turning heads and sparking conversations. Embracing the…

  • From winter solstice festivals to Thai celebrations: Unveiling the history of Christmas | Thaiger

    From winter solstice festivals to Thai celebrations: Unveiling the history of Christmas

    Folks all around the globe immerse themselves in Christmas and New Year’s Eve celebrations and festivities during the winter month of December each year with no exception. The atmosphere filled with lively celebrations, joyful reunions, and new beginnings serves as a remedy for the exhaustion accumulated throughout the year. Get ready for the festive season by going back in time to…

  • National Police Chief vows to crush criminals behind university violence | Thaiger

    National Police Chief vows to crush criminals behind university violence

    National Police Chief Police General Torsak Sukvimol has pledged to eradicate a criminal organisation accused of orchestrating violence and hatred among rival students at Rajamangala University of Technology Tawan-ok, Uthenthawai campus. At a riveting press conference today, December 21, Pol. Gen. Torsak declared war on the shadowy group, linking them to the fatal shooting of Thanasorn Hongsawat in the Khlong…

  • Thai PM and Interior Minister slam brakes on gun licences until December 2024 | Thaiger

    Thai PM and Interior Minister slam brakes on gun licences until December 2024

    In a bid to quell the rising tide of shooting tragedies, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin and Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul have issued a joint directive, temporarily halting the issuance of gun licences until December 19, 2024. The move, effective yesterday, December 20, was officially announced by Traisulee Traisoranakul, deputy government spokesperson, who revealed that the directive had been published in…

  • Thai man arrested for smuggling 15 Bangladeshi nationals | Thaiger

    Thai man arrested for smuggling 15 Bangladeshi nationals

    The Songkhla Provincial Immigration Police arrested a Thai man for smuggling 15 Bangladeshi people into the country in exchange for a transport fee of 2,000 baht each. Immigration police received a tip-off that a Thai driver was using the Asian Highway in the Rattanaphum district in the southern province of Songkhla to transport Bangladeshi workers to a construction site in…

  • Government to shoulder Covid-19 insurance claims as insurers buckle under 60 billion baht payouts | Thaiger

    Government to shoulder Covid-19 insurance claims as insurers buckle under 60 billion baht payouts

    Deputy Finance Minister Julapun Amornvivat has revealed that the Thai government may have to step in to assist with the hefty burden arising from Covid-19 insurance claims. The grim situation has seen total payouts skyrocket to almost 60 billion baht, leaving non-life insurance companies in shambles and prompting the closure of those unable to meet the financial demands. Julapun disclosed…

  • Thai man kills girlfriend in jealousy and refusal to convert to Islam | Thaiger

    Thai man kills girlfriend in jealousy and refusal to convert to Islam

    A Thai man killed his girlfriend in a luxury condominium in the Jana district in the southern province of Songkhla before taking his own life. The motives for the murder were reportedly jealousy and the woman’s refusal to convert to Islam. Officers from Hat Yai Police Station were called to the murder-suicide in room number 13 on the 25th floor…

  • Where to celebrate Christmas in Bangkok 2023 | Thaiger

    Where to celebrate Christmas in Bangkok 2023

    The most wonderful time of the year is coming! And after all those Christmas shopping, you deserve a festive feast. Luckily, numerous restaurants and hotels in Bangkok are offering extravagant and delightful Christmas dining experiences to turn up the holiday cheer. From roast turkey with all the trimmings to seafood and Thai dishes, you can treat yourself and your loved ones…

  • Will the 2024 fiscal year save the Thai economy? | Thaiger

    Will the 2024 fiscal year save the Thai economy?

    Deputy Finance Minister Julapun Amornvivat revealed that Thailand‘s eagerly awaited 3.48 trillion baht budget for the 2024 fiscal year won’t see the light until early May. Originally set to kick off on October 1, the budget got tangled in the web of politics, with May’s election and the lengthy government formation process pushing the official start to September 5. According…

  • Thailand Winter Festival fuels tourism boom | Thaiger

    Thailand Winter Festival fuels tourism boom

    Thailand‘s vibrant cultural tapestry, woven with ancient traditions and modern spectacles, is driving a tourism surge, with the Thailand Winter Festival taking the spotlight as the grand finale of 2023. The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) wrapped up the year with a dazzling Thailand Winter Festival, featuring five cultural extravaganzas, including a Colorful Canals promotion for the mesmerising Loy Krathong…

  • Stranded man sells appliances for 800 baht to visit ill sister | Thaiger

    Stranded man sells appliances for 800 baht to visit ill sister

    A 56 year old man was deceived and abandoned by a van driver, leaving him stranded along Bang Na-Trat Road, Bang Phli district, Samut Prakan province. Phorncharoen Saengthothep, originally from Udon Thani, was travelling back home to care for his sick sister suffering from diabetes and had sold his rice cooker and fridge for 800 baht to fund his journey.…

  • Northern Thailand: Endangered red-headed vulture lays egg in sanctuary in Uthai Thani | Thaiger

    Northern Thailand: Endangered red-headed vulture lays egg in sanctuary in Uthai Thani

    A significant milestone has been reached in Thailand‘s conservation efforts with the laying of an egg by a critically endangered red-headed vulture (Sarcogyps calvus) in Huai Kha Khaeng wildlife sanctuary, Uthai Thani. The exciting development was announced on social media by Ornyupa Sangkamarn, secretary-general of the Sueb Nakhasathien Foundation, who remains hopeful about the egg’s fertility and successful hatching. The…

  • Thai health charter chairman advocates for cannabis in wellness tourism | Thaiger

    Thai health charter chairman advocates for cannabis in wellness tourism

    Dr Kampon Sriwatanakul, chairman of the Thailand National Charter of Health, has called for the adoption of a holistic wellness technique to leverage the potential of cannabis in bolstering the nation‘s tourism. He delivered these remarks at the 4th CISW MedCann Investment Summit 2023, which took place yesterday, December 20. The chairman advocated for a wellness tourism model revolving around…