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  • Handcuffed Thai car thief escapes from police station in Chiang Rai | Thaiger

    Handcuffed Thai car thief escapes from police station in Chiang Rai

    Officers are set to rearrest a Thai car thief two days after the suspect successfully escaped from Mueang Chiang Rai Police Station in northern Thailand despite being handcuffed. The thief stole a black Mitsubishi from a Thai woman in the northern province of Chiang Rai on January 13. He even posted a video of himself and the stolen car on…

  • Teenager shot in Prachin Buri: Police hunt for culprits underway | Thaiger

    Teenager shot in Prachin Buri: Police hunt for culprits underway

    A teenager in Prachin Buri was shot three times after driving past a group of youths. The injured teenager was immediately transported to the hospital as the police launched a hunt for the gunman. The incident took place near a curve leading into a residential community, in front of a local disaster rescue station. The police are also investigating the…

  • Thai SMEs threatened by proposed minimum wage hike and high loan rates | Thaiger

    Thai SMEs threatened by proposed minimum wage hike and high loan rates

    The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) warned that small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) could be significantly affected by the proposed daily minimum wage hike and high loan interest rates. This comes as the government persists in its efforts to increase wages. Towards the end of 2023, a resolution was reached by the tripartite wage committee, composed of representatives from the…

  • Kuwaiti woman killed in motorcycle accident in Kamala, Phuket | Thaiger

    Kuwaiti woman killed in motorcycle accident in Kamala, Phuket

    A Kuwaiti woman was killed yesterday morning in a motorcycle accident in Kamala, Phuket. The incident was reported to Kamala Police by a passerby at around 3am. Two individuals who were riding the motorcycle were transported to Patong Hospital. A Honda PCX motorcycle was found in a drainage ditch, as well as a broken blue helmet. The motorcycle driver, a…

  • Thai health minister unveils emergency airlift project to save tourists | Thaiger

    Thai health minister unveils emergency airlift project to save tourists

    In a move set to revolutionise emergency medical services, Public Health Minister Cholnan Srikaew declared the expansion of Thailand’s Sky Doctor project during an emergency airlift rehearsal in Phang Nga. The rehearsal unfolded at Koh Yao Witthaya School, where the minister, accompanied by permanent secretary Opas Karnkawinpong, showcased their commitment to elevating the nation’s healthcare services to international standards. Addressing…

  • Teenager in Thailand brutally assaulted by notorious youth gang | Thaiger

    Teenager in Thailand brutally assaulted by notorious youth gang

    A brutal assault on a 13 year old boy by a notorious youth gang in Nonthaburi, Thailand, led to a formal complaint being lodged at the Ratthanathibet Police Station. Ekapop Luengprasert, an adviser to the interior minister and founder of the Sai Mai Tong Rod (Sai Mai District Must Survive) Facebook page, accompanied the mother of the victim to the…

  • Russian roulette: Five nabbed in Phuket villa for illegal gambling and shisha stash | Thaiger

    Russian roulette: Five nabbed in Phuket villa for illegal gambling and shisha stash

    Officers from the Investigation Division of the Provincial Police Region 8 and Chalong Police Station yesterday arrested five Russian nationals for illegal gambling and the illicit possession of water pipes for shisha smoking at a luxury villa in the Rawai sub-district of Phuket. Officers received a tip-off that a group of foreigners turned a lavish accommodation in Soi Salika in…

  • TAT targets 7 billion baht tourism revenue surge for Ranong | Thaiger

    TAT targets 7 billion baht tourism revenue surge for Ranong

    The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) aims to boost Ranong province’s tourism revenue to 7 billion baht (US$196 million) in the current year, a substantial rise from 6.72 billion baht (US$188 million) in the preceding year. The strategy is to increase the share of international tourists to 15% of total visitors, a significant recovery from the previous year’s slump. Ranong,…

  • Seaplane terminal boosts tourism in Phuket | Thaiger

    Seaplane terminal boosts tourism in Phuket

    Airports of Thailand (AOT) announced Thailand’s inaugural seaplane terminal, slated to grace Phuket International Airport. AOT’s visionary project aims to meet the demand for coastal tourism, taking reference from the Maldives. The ambitious initiative involves a comprehensive study to bolster tourism links between Phuket and the Andaman islands and beaches while concurrently enhancing the airport’s capacity. With the study, encompassing…

  • Changan Automobile targets selling 20,000 EVs in Thailand this year | Thaiger

    Changan Automobile targets selling 20,000 EVs in Thailand this year

    With positive optimism about the electric vehicle (EV) market in Thailand, Changan Automobile, a renowned manufacturer based in Chongqing, China, has set an ambitious plan. The company aims to sell 20,000 EVs in Thailand within this year and has designated the nation as its strategic export hub. Shen Xinghua, who chairs Changan Auto Sales (Thailand), revealed that the Thai government’s…

  • Chiang Rai man charged for assaulting teacher and young woman | Thaiger

    Chiang Rai man charged for assaulting teacher and young woman

    Two teenage women lodged a complaint concerning a 38 year old man, who had allegedly assaulted a female teacher in a school in Chiang Rai. The incident occurred at around 3pm yesterday (January 22), in a school at the Ban Pong Klua village in the Doi Lan sub-district of Chiang Rai province. According to the 18 year old complainant, the…

  • Thai police intensify crackdown on juvenile delinquency following brutal murder | Thaiger

    Thai police intensify crackdown on juvenile delinquency following brutal murder

    In response to a brutal murder committed by five teenagers in Sa Kaeo’s Aranyaprathet district, Thai police are intensifying efforts to combat juvenile delinquency across the country. The murder of a middle-aged woman earlier this month has sparked a nationwide crackdown on criminal acts perpetrated by young offenders, an operation ordered by National Police Chief Torsak Sukvimol. Torsak has given…

  • Protesters intensify demonstrations over Thaksin Shinawatra’s preferential treatment | Thaiger

    Protesters intensify demonstrations over Thaksin Shinawatra’s preferential treatment

    The Students and People’s Network for Thailand Reform (STR) are intensifying their demonstrations over the alleged preferential treatment of Thaksin Shinawatra, the convicted former prime minister. The protesters are set to stage a sit-in outside the Government House starting February 2. According to Pichit Chaimongkol, the STR leader, there are plans to protest indefinitely alongside other groups that are targeting…

  • Valentine Surf & Turf BBQ Feast Extravaganza at Dark Waters Rooftop Bar | Thaiger

    Valentine Surf & Turf BBQ Feast Extravaganza at Dark Waters Rooftop Bar

    This Valentine’s Day, on February 14, 2024, Ten Six Hundred at Chao Phraya, Bangkok by Preference proudly extends an invitation to couples for an exclusive celebration at the enchanting Dark Waters Rooftop Bar. Elevate your romantic experience as the hotel promises an evening brimming with culinary delights, live music, and breathtaking views. Indulge in a lavish surf & turf BBQ…

  • Thai woman mysteriously dies in Malaysia while travelling with friend | Thaiger

    Thai woman mysteriously dies in Malaysia while travelling with friend

    Thai parents sought help from the Pavena Foundation for Children and Women to investigate the mysterious and tragic death of their daughter who reportedly fell from the 33rd floor of a building in the Kuala Lumpur city in Malaysia and died. A 62 year old Thai woman, Nopparat In-pru and her 63 year old husband, Narongchai Phansanoi, travelled from the…

  • Thai market flooded with counterfeit TYESO thermal cups causing 10 million baht loss | Thaiger

    Thai market flooded with counterfeit TYESO thermal cups causing 10 million baht loss

    The popular thermal cup brand TYESO suffered a significant blow as counterfeit products, orchestrated by Chinese counterfeiters and sold by Thai live sellers, flooded the Thai market. The brand and its official Thai distributor, Eco Chang Intertrade Co., Ltd, face an estimated loss of 10 million baht. The situation poses potential harm to the consumer’s health and the reputation of…

  • Ten days of rainfall predicted in Thailand with temperature fluctuations | Thaiger

    Ten days of rainfall predicted in Thailand with temperature fluctuations

    The Thailand Meteorological Department (TMD) predicted rainfall for the next 10 days, from January 22 to 31. The TMD anticipate thunderstorms in the northern, central and upper northeastern regions, with a temperature rise expected. The forecast was updated today, January 22, from the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF). From January 22 to 26, a moderate to strong mass…

  • Department of Consular Affairs goes digital with e-passports and more | Thaiger

    Department of Consular Affairs goes digital with e-passports and more

    The Department of Consular Affairs made a giant leap into the future, with its transformation into a digital department this year. This significant change involves the integration of advanced technology and artificial intelligence (AI) into its daily operations, demonstrated by the introduction of contemporary icons and an array of improved e-consular services. The cornerstone of this digital metamorphosis lies in…

  • Drug addict attacks Thai teacher after school hours (video) | Thaiger

    Drug addict attacks Thai teacher after school hours (video)

    A drug addict surrendered to police after attacking a Thai teacher at a school in the northern province of Chiang Rai. The suspect claimed the victim hurt him first, so he acted in self-defence. Mueang Chiang Rai Police Station and Dhammanan Chiang Rai Rescue Team were alerted to the physical assault at Baan Pong Kluea School at about 1.40pm on…

  • Phuket grocery owner busted for illicit kratom water trade | Thaiger

    Phuket grocery owner busted for illicit kratom water trade

    A sweeping police operation in Phuket culminated in the arrest of a man found in possession of an astonishing 315 bottles of the outlawed beverage known as kratom water. Somsak Kiattikhan, a 44 year old grocery store owner, was apprehended on Saturday, January 20, following an intelligence tip-off regarding the sale of the illicit drink to local youths. The swoop took…

  • Parking pandemonium: Patong police in vehicle violation crackdown to unclog traffic in Phuket hotspot | Thaiger

    Parking pandemonium: Patong police in vehicle violation crackdown to unclog traffic in Phuket hotspot

    In a bold move to ease traffic congestion, Patong Police initiated a crackdown on vehicles flouting parking regulations in Phuket’s most bustling tourist locale. The campaign kicked off on Friday, January 19, at 9am, when officers began issuing penalties to vehicles improperly parked on Ratchapathanusorn Road. Interestingly, this is the same street that houses the Patong Municipality offices. Patong’s Police…

  • Rawai rescue team saves lost tourists at Laem Krating | Thaiger

    Rawai rescue team saves lost tourists at Laem Krating

    Two female tourists, who had lost their way as darkness fell near Laem Krating, were located and ushered to safety by the Rawai Municipality rescue team last night (January 21). The women had gone for a walk on the popular trail along the cape, well-known for its Black Rock Viewpoint. The trail, which measures just 1.8 kilometres, became a labyrinth…

  • Pervert arrested for masturbating in front of women in Bangkok (video) | Thaiger

    Pervert arrested for masturbating in front of women in Bangkok (video)

    Police arrested a perverted Thai man for masturbating in front of women in public places in Bangkok. The suspect said he was unable to control himself. A female university student shared a video on Facebook of a Thai man parking his motorcycle in front of her and masturbating, with the caption that said… “Warning! A pervert in the Charan Sanit…

  • Pandemic sparks faith tourism pilgrimage as seekers find peace in Thailand’s temples | Thaiger

    Pandemic sparks faith tourism pilgrimage as seekers find peace in Thailand’s temples

    Following the pandemic, a rise in faith tourism as a search for peace and tranquillity has been observed. Temples and sacred spots across Thailand have seen an increase in visitors, and the donation boxes are filling rapidly. Future Markets Insight reported that worldwide, faith-based tourism was worth US$13.7 billion in 2022 and is expected to reach US$40.9 billion in 2033.…

  • 2 armed robbers remain at large after stealing 1.2 million baht gold in Surat Thani (video) | Thaiger

    2 armed robbers remain at large after stealing 1.2 million baht gold in Surat Thani (video)

    Two armed robbers remain at large after stealing gold bracelets worth at least 1.2 million baht from a gold shop in a Lotus’s supermarket on Number 41 Road in the Chaiya district of the southern province of Surat Thani. Chaiya Police Station officers were alerted to the gold robbery at the Yaowarat Krungthep gold shop in the Lotus’s at around…

  • PM Srettha to submit PM2.5 dust plan within court’s 90-day deadline | Thaiger

    PM Srettha to submit PM2.5 dust plan within court’s 90-day deadline

    Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin announced yesterday his intention to submit a plan designed to address the issue of PM2.5 fine dust within a 90-day deadline set by the Chiang Mai Administrative Court. The court order followed a formal complaint lodged by a northern network of individuals, requiring the Thai prime minister and the national environmental panel to draft the plan.…

  • Thailand expects major rise in EV imports under new four-year plan | Thaiger

    Thailand expects major rise in EV imports under new four-year plan

    The director-general of the Excise Department projected a significant increase in electric vehicle (EV) imports, with an estimated 175,000 units expected to reach Thailand within two years. This comes as part of a four-year plan, EV3.5 (2024-27), which requires importers to establish a production base in the country from 2024-25 onwards, to replace imports with domestically produced EVs. The plan…

  • Phuket taxi driver faces 180-day suspension for harassing student | Thaiger

    Phuket taxi driver faces 180-day suspension for harassing student

    A taxi driver based in Phuket faces the looming threat of a 180-day suspension and potentially more severe consequences following accusations of inappropriately harassing a young female passenger. The visibly shaken 20 year old student lodged a complaint against the driver, Chuen Ochaphon, citing inappropriate advances during the journey. These advances included an invitation to his room and a proposition…

  • Unrequited love fuels deadly shooting in central Thailand bar | Thaiger

    Unrequited love fuels deadly shooting in central Thailand bar

    A violent outburst in a Thai bar led to a woman’s death and left her husband critically injured in central Thailand. The suspect, Sopon Thammasadang, who was reportedly fuelled by jealousy and unrequited love, turned himself in to the authorities after fleeing the scene. The incident occurred at a house in Sam Khok, Pathum Thani, yesterday, January 21. Sopon, also…

  • Thai tourism sector optimistic about Chinese arrivals despite economic concerns | Thaiger

    Thai tourism sector optimistic about Chinese arrivals despite economic concerns

    Despite the Thai tourism sector experiencing a drop in Chinese visitors last year, the government remains optimistic about an increase in arrivals this year, targeting eight million visitors from the mainland. This optimism is fuelled by the prospect of the visa-free policy becoming permanent in March. The Chinese government has been advocating for its citizens to travel domestically during the…