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    Planning to extend your Thai visa? Why health insurance is more important than ever

    If you plan to stay longer in Thailand, having health insurance is now more important than ever. Thai immigration often asks for proof of medical coverage when you apply to extend your visa. This applies to many types of visas,...

  • Gardeners at Khao Saming grow golden rambutans and make good profit | Thaiger

    Gardeners at Khao Saming grow golden rambutans and make good profit

    Gardeners in Khao Saming District, Trat province, have been growing golden rambutans for two years and reported experiencing good yields. The rambutans have generated profitable annual incomes. The first lot of rambutan is priced at 100 baht per kilogramme, while the second lot which weighs 2 kilogrammes costs 60 baht per kilogramme. However, the gardeners have not yet started selling…

  • Pattaya: Two motorcyclists crash into each other, seriously injured | Thaiger

    Pattaya: Two motorcyclists crash into each other, seriously injured

    Two motorcyclists collided with each other on Pattaya Klang Road in the early hours of this morning. The clash at 1.10am, today, January 5, involved a Yamaha Fino under the control of 27 year old Artragoon Aonsongchan and a blue Honda Wave 110, without a license plate, belonging to an unidentified 20 year old Thai man. Both riders, Artragoon and…

  • Rice-rumble rocks markets: Thailand anticipates 15% export dip, global repercussions loom | Thaiger

    Rice-rumble rocks markets: Thailand anticipates 15% export dip, global repercussions loom

    In a rice-rumble that could shake global markets, Thailand’s rice exports are poised to plunge by a staggering 15% this year. Thailand, the rice heavyweight, is set to face a double whammy. Chookiat Ophaswongse, the honorary president of the Thai Rice Exporters Association, predicts a dip in demand from Indonesia, last year’s top buyer. “Indonesia, after its presidential election next…

  • Ministry of Energy: Exclusive discounts and extended assistance period for NGV prices | Thaiger

    Ministry of Energy: Exclusive discounts and extended assistance period for NGV prices

    The Ministry of Energy, led by Deputy Prime Minister Pirapan Salirathavibhaga, is rolling out an unprecedented lifeline for truck operators, public transport, and taxi drivers grappling with soaring natural gas prices for vehicles (NGV). Pirapan announced the formation of a dedicated working group aimed at tackling the escalating issue of surging NGV prices. The superhero in this saga, PTT Public…

  • Gold prices in Thailand experience an increase of 50 baht | Thaiger

    Gold prices in Thailand experience an increase of 50 baht

    The Gold Traders Association (GTA) today announced a rise in gold prices. The retail gold price experienced an increase of 50 baht compared to the closing price on the previous day. The selling price of gold ornaments was 34,000 baht per baht, as reported by the news correspondent. The information, based on the data released on the GTA’s website at…

  • Phuket Rajabhat University launches entrepreneurial scheme for student innovation | Thaiger

    Phuket Rajabhat University launches entrepreneurial scheme for student innovation

    The Phuket Rajabhat University in Thailand set in motion a pioneering scheme yesterday aimed at fostering entrepreneurial prowess amongst its students and sparking innovation within the community. This enterprising initiative, launched to nurture future business leaders, seeks to promote business designs born out of community innovation. The grand inauguration of the project was attended by dignitaries including Phuket Vice Governor…

  • Solo female robber strikes gold shop in Sadao, making off with 800000 baht | Thaiger

    Solo female robber strikes gold shop in Sadao, making off with 800000 baht

    A 20 year old local woman executed a bold solo robbery, absconding with gold valued at over 800,000 baht from a Lotus Gold Shop in Sadao, Songkhla province. The incident transpired at 5.30pm yesterday. The store’s CCTV footage showed the woman, identified as Precha, committing the crime single-handedly while brandishing a knife, before making her escape on a Honda GPX…

  • National Telecom targets smart meter project amid anticipated revenue loss | Thaiger

    National Telecom targets smart meter project amid anticipated revenue loss

    National Telecom (NT) is seeking to broaden its business horizons as it anticipates a revenue loss of 4 billion baht next year due to the termination of some contracts with private mobile phone operators. The state-owned enterprise is positioning itself to join the smart meter project run by the Metropolitan Electricity Authority (MEA) and Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA), by offering…

  • Former RTA sergeant found dead in Nakhon Phanom home | Thaiger

    Former RTA sergeant found dead in Nakhon Phanom home

    A 52 year old former Royal Thai Army (RTA) Sergeant was found deceased at his home in Nakhon Phanom’s Kuruku district today. The discovery of RTA Sergeant Apichai was made by his elder brother, Som, who had not heard from him since New Year’s Eve. Apichai’s house is located in front of the Phra Yot Muang Khwang Camp in Kuruku.…

  • Kanchai admits to DMing Beer The Voice: He insists conversations were professional | Thaiger

    Kanchai admits to DMing Beer The Voice: He insists conversations were professional

    Channel 3 News reporter Kanchai Kamnerdploy admitted to previously direct messaging Thai singer Beer, from the TV talent show The Voice, but insists their conversations were strictly professional. This comes after Beer sparked widespread interest by revealing on a livestream that she had been contacted by several famous personalities, some already in relationships or married. During her live stream, Beer…

  • Pattaya targets 27 million tourists in 2024 with robust strategies | Thaiger

    Pattaya targets 27 million tourists in 2024 with robust strategies

    Thai government officials have set their sights on ambitious targets and goals to bounce back from the economic fallout caused by the Covid-19 pandemic restrictions in 2024. Pattaya, whose economy is heavily dependent on tourism, amounting to about 90%, was majorly impacted as it has not yet fully recovered to the 2019 levels, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand…

  • Thai woman shot with crossbow after saving neighbour from rape attempt | Thaiger

    Thai woman shot with crossbow after saving neighbour from rape attempt

    A Thai woman is seeking help and justice after a man shot her with a crossbow for saving her neighbour from his rape attempt in the central province of Sing Buri. The shooting victim, Nittaya Thongpradit, travelled from Sing Buri to Bangkok yesterday, January 4, to seek assistance from the non-profit organisation Saimai Survive after the Kai Bangrachan Police Station delayed the…

  • Thai man accidentally kills wife’s alleged lover during heated confrontation | Thaiger

    Thai man accidentally kills wife’s alleged lover during heated confrontation

    A jealous husband in Thailand arranged a confrontation with his wife’s alleged lover, which resulted in a violent encounter and death. The incident unfolded around 12.30am yesterday, January 4 when a 39 year old man Anurak allegedly shot and killed Nathaphon 38 year old in front of a fish restaurant called Rak Pla. The Lopburi City Police Station was alerted…

  • Bangkok woman’s unexpected fall in lift shaft sparks high-rise rescue | Thaiger

    Bangkok woman’s unexpected fall in lift shaft sparks high-rise rescue

    A Facebook user named NAKON45, also known as Anyawut Po-ampai, reported an alarming incident today. A woman had unexpectedly fallen into a lift shaft within a building located in the Bang Na district of Bangkok. Officials were quickly alerted to assist, with the Ruamkatanyu Foundation dispatching a high-rise rescue team equipped with the necessary tools to help the woman who…

  • Thai Health: Free telemedicine for citizens abroad | Thaiger

    Thai Health: Free telemedicine for citizens abroad

    The National Health Security Office (NHSO) is set to roll out a revolutionary Telemedicine service catering to Thai citizens across the globe through the widely acclaimed gold card scheme. Government Spokesperson Chai Wacharonke revealed the details of this game-changing initiative aimed at providing quality medical and public health services at zero cost. “Our goal is simple: seamless healthcare access for…

  • Commerce Ministry’s plan to catapult SMEs to 40% GDP by 2027 | Thaiger

    Commerce Ministry’s plan to catapult SMEs to 40% GDP by 2027

    The Commerce Ministry unleashed an ambitious plan to elevate small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to new heights, targeting a staggering 40% contribution to the GDP by 2027. A comprehensive strategy is set to turbocharge consumption, investment, government spending, and international trade, propelling SMEs into the forefront of economic prowess. Acknowledging the pivotal role SMEs play in Thailand’s economic fabric, Commerce…

  • Thai driver’s vehicle carrying hazardous chemical catches fire | Thaiger

    Thai driver’s vehicle carrying hazardous chemical catches fire

    A Thai driver transporting a dangerous chemical called aluminium phosphate, commonly used to eliminate agricultural pests, last night found himself in a precarious situation when his vehicle caught fire. The incident unfolded in Soi Porn Sawang 7, Samrong Nua Subdistrict, Samut Prakan. A rapid response by local fire crews and the Ruamkatanyu Foundation contained the situation, preventing a potential disaster.…

  • PM launches ’30 baht plus’ health scheme in Roi-Et | Thaiger

    PM launches ’30 baht plus’ health scheme in Roi-Et

    Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin is set to kickstart a revolutionary healthcare initiative dubbed the 30-baht Plus universal health scheme. The grand launch is scheduled for this Sunday, January 7, in the northeastern province of Roi-Et. This innovative trial, to be initially rolled out in Roi-Et, Phrae, Phetchaburi, and Narathiwat, promises free medical services at state and private hospitals, clinics, and pharmacies.…

  • Bolt boosts safety in Thailand with new app features | Thaiger

    Bolt boosts safety in Thailand with new app features

    European mobility company Bolt strengthened its safety protocols in Thailand by introducing new measures designed to support both drivers and riders. A new feature, driver selfie verification, has been added to the ride-hailing application to minimise instances of driver impersonation and bolster safety for all users. In addition, Bolt launched an innovative trip safety monitoring feature. This facility allows the company…

  • Thai spiritual medium arrested for raping woman with autism | Thaiger

    Thai spiritual medium arrested for raping woman with autism

    Police arrested a Thai spiritual medium for raping a woman with autism at a hotel in the central province of Nakhon Sawan. The rapist then allegedly repeated the appalling crime, sexually assaulting a six year old girl, after being released on bail. The 21 year old mother of the child filed a complaint against the spiritual medium, 55 year old…

  • Drug-fuelled party raided in Sattahip, teens arrested | Thaiger

    Drug-fuelled party raided in Sattahip, teens arrested

    Sattahip Police Station orchestrated a shutdown of a raucous drug party at an undisclosed pool villa in the Bang Sare subdistrict of Chon Buri province yesterday, January 4. The villa’s name remains under wraps as authorities delve into the aftermath of the wild revelry. Over 20 officers stormed the villa, responding to numerous grievances from bleary-eyed locals disturbed by the…

  • Rare cinereous vulture found in Kamphaeng Phet now under specialised care | Thaiger

    Rare cinereous vulture found in Kamphaeng Phet now under specialised care

    A juvenile cinereous vulture, discovered on a road in the Lan Krabue district of Kamphaeng Phet last Sunday, is currently under the care of a team of veterinarians from the neighbouring Nakhon Sawan. The bird, weak from its long winter migration, is being prepared for future release. Veterinarian Pimchanok Songmongkol from the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation’s…

  • Burmese boxing coach killed in Tak, murderers remain at large | Thaiger

    Burmese boxing coach killed in Tak, murderers remain at large

    Police are searching for the murderers of a Burmese boxing coach in the Mae Sot district in the northern province of Tak. The lifeless body of an 18 year old Burmese man, identified as Ko, was found on the side of the Mae Sot-Umphang Road in the Mae Sot district of Tak on January 3. Ko was in black boxer…

  • Thailand’s 1-trillion-baht Land Bridge megaproject receives robust defence | Thaiger

    Thailand’s 1-trillion-baht Land Bridge megaproject receives robust defence

    The Land Bridge megaproject, a 1-trillion-baht initiative in Thailand, received robust defence from Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin and Pheu Thai MPs on Thursday. They stated that the project, designed to boost the country’s economy and development, could significantly improve the national economy if successful. PM Srettha, during the House debate on the 2024 fiscal budget, argued that the Land Bridge…

  • Teenagers arrested in Phitsanulok for gunfight over love dispute | Thaiger

    Teenagers arrested in Phitsanulok for gunfight over love dispute

    Two 18 year old male teenagers were apprehended by the Phitsanulok City Police yesterday along with a six-chambered firearm and a quantity of ammunition. The arrest took place at a residence in Ban Pa Subdistrict, Phitsanulok City. The arrest follows an incident on January 2, when a gunfight broke out near a water canal adjacent to Wat Tan Suwan in…

  • Thailand’s opposition questions rising military budget amid promised reforms | Thaiger

    Thailand’s opposition questions rising military budget amid promised reforms

    Opposition parties in Thailand expressed concern over the budget allocations for the country’s military, arguing that these contradict the Pheu Thai Party’s commitment to reform and downsize the armed forces. The concerns were voiced during a debate on the 2024 budget bill, with Aekkarat Udomamnuay, an MP with the Move Forward Party (MFP), questioning the Defence Ministry’s request for 198…

  • Thai celebrity Beer stirs controversy with mysterious direct message reveal | Thaiger

    Thai celebrity Beer stirs controversy with mysterious direct message reveal

    The Voice’s Beer has stirred up a controversy by sharing a mysterious direct message (DM) that pointed towards a celebrity and a well-known host. The message was shared yesterday, January 4, during a live session, sparking a series of varied reactions from netizens. During the live session, Beer mentioned that a famous person who already had a partner and a…

  • Heroic nurses perform CPR at fatal accident scene on New Year’s Eve | Thaiger

    Heroic nurses perform CPR at fatal accident scene on New Year’s Eve

    Two nurses were honoured for their quick thinking and brave actions when they found themselves at the scene of a fatal road accident on New Year’s Eve. The incident occurred at Samprao intersection in Udon Thani, where a 62 year old woman, Jeerapha (surname withheld), suffering from Alzheimer’s, was hit by a van and left in the middle of the…

  • Thailand’s deputy police chief set for National Security Council role | Thaiger

    Thailand’s deputy police chief set for National Security Council role

    Thailand Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin approved the appointment of Deputy National Police Chief Police General Roy Inkhapairote as the Secretary-General of the National Security Council (NSC). The appointment, which has received unanimous agreement from all relevant parties, now awaits the royal seal of approval. The role of NSC secretary-general has been left unclaimed following the retirement of Gen. Supot Malaniyom on September…

  • Starbucks steams up with price hike, now costlier than Thailand’s minimum wage | Thaiger

    Starbucks steams up with price hike, now costlier than Thailand’s minimum wage

    Starbucks, one of Thailand’s most popular coffee chains, announced that the prices of its beverages will be increased by 5 baht at all of its stores across the country from today. One cup of coffee from Starbucks is now more expensive than Thailand’s national minimum wage. The corporation says the reason for the price hike is due to the current…