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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,...

  • Almaty fire rescue: Thai woman throws child from fifth floor of burning flat (video) | Thaiger

    Almaty fire rescue: Thai woman throws child from fifth floor of burning flat (video)

    A heart-stopping moment was captured in the city of Almaty, Kazakhstan when a woman decided to throw her child out of a window from the fifth floor of a residential building engulfed in flames. Bystanders, ready with mattresses, managed to catch the child and later the woman as well, when they both escaped from the relentless fire. Local media reported…

  • Chaiyaphum double murder: On the run security guard finally apprehended after fatal shooting | Thaiger

    Chaiyaphum double murder: On the run security guard finally apprehended after fatal shooting

    An investigation into the fatal shooting of two people in Chaiyaphum province is currently underway. A 54 year old security guard is believed to have acted out of spite, using a .38 calibre handgun in the grizzly event that unfolded on July 30. The victims are identified as 72 year old Wicha, his brother-in-law, and 31 year old Phongthorn, a…

  • Thai woman with golden face tickles taxi driver’s funny bone on TikTok | Thaiger

    Thai woman with golden face tickles taxi driver’s funny bone on TikTok

    In a humorous incident that amused Thai netizens, a woman from Thailand, took to TikTok to apologise to a taxi driver whom she had inadvertently startled with her golden face. The woman, Nitcha Punnapon, had her face covered in gold leaves after undergoing the Na Na Thong ceremony, and it had quite a surprising effect on the unsuspecting cabbie. Sharing…

  • ASEAN Heritage Parks status granted to three Thai nature reserves | Thaiger

    ASEAN Heritage Parks status granted to three Thai nature reserves

    Three Thailand nature reserves have been recognised by the prestigious ASEAN Heritage Parks (AHPs). Government representative Rachada Dhnadirek yesterday announced the good news that Phu Kradueng National Park, Phu Khieo Wildlife Forest Reserve, and Nam Nao National Park all made the distinguished list. The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment received the information during their recent attendance at the 34th…

  • 8 killed and 3 injured after pickup collides with train near Bangkok | Thaiger

    8 killed and 3 injured after pickup collides with train near Bangkok

    A pickup truck collided with a train in the early hours of this morning killing eight Thai people and injuring three others near Klong Udon Chonlajon in Chachoengsao province near Bangkok. Mueang Chachoengsao Police Station officers and a rescue team promptly rushed to the scene at approximately 3am today, August 4. They found a train, laden with containers, positioned on…

  • Global rice trade shook by El Nino, politics, and embargo in Thailand | Thaiger

    Global rice trade shook by El Nino, politics, and embargo in Thailand

    In the face of mounting global food security concerns, the impact of El Niño weather patterns and international political disruptions are causing serious upheavals in the farming landscape, particularly in major global rice-producing countries. Compounding the issue is Russia’s recent withdrawal from a vital agreement, which previously ensured the uninterrupted transport of Ukrainian grain goods through the Black Sea region.…

  • Cyberattack: Thai cybercrime suspects arrested for 77 million baht luxury vintage car scam | Thaiger

    Cyberattack: Thai cybercrime suspects arrested for 77 million baht luxury vintage car scam

    The suspects thought to be behind the cyberattack on the Department of Land Transport (DLT) were yesterday taken into custody. The breach caused damages estimated at a colossal sum of 77.35 million baht. The two suspects, 38 year old Satian and 44 year old Sarisorn, are expected to face charges for introducing false information into the computer system and unlawfully…

  • Thaksin Shinawatra’s return to Thailand delayed amid prime ministerial vote postponement | Thaiger

    Thaksin Shinawatra’s return to Thailand delayed amid prime ministerial vote postponement

    The return of Thaksin Shinawatra, former prime minister of Thailand and reputed de facto head of the Pheu Thai Party, has been delayed. The strategy appears aimed at facilitating his smooth return, once a government led by his party comes into play, disclosed an unnamed source within Pheu Thai yesterday. The initial return plan for Thaksin was for Thursday, August…

  • Thailand’s bid to become smart, eco-friendly logistics hub in ASEAN | Thaiger

    Thailand’s bid to become smart, eco-friendly logistics hub in ASEAN

    In the realm of business and industry, a campaign is gaining traction in which the government is being urged to bolster the country’s standing as a prospective eco-friendly hub for logistics within the prominent Southeast East Asian alliance, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). Moreover, there is a strong emphasis on preparing businesses to adapt to the dawn of…

  • Disturbing dream leads to exhumation: Thai man’s grave unearthed 26 years after burial | Thaiger

    Disturbing dream leads to exhumation: Thai man’s grave unearthed 26 years after burial

    In a shocking turn of events, a body buried in a cemetery 26 years ago within the Nakhon Si Thammarat province was found trapped under concrete, a fact brought to light when the deceased, identified as Noppadol, manifested in his sister’s dream, claiming he was unable to breathe. Dokmai, his 48 year old sister, was forced to face the horrific…

  • Thai tourism stays firm amid debt rise, 200 million domestic trips targeted | Thaiger

    Thai tourism stays firm amid debt rise, 200 million domestic trips targeted

    Despite a backdrop of tepid consumption, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) remains steadfast in its pursuit of 200 million domestic tourism trips within the current year. Data from a survey conducted by the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce paints a rather gloomy picture of increased household debt levels, up by 11.5% this year from last year. It…

  • Fatal fireworks explosion in Narathiwat linked to local smuggling network | Thaiger

    Fatal fireworks explosion in Narathiwat linked to local smuggling network

    Narathiwat witnessed a tragic incident recently as a fireworks storehouse exploded. The owners of the premises, a couple, Sompong Nakul and Piyanuch Peungwirawat, both 42 years old, are believed to have fled to Malaysia, according to the local police following the unfortunate fireworks explosion. There are also reports that their trade has connections with significant figures in the southern Thai…

  • Financial dispute: Online gaming leads to tragic real-life confrontation in South Korea | Thaiger

    Financial dispute: Online gaming leads to tragic real-life confrontation in South Korea

    In South Korea, a chilling online feud case unfolded where authorities discovered a deceased man and another critically wounded inside a vehicle parked on a busy highway near the city of Azu South Jeolla province. The seemingly gruesome situation, according to the ongoing investigation, is believed to have stemmed from a deadly game designed to resolve a persisting financial dispute. Authorities…

  • Tobacco smuggling: Thai task force apprehends smuggler in 2 million baht contraband case | Thaiger

    Tobacco smuggling: Thai task force apprehends smuggler in 2 million baht contraband case

    In a determined pursuit, Thailand’s anti-smuggling task force apprehended a significant fugitive from the south involved in a tobacco smuggling case. The arrest came after they confiscated 19 crates of smuggled cigarettes worth approximately 2 million baht. Police Major General Montri Thetkhan yesterday led the operation along with the team, intercepting a 43 years old suspect named Tiwa, implicated in…

  • Body parts of a foreign man found in trash bag on Koh Pha Ngan | Thaiger

    Body parts of a foreign man found in trash bag on Koh Pha Ngan

    A garbage truck driver today stumbled upon some human body parts in a trash bag at a waste yard on Koh Pha Ngan, an island in the southern province of Surat Thani. It is believed the body parts belong to a foreign man because the shape and size of the body are different from Thai people. Koh Pha Ngan Police…

  • Elephant-friendly future possible: Thailand shifts from exploitative tourism to conservation | Thaiger

    Elephant-friendly future possible: Thailand shifts from exploitative tourism to conservation

    Elephants: fading into history or stepping into a brighter future? In Thailand, these enormous and intelligent creatures have woven themselves into the very fabric of the country’s heritage and traditional beliefs. Over the centuries, they’ve become emblematic of Thailand thanks to their substantial contributions to warfare, transport, and heavy labour, all of which are largely credited to their immense strength…

  • Big Joke acknowledges corrupt police officers linked to firework warehouse explosion | Thaiger

    Big Joke acknowledges corrupt police officers linked to firework warehouse explosion

    The Deputy Commissioner of the Royal Thai Police (RTP), Surachate “Big Joke” Hakparn, acknowledged the presence of corrupt police officers within the force. He ensured to investigate the public’s concern over corruption allegations linked to the firework warehouse explosion. Move Forward Party (MFP) MP Wiroj Lakkhanaadisorn stepped forward to expose the corruption within the RTP that may have played a role…

  • Masturbating magic: Brazilian fitness celebrity spills astonishing health and beauty secret | Thaiger

    Masturbating magic: Brazilian fitness celebrity spills astonishing health and beauty secret

    An astonishing health and beauty secret has been revealed by fitness celebrity Andrea Sunshine, a Brazilian residing in London for many years – masturbating. Unashamedly open about her sex life, she attributes her youthful skin to an unusually active personal routine, involving self-pleasure 12 times a day. Living in England, the 53 year old, sports a toned physique, seemingly defying…

  • From sanitation to sensation: 11 women mop the lottery floor in India | Thaiger

    From sanitation to sensation: 11 women mop the lottery floor in India

    Life has taken a decidedly fortunate turn for 11 female sanitation workers in southern India, who are no longer in the shit after scooping 100 million Indian rupees (41 million baht) on a united lottery ticket. These women, who were previously struggling to make ends meet with meagre daily wages of 250 Indian rupees (100 baht), can now look forward…

  • Mind over men: British neuroscience student-turned-OnlyFans model reveals willing slave army | Thaiger

    Mind over men: British neuroscience student-turned-OnlyFans model reveals willing slave army

    A staggering revelation was made by a former neuroscience student turned full-time OnlyFans model. The British model asserted that numerous men have willingly registered to serve as her slaves, signing up through online mechanisms. The model, Mercedes Valentine, revealed the individuals selflessly indulging her by fulfilling her wishlist, which she proudly features on her OnlyFans profile. The 22 year old…

  • Southern Thailand police seize 12,000 meth tablets, 2 key figures arrested linked to notorious drug ring | Thaiger

    Southern Thailand police seize 12,000 meth tablets, 2 key figures arrested linked to notorious drug ring

    Police officers from the suppression division apprehended two individuals implicated in a notorious drug network known as Jing Kantang, which has been causing alarm throughout the southern region of Thailand. According to reports, these individuals had been evading capture until they were finally caught in the Songkhla today. Police Lieutenant Colonel Montri Theskhan, in command of the Suppression Division, gave orders…

  • Nigerian men endure 5,600 kilometres, 14 day ocean voyage hidden on cargo ship rudder | Thaiger

    Nigerian men endure 5,600 kilometres, 14 day ocean voyage hidden on cargo ship rudder

    In a daunting escape operation, four men from Nigeria travelled almost 6,000 kilometres, hidden above the rudder of a cargo ship. The men sought to start over in their home country, demonstrating unimaginable endurance in their 14-day voyage over the wide open ocean. The men were discovered and rescued in Brazil after having travelled more than 5,600 kilometres onboard a…

  • Costa Rica’s deadly score: Footballer falls victim to crocodile attack at Rio Cañas River | Thaiger

    Costa Rica’s deadly score: Footballer falls victim to crocodile attack at Rio Cañas River

    In an unnerving incident, a vacationing family in Costa Rica witnessed a lethal crocodile attack. The tragic event unfolded as a 29 year old man was dragged underwater by a large crocodile while he was swimming in the Rio Cañas River. He was a footballer for the local Deportivo Rio Cañas team, who succumbed to his injuries from the attack.…

  • Undercover officer fatally shot in Pattani: Potential drug trafficking link being investigated | Thaiger

    Undercover officer fatally shot in Pattani: Potential drug trafficking link being investigated

    A 29 year old undercover law enforcement officer was fatally shot last night following his return from investigating drug trafficking in Mayor district, Pattani Province. Currently, police are conducting an urgent probe into the incident to discern the motive and the assailants. After receiving a report of a fatal shooting incident involving a police officer on Chonlatarn Road in Mayor,…

  • Phuket’s fiery pursuit: Officials strive to spark safety but no fireworks fouls found yet ahead of Vegetarian Festival | Thaiger

    Phuket’s fiery pursuit: Officials strive to spark safety but no fireworks fouls found yet ahead of Vegetarian Festival

    In their continuous push to secure safety measures in Phuket fireworks stores, officials have not yet identified any businesses operating breaches of critical safety regulations. The investigations, which sparked on July 30, are the aftermath of a tragic explosion at a firework warehouse in Narathiwat. The devastating event resulted in 12 deaths and left 121 people injured. Read more about…

  • Trumped-up turmoil: Tension mounts as MAGA man Trump faces election plot charges in Washington (video) | Thaiger

    Trumped-up turmoil: Tension mounts as MAGA man Trump faces election plot charges in Washington (video)

    As former US President Donald Trump prepares for a crucial court hearing over charges of plotting to overturn the 2020 election defeat, tension and security measures escalate in Washington DC. The case is perceived as the most serious of Trump’s legal battles as he vies for the White House next year. In a fiery post on his Truth Social platform,…

  • Wave-riding rebels: Phuket probe targets speedboat drivers who ignored safety notice | Thaiger

    Wave-riding rebels: Phuket probe targets speedboat drivers who ignored safety notice

    An investigation is currently underway concerning two speedboat drivers who allegedly flouted a safety notice issued by the Phuket Marine Office. This unfolded on Tuesday, August 1 when the captains reportedly displayed reckless behaviour by navigating their boats precariously in large waves and powerful winds whilst making their way back from Phi Phi Island. The probe into the conduct of these…

  • Chinese influencer praises Thailand’s VIP experience on elite visa, starting at 600,000 baht | Thaiger

    Chinese influencer praises Thailand’s VIP experience on elite visa, starting at 600,000 baht

    A viral video is currently making waves online, featuring a high-society Chinese woman reviewing her VIP experience while travelling to Thailand using the Thailand Elite Visa. Shared on TikTok via her account @taifei5, she documented a journey where luxury and personal care started as soon as she stepped off the plane. @taifei5 วีซ่าเข้าประเทศไทย#วีซ่า #ชีวิตในประเทศไทย #ประเทศไทย🇹🇭 #สนามบิน #海外生活 #种草 ♬ 原聲…

  • Unseen gunman in Phuket hotel shooting leaves two wounded, police intensify search | Thaiger

    Unseen gunman in Phuket hotel shooting leaves two wounded, police intensify search

    In the early hours of today, a terrifying gun attack unfolded outside a well-known hotel in Patong, Phuket, leaving two young men wounded. The unknown assailant, who drove a dark sedan, fled the scene immediately, igniting an urgent police search. At 4am today, the unchecked violence broke the tranquillity of residents in Phuket. Upon receiving reports of a shooting, Police…

  • Boozy pickup crash: 56 year old drunk’s collision with 18-wheel lorry in central Thailand | Thaiger

    Boozy pickup crash: 56 year old drunk’s collision with 18-wheel lorry in central Thailand

    A heavy-drinking 56 year old man lost control of his pickup truck and crashed into an 18-wheel lorry parked on the side of the road in Chachoengsao Province, central Thailand. The truck was heavily damaged, and officials quickly responded, providing emergency assistance and transportation to the hospital. Somprasong Sai-in, an investigative officer at Bang Pakong Police Station, today revealed that…