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    Why 8 Atelier Residence is poised for growth: Phuket’s investment hotspot in the making

    Phuket’s residential real estate market is no longer defined only by beachfront villas and short-stay resort condominiums. The island is now seeing sustained interest from international investors targeting long-term yields, capital stability, and access to full-scale lifestyle infrastructure. Looking at...

  • Ice and menace: Pattaya methamphetamine bust causes mayhem | Thaiger

    Ice and menace: Pattaya methamphetamine bust causes mayhem

    A tip-off from fed-up locals led to a major methamphetamine bust in Pattaya this week but things turned truly wild when a raving suspect attacked civilians, claimed to be a cop’s son, and sparked a full-blown panic in the streets. Pattaya City police yesterday May 5, swooped on a known drug hotspot in Jomtien Soi 3 after residents provided photos…

  • 7 Russian nationals hospitalised after eating unidentified wild fruit | Thaiger

    7 Russian nationals hospitalised after eating unidentified wild fruit

    Rescuers rushed seven Russian nationals to hospitals after they consumed wild fruit while visiting Khao Na Nai Luang National Park in the southern province of Surat Thani. Ta Khun Prom Foundation rescuers were called to assist the group, who suffered from dizziness and vomiting in the park area in Phanom district at 1.33pm yesterday, May 5. Five of the victims…

  • Confused foreign tourist sparks shoplifting scare in Pattaya | Thaiger

    Confused foreign tourist sparks shoplifting scare in Pattaya

    A department store in South Pattaya was thrown into chaos after an outburst by a foreign tourist sparked a theft scare. Pattaya City Police rushed to the scene yesterday, May 5, after alarmed staff and shoppers reported a suspected shoplifter behaving erratically. But when officers arrived, they found the man, a foreign tourist, wasn’t stealing, just struggling with a mental health…

  • Northeast Thailand’s billion-baht cable car gets green light | Thaiger

    Northeast Thailand’s billion-baht cable car gets green light

    A long-proposed cable car project at Phu Kradueng National Park in northeast Thailand is officially shifting into gear after a 25.7 million baht budget was approved for its design. Atthapol Charoenchansa, Director General of the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (DNP), confirmed the scheme would see a 3-kilometre route constructed, potentially beginning at the Pha Mak Dook…

  • Thai police apologise after ignoring influencer’s stalking complaint | Thaiger

    Thai police apologise after ignoring influencer’s stalking complaint

    Thai police issued an apology to a female social media influencer for acting inappropriately and initially ignoring her complaints of being stalked and threatened by a Burmese man. The influencer, 28 year old Linrada “Lin” Warakornsittichai, posted on her Facebook account, Sanella Linvar, to seek help after officers from Bang Khun Thian Police Station failed to provide any updates on…

  • Search at collapsed audit office site nears completion, 14 still missing | Thaiger

    Search at collapsed audit office site nears completion, 14 still missing

    Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt provided an update today, May 5, on the ongoing search for missing persons at the collapsed State Audit Office building under construction in Chatuchak district. The building collapsed following the March 28 earthquake. Chadchart said rescue operations have made steady progress, with teams now reaching the basement level of Zone SC2, where no further victims are…

  • Lightning strikes rocket festival in Prachinburi, injuring two women | Thaiger

    Lightning strikes rocket festival in Prachinburi, injuring two women

    Lightning struck during a rocket festival at Wat Rattanettaram today, May 5, in Nadi district, Prachinburi, injuring two women who collapsed unconscious. Strong winds and rain accompanied the incident, prompting quick action from emergency services to assist the injured. The public relations department of the Sajja Buddha Dharma Foundation of Thailand in Kabin Buri district reported receiving a notification about…

  • Thai man on the run after raping disabled neighbour in Lop Buri | Thaiger

    Thai man on the run after raping disabled neighbour in Lop Buri

    A Thai man evaded arrest after allegedly raping a disabled female neighbour in the central province of Lop Buri. The victim reportedly appeared visibly distressed whenever she passed the rapist’s house. Residents of the Ban Bang Li community in Tha Wung district expressed sympathy for the victim and sought help from social media influencer Guntouch “Gun” Pongpaiboonwet. Gun, along with…

  • Belgian to be deported after drunken rampages in Pattaya | Thaiger

    Belgian to be deported after drunken rampages in Pattaya

    A Belgian man is set to be deported after repeated drunken outbursts in convenience stores in Pattaya, forcing Thai immigration to step in and revoke his visa. Mustafa Hakan Aslan, a Belgian passport holder, was detained by Chon Buri immigration officers yesterday, May 4, following two separate incidents at convenience stores in the space of a week. He will now…

  • Condo owner denies keeping deposit after Ukrainian woman trashes room | Thaiger

    Condo owner denies keeping deposit after Ukrainian woman trashes room

    A condominium owner in Phuket denied accusations of cheating a Ukrainian woman who damaged her property. She clarified that the woman was not her tenant, but the girlfriend of her actual tenant, a Russian man. The Thai woman, Praphaphan Meesomboon, took to her Facebook page last week to share images of her damaged condo unit. The photos showed walls defaced…

  • PM defends casino complex plan amid public outcry | Thaiger

    PM defends casino complex plan amid public outcry

    Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has criticised opponents of the planned casino entertainment complex, accusing political adversaries of creating confusion and fuelling opposition. During the NBT programme, Empowering Thais with PM Paetongtarn, she defended the project, asserting it could attract significant foreign investment and economic benefits without relying on taxpayer funds. Paetongtarn clarified that the investment would come from private and…

  • Unlicensed healer under scrutiny after brain tumour patient’s death | Thaiger

    Unlicensed healer under scrutiny after brain tumour patient’s death

    A Thai woman blamed an unlicensed healer in the central province of Prachin Buri for the death of her mother, who suffered from brain tumours. The woman died two weeks after consuming a herbal drink and receiving an injection of an unidentified drug. The woman shared the story of her late mother, 61 year old Nit, on social media platforms. She…

  • Raw pork fever claims two lives in Thailand outbreak | Thaiger

    Raw pork fever claims two lives in Thailand outbreak

    Two fatalities were recorded due to a recent raw pork fever outbreak, prompting public health officials to caution against consuming raw meat. Symptoms include high fever and muscle aches, especially in those with a history of eating raw pork. Immediate medical consultation is advised. Today, May 5, Public Health Minister Somsak Thepsuthin reported that there are three confirmed cases of…

  • Thai tomboy hospitalised after sedan driver rams and assaults her | Thaiger

    Thai tomboy hospitalised after sedan driver rams and assaults her

    A Thai tomboy is seeking justice after a man crashed his sedan into her motorcycle and physically assaulted her on a road in the central province of Pathum Thani on Saturday, April 3. The 25 year old victim, Thipchanok, was hospitalised at Bangpakok Hospital 2 in Thanyaburi, Pathum Thani, following the incident. She turned to her university Facebook group for…

  • German homeless after kicked out by Thai wife in Pattaya | Thaiger

    German homeless after kicked out by Thai wife in Pattaya

    A German man was found stranded and distressed in Pattaya’s Jomtien Beach area after being kicked out of his home by his Thai wife, local officials confirmed. The incident came to light during a routine patrol by the Jomtien enforcement unit under Pattaya City Hall, operating on a directive from Mayor Poramet Ngampichet to ensure visitor safety. Officers responded to…

  • Thailand video news | Ladyboy brawl sparks image concerns in Phuket, Serial concrete attacker caught in Bangkok | Thaiger

    Thailand video news | Ladyboy brawl sparks image concerns in Phuket, Serial concrete attacker caught in Bangkok

    From viral brawls in Phuket to tourism surges in Ho Chi Minh City, today’s top stories highlight a region balancing growth, image, and safety. Thailand grapples with public disturbances, cultural soft power strategies, and transport incidents, while neighbouring countries address trade tensions, infrastructure upgrades, and tragic accidents. These diverse headlines capture the pulse of Southeast Asia’s shifting social and political…

  • Krabi national park vows to punish foreign tourist feeding monkeys | Thaiger

    Krabi national park vows to punish foreign tourist feeding monkeys

    National park rangers are searching for a foreign tourist who was captured on a viral video feeding monkeys at Monkey Bay in the southern province of Krabi. The Thai freelance tour guide, Pokpong “Patrick” Suwannasith, shared the video on his Facebook account yesterday, May 4. In the footage, a foreign man can be seen holding a bag of crisps and…

  • Thailand to ease foreign business rules, boosting investment appeal | Thaiger

    Thailand to ease foreign business rules, boosting investment appeal

    The Commerce Ministry intends to streamline business registration by excluding 10 service businesses from List 3 of the Foreign Business Act. This move aims to boost investment within the nation. Auramon Supthaweethum, the Director-General of the Department of Business Development (DBD), indicated that the ministry evaluated the service businesses on List 3 to adapt to evolving economic conditions. List 3…

  • Foreign man slaps Phuket taxi driver and rams van in separate incidents | Thaiger

    Foreign man slaps Phuket taxi driver and rams van in separate incidents

    Local news agencies and residents in Phuket are demanding police action against a foreign man who was caught on a viral video slapping a Thai taxi driver in the face in the middle of the road. A Thai motorist shared dashcam footage of the incident with the Facebook news page Phuket Times, yesterday, May 4. The assault reportedly occurred on…

  • Australian man arrested in Thailand over armed robbery charges | Thaiger

    Australian man arrested in Thailand over armed robbery charges

    Thai immigration officers apprehended an Australian man linked to an armed robbery at Suvarnabhumi International Airport, according to official sources. The Aussie was detained on May 3 after arriving from Bali on Thai Airways flight TG432. He was intercepted while attempting to travel to Phuket on a connecting flight. The Immigration Bureau reported that biometric checks flagged him as banned…

  • Foreign restaurateurs accused of stealing menu from Bangkok eatery | Thaiger

    Foreign restaurateurs accused of stealing menu from Bangkok eatery

    A Thai restaurant in the Central Embassy shopping mall in Bangkok exposed the actions of a foreign couple who stole two menu books on April 29, reportedly intending to copy them to operate a restaurant in their home country. The well-known restaurant, Kaithong Original, shared CCTV screenshots of the couple on its official page on May 1, accompanied by a…

  • Thai parliament’s renovation plan criticised amid economic strain | Thaiger

    Thai parliament’s renovation plan criticised amid economic strain

    Thai Parliament faces criticism after requesting an additional budget of hundreds of millions of baht for renovations amidst economic challenges for many Thais. The budget would fund a 4D cinema and refurbish the seldom-used Sala Kaeo pavilion, a proposal widely condemned as frivolous by critics, including MPs from the People’s Party. The plan allocates 113 million baht to refurbish Sala…

  • Thai motocross rider dies in cliff fall after fleeing wasps | Thaiger

    Thai motocross rider dies in cliff fall after fleeing wasps

    A Thai motocross rider lost his life after falling from a cliff in the central province of Saraburi while fleeing a swarm of wasps on Friday, May 2. A group of more than 10 motocross riders sought help from the Ruam Katanyu Rescue Foundation after one of their friends, 38 year old Noppadon Nakyot, went missing in the forest on…

  • Bangkok police seize 34,000 counterfeit perfumes worth 4.3m | Thaiger

    Bangkok police seize 34,000 counterfeit perfumes worth 4.3m

    The Consumer Protection Police Division (CPPD) carried out a recent operation in Bangkok, leading to the seizure of over 34,000 counterfeit branded perfumes smuggled from China, valued at 4.3 million baht. Commander Pattanasak Bupphasuwan of the CPPD announced that the May 3 raids focused on suspected storage hubs in Rat Burana and Bukkhalo districts. During these coordinated searches, 34,806 fake…

  • Stake F1 team Kick Sauber unveils art-inspired livery for Miami Grand Prix | Thaiger

    Stake F1 team Kick Sauber unveils art-inspired livery for Miami Grand Prix

    Miami Grand Prix was the venue at which much of the F1 giants decided to enter the race with their new livery. Fair play to all participants, but the start of the night was definitely Stake F1 Team Kick Sauber. The inspiration for Sauber’s latest livery was Miami’s vibrant art scene, and you could tell from the first look. As…

  • Man detained for throwing concrete at vehicles on Bang Na-Trat Road | Thaiger

    Man detained for throwing concrete at vehicles on Bang Na-Trat Road

    Police from Bang Na station detained a man accused of hurling concrete debris at vehicles in the Bang Na-Trat area, staging a reconstruction of the incident. The suspect, who has a history of similar actions, vowed to cease his behaviour. Yesterday, May 3, Police Colonel Surapong Sukyaem and his team from Bang Na Police Station arrested 32 year old Chalad…

  • Thailand promotes Muay Thai as soft power in Europe and China | Thaiger

    Thailand promotes Muay Thai as soft power in Europe and China

    The Department of International Trade Promotion, under the Ministry of Commerce, has unveiled a strategic plan to promote Muay Thai as a soft power in Europe and China. This initiative aims to expand the market for related products and services by leveraging the global popularity of Muay Thai, thereby generating revenue across various industries. The strategy focuses on three main…

  • Surat Thani arrests: youth-targeted online gambling busted | Thaiger

    Surat Thani arrests: youth-targeted online gambling busted

    In the southern province of Surat Thani, three people in their 20s were apprehended on allegations of hosting online football gambling activities that particularly attracted young participants. The arrests, which took place in Mueang district, were carried out by police and administrative officials. Surat Thani governor, Theeroot Supawibulpol, revealed that the arrests occurred yesterday, May 3, following the discovery of…

  • Thailand, Malaysia to enhance cross-border transport links | Thaiger

    Thailand, Malaysia to enhance cross-border transport links

    The Thai government is working towards enhanced collaboration with Malaysia to improve infrastructure and cross-border connectivity, with a focus on connecting roads and railways. Transport Minister Suriya Juengrunreangkit hosted Malaysian Transport Minister Anthony Loke in Bangkok on May 2, where both parties discussed improving transport networks for faster and safer travel and freight between the two countries. Key outcomes from…

  • Bee attack at Nakhon Ratchasima temple injures over 30 people | Thaiger

    Bee attack at Nakhon Ratchasima temple injures over 30 people

    A ceremony at Wat Bandai Ma in Pak Chong district, Nakhon Ratchasima province, was disrupted after a swarm of bees attacked attendees, resulting in injuries to over 30 people, including one severe case. The incident occurred yesterday, May 3, around 12.54pm during a monk ordination for Theeraphat Harnkhokkruad, also known as Ohm, when a child’s balloon accidentally struck a large…