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    Why long-term expats in Thailand say insurance is worth every baht

    Thailand’s warm weather, low cost of living, and good healthcare attract many long-term expats, including retirees and remote workers. Life here feels easy and affordable, but medical costs can be high if something goes wrong. Private hospitals are popular because...

  • Fatal truck accident in Ratchaburi highlights dangerous U-turn point | Thaiger

    Fatal truck accident in Ratchaburi highlights dangerous U-turn point

    A tragic accident involving a six-wheel truck carrying animal feed resulted in one fatality and two injuries yesterday in Ratchaburi province. The incident occurred near a U-turn point on Nong Bua Road, sparking calls for police to investigate the hazardous location. At noon yesterday, August 13, Norn Sodok, Deputy Inspector of Pak Tho Police Station in Ratchaburi, received reports of…

  • Bangkok councillors support port relocation to ease congestion | Thaiger

    Bangkok councillors support port relocation to ease congestion

    Bangkok councillors have thrown their weight behind the Transport Ministry‘s proposal to shift the capital’s port operations to a new location, aiming to alleviate traffic congestion and reduce air pollution. Deputy Transport Minister Manaporn Charoensri announced yesterday, August 13, that five councillors have formally backed the plan through a letter submitted to the ministry. Kittipong Ruayfupan, Bangkok councillor for Thung…

  • Elderly man arrested for assaulting woman with hoe in backyard | Thaiger

    Elderly man arrested for assaulting woman with hoe in backyard

    Police apprehended a 73 year old man for assaulting a 77 year old woman with a hoe, resulting in her requiring five stitches. The incident occurred while she was cutting bamboo shoots in her backyard. The suspect, identified as Thoeng Chinpak from Buriram, was taken into custody at the Satuek Police Station after hiding at a relative’s house in Nakhon…

  • Retired janitor dies in Chai Nat motorcycle crash | Thaiger

    Retired janitor dies in Chai Nat motorcycle crash

    A tragic accident claimed the life of a recently retired school janitor when his motorcycle was struck by a pickup truck at a U-turn point in Chai Nat. The collision occurred despite the pickup driver’s attempts to warn and stop. Police from the Chai Nat City Police Station were alerted to the accident yesterday, August 13, and promptly arrived at…

  • Heavy rain warning for three Thai regions, Bangkok to see showers | Thaiger

    Heavy rain warning for three Thai regions, Bangkok to see showers

    The Meteorological Department of Thailand (TMD) issued a warning for heavy rain in three regions, with the northern region expected to face 70% rainfall. Bangkok will experience heavy showers from afternoon to evening. Residents are advised to be cautious of potential flooding and flash floods. The weather forecast for today indicates a possibility of heavy rainfall in the northern, upper…

  • Puff the magic danger: Letting kids vape could land you in hot water | Thaiger

    Puff the magic danger: Letting kids vape could land you in hot water

    Allowing your little ones to puff away on e-cigarettes or even just breathing in that vapour at home might land you in hot water warned a government official. Child health and rights experts are sounding the alarm, warning that such actions could be a serious breach of child protection laws. Sapphasit Khumpraphan, a member of the National Child Protection Committee, called…

  • Thailand ministry urges public to stop giving money to beggars | Thaiger

    Thailand ministry urges public to stop giving money to beggars

    The Ministry of Social Development and Human Security is set to launch a major new campaign this Friday, and it’s urging the public to stop giving money to beggars and halt the shocking surge in the number of beggars across Thailand. The big reveal will kick off at the Bangkok Art and Culture Centre in Pathumwan district. Expect a star-studded…

  • Thailand govt addresses TEMU’s impact on local SMEs | Thaiger

    Thailand govt addresses TEMU’s impact on local SMEs

    Thailand’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Commerce raised concerns over the impact of the global e-commerce platform TEMU on Thai SMEs. Immediate protective measures are being discussed with eight agencies to curb the influx of online goods into the country. Phumtham Wechayachai shared his views on Facebook, stating that while international e-commerce platforms bring opportunities, they also present significant…

  • Hat Yai in southern Thailand hailed Asia’s most affordable travel destination | Thaiger

    Hat Yai in southern Thailand hailed Asia’s most affordable travel destination

    One of the globe’s most popular online travel platforms hailed Hat Yai district in the southern province of Songkhla as the most affordable travel destination in Asia. Agoda released a ranking of cities that offer the most affordable stays in Asia, providing suggestions for users seeking budget-friendly holidays or those wishing to extend their trips within a limited budget. The…

  • Vitamin C and shrimp myth debunked by Thai authorities | Thaiger

    Vitamin C and shrimp myth debunked by Thai authorities

    Fake news about the dangers of consuming vitamin C with shrimp, claiming it causes sudden death, has caused widespread panic online. The Anti-Fake News Centre in Thailand previously debunked this myth, confirming it as false information. The online community is once again abuzz with panic over the false information that eating shrimp with vitamin C causes sudden death due to…

  • Thailand’s tourism boom: Revenue set to soar to 2.8 trillion baht | Thaiger

    Thailand’s tourism boom: Revenue set to soar to 2.8 trillion baht

    Hold onto your sun hats! Thailand’s tourism sector is on the brink of a massive surge in the latter half of the year, with an eye-popping revenue forecast of 1.46 trillion baht. That’s set to push the annual total to a whopping 2.8 trillion baht—up a staggering 25% from last year, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT). The…

  • Rubber plantation worker shot dead near home in Songkhla | Thaiger

    Rubber plantation worker shot dead near home in Songkhla

    A rubber plantation caretaker was fatally shot in Songkhla’s Sadao district while riding his motorcycle home, just 20 metres from his house. Police are actively investigating to apprehend the perpetrator. The Deputy Inspector at Sadao Police Station, Phongsakon Paochanarong, today, August 13, revealed the incident. The shooting occurred at about 8pm yesterday at the entrance of Ban Rai Tok Dan…

  • Technician crushed to death while repairing lift at Bangkok airport | Thaiger

    Technician crushed to death while repairing lift at Bangkok airport

    A technician, believed to be a Thai national, tragically lost his life today while repairing a lift at Suvarnabhumi International Airport in Bangkok. The technician’s death was reported today, August 13, by several Thai news agencies. It was stated that he was conducting repairs at the bottom of the lift within a domestic passenger terminal of Suvarnabhumi Airport when the…

  • Chinese-owned smelting plants raided for hazardous aluminium waste | Thaiger

    Chinese-owned smelting plants raided for hazardous aluminium waste

    Police raided two illegal aluminium smelting plants owned by a Chinese investor in the central provinces of Pathum Thani and Samut Sakhon on Sunday and Monday, August 11 and 12, after discovering potential negative impacts on human health and the ecosystem. The raids on the two plants were carried out following the discovery of aluminium dross, a dangerous waste product…

  • Thailand aims to be global tech talent hub by 2030 | Thaiger

    Thailand aims to be global tech talent hub by 2030

    Thailand is on the brink of becoming a global hub hotspot, thanks to its strategic location, abundant resources, and savvy policies aimed at drawing in young professionals, according to industry bigwigs. The strategy, highlighted at the Techsauce Global Summit 2024 Home for Tech Talent panel, seeks to boost knowledge transfer and export future talent. Karndee Leopairote, chief of foresight and…

  • Man’s severe pain caused by swallowed plastic fork in intestines | Thaiger

    Man’s severe pain caused by swallowed plastic fork in intestines

    A man suffering from severe abdominal pain for three months, prompting his family to prepare for his funeral, was found to have a surprising cause for his ailment. An unusual discovery in his intestines revealed a plastic fork. In Foshan, Guangdong Province, China, a middle-aged man named Guan sought medical treatment after enduring three months of relentless abdominal pain. A…

  • Thai man caught for Bangkok rape after 3 week-manhunt (video) | Thaiger

    Thai man caught for Bangkok rape after 3 week-manhunt (video)

    Police arrested a Thai man who evaded capture for three weeks after raping a 59 year old woman at an apartment in the Srinakarin neighbourhood of Bangkok. The suspect, 38 year old Surapong, also known as Bang Pakchong, escaped arrest after sexually assaulting the victim on July 23. Surapong reportedly sneaked into the victim’s apartment and placed a pillow over…

  • Malaysian woman goes viral for transporting durians on car (video) | Thaiger

    Malaysian woman goes viral for transporting durians on car (video)

    A durian-loving Malaysian woman, who cannot stand its strong smell, has gone viral for her unique solution of placing the fruit on the bonnet of her car while driving. She shared her experience on TikTok, receiving widespread attention and mixed reactions from netizens. Durian, often dubbed the king of fruits, is known for its divisive nature: people either love it…

  • Support floods in for social activist battling costly illness in Thailand | Thaiger

    Support floods in for social activist battling costly illness in Thailand

    Residents in Kanchanaburi, West Thailand, have rallied to help aid a social activist suffering from severe illness due to a lack of protein caused by a stomach disease. The activist, Mint, appealed for help as her medical expenses reached 4,000 baht per day. Mint, the owner of the Facebook page “ชื่อ’อ มิ้น’น,” posted a heartfelt plea for donations to cover…

  • Ministry tackles chemical waste crisis with 14.9 million baht cleanup | Thaiger

    Ministry tackles chemical waste crisis with 14.9 million baht cleanup

    The Ministry of Industry initiated a collaboration with the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment and other relevant agencies to address areas recently contaminated with chemical waste. The Permanent Secretary of the Industry Ministry, Nattapol Rangsitpol, informed the media of the coordinated efforts yesterday, August 12. Nattapol acknowledged the issues arising from the illegal dumping of hazardous substances in Rayong,…

  • MG to produce hybrid electric vehicles in Chon Buri next year | Thaiger

    MG to produce hybrid electric vehicles in Chon Buri next year

    Thailand’s hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) market is set to witness heightened competition as automakers roll out investment plans. The Chinese-Thai joint venture SAIC Motor-CP and MG Sales (Thailand) announced their intention to produce HEVs under the MG brand in Chon Buri by next year. MG is capitalising on a burgeoning domestic market for HEVs, spurred by the Board of Investment’s…

  • Pattaya rolls out the red carpet: Aiming for film-tastic UNESCO spot | Thaiger

    Pattaya rolls out the red carpet: Aiming for film-tastic UNESCO spot

    The seaside resort of Pattaya is gearing up to host the Pattaya Film Festival 2024 in a bid to establish itself as a UNESCO Creative City of Film. The festival seeks to boost tourism through film-related activities and position Pattaya as a central hub in the film industry as part of its development plan for 2023-2030. A press conference was…

  • Myanmar worker feared drowned in Samut Songkhram river | Thaiger

    Myanmar worker feared drowned in Samut Songkhram river

    A young Myanmar worker disappeared while swimming with friends near the central pillar of the Somdej Phra Sri Suriyen Bridge in Samut Songkhram. Despite rescue efforts, strong currents forced a pause in the search, which will resume today. The 24 year old Myanmar worker, Hen Min Ko Ko, was enjoying a swim with three friends to cool off when he…

  • Transgender caretaker suspected after camera found in air-con | Thaiger

    Transgender caretaker suspected after camera found in air-con

    A transgender caretaker of an apartment in Chon Buri has become the prime suspect after a Thai woman found a hidden camera in the air-conditioning unit within her room. The transgender woman vanished from the apartment shortly after the discovery. The victim, identified only as Noon, shared the story on the Facebook group Volunteer Lawyers, Free Consultation in Groups by…

  • Ringing in trouble: Bangkok thief swaps gold for cold hard cash | Thaiger

    Ringing in trouble: Bangkok thief swaps gold for cold hard cash

    Police arrested a man for stealing a gold ring by posing as a customer. He swapped the real ring with a fake one while the staff were distracted and later confessed to selling the ring for money. Police yesterday, August 12, arrested 33 year old Sakda following a warrant issued by the Criminal Court on August 1. He was apprehended…

  • Teenager’s stroke linked to unhealthy lifestyle in heatwave | Thaiger

    Teenager’s stroke linked to unhealthy lifestyle in heatwave

    A 19 year old university student experienced a stroke after leading an unhealthy lifestyle, with doctors identifying five risky behaviours contributing to his condition. Experts warn that even young and seemingly healthy individuals are not immune to stroke risks. The Deputy Head of the Neurology Department at Zhongshan Hospital in Zhejiang Province, China, Hu Xinping, highlighted the increasing number of…

  • Don’t let Thailand’s smiles rain on your parade: Brace for floods | Thaiger

    Don’t let Thailand’s smiles rain on your parade: Brace for floods

    The Meteorological Department of Thailand (TMD) forecasted increased rainfall and potential flash floods over the next ten days, urging vigilance from residents in the Land of Smiles. The TMD released its updated ten-day rainfall accumulation forecast, predicting increased rainfall and potential flash floods from today to ten days ahead. This forecast, based on data from the European Centre for Medium-Range…

  • Russian-Canadian arrested for overstaying, begging on Koh Pha Ngan | Thaiger

    Russian-Canadian arrested for overstaying, begging on Koh Pha Ngan

    Residents on Koh Pha Ngan island in the southern province of Surat Thani alerted the Tourist Police to a Russian-Canadian man found overstaying his visa and begging for food from locals. Residents on the island reported to the Tourist Police that they witnessed a foreign man begging for food from various households and sleeping on a footpath. The foreigner’s begging…

  • People’s Party confirmed legal despite petition threat | Thaiger

    People’s Party confirmed legal despite petition threat

    The People’s Party (PP), emerging from the recently disbanded Move Forward Party (MFP), has been confirmed by the Election Commission (EC) as having established the necessary party branches legally. The announcement followed a statement by Warong Dechgitvigrom, leader of the Thai Pakdee Party, who indicated his intention to file a petition against the PP. His contention revolves around the predecessor,…

  • Thai central bank to cut rates as US economy slows | Thaiger

    Thai central bank to cut rates as US economy slows

    The US economy is anticipated to face a cyclical slowdown from late next year into 2025, prompting the Bank of Thailand to reduce its policy rate by up to 1.5 percentage points, according to KGI Securities (Thailand). KGI analysts, Rakpong Chaisuparakul and Pragrom Pathomboorn highlight in their report that this slowdown will normalise the labour market and make US consumers…