News

Stay up-to-date with the latest news from across Thailand and beyond with The Thaiger. Our dedicated team brings you breaking news, in-depth analysis, and exclusive stories from this stunning part of the world, covering a diverse range of topics, including local politics, business, culture, and tourism. Keep yourself informed about the Kingdom’s rich history, stunning landscapes, and thriving expat communities, as well as updates on events, attractions, and transportation.

The Thaiger is your essential resource for staying connected with Thailand’s captivating blend of tradition and modernity. To remain in the loop with the country’s most trusted news source, subscribe to our newsletter and follow us on social media.

  • Over 11,000 luxury serviced apartments unsold in Johor amid foreign interest

    Over 11,000 luxury serviced apartments unsold in Johor amid foreign interest

    A total of 11,512 serviced apartments priced at RM500,000 and above remain unsold in Johor Baru and Iskandar Puteri, according to Datuk Mohd Jafni Md Shukor, the state Housing and Local Government committee chairman. Despite the high number of unsold units, developers have started to receive positive feedback from foreign buyers, particularly those from Singapore, where property prices are among…

  • Malaysia warns retailers against conditional sugar sales amid rising prices

    Malaysia warns retailers against conditional sugar sales amid rising prices

    Retailers in Malaysia have been warned against selling sugar with conditions, as it violates the Control of Supplies Act 1961. Deputy Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Minister Fuziah Salleh emphasised that businesses found to be engaging in such practices could face suspension of their licences. Reports have surfaced that some retailers are imposing conditions requiring consumers to purchase a…

  • Andrew Tate’s first serious interview since his release racks up 5 million views in just 24 hours

    Andrew Tate’s first serious interview since his release racks up 5 million views in just 24 hours

    Internet personality Andrew Tate, known for his controversial statements and actions, has blown up YouTube with his first ‘proper’ interview since being released on house arrest alongside his brother, Tristan. And who better to conduct the interview, none other than the rising media superstar, Patrick Bet-David. Patrick and his Valuetainment media company were the first to interview Tate after being…

  • Selangor reviews cancelling permanent positions for long-serving contract staff

    Selangor reviews cancelling permanent positions for long-serving contract staff

    The Selangor government in Malaysia has announced plans to review the decision to cancel the policy of appointing contract civil servants who have served for more than 15 years to permanent positions. Selangor Menteri Besar Amirudin Shari said the matter would be discussed during the state government meeting this week, with the decision to be announced by the state secretary.…

  • Klang River rubbish drops 63% since 2016, water quality improves

    Klang River rubbish drops 63% since 2016, water quality improves

    The Klang River in Malaysia has seen a significant decline in the amount of trash collected annually since 2016, according to Natural Resources, Environment and Climate Change Minister Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad. The water quality has also improved, moving from Class Four and Five to Class Two, and even reaching Class One during the rainy season. Odour issues have become…

  • Nigeria’s CBN appoints Shonubi interim governor amid reforms

    Nigeria’s CBN appoints Shonubi interim governor amid reforms

    Nigeria’s Central Bank (CBN) has a new interim governor, Folashodun Shonubi, following the suspension and arrest of former Governor Godwin Emefiele. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu cited an ongoing investigation and planned banking sector reforms as reasons for the change. The move has been well-received by investors and analysts, who view Shonubi’s appointment as a shift towards a more traditional economic…

  • Belarus to receive Russian tactical nuclear weapons amid Ukraine conflict

    Belarus to receive Russian tactical nuclear weapons amid Ukraine conflict

    Belarus is set to receive Russian tactical nuclear weapons in the coming days, as announced by President Alexander Lukashenko. The deployment comes shortly after Russian President Vladimir Putin declared the weapons would be stationed in Belarus on July 7-8. Lukashenko expressed his readiness to host the arms and emphasised that he would not hesitate to use them in response to…

  • Sainsbury’s and Asda ordered to end unlawful land agreements by CMA

    Sainsbury’s and Asda ordered to end unlawful land agreements by CMA

    The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has directed Sainsbury’s and Asda to cease using “unlawful” land agreements that may have hindered rival supermarkets from opening stores nearby. The regulator claims that such practices could have limited consumer choice and access to lower grocery prices. Both Sainsbury’s and Asda have downplayed the breaches, describing them as “technical” and not detrimental to…

  • UK heatwave continues amid thunderstorm alerts and calls for rain

    UK heatwave continues amid thunderstorm alerts and calls for rain

    The United Kingdom is currently experiencing a heatwave, with temperatures reaching up to 28C in certain regions, according to the Met Office. A heatwave is classified as three consecutive days where daily maximum temperatures meet or exceed the heatwave temperature threshold. These thresholds differ by county, with the highest being 28C in and around London, and the lowest at 25C…

  • Two South Wales officers face misconduct notices over fatal electric bike crash

    Two South Wales officers face misconduct notices over fatal electric bike crash

    The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) has issued gross misconduct notices to two South Wales Police officers involved in a tragic incident in Cardiff. The officers were in a marked van when they followed an electric bike ridden by Kyrees Sullivan, 16 years old, and Harvey Evans, 15 years old, before it crashed on Snowden Road, resulting in the…

  • Malaysia plans National Disease Control Centre to tackle future health crises

    Malaysia plans National Disease Control Centre to tackle future health crises

    In response to the challenges posed by the Covid-19 pandemic, Malaysia’s Health Ministry has announced plans to establish a National Disease Control Centre (NDCC). The information was released in a Health White Paper published on the Parliament’s website. The NDCC aims to enhance the country’s preparedness and ability to respond rapidly to potential public health crises in the future. The…

  • Cyclone Biparjoy threatens India and Pakistan, forcing evacuations and port closures

    Cyclone Biparjoy threatens India and Pakistan, forcing evacuations and port closures

    The first severe cyclone of the year is set to hit India and Pakistan this week, with both nations preparing for the impact of Cyclone Biparjoy as it advances from the Arabian Sea towards their coastal regions. The cyclone is targeting Pakistan’s southern Sindh province and the western Indian state of Gujarat, with major cities and ports in both countries…

  • UN chief backs global AI watchdog amid disinformation concerns

    UN chief backs global AI watchdog amid disinformation concerns

    United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has expressed concern over the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in spreading disinformation and hate, supporting the proposal for an international watchdog to monitor the technology. Guterres highlighted the risks AI poses to democracy and human rights during the launch of a new policy on disinformation. The Secretary-General endorsed the idea of creating a watchdog…

  • Nine injured in Denver shooting after Nuggets’ NBA title win

    Nine injured in Denver shooting after Nuggets’ NBA title win

    In Denver, Colorado, a shooting has left at least nine people injured, with three of them in critical condition. The incident occurred around 12:30am on Tuesday, not far from Ball Arena, where the Denver Nuggets had just won their first NBA title. The Denver Police Department confirmed that a suspect was shot and is now in custody. The police department…

  • Denver Nuggets clinch first NBA title, Jokic named Finals MVP

    Denver Nuggets clinch first NBA title, Jokic named Finals MVP

    The long wait is over for the Denver Nuggets as they clinched their maiden NBA championship, overcoming the Miami Heat in a thrilling 94-89 victory. This marks the end of a 47-season pursuit for the coveted title for the franchise. Nikola Jokic, the Serbian sensation, played an instrumental role in the Nuggets’ triumph, contributing 28 points and 16 rebounds in…

  • Ukraine intensifies counteroffensive, reclaims territory from Russian forces

    Ukraine intensifies counteroffensive, reclaims territory from Russian forces

    Ukraine’s forces have demonstrated their prowess in masking strategic intentions, keeping the Russian military guessing with feints, disinformation, and troop shuffling. As the summer season progresses, Kyiv’s forces are intensifying their counteroffensive, achieving some notable successes. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy recently praised the troops for liberating territory from Russian occupiers, with at least seven villages reclaimed, according to Ukrainian officials. As…

  • UK COVID-19 inquiry begins, scrutinising pandemic response and impact

    UK COVID-19 inquiry begins, scrutinising pandemic response and impact

    The United Kingdom’s COVID-19 inquiry has commenced its main hearings, scrutinising the nation’s handling of the pandemic that led to one of the highest global death tolls. Heather Hallett, the chairwoman of the inquiry, emphasised the importance of acknowledging the suffering and loss experienced by many during her opening statement on Tuesday. The inquiry was initiated by former Prime Minister…

  • AI extinction risk warning: 350 experts urge human rights-based approach

    AI extinction risk warning: 350 experts urge human rights-based approach

    The Center for AI Safety recently issued a public warning, signed by over 350 scientists, business executives, and public figures, stating that mitigating the risk of extinction from AI should be a global priority, alongside other societal scale risks such as pandemics and nuclear war. Notably, some signatories, including the CEOs of Google DeepMind and OpenAI, represent companies responsible for…

  • NSW bus crash: 10 dead, 20 injured after wedding party tragedy

    NSW bus crash: 10 dead, 20 injured after wedding party tragedy

    A bus crash in New South Wales (NSW), Australia, has left 10 people dead and at least 20 injured, as the driver, Brett Andrew Button, 58, allegedly drove too fast in foggy conditions. The passengers were returning from a wedding on Sunday when the accident occurred near the town of Greta. Many of the victims were members of local rural…

  • Man on trial for murdering 3 women, blaming them for ruined career

    Man on trial for murdering 3 women, blaming them for ruined career

    A trial has commenced in France for Gabriel Fortin, a 48-year-old man accused of murdering three women he believed were responsible for ruining his career. Fortin was apprehended in 2021 in Valence, where two human resources managers who had played a part in his dismissal years prior were shot and killed. The third victim was employed at a job centre.…

  • Scottish junior doctors to strike over rejected 14.5% pay rise proposal

    Scottish junior doctors to strike over rejected 14.5% pay rise proposal

    Scottish junior doctors plan to strike following their rejection of a pay increase proposed by the Scottish government. BMA Scotland announced that unless a better offer is made, a three-day strike will occur between July 12 and 15. The government’s proposal included a 14.5% pay rise over two years, which they claimed was the best offer in the UK. However,…

  • Pilot survives light aircraft crash off Porthcawl coast, investigation launched

    Pilot survives light aircraft crash off Porthcawl coast, investigation launched

    A light aircraft crashed into the sea off the coast of south Wales near Porthcawl, Bridgend, prompting the HM Coastguard to respond to the incident on Tuesday morning. The pilot managed to make it to dry land after the crash, which occurred around 9:20am. The Welsh Ambulance Service confirmed that one individual was taken to the hospital for further treatment.…

  • Guilty couple’s horrifying abuse led to 9-year-old’s bathtub death

    Guilty couple’s horrifying abuse led to 9-year-old’s bathtub death

    A couple has been found guilty in the tragic death of a nine-year-old boy, Alfie Steele, who suffered months of abuse before being killed in a bathtub in Droitwich, Worcestershire. The boy’s mother’s partner, Dirk Howell, 41 years old, was convicted of murder, while the mother, Carla Scott, 35 years old, was found guilty of manslaughter but cleared of murder…

  • Three killed, three injured in linked Nottingham violent incidents

    Three killed, three injured in linked Nottingham violent incidents

    A series of violent incidents in Nottingham, UK, has left three individuals dead and another three injured. The events took place early on Tuesday morning, and authorities are still piecing together the details. Here is the information available so far: Two individuals were discovered dead on Ilkeston Road, west of Nottingham’s city centre, shortly after 4am. In a separate incident,…

  • AI aids McCartney in crafting final Beatles record from Lennon demo

    AI aids McCartney in crafting final Beatles record from Lennon demo

    Sir Paul McCartney, 80, recently shared that artificial intelligence (AI) played a significant role in creating the final Beatles record, which is set to be released later this year. The technology was used to extract and purify John Lennon’s vocals from a demo during the production of the 2021 documentary series The Beatles: Get Back, directed by Peter Jackson. Sir…

  • UK heatwave raises alarm over ecosystem impact and wildlife catastrophe

    UK heatwave raises alarm over ecosystem impact and wildlife catastrophe

    The extended period of hot and sunny weather in the United Kingdom has prompted concerns from environmental experts, who warn of the potential negative impacts on the country’s ecosystem. Tony Juniper, chair of Natural England, has called for a change in tone when discussing the current weather, highlighting the need for rain to maintain a healthy environment. As climate change…

  • Nottingham van attack: 3 dead, suspect arrested, multiple injuries reported

    Nottingham van attack: 3 dead, suspect arrested, multiple injuries reported

    A witness recounted the terrifying moment when a white van struck two people in Nottingham city centre, following which a 31-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of murder. Three individuals were found dead in the city centre early on Tuesday, with two discovered on Ilkeston Road and another on Magdala Road. Police were subsequently called to Milton Street, where a…

  • Aircraft’s emergency beach landing near Bridgend, pilot hospitalised

    Aircraft’s emergency beach landing near Bridgend, pilot hospitalised

    A small aircraft made an emergency landing on a beach close to Bridgend, after witnesses reported hearing the engine “spluttering” before the craft touched down near Porthcawl pavilion in Wales. The incident occurred around 9:20am, with paramedics attending to the pilot soon after. The Welsh Ambulance Service confirmed that one individual was taken to the hospital for further treatment. Eyewitnesses…

  • Nottingham van attack: 3 dead, 3 injured, suspect arrested

    Nottingham van attack: 3 dead, 3 injured, suspect arrested

    A major incident has been declared in Nottingham after three individuals were found dead and three others were hospitalised following a connected van attack. The events unfolded early on Tuesday morning, with two people discovered dead on Ilkeston Road and a third on Magdala Road. In a related incident, a van attempted to run over three pedestrians on Milton Street,…

  • Nottingham major incident: 3 dead, suspect arrested, motive unknown

    Nottingham major incident: 3 dead, suspect arrested, motive unknown

    A traumatic night unfolded in Nottingham as a major incident left three people dead and led to the arrest of a 31-year-old man on suspicion of murder. The suspect is currently in police custody as investigators work to uncover the motive behind the tragic event. Graham Wettone, Sky’s policing analyst, commented on the challenges faced by officers when responding to…