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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...

  • Tragic road trip takes toll: Family of three’s fate takes a dark turn in Chon Buri | Thaiger

    Tragic road trip takes toll: Family of three’s fate takes a dark turn in Chon Buri

    A tragic car accident in Chon Buri province yesterday evening resulted in the unfortunate demise of a family of three, including a five year old girl. The fatal incident took place on the Bo Thong – Khlong Ta Phet Road, located within the Bo Thong subdistrict. In response to the tragedy, emergency services and the Chon Buri police hurried to…

  • District chief’s death by drowning not gunshot wound | Thaiger

    District chief’s death by drowning not gunshot wound

    Autopsy results revealed that the demise of a district chief from Sanam Chai Khet, Chachoengsao, was due to suffocation from drowning, not a bullet wound as initially suspected. The incident occurred when the pick-up truck Khomsan Suranattakul was driving, guided by a GPS, fell into a water spillway. His co-passenger, Gregchai Photithong, another district chief from Sanam Chai Khet, managed…

  • Chinese plumber discovers giant salamander in residential water pipe | Thaiger

    Chinese plumber discovers giant salamander in residential water pipe

    In an unexpected turn of events, a Chinese plumber Phichit based in Guangdong‘s Huizhou city, encountered a large creature, a 40 centimetre salamander, while attending a routine service call. The plumber’s discovery within a residential water pipe has since baffled and amused online communities. The incident unfolded as Xue Hui was called to a customer’s residence to fix a water…

  • Tragic house fire claims life of elderly bedridden man in northern Thailand | Thaiger

    Tragic house fire claims life of elderly bedridden man in northern Thailand

    A tragic house fire in Phichit Province claimed the life of an 83 year old bedridden man. The fire broke out in a wooden house located behind Huadong School, in Huadong Subdistrict, Phichit. The unfortunate incident occurred today. The initial investigation by the authorities revealed a single fatality, later identified as 83 year old Sompong, who was bedridden. Emergency rescue…

  • Japanese student’s provocative photobook creates uproar after school controversy | Thaiger

    Japanese student’s provocative photobook creates uproar after school controversy

    The renowned Japanese high school student who made headlines earlier this year after being suspended and pressured to quit school for accepting modelling work for an underwear brand has since left her school and enrolled in a more understanding institution. The school had argued that the student, Shimaki, breached rules prohibiting students from having part-time jobs, and it was deemed immoral.…

  • Alleged Thai politician blackmails woman with explicit videos | Thaiger

    Alleged Thai politician blackmails woman with explicit videos

    A Thai woman filed a complaint against a Thai man claiming to be a politician for secretly filming and attempting to blackmail her by threatening to release explicit videos of the couple after she rejected his advances. The victim, 26 year old Kittinan, filed a complaint against the man, named Arm, at Mueang Udon Thani Police Station in the Isaan province…

  • Patong: Boosting tourist safety on Bangla Road with new STC project | Thaiger

    Patong: Boosting tourist safety on Bangla Road with new STC project

    Major General Saksira Phueakam, Commissioner of Tourist Police, recently embarked on a tour of the bustling Bangla Road in Patong, a hotspot for tourists, as part of a new initiative aimed at enhancing safety and security for visitors in the forthcoming high season. This came on the heels of Maj. Gen. Saksira’s launch of the Strong Tourism Community (STC) project,…

  • Discount disaster: Chinese woman’s haircut horror in Hunan | Thaiger

    Discount disaster: Chinese woman’s haircut horror in Hunan

    An 18 year old Chinese woman suffered a shocking haircut experience after purchasing a special discount coupon for a beauty salon in Yongxing, Chenjow, Hunan, China. The Chinese woman, known as Tao, reportedly paid 330 baht for the wash, cut, and dry service. Upon entering the salon on the afternoon of November 1, Tao started to suspect something was wrong…

  • Woman’s online job interview gaffe sparks laughter and sympathy | Thaiger

    Woman’s online job interview gaffe sparks laughter and sympathy

    A Chinese woman shared her mortifying experience during an online job interview. While she was dressed appropriately from the waist up, her lower half was not. She was left feeling extremely embarrassed when she forgot herself and stood up to turn on a light, letting her interviewers see her state of undress. The woman shared her story on the Xiaohongshu…

  • 21 year old Saraburi soldier arrested for kidnap, sexual assault of 12 year old girl in central Thailand | Thaiger

    21 year old Saraburi soldier arrested for kidnap, sexual assault of 12 year old girl in central Thailand

    A 21 year old Saraburi soldier was apprehended by the authorities yesterday for kidnapping and sexually assaulting a 12 year old schoolgirl. Chaiyarat (surname withheld) first came into contact with the victim via Facebook before luring her to a friend’s house where the attack took place. The incident, which occurred earlier this year, was brought to the attention of the…

  • Chinese woman attends blind date in pyjamas, surprises rich suitor | Thaiger

    Chinese woman attends blind date in pyjamas, surprises rich suitor

    A woman in Sichuan province, China, caused a stir on social media when she turned up at a blind date in her pyjamas. She was not keen on tying the knot early, contrary to her parents’ insistence. However, the wealthy, handsome, and good-natured man she met left her astonished and confused. In today’s fast-paced world, the average marriage age is…

  • Pattaya’s Soi Buakhao set to become one-way street in major traffic overhaul | Thaiger

    Pattaya’s Soi Buakhao set to become one-way street in major traffic overhaul

    The streets of Pattaya are on the brink of a significant transformation. Officials announced that Soi Buakhao, a bustling road in the city, will soon be converted into a one-way street. To alleviate the regular high congestion and traffic density in the area, the traffic system change is set to take place within the next two weeks. The plan follows…

  • London podcaster’s eerie wedding dress fitting photo baffles social media | Thaiger

    London podcaster’s eerie wedding dress fitting photo baffles social media

    A chilling detail in a wedding dress-fitting photo has left Tess Cotter, a podcaster and comedian from London, and her sister stunned. During her one-hour fitting session in a London bridal shop, a store assistant took snapshots of Cotter trying on different gowns. After the session, Cotter shared some of the snaps with her sister and they noticed a baffling…

  • Thai man feigns mental illness to evade arrest for motorbike theft | Thaiger

    Thai man feigns mental illness to evade arrest for motorbike theft

    A 28 year old Thai man was recently arrested by Banglamung police while in possession of an allegedly stolen motorbike. Interestingly, upon his arrest, he attempted to feign mental illness as a means of evasion. The intriguing sequence of events culminated on November 6, following a report lodged with the Banglamung police four days prior on November 2. The complainant,…

  • Disabled woman dies after being electrocuted while crossing road | Thaiger

    Disabled woman dies after being electrocuted while crossing road

    A disabled Thai woman died after being electrocuted when she touched a lamppost on Pathum-Sam Kok Road in Pathum Thani province near Bangkok. A Thai woman, Yupha Khantapao, reported the death of the victim, 46 year old Wilai Thepsaen, at Sam Kok Police Station. Yupha said she had a grocery shop on the road and witnessed the whole incident. She saw…

  • Thai Bankers’ Association assures bank app security after facial recognition scam | Thaiger

    Thai Bankers’ Association assures bank app security after facial recognition scam

    The Thai Bankers’ Association affirmed the security and stability of bank apps, following news of the arrest of a programmer selling software that bypasses facial scanning for transfers exceeding 50,000 baht. The fraudsters exploited loopholes in the system to facilitate transfers without the need for facial recognition for transactions over 50,000 baht. The Thai Bankers’ Association’s Technology Information Security Coordination…

  • Major sinkhole swallows lorry causing traffic chaos on Sukhumvit Road, Bangkok | Thaiger

    Major sinkhole swallows lorry causing traffic chaos on Sukhumvit Road, Bangkok

    A major sinkhole swallowed a ten-wheeler lorry almost whole, at the entrance of Sukhumvit Soi 64/1, injuring two people. The incident happened today at 11.35am on Sukhumvit Road, where the sinkhole had formed. The resulting damage caused significant traffic disruption over three lanes, with congestion stretching as far as Bang Na. The initial reports indicate two people suffered injuries from…

  • Water supply timeout: Phuket residents set for thirst quenching pause | Thaiger

    Water supply timeout: Phuket residents set for thirst quenching pause

    Residents in Phuket’s Bang Jo area are bracing themselves for a disruption in their water supply. The Provincial Waterworks Authority (PWA) of Phuket declared a temporary halt in the water supply from the evening of November 9 to the early hours of November 10. The shut-off is a result of repair work that needs to be carried out in the…

  • 3 Thai children rescued after being abused by their foster family | Thaiger

    3 Thai children rescued after being abused by their foster family

    Non-profit organisation Pen Nueng (เป็นหนึ่ง) swooped to rescue three children who had been routinely abused by their foster family for years. A neighbour could not bear witness to the abuse any longer and reported the matter to Pen Nueang. The neighbour explained that the three children had been adopted by a couple who had, at first, provided them with loving…

  • Phuket man found dead in apparent suicide, mental health issues suspected | Thaiger

    Phuket man found dead in apparent suicide, mental health issues suspected

    The tranquillity of a peaceful neighbourhood in Kathu, Phuket was shattered in the early hours of yesterday as a gunshot echoed through the narrow lanes of Soi Si Kor, Moo 6 and a Thai man was found dead. The victim was identified as a 62 year old former school janitor from Patong. His lifeless body was discovered in a two-storey…

  • Phuket’s peace shattered: 36,000 methamphetamine pills ‘Yabandoned’ by arrested suspect | Thaiger

    Phuket’s peace shattered: 36,000 methamphetamine pills ‘Yabandoned’ by arrested suspect

    The tranquillity of Phuket‘s streets was shattered when local law enforcement apprehended a single suspect, seizing a staggering 36,000 pills of methamphetamine, colloquially known as Yaba. The main protagonist in this unexpected drama was Chanaphon Bamrungwong, also known as Suea, a 36 year old resident of Moo 7, Ratsada. Phuket’s Provincial Police reported his arrest yesterday evening, after intercepting him…

  • Drug induced man fatally stabs 21 year old student in southern Thailand | Thaiger

    Drug induced man fatally stabs 21 year old student in southern Thailand

    In a shocking incident, a drug-addled man fatally stabbed a 21 year old student in Trang, southern Thailand yesterday. The victim, Kulissara (surname withheld), also known as Bam, was attacked by 36 year old Jakraphong (no surname given), a relative, who was reportedly high on drugs. The incident occurred at 6pm in a local village, and the 21 year old…

  • Naked ambition: Cleaning lady bares all, but clients want more than just a spotless house | Thaiger

    Naked ambition: Cleaning lady bares all, but clients want more than just a spotless house

    A 32 year old woman has been cleaning homes in the nude for six years, earning more than £50 (2,190 baht) per hour. Despite her insistence that she’s there strictly to clean, some of her male clients believe they’re getting more than just a tidy home for their money. The naked cleaner, Lottie Rae, admitted that there are a few…

  • Thai PM evaluates potential wage increase for civil servants without price hike | Thaiger

    Thai PM evaluates potential wage increase for civil servants without price hike

    Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin yesterday declared that an evaluation was underway to determine the feasibility of increasing wages for civil servants and government employees. However, he dismissed the notion that such a hike would lead to a rise in consumer goods prices. The prime minister’s comments came in response to inquiries concerning the potential inflationary effects of the proposed wage…

  • 14 year old Thai girl commits suicide after suffering sexual assault over 8 years | Thaiger

    14 year old Thai girl commits suicide after suffering sexual assault over 8 years

    A 14 year old Thai girl committed suicide at Krung Thep Bridge in Bangkok after being sexually assaulted by her grandfather-in-law for more than eight years. Bangkholaem Police Station officers and rescuers tried to save the teenage girl from the Chao Phraya River at around 11.45am on November 6. Rescuers administered CPR but were unable to save her life. A…

  • Thai shippers predict less than 1.5% contraction in 2023 exports | Thaiger

    Thai shippers predict less than 1.5% contraction in 2023 exports

    The Thai National Shippers’ Council (TNSC) expressed confidence in a less than 1.5% contraction in the country’s export performance for 2023. This optimistic outlook comes on the heels of export growth recorded in both August and September and an expectation for continued orders in the year’s final quarter. TNSC Chairman Chaichan Chareonsuk cited the Commerce Ministry’s latest data, which showed…

  • High-stakes takedown: DSI nabs UFA’s online gambling kingpin in Thailand | Thaiger

    High-stakes takedown: DSI nabs UFA’s online gambling kingpin in Thailand

    The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) arrested gambling kingpin Pakapoom, a top executive of one of the three largest online gambling networks in Thailand, UFA. At just 29 years old, Pakapoom managed over 80 accounts, circulating more than 10 billion baht. The arrest was announced yesterday by Suraya Singhamon, the DSI Director. Pakapoom, also known as Diddy, was found to…

  • Thailand’s inflation drop fuels economic slowdown fears | Thaiger

    Thailand’s inflation drop fuels economic slowdown fears

    Concerns are heightening among analysts over Thailand’s first year-on-year inflation decline in 25 months. The drop in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) is viewed as an indication of increasing risks of economic deceleration and deflation. BofA Securities, previously known as Bank of America Merrill Lynch, highlighted that the inflation figure for October signified the first year-on-year decline since August 2021.…

  • Trio arrested for alleged involvement in major data breach | Thaiger

    Trio arrested for alleged involvement in major data breach

    A trio, consisting of an insurance broker, a programmer, and a Facebook page administrator, has been apprehended for their alleged involvement in a significant data breach operation. They stand accused of compromising and subsequently selling the personal data of over 15 million individuals to illicit businesses. Acting Deputy National Police Chief, Police Lieutenant General Thana Chuwong, shared these developments in…

  • Thai tuk tuk driver’s fare fight leads to handcuffs in Bangkok | Thaiger

    Thai tuk tuk driver’s fare fight leads to handcuffs in Bangkok

    Police arrested a Thai tuk tuk driver for physically assaulting two foreign passengers on Phloen Chit Road in the Pathum Wan district of Bangkok on the night of November 5 after they failed to agree on the fare. Lumphini Police Station officers received a complaint of theft from two foreigners in the middle of the night and rushed to the…