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  • Economy NewsThailand’s internet economy to hit 50 billion dollars by 2025
    ThaigerPublished: 11:28, 02 November 2019
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    Thailand’s internet economy to hit 50 billion dollars by 2025

    Google and Singaporean investment firm Temasek launched a research program into the internet economies of Southeast Asia In 2016 and continue tracking economies in the region. Their “E-Conomy SEA 2019” report shows that Southeast Asia’s internet economy reached 100 billion dollars for the first time this year, with 360 million people now linked to cyberspace – 100 million more than…

  • Crime NewsMan arrested in central Thailand after Chiang Mai millionaire’s body found in fridge
    Maya TaylorPublished: 11:51, 01 November 2019
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    Man arrested in central Thailand after Chiang Mai millionaire’s body found in fridge

    PHOTO: Na Naew A man has been now been arrested and charged with murder, after the body of 58 year old Wannee Jiracharoenying was found stuffed in a refrigerator in her home in the Jom Thong district of Chiang Mai. It’s reported that the woman’s body was found by her brother after he became concerned about her whereabouts. Her hands…

  • Crime NewsDSI takes over 400 million baht ‘Mae Manee’ Ponzi scheme investigation
    ThaigerPublished: 10:17, 31 October 2019
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    DSI takes over 400 million baht ‘Mae Manee’ Ponzi scheme investigation

    Police are hunting for a woman suspected to be at the head of a huge pyramid scheme that has allegedly scammed hundreds of people. Justice Minister Somsak Thepsutin has handed a case, where at least 2000 victims were allegedly cheated out of more than 430 million baht, over to the Department of Special Investigation (DSI). The ”Mae Manee pyramid scheme”…

  • Việt NamLionel Messi mãi mãi là khác biệt của Barca
    Thaiger Việt NamPublished: 08:32, 31 October 2019
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    Lionel Messi mãi mãi là khác biệt của Barca

    PHOTO: Viết Tuệ/News.zing.vn Barca và M10 đều khởi đầu chậm chạp những vòng đầu ở La Liga. Nhưng sự trở lại phong độ của Messi đã khiến Barca chiến thắng đậm đà 5-1. Nếu hỏi Barca những mùa qua có gì khác biệt, câu trả lời luôn là “Messi là khác biệt mãi mãi”. Ở vòng 10 La Liga mùa…

  • Crime NewsChiang Mai police hunting for bus driver suspected in millionaire murder case
    Maya TaylorPublished: 10:56, 30 October 2019
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    Chiang Mai police hunting for bus driver suspected in millionaire murder case

    “The victim’s hands and legs were tied, and her body had been covered with cement after being placed in the refrigerator.” Chiang Mai police have confirmed they have sought an arrest warrant for 39 year old Vitoon Sritabutr, known as Tum, a song thaew (local public bus) driver who is the main suspect in the murder of a local millionaire.…

  • World NewsReport into Lion Air crash blames variety of factors
    Maya TaylorPublished: 11:11, 26 October 2019
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    Report into Lion Air crash blames variety of factors

    Indonesia’s National Transportation Safety Committee has released its report into the Lion Air crash of October 29 last year. Thai PBS World says the report blames a combination of aircraft design flaws, inadequate training and maintenance problems for the accident that killed 189 passengers and crew. The report states that Lion Air flight 610, which had taken off from Jakarta…

  • World NewsIndonesia safety committee to meet families of Lion Air crash victims
    Maya TaylorPublished: 11:05, 24 October 2019
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    Indonesia safety committee to meet families of Lion Air crash victims

    The Asean Post reports that the families of the passengers who died when a Lion Air flight from Jakarta crashed into the Java Sea, will meet Indonesian safety investigators next week. The Boeing 737 Max aircraft crashed shortly after take-off last October, killing all 189 passengers and crew. Now the families of those who died will receive a briefing on…

  • Crime NewsPolice foil attempt to smuggle one million yaba pills from north to south of Thailand
    Maya TaylorPublished: 10:30, 24 October 2019
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    Police foil attempt to smuggle one million yaba pills from north to south of Thailand

    Thai Residents reports that acting on intelligence reports, Border Patrol Police (BPP) in Chiang Mai have busted a drug smuggling operation that was attempting to transport a million yaba pills from the north of the country to the south. The operation began on October 22, with the gang planning to transport the pills from Chiang Dao district through the forest…

  • News10 billionaires among Thailand’s 500 MPs
    ThaigerPublished: 11:19, 21 October 2019
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    10 billionaires among Thailand’s 500 MPs

    Thailand has 10 billionaire MPs, while the poorest MP has just 5,064 baht in his bank account, according to reports from the Office of the National Anti-Corruption Commission. Of the 10 billionaire MPs, Mrs. Nathee Ratchakitprakarn, of the Bhumjaithai Party, wife of Tourism and Sports Minister Pipat, is the richest, with declared assets of about 4.675 billion baht. The other…

  • NewsCrystal meth worth 500 million baht seized
    ThaigerPublished: 12:30, 20 October 2019
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    Crystal meth worth 500 million baht seized

    Acting on a tip-off, police and narcotic suppression officers in Tak province on 18 Oct seized 1.5 tons of crystal methamphetamine, better known as ice, worth more than 500 million baht, according to the Thai-language Khao Sod newspaper. The drugs were hidden under metal sheets in the back of an 18-wheel truck. Photo : SAQ News The truck driver and…

  • Politics NewsPM defends the 80 billion baht munition spend
    ThaigerPublished: 09:03, 20 October 2019
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    PM defends the 80 billion baht munition spend

    PHOTO: The Nation Speaking to the House of Representatives’ budget debate for the 2020 financial year yesterday, PM and Minister of Defence Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha defended the expenditure for the Defence Ministry. He claimed they must reserve a budget of 70-80 billion baht for buying munitions and vehicles for defense purposes. “This money is part of the Ministry of Defense’s…

  • Northern Thailand NewsPolice arrest con man who left bride to pay for 3.5 million baht wedding
    Maya TaylorPublished: 08:00, 20 October 2019
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    Police arrest con man who left bride to pay for 3.5 million baht wedding

    PHOTO: Immigration Police A man who conned his bride into believing he was a billionaire, then absconded after their wedding leaving her to pick up the tab, has been arrested at Don Mueang airport in Bangkok. He remains in custody and is currently being questioned by police. 49 year old Thananat Siripiyaporn was detained after getting off an Air Asia…

  • Tourism NewsMeasures outlined to reach 39.8 million tourists’ target by end of 2019
    ThaigerPublished: 13:49, 14 October 2019
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    Measures outlined to reach 39.8 million tourists’ target by end of 2019

    PHOTO: TAT News – Hua Hin Beach The cabinet of economic ministers has approved 18 measures with the aim of attracting 39.8 million tourists in the coming year. A government spokesperson says the measures “comprise short, medium and long-term initiatives”. They include financial and legal steps to stimulate tourism markets, such as the Amazing Thailand Grand Sale “Passport Privileges” which…

  • World NewsNigerian astronaut needs million to get home
    ThaigerPublished: 10:20, 14 October 2019
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    Nigerian astronaut needs $3 million to get home

    PHOTO: Lost In Space? Or lost in reality? Maybe someone will fall for it – Lost in Space’s Jupiter 2 The Nigerians have somewhat of a reputation for scams and scammers. Who hasn’t received an email offering loads of cash in return for your bank account and a moderate deposit? But this letter takes the famous Nigerian Scam to another…

  • World NewsJohnson & Johnson told to pay US billion over drug side effect
    ThaigerPublished: 08:29, 09 October 2019
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    Johnson & Johnson told to pay US$8 billion over drug side effect

    A US jury has ruled that US pharmaceutical giant Johnson & Johnson will pay US$8 billion in damages, plus interest, for failing to warn that a psychiatric drug could cause breast growth in men. Johnson & Johnson and its subsidiary Janssen Pharmaceuticals were blamed as plaintiff Nicholas Murray told the Philadelphia court that the drug Risperdal, prescribed to treat schizophrenia…

  • Crime NewsPathum Thani win messenger makes millions by double charging customers
    ThaigerPublished: 07:39, 07 October 2019
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    Pathum Thani win messenger makes millions by double charging customers

    PHOTO: INN News “He told police that he had four wives that he needed to take care of.” A fake 49 year old messenger has been arrested after making millions by double charging customers with the same bill. He told police he did it because he has 4 wives and he needs a lot of money to take care of them. The…

  • Bangkok NewsThai Navy defends spending 112 million baht on mansion for navy chief
    ThaigerPublished: 06:53, 04 October 2019
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    Thai Navy defends spending 112 million baht on mansion for navy chief

    PHOTO: Royal Thai Navy facilities next to Wat Arun – patricklepetit.jalbum.net The Royal Thai Navy is dismissing scathing online criticism that it is wasting taxpayers’ money by building a 112 million baht mansion as an official residence for the commander-in-chief. Rear Admiral Apinan Poengsrithong, head of the Naval Public Works Department, explained to a news conference that the building, now…

  • Crime NewsChinese con men wanted for 700 million baht fraud arrested in Phuket
    Maya TaylorPublished: 11:17, 03 October 2019
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    Chinese con men wanted for 700 million baht fraud arrested in Phuket

    PHOTO: Workpoint News Three Chinese men wanted in their home country for an internet banking scam have been caught and arrested in Phuket. While attempting to lay low, the men were instead tracked down and busted by Thai immigration police. Ma Jin and Li Yingquan, both 42, were arrested with Chen Zhenhua, 30, after police in Tianjin, China, issued warrants…

  • Phuket NewsPhuket lawyer to sue his client for defamation and unpaid bills of 100 million baht
    ThaigerPublished: 07:08, 03 October 2019
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    Phuket lawyer to sue his client for defamation and unpaid bills of 100 million baht

    PHOTOS: Phuket Hot News On September 30, Narongrit Netikietiwong, the lawyer of Chanwit Kitlertsiriwattana, Managing Director of Phukhaohokluk Company, who claims to own the land on Naka Noi Island, went to Phuket Media Association to file an official complaint against his client. This follows a report that Chanwit made to the police, accusing the lawyer of “defrauding him”. Narongrit explained…

  • Thailand NewsNot 12 billion baht, only 4.2 billion! Price tag for Army helicopters.
    ThaigerPublished: 16:46, 26 September 2019
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    Not 12 billion baht, only 4.2 billion! Price tag for Army helicopters.

    The Royal Thai Army has clarified spending on eight AH-6i light attack reconnaissance helicopters, weapons and associated equipment from the US, after it was claimed yesterday to have a price tag of 12 billion baht. The Army spokesman Colonel Winthai Suvaree called the media together to explain that it paid 4.2 billion baht for the eight helicopters and equipment from the…

  • EventsThe youth are revolting. ‘Millions’ protest in kid-power global climate strike
    ThaigerPublished: 15:20, 21 September 2019
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    The youth are revolting. ‘Millions’ protest in kid-power global climate strike

    PHOTO: Greta Thunberg leads kids and adults from 150 countries in massive climate strike today – Sarah Silbiger by Peter Hutchison “We are the future and we deserve better,” 12 year old Lilly Satidtanasarn, known as “Thailand’s Greta” for her campaign against plastic bags in malls. Masses of children skipped school to join a global strike against climate change that teen…

  • Economy NewsFinance Ministry launches 100 billion stimulus package to kickstart sagging economy
    ThaigerPublished: 09:54, 21 September 2019
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    Finance Ministry launches 100 billion stimulus package to kickstart sagging economy

    PHOTO: thailandshoppingdining.com The Government is kicking off a new stimulus package valued at 100 billion baht to “stimulate the grassroots economy”. Prasong Poontaneat, permanent secretary of the Finance Ministry reported that the government is preparing a brand-new stimulus package. “The Finance Ministry and related agencies will spend more than 100 billion baht on approximately 30 million low-income households nationwide.” The…

  • TravelUAE boycott bites – Qatar Airways reports 9 million loss
    ThaigerPublished: 06:45, 19 September 2019
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    UAE boycott bites – Qatar Airways reports $639 million loss

    Qatar Airways has hit turbulence posting a net loss for the year to March 2019 of $639 million. The airline blame the losses on key markets closing their airspace to Doha. Qatar Airways currently operates flights to three destinations in Thailand, with services 35 times a week to Bangkok, 14 times a week to Phuket and daily to Krabi. The…

  • Crime News2.5 million methamphetamine pills seized near Myanmar border
    ThaigerPublished: 14:50, 18 September 2019
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    2.5 million methamphetamine pills seized near Myanmar border

    PHOTO: The Nation Another big delivery of methamphetamine pills has been intercepted in Chiang Mai. This time the couriers were both female. Rangers from the Pha Muang Task Force intercepted 2.5 million methamphetamine pills and arrested two females in a pick-up truck that broke through a checkpoint in the Mae Ai district early yesterday. The arrest followed a tip-off that…

  • Crime NewsPolice looking for Bangkok taxi driver who stole 3.6 million baht of valuables
    ThaigerPublished: 07:56, 03 September 2019
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    Police looking for Bangkok taxi driver who stole 3.6 million baht of valuables

    FILE PHOTO Bangkok Police are hunting for a taxi driver who allegedly stole valuables valued over than 3.6 million baht from a Chinese businessman early on Sunday. Zhong Ai, a Chinese rubber exporter, told police he had been out drinking with friends in the Royal City Avenue area, and hailed a taxi to take him home at 5am. But he…

  • South Thailand NewsArrest warrants issued over Saturday’s Songkhla 85 million baht gold robbery
    ThaigerPublished: 10:54, 29 August 2019
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    Arrest warrants issued over Saturday’s Songkhla 85 million baht gold robbery

    PHOTO: Facebook/Persatuan Pemuda Pemudi Pattani The Na Thawi Provincial Court in Songkhla has issued arrest warrants for two men suspected to be involved in the 85 million baht gold shop heist on Saturday. Authorities have already linked the robbery to the southern insurgency claiming militants would sell the gold to finance operations. The warrants have now been issued for Wae-useng…

  • South Thailand News60 million baht of gold stolen in Songkhla heist
    ThaigerPublished: 08:41, 25 August 2019
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    60 million baht of gold stolen in Songkhla heist

    Five people have robbed a gold shop in the city centre of Na Thawee district in Songkhla province yesterday (Saturday). The robbers were dressed in military uniforms and armed with assault weapons, fleeing with gold and jewellery valued around 60 million baht. According to the Thai PBS report, the five bandits arrived at the Suchada Gold Shop in a white…

  • Technology NewsMore than four million guests stayed in an Airbnb on August 10, 2019
    ThaigerPublished: 14:11, 22 August 2019
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    More than four million guests stayed in an Airbnb on August 10, 2019

    “Airbnb has created an opportunity to meet people from all around the world.” – Pim, an Airbnb Host in Thailand Exactly 11 years since Airbnb was founded, the home-sharing hospitality company and ‘accommodation disrupters’ celebrated its biggest night ever, with more than 4 million people spending the night in an Airbnb listing on August 10, 2019. To date, there has…

  • Crime NewsUPDATE: 9 Chinese arrested over 5 billion baht fraud case
    ThaigerPublished: 10:03, 19 August 2019
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    UPDATE: 9 Chinese arrested over 5 billion baht fraud case

    On Saturday The Thaiger reported that nine Chinese nationals had been taken into custody after travelling to Thailand in order to avoid prosecution for crimes in China. They were wanted by Chinese authorities for alleged crimes in China. Read that report HERE. We now have some further details… Out of the 9, 5 were male and 4 were female. They…

  • World NewsLion Air wants their 737 MAX jets, once they’re cleared by regulators
    ThaigerPublished: 10:58, 15 August 2019
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    Lion Air wants their 737 MAX jets, once they’re cleared by regulators

    Indonesia’s Lion Air, the victim of one of the two fatal crashes of a Boeing 737 MAX jets last year, “urgently requires” more of the jets to maintain its growth strategy. The airline’s co-founder, Rusdi Kiranaonce, says they eagerly await the regulators approving the grounded Boeing 737 MAX model planes return to service. The Indonesian-based low-cost airline, which earlier said…