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Travel Guides
Thailand Train guide: A journey through the kingdom by rail
The Thaiger key takeaway Thailand’s rail network spans over 4,800 kilometres with major lines to Northern, Northeastern, Southern, and Western regions, offering both scenic journeys and cross-border connections. Train classes range from third-class benches to first-class sleepers, accommodating all budgets and comfort levels, while local food vendors add unique travel experiences. Upcoming projects like double-tracking and high-speed rail will improve…
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Aviation News
Thai AirAsia adds Luang Prabang–Hanoi link via Bangkok
Thai AirAsia is launching a new daily route connecting Bangkok, Luang Prabang, and Hanoi to enhance travel options and regional connectivity in ASEAN. The service, starting December 1, will operate once daily using an Airbus A320 aircraft configured with 180 economy seats. The outbound flight, FD1038, will depart Bangkok at 1.55pm, arriving in Luang Prabang at 3.15pm (local time), before…
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Bangkok News
Yemeni, Kenyan suspects busted in Don Mueang exchange scam
Tourist Police arrested a Yemeni suspect linked to a gang accused of scamming money exchange booths across Thailand, causing over 1 million baht in damage. The operation was carried out under the direction of Police Lieutenant General Saksira Pueak-am, Commissioner of the Tourist Police Bureau, along with senior officers Police Colonel Monphon Likhitmanon and Pol. Col. Man Rotthong from the…
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Thailand News
Family suspects murder after Thai man found hanging with 7 stab wounds
Police are investigating the death of a Thai man who was found hanging in his bedroom in the northern province of Phetchabun, with seven stab wounds to his abdomen. His family believes he may have been murdered. Officers from Lom Sak Police Station were called to a house in Lom Sak sub-district, Lom Sak district, Phetchabun, at 7.23am yesterday, October 8,…
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Pattaya News
Chon Buri highway plunged into darkness after transformer theft
Streetlights were knocked out on a major Thai highway after thieves stole multiple transformers, prompting a police investigation and safety concerns. Police are scrambling to track down thieves who stole streetlight transformers along Highway 331, plunging a key route into darkness and endangering motorists. The incident was reported yesterday, October 8, along the inbound lane to Bowin, where criminals targeted…
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Thailand News
Thailand video news Fake Doctor Arrested for Supplying Crystal Meth to LGBTQIA Clients in Bangkok, Thai Couple Caught Having Sex in Public
Thailand experienced a week of political tension and public drama — from Anutin Charnvirakul urging Donald Trump to help enforce a Cambodia ceasefire, to a string of high-profile crimes including a chemical robbery in Pattaya, a fake doctor’s drug ring in Bangkok, and a fatal shooting in Phetchaburi. Meanwhile, Chiang Mai tightened safety rules for the Yi Peng Festival,…
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Thailand News
Confused woman locks herself in Udon Thani men’s loo
Emergency services were called after a woman locked herself in a men’s toilet at a local office in Udon Thani, refusing to come out for several hours. The incident unfolded yesterday, October 8, at the Ban Khao Subdistrict Administrative Organisation office, where staff noticed a woman had entered the men’s toilet around 2pm and failed to re-emerge well into the…
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Phuket News
Phuket MP slams outdated booze ban laws and calls for reform
A Phuket MP criticised Thailand’s alcohol laws after a religious holiday ban caused confusion over who can sell booze, calling for urgent legal reform. Phuket MP Chalermpong Saengdee has criticised the country’s alcohol laws for causing confusion and chaos, particularly during religious holidays, and called for urgent reform to support Thailand’s tourism and nightlife industries. Chalermpong blasted the long-standing Entertainment…
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Thailand News
18 sports commentators arrested for illegal football streaming and gambling promotion
Police yesterday, October 8, raided six locations and arrested 18 sports influencers and commentators involved in illegal football streaming and online gambling promotion. Information gathered by the Social Listening and Monitoring Centre under the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) revealed several unauthorised websites broadcasting live football matches. Each broadcast featured multiple well-known Thai sports influencers and commentators. Some of the streamers…
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Central Thailand News
Claw machine crackdown hits Bang Yai arcade operators
Officials in a central Thai district launched a crackdown after arcade claw machines were found operating without proper permits, raising concerns of gambling. Yesterday, October 8, Nonthaburi Governor Kiattisak Trongsiri and Bang Yai District Chief Surachai Kotbutdee ordered a local inspection, assigning Apichart Sukrat, chief district officer for security, to lead the operation. The move follows a directive issued by…
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Politics News
PM Anutin cools Trump’s peace bid in Thai-Cambodian spat
US President Donald Trump’s offer to mediate peace talks between Thailand and Cambodia was met with caution by the Thai prime minister, citing key conditions. Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has poured cold water on President Trump’s attempt to mediate peace talks between Thailand and Cambodia, stressing that any negotiations must meet strict conditions agreed upon by Bangkok. Responding to a…
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Phuket News
RTN plane blunder shuts Phuket runway, delays 70 flights
A military aircraft’s landing gear failure forced Phuket Airport to shut its runway, disrupting dozens of flights and prompting an emergency response. Phuket International Airport was brought to a standstill yesterday, October 8, after a Royal Thai Navy (RTN) aircraft suffered a landing gear malfunction during touchdown, forcing a temporary closure of the runway and affecting 70 flights. According to…
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Pattaya News
Thai woman rescued after being held captive by Chinese nationals in Pattaya
A Thai woman sought help from police officers, claiming that Chinese nationals held her captive at a luxury hotel in Pattaya after she agreed to open a mule account for them. View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Thaiger (@thethaigerofficial) A Thai man, identified only as Bird, visited Mueang Pattaya Police Station at around 6am yesterday,…
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Food
Vana Showcase unveils the next wave of specialty beer in Thailand
Vana, formerly known as The Brewing Project, has recently hosted the Vana Showcase at the ASAI Bangkok Sathorn, a reception for prospective partners, F&B owners and managers. The event introduced attendees to the next generation of speciality beer in Thailand and celebrates Vana’s recent rebranding, which emphasises its Thai identity and solidifies its position as Thailand’s fastest-growing craft beer brand.…
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Pattaya News
Motorcyclist’s leg crushed in Pattaya crash with tourist bus
A motorcyclist was seriously injured when he collided with a tourist bus in Pattaya after swerving to avoid an obstacle on a busy road. Emergency responders from the Sawang Boriboon Foundation arrived swiftly at the scene on Tuesday, October 7, where they found 59 year old Sompong, a construction worker from Buriram, lying in a pool of blood. His right…
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Thailand News
Parents of Thai chef found dead in Cambodia suspect foul play
The parents of a Thai chef who was found dead on a street in Poipet, Cambodia, on Tuesday, October 7, suspect he may have been fatally assaulted and are calling for an investigation into his death. Meanwhile, netizens questioned his alleged involvement in a call centre scam after his name was reportedly linked to a mule account. The death of…
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Central Thailand News
Crocodile scare grips Nakhon Sawan after flood alert issued
Terrified locals have been put on red alert after officials warned that crocodiles could be lurking in floodwaters across Nakhon Sawan province. View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Thaiger (@thethaigerofficial) The Nakhon Sawan Provincial Fisheries Office issued the warning as parts of the province continue to suffer from heavy flooding and waterlogging this year.…
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Thailand Weather Updates
TMD warns of flash floods as monsoon rains sweep Thailand
Thailand is in for a soggy 24 hours as monsoon conditions sweep across the country, bringing thundershowers, gusty winds, and rough seas. The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) has issued warnings for flash flooding, stormy seas and travel disruptions. The monsoon trough has now shifted to lie across central and eastern Thailand, while the southwest monsoon continues to prevail over the…
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Pattaya News
2 transwomen spray chemical, attack, and rob Indian man in Pattaya hotel
Two Thai transwomen allegedly attacked an Indian man and stole from him after providing sexual services at a hotel in Pattaya earlier today, October 8. Officers from Mueang Pattaya Police Station received a report of physical assault and theft from the Indian victim, 60 year old Satish, at around 2.29am. The victim said the incident occurred at a hotel in…
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Thailand News
Fake dentist caught treating patients at Bangkok clinic
A dentist in Bangkok was arrested while performing a procedure at a clinic in the city’s Sathon district as authorities discovered the woman had been treating patients without a licence using a forged professional ID. Officers from the Consumer Protection Police Division (CPPD), alongside representatives from the Dental Council, raided the clinic today, October 8, following reports of an unlicensed…
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Bangkok News
Fake doctor arrested for supplying crystal meth to LGBTQ clients in Bangkok
Police arrested a man posing as a doctor for distributing crystal meth to LGBTQIA+ clients during a sting operation at a love hotel in Bangkok yesterday, October 7. The suspect allegedly offered drugs to gay couples during their sexual activities and even participated in the encounters himself. View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Thaiger…
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Thailand News
Anutin urges Trump to ensure Cambodia respects ceasefire before peace talks
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said Thailand will only agree to peace talks with Cambodia if the neighbouring country first complies with previous ceasefire agreements Speaking today, October 8, Anutin responded to international reports that US President Donald Trump had offered to mediate negotiations between Thailand and Cambodia. He welcomed the gesture but stressed that Cambodia must prove it no longer…
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Thailand News
Thai couple caught on viral videos having sex in disabled bathroom
A Thai TikTok user exposed a couple online after they were caught engaging in sexual activity inside a bathroom for disabled and elderly customers at a petrol station. View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Thaiger (@thethaigerofficial) Four explicit videos of the couple were shared by the TikTok account, @user4609781679653, yesterday, October 7. Some of…
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Thailand News
Man arrested for fatal shooting of ex-girlfriend in Phetchaburi market
Police in Phetchaburi arrested a man accused of shooting his ex-girlfriend three times out of jealousy at a crowded market before fleeing on a motorbike and hiding in an abandoned golf course. The suspect, identified as 31 year old Taweechai, also known as Nick, was captured at around 7.45am today, October 8, by officers from the Thayang Police Station and…
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Thailand News
Thai student suspects foul play after mother found dead in Japan spa
A 20 year old Thai woman is suspecting foul play and seeking an investigation into the death of her mother, who was found lying naked in a spa in Japan after six months of employment. The young woman, Kanyavee “Mint” Nanongtoom, a second-year veterinary student, met with Paveena Hongsakul, founder of the Pavena Foundation for Children and Women, yesterday, October…
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Thailand News
Triple bomb attack hits Yala Youth Centre ahead of Buddhist festival
Three bomb explosions rocked Yala’s Mueang district yesterday night, just hours before a traditional Buddhist ceremony was set to begin at a local youth centre. The blasts occurred between 9.05pm and 9.40pm yesterday, October 7, at the Yala Municipality Youth Centre. The first device detonated near the gate leading to a Tai Chi field, followed by a second explosion near…
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Phuket News
Navy aircraft blocks Phuket Airport runway after landing gear malfunction
A Thai Navy aircraft blocked the runway at Phuket International Airport today, October 8, after experiencing a landing gear malfunction during landing. No injuries were reported. View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Thaiger (@thethaigerofficial) The incident occurred at 11.14am, prompting airport authorities to issue an urgent announcement and temporarily close the runway to ensure…
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Things To Do
Upcoming halloween themed events in Bangkok
Spooky season is coming! Bangkok is, of course, already in full fright mode. From haunted houses and rooftop raves to puppy cafés with dogs in costumes, the city’s got something for every kind of trick-or-treater. So if your Halloween costume is ready but you don’t know where to go yet, here is our list of upcoming Halloween-themed events in Bangkok.…
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Thailand News
Durian warehouse owner cancels assault reward and cuts ties with son
A durian warehouse owner in Chumphon cancelled his reward for a physical assault on his son’s mistress and announced that he is severing ties with his son in an effort to resolve the matter peacefully. View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Thaiger (@thethaigerofficial) The prominent businessman in Lang Suan district, Chumphon province, Arnon Rodthong,…
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Bangkok News
Thai man denies killing ex-girlfriend before committing suicide
A Thai man, suspected of the death of his ex-girlfriend, denied the accusation but committed suicide 12 days after her skeleton was found in the Lat Krabang district of Bangkok. Thai parents found the skeleton of their missing daughter, Phawinee “Kae” Kortaisong, after she went missing 12 years ago in 2013. Kae, originally from Buriram province, had moved to Chon Buri…
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Chiang Mai News
Chiang Mai bans sky lanterns in six districts during Yi Peng festival
Chiang Mai authorities have designated six districts as special surveillance zones where the release of sky lanterns, fireworks, and similar objects will be prohibited during the Yi Peng Lanna Light Festival 2025, held on November 5 and 6. Chiang Mai Provincial Clerk Chainarong Nantasa announced that the provincial government has issued clear guidelines to protect public safety and airspace during the…
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Thailand News
Cambodia must vacate Sa Kaeo border zone by Friday, says Anutin
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul confirmed that Cambodian civilians must vacate Ban Nong Chan in Khok Sung district, Sa Kaeo province, by Friday, October 10, in accordance with a General Border Committee (GBC) agreement between Thailand and Cambodia. Anutin announced today, October 8, that actions were being taken in line with agreements reached during a meeting held yesterday. “Any area that…
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Pattaya News
Man injured after woman’s boyfriend storms resort room in Pattaya
A man was injured after allegedly being assaulted by the boyfriend of a woman he had invited to drink and stay with him at a resort in Chon Buri province. Yesterday, October 7, rescue workers from Sawang Boriboon Pattaya were called to a resort in Nong Prue, Bang Lamung district, following reports of a physical altercation. Officers from Pattaya City…
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Thailand News
Icelandic man arrested for drifting rental pickup truck in Chon Buri
Police arrested an Icelandic man yesterday, October 7, after he was caught drifting a rented pickup truck in Chon Buri. Motorists shared videos of the reckless driving on social media, which attracted widespread attention from local media outlets. The pickup truck in the video was an orange Ford Raptor, and the driver was reported to be a foreign national. In one…
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Thailand News
Thailand video news Thani Man Shot After Dispute with Neighbour, Thai Man Dies After Ant Bite While Trimming Trees in Samut Prakan
Thailand and the region experienced a mix of shocking crime, tragedy, and remarkable recognition this week. In Udon Thani, police are hunting a suspect after a man was shot and killed following a feud with his neighbour, while in Samut Prakan, a tree trimmer died from suspected anaphylactic shock after an ant bite. Bangkok, meanwhile, celebrated global acclaim…
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Bangkok News
Bangkok ensures readiness against rising water levels, avoiding 2011 flood repeat
The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration has announced its readiness to manage increasing water levels in the city, ensuring that the floods of 2011 will not be repeated. Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt has reassured residents that the city is well-equipped to tackle challenges posed by northern runoff, high tides, and heavy rainfall, noting that current water levels are considerably lower compared to…
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Thailand News
Taiwanese man caught smuggling live animals at Bangkok airport
Officers at the wildlife checkpoint at Don Mueang International Airport apprehended a Taiwanese man attempting to smuggle protected animals by concealing them on his body. According to the official Facebook page of the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (DNP), the suspect, identified as 54 year old Chiu Kuo-shu, was arrested yesterday, October 7. Chiu was due to…
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