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  • EventsNothing announces ‘Fresh Eyes’ event for the grand reveal of Phone (2a)

    Nothing announces ‘Fresh Eyes’ event for the grand reveal of Phone (2a)

    In a significant announcement that’s set to captivate technology enthusiasts and gadget lovers alike, London-based innovator Nothing has revealed the official date for the much-anticipated unveiling of their latest creation, Phone (2a). The event, aptly named Nothing event “Fresh Eyes,” is scheduled to take place on Tuesday, March 5 at 6.30 Thailand. Taking examples from the current Nothing Phone (2),…

  • Thailand NewsThai rock icons Cocktail to disband in 2025 after two decades

    Thai rock icons Cocktail to disband in 2025 after two decades

    Renowned Thai rock band Cocktail, acclaimed for hits such as Kneel, You Make Me Sad, You, Persevere, Not Second, and others, announced they will disband in 2025. After more than two decades of captivating audiences with their music, the band members have decided to part ways and pursue individual paths in life, marking the end of an era for their…

  • Covid-19 NewsThursday Covid UPDATE: 18 deaths and 1,911 new infections

    Thursday Covid UPDATE: 18 deaths and 1,911 new infections

    The Thai ministry of health has announced the Wednesday tally from Bangkok and the provinces. There has been 18 new Covid-related deaths and 1,911 new infections in the past 24 hours. The oddly consistent daily tally suggests that the infection rate is steady and not running “out of control”. (The Thaiger is not suggesting anything ‘sinister’ about the numbers but…

  • ExpatsAirlines and hotels try to cope with cancellations for Songkran

    Airlines and hotels try to cope with cancellations for Songkran

    Press Release Airlines and hotels are reporting cancellations from many of their customers as travellers react to the news of the new clusters and infections being detected in the provinces. Bars and entertainment venues close for 2 weeks in 44 provinces from midnight tonight, according to an order from the Thai PM. Entertainment venues in the other 35 provinces will…

  • Covid-19 NewsUPDATE: Phuket announces restrictions for travel to Phuket

    UPDATE: Phuket announces restrictions for travel to Phuket

    Thailand: ‘Real world’ versus the ‘rules’, Part 378. Arriving in Phuket this morning (Sunday), nearly 24 hours after the introduction of new restrictions for travellers back to the island from around Thailand, we’ve had 4 people contact The Thaiger saying that ‘nothing has changed’ from recent weeks. On 2 of the flights the passengers were asked, before boarding’ to download…

  • Covid-19 NewsPhuket governor announces new restrictions for travel to Phuket, effective now

    Phuket governor announces new restrictions for travel to Phuket, effective now

    Travelling to Phuket? You need to be aware of the changed circumstances for arrivals, depending where you’re travelling from. A 3 page announcement was released by the Phuket PR department this afternoon with the new restrictions for arrivals on the island. The announcement splits up travellers into 5 potential groups. All arrivals from the “highest-risk” areas within the ‘red zone’…

  • Covid-19 NewsNew restrictions in place, get ready for additional screening at airports | VIDEO

    New restrictions in place, get ready for additional screening at airports | VIDEO

    Good morning and sawasdee krub from the Phuket Domestic Terminal. Additional restrictions announced today in relation to the 28 provincial red zones are now in affect. You can read the latest about these restrictions here… https://thethaiger.com/coronavirus/update-new-restrictions-come-into-force-in-thailand-from-today Keep up to date with all the latest Covid restrictions and changes to our lives here in Thailand at thethaiger.com

  • Covid-19 NewsUPDATE: New restrictions come into force in Thailand from today

    UPDATE: New restrictions come into force in Thailand from today

    Some new restrictions have been introduced and others tightened as the Thai PM Prayut Chan-o-cha announced the latest list of restrictions taking effect from today. The latest list was published in the Royal Gazette yesterday and are now in force. On Friday the BMA suggested that restaurants in Bangkok may be prevented from providing in house dining, and providing take…

  • Covid-19 NewsQuestions raised over AstraZeneca “dosing mistake” in vaccine trials

    Questions raised over AstraZeneca “dosing mistake” in vaccine trials

    British-Swedish pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca announced this week that their experimental coronavirus vaccine candidate is, on average, 70% effective. But since Monday’s announcement vaccine experts from around the world have questioned the methodology of the trials and transparency of the announced Phase 3 trial results. The questions and uncertainty of the AstraZeneca vaccine trials will set back the timing for the…

  • Thailand Protest NewsUPDATE: Bangkok under a State of Emergency, protests ‘cleared’, 20+ arrested,

    UPDATE: Bangkok under a State of Emergency, protests ‘cleared’, 20+ arrested,

    Bangkok awakes to a State of Emergency, imposed at 4am to quell the growing support of the latest protest movement. The Thai government has used its emergency decree powers to impose a “State of Emergency” in Bangkok, and placed a ban on gatherings of any more than 5 people. The tough new security laws, put in place early this morning,…

  • Thailand NewsThailand News Today | No STV tourists, Boss in Dubai, border fears in Tak | October 13

    Thailand News Today | No STV tourists, Boss in Dubai, border fears in Tak | October 13

    Daily news about Thailand. Latest information, and tourism and visa news. No one in Guangzhou applied for the Special Tourist Visa, Foreign Ministry In a stunning revelation yesterday, it turns out that not a single person from Guangzhou, China, actually applied for the new Special Tourist Visa. That’s the sad and bizarre truth, according to Thai media outlet Siamrath. Around…

  • ExpatsMore details on visa amnesty “grace period” proposal

    More details on visa amnesty “grace period” proposal

    The Thai Immigration Bureau has provided more details on a proposed visa amnesty extension. The proposal, expected to go before the Cabinet at its regular meeting on Tuesday, is being presented as more of an application for a grace period than an extension. The proposal would essentially provide a grace period for those on amnesty without a valid visa, to…

  • Hot NewsPattaya Council mulls a mass transport monorail system

    Pattaya Council mulls a mass transport monorail system

    Nothing like the middle of a pandemic to announce a new monorail project. Undeterred, the Pattaya City council have announced a new 9 kilometre monorail as part of its Eastern Economic Corridor projects. They cite the need to ease traffic congestion caused by rapid urban growth in the seaside party town. They say the inner city area is in desperate…

  • Covid-19 NewsBangkok Governor orders 34 ‘at risk’ businesses to stay closed

    Bangkok Governor orders 34 ‘at risk’ businesses to stay closed

    Here’s 34 types of businesses that will remain closed around Bangkok until at least May 31. Bangkok’s Governor Aswin Khwanmuang ordered the temporary closure of these 34 locations that pose a risk for Covid-19 infection. This only pertains to businesses in Bangkok. 1. Theatre, cinema, playhouse 2. Pub, bar, entertainment venue 3. Water park, amusement park 4. Playground, children’s play…

  • Covid-19 NewsThailand re-opens its doors tomorrow

    Thailand re-opens its doors tomorrow

    Thailand springs back to life tomorrow (Sunday) with the alcohol sales ban being lifted and a raft of shops and services allowed to re-open, but under strict guidelines. Expect a lot of taking of temperatures, hand sanitisers at the entry of all shops, and the need to adhere to social distancing guidelines and the wearing of face masks. The list…

  • Covid-19 NewsMass exodus as 40,000 people departing Phuket

    Mass exodus as 40,000 people departing Phuket

    Since the announcement that people in Phuket could leave the island and return to their home provinces, people have been spilling out of the island since 5 am this morning (the daily curfew lifted at 4am) creating long traffic jams and queues at Tha Chatchai checkpoint. After registrations on Wednesday, over 40,000 people have signed up for the mass exodus…

  • Politics NewsUPDATE: Future Future dissolved, MPs stripped of parliamentary status

    UPDATE: Future Future dissolved, MPs stripped of parliamentary status

    UPDATE: The Constitutional Court has dissolved Thailand’s Future Forward political Party after finding it guilty of breaking the laws pertaining to loans, specifically from its leader Thanathorn Jungroongruangkit. The court has also ordered MPs of the party’s executive stripped of their parliamentary status and banned from politics for 10 years. Party leader Thanathorn and party supporters gathered at the headquarters in…

  • Thailand Election NewsAnti-Junta bloc announces coalition with at least 255 seats

    Anti-Junta bloc announces coalition with at least 255 seats

    by Kas Chanwanpen The Pheu Thai Party’s de facto leader Sudarat Keyuraphan has announced this morning that an ‘anti-junta’ bloc had mustered at least 255 MPs from seven parties to form a coalition government. She said their shared aim was to stop the military junta from retaining power. She also said that negotiations are still underway for more parties to…

  • Thailand Election NewsEC urged to clear public doubt, announce results immediately

    EC urged to clear public doubt, announce results immediately

    by Pratch Rujivanarom Facing a major public outcry over suspicious election processes and problematic vote counting, the Election Commission has been warned by both international and local election observers to promptly resolve all public doubts and prevent the escalation of political problems and conflicts. During the release of an interim report by Asian Network for Free Election (ANFREL) in Bangkok…

  • Thailand Election NewsHis Majesty urges Thais to elect ‘good people’ in today’s election

    His Majesty urges Thais to elect ‘good people’ in today’s election

    His Majesty the King has quoted from a speech delivered by his father, the late King Bhumibol, to urge voters to elect “good people” to rule the country. The Royal Household Bureau announced at 8.44pm that His Majesty had instructed the Lord Chamberlain to quote from a royal speech delivered by King Bhumibol at the sixth gathering of National Boy…