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    Do foreigners get free healthcare in Thailand?

    Thailand’s healthcare system is well-regarded across Southeast Asia, with options ranging from public hospitals to world-class private facilities. But when it comes to foreign residents or tourists, healthcare access isn’t as straightforward. So, do foreigners get free healthcare in Thailand?...

  • Bangkok introduces congestion charge in six key intersections | Thaiger

    Bangkok introduces congestion charge in six key intersections

    Thailand is looking to introduce a congestion charge to alleviate traffic in key areas of Bangkok, known for its gridlock bumper-to-bumper congestion. Following the footsteps of other major cities such as London and Milan, the move is expected to yield positive results. The congestion charge, designed to alleviate traffic jams and curb environmental pollution, is set to initially cover six…

  • Taxi hijacking attempt ends in crash on Phahonyothin Road | Thaiger

    Taxi hijacking attempt ends in crash on Phahonyothin Road

    A man attempted to steal a taxi he hired while en route to Nakhon Ratchasima, leading to a crash with a container truck. The incident occurred today, February 10, at 5.30am, prompting police to review CCTV footage to locate the suspect. Officers from the Nong Khae Police Station’s Hin Kong sub-branch in Saraburi province received reports of a car accident involving a…

  • Witnesses overturn car to save motorcyclist who later dies in hospital | Thaiger

    Witnesses overturn car to save motorcyclist who later dies in hospital

    Nearly 20 Thai, Burmese, and foreign witnesses worked together to overturn a sedan to save a motorcyclist who was trapped beneath the vehicle on a road in Phuket yesterday, February 9. They successfully retrieved the rider but he later succumbed to his injuries in hospital. The Phuket Times shared a touching video showing a group of people working hard to…

  • Thai police crackdown on app scam, seizing nearly 1 million baht | Thaiger

    Thai police crackdown on app scam, seizing nearly 1 million baht

    The Crime Suppression Division launched Operation AOC Case targeting the money-syphoning app scam. The operation dismantled a criminal network posing as close friends to trick victims into clicking links and entering personal information, resulting in nearly 1 million baht in stolen funds. Today, February 10, Police Major General Wichaya Sriprasertphap, head of the Crime Suppression Division, ordered the arrest of…

  • Phatthalung man fires at ex-wife’s home, no injuries reported | Thaiger

    Phatthalung man fires at ex-wife’s home, no injuries reported

    Police in Phatthalung province yesterday responded to an incident involving a man who allegedly fired shots at his former wife’s residence, causing property damage but no injuries. The altercation took place in Mueang Phatthalung district, yesterday, February 9, with police actively pursuing legal action against the suspect. Upon arriving at the scene, police discovered shattered windows, doors, and damaged walls…

  • Digital wallet scheme’s third phase to start in second quarter | Thaiger

    Digital wallet scheme’s third phase to start in second quarter

    The third phase of the 10,000 baht digital wallet distribution initiative is set to start in the second quarter of the year, according to Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira. Pichai, who also serves as the Deputy Prime Minister, mentioned that the system for fund distribution is undergoing testing this month and is expected to be fully operational in time for the…

  • Pattaya’s paradise stinks as tourists take toilet troubles seaside | Thaiger

    Pattaya’s paradise stinks as tourists take toilet troubles seaside

    Pattaya’s picturesque seaside spot, typically teeming with tourists seeking seaside breezes and a tipple, now smells more like a toilet after tourists resorted to pooping and peeing in public. Reports have surfaced of visitors, both Thai and foreign, resorting to relieving themselves, quite literally, in places more suited to parking than plumbing. Pattaya News reported today, February 10, on an…

  • Jealous Thai man sets fire to ex-wife’s boyfriend leading to fatality | Thaiger

    Jealous Thai man sets fire to ex-wife’s boyfriend leading to fatality

    A jealous Thai man set fire to his ex-wife’s boyfriend in a temple parking lot in Bangkok on Friday, February 8, leading to the victim’s death. Officers from Bang Pongpang Police Station and rescuers from the Poe Teck Tung Foundation rushed to the Dokmai Temple’s car park after reports of a fire. Upon arrival, they found a Suzuki pickup ablaze, with…

  • Abhisit warns Thai casino legalisation risks social harm | Thaiger

    Abhisit warns Thai casino legalisation risks social harm

    Former Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva directed criticism towards the Thai government’s plan to legalise casinos and online gambling, warning that it could exacerbate existing social issues. During a seminar focused on the drive to legalise gambling in Thailand, Abhisit described gambling as a significant social concern that has inflicted damage not only on individuals but also on their families. He…

  • Thai man goes on mall rampage over forgotten phone password | Thaiger

    Thai man goes on mall rampage over forgotten phone password

    A mentally ill Thai man went on a rampage at a shopping mall in the Isaan province of Khon Kaen after a worker at an iCare store was unable to repair his phone because he could not remember his Apple ID password. A video of the incident was shared by several media outlets, showing his violent behaviour at the iCare…

  • Yingluck Shinawatra’s return to Thailand faces unresolved issues | Thaiger

    Yingluck Shinawatra’s return to Thailand faces unresolved issues

    Efforts to facilitate the return of former Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra to Thailand continue, as her brother, Thaksin, indicates that several considerations must still be addressed before her possible return. Thaksin initially committed to her return during an interview last November, suggesting it could occur around this year’s Songkran festival. The 75 year old former PM expressed optimism regarding the…

  • Bangkok defends bus shelter costs amid public criticism | Thaiger

    Bangkok defends bus shelter costs amid public criticism

    Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt defended the design and pricing of new bus shelters intended to replace approximately 3,000 bus stops throughout the city. He stated that the costs are justified considering the complexities involved in their construction. The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration‘s (BMA) bus shelter procurement project has faced public criticism, with detractors arguing that the design does not justify the…

  • 85 year old Buriram woman revives 40 minutes after death | Thaiger

    85 year old Buriram woman revives 40 minutes after death

    Residents of Nang Rong district, Buriram province, were astounded by the miraculous revival of an 85 year old woman, who came back to life 40 minutes after being pronounced dead. The elderly woman, identified as Phua Sriphadung, surprised her family as she sat up during preparations for her body to be moved to a nearby temple for religious ceremonies. She…

  • 5 foreigners, 2 Thais arrested at illegal nurseries and Muay Thai gym | Thaiger

    5 foreigners, 2 Thais arrested at illegal nurseries and Muay Thai gym

    Police arrested five foreigners and two Thai citizens at illegal nurseries and a Muay Thai training gym in Phuket on Friday, February 7. Phuket Provincial Police officers raided three suspicious businesses in the province on Friday, including two nurseries in the Thalang district and a Muay Thai training gym in the Mueang district. At the first nursery, police encountered 10…

  • Thailand’s capital relocation proposal faces opposition | Thaiger

    Thailand’s capital relocation proposal faces opposition

    A proposal by a lawmaker from the Pheu Thai Party for the relocation of Thailand’s capital to Nakhon Ratchasima has been met with opposition from a House study. The study suggests that such a move would require a significant budget and a referendum for decision-making. The Interior Ministry, tasked with forming a House committee to examine the proposal, indicated that the…

  • Car-truck collision in Chiang Mai injures 16 longan workers | Thaiger

    Car-truck collision in Chiang Mai injures 16 longan workers

    A collision between a car and a truck transporting longan harvest workers in Chiang Mai left 16 people injured, with two in serious condition. The cause of the accident is currently under investigation. Yesterday, February 9 at 8.35pm, investigators from San Pa Tong district in Chiang Mai received reports of a significant traffic accident on the San Pa Tong-Hang Dong…

  • Thailand rolls out Valentine’s plan: Free condoms for teenagers | Thaiger

    Thailand rolls out Valentine’s plan: Free condoms for teenagers

    Today, at Government House, the Deputy spokesperson of the Prime Minister’s Office unveiled a bold initiative from the Department of Disease Control: free condoms for teenagers. Marking Valentine’s Day as more than just hearts and flowers, this campaign aims to hammer home the message of safe sex and promote access to essential sexual health services among teenagers and young adults.…

  • 3 suspicious men spotted near scene of suitcase with dead body | Thaiger

    3 suspicious men spotted near scene of suitcase with dead body

    A local Thai woman encountered two suspicious vehicles and three dubious men near the scene where a suitcase containing a naked body was discovered in the eastern province of Rayong. A local fisherman noticed an unpleasant smell coming from the suitcase while fishing in a canal near a shopping mall in Rayong province on Friday, February 7, and decided to…

  • New Jurassic film set to boost Thai tourism and hotel bookings | Thaiger

    New Jurassic film set to boost Thai tourism and hotel bookings

    Tourism operators are optimistic that the new Jurassic franchise film, highlighting the natural attractions of southern Thailand, will draw tourists year-round. This has led to calls for a management plan to accommodate the expected visitor influx. The trailer for Jurassic World Rebirth showcases destinations in Krabi and Trang, including Koh Kradan and Khao Phanom Bencha National Park. The film is…

  • Ancient hyena fossils found in Krabi cave reveal savannah past | Thaiger

    Ancient hyena fossils found in Krabi cave reveal savannah past

    A recent discovery in a cave in Krabi has unearthed numerous hyena fossils, estimated to be over 200,000 years old, suggesting that Krabi was once a savannah. Yesterday, February 9, Assistant Professor Doctor Kantapon Suraprasit, a lecturer from the Department of Geology at Chulalongkorn University, alongside a team of geologists and the Krabi Cave Lovers Club, conducted an exploration in…

  • Tragic murder-suicide in Phichit: Estranged couple found dead | Thaiger

    Tragic murder-suicide in Phichit: Estranged couple found dead

    A tragic incident occurred in Phichit province when a man fatally shot his estranged wife before taking his own life in a murder-suicide. The event unfolded in a dormitory on Phichit Bypass Road today, February 10 at 12.30am. Police were alerted to a shooting involving fatalities and injuries. Upon arrival, police found 22 year old Nutthaphon from Pa Makap subdistrict,…

  • Parents banned after attack on girl in Thai playground | Thaiger

    Parents banned after attack on girl in Thai playground

    A Facebook user shared CCTV footage of an incident at a local establishment showing a couple physically assaulting a young girl who accidentally collided with their child while playing. The establishment has since banned the parents, stating that their behaviour was unacceptable. The incident occurred yesterday, February 9, when the couple’s child was accidentally bumped by a young girl at…

  • Foreign TikToker goes viral for innocent mistake with Thai monks | Thaiger

    Foreign TikToker goes viral for innocent mistake with Thai monks

    A foreign man went viral on Thai social media for his TikTok video featuring an innocent mistake with two Thai monks at an airport in Thailand. The TikTok account @thibo_fockenoy shared a video of him requesting to take a picture with two Thai monks at the airport last week. The foreign man captioned the video, “Very loving people, though. #thailand…

  • Father’s drug-fuelled attack leaves son critically injured | Thaiger

    Father’s drug-fuelled attack leaves son critically injured

    A 25 year old father was reported to have assaulted his seven year old son at their home in Sri Bunrueng district, Nong Bua Lamphu province, after consuming drugs. The attack, yesterday, February 9, involved a wooden pestle, leaving the child with serious injuries, including bleeding from the ears. Rescue team leader Doctor Napasdon Saengklang detailed the incident, explaining that…

  • Phuket police turn up the heat on Peach Hill Resort fire probe | Thaiger

    Phuket police turn up the heat on Peach Hill Resort fire probe

    Phuket City Police have launched a probe into a fierce fire that ignited at the Peach Hill Resort on Laem Sai Road in Karon on the evening February 7. The flames spurred a dramatic emergency response, with local police and fire teams racing to the scene shortly after being alerted at around 6pm. The alarm bells first rang for Police…

  • Thai weather takes a chill pill up north while the south makes waves | Thaiger

    Thai weather takes a chill pill up north while the south makes waves

    Weather conditions across Thailand are expected to be significantly impacted by a moderate to strong cold air mass, according to the Thai Meteorological Department (TMD). Today, February 10, cool to cold weather is anticipated in northern areas, while the south will experience strong monsoon conditions with rain and high waves at sea. The northeastern region will see cool to cold…

  • Russian tourist vows Pattaya return after cops catch thief | Thaiger

    Russian tourist vows Pattaya return after cops catch thief

    Na Jomtien officers have taken a bow after collaring a 40 year old Thai man accused of swiping a Russian tourist‘s valuables right from under his nose. The brazen beachside bandit targeted 45 year old Mr A, a Russian visitor enjoying a refreshing dip near a resort in the sunny enclave of Na Jomtien, Sattahip, Chon Buri. Mr A had…

  • DoE raid: Unlicensed foreign teachers schooled in surprise sweep | Thaiger

    DoE raid: Unlicensed foreign teachers schooled in surprise sweep

    Department of Employment (DoE) officials swooped into Bangkok’s Ratchada and Bang Na areas to check on foreign teachers without any certification in a surprise operation. Hot on the heels of last week’s shock arrest of eight South Korean nationals teaching without valid work documentation, officials are leaving no stone unturned to rectify the situation. “Search, Arrest, Fine, Deport” is the…

  • Thai hostages return home after release by Hamas | Thaiger

    Thai hostages return home after release by Hamas

    Today, February 9, at 7.35am, five Thai hostages released by Hamas returned to Thailand, welcomed by foreign affairs minister Maris Sengiamphong at Suvarnabhumi International Airport. The emotional reunion saw families embracing with tears of joy at the return of their loved ones. Maris expressed deep satisfaction at witnessing such heartfelt family reunions, noting the difficult years apart. Families mentioned their…

  • Phuket Airport staff under scrutiny for corruption but no formal probe yet | Thaiger

    Phuket Airport staff under scrutiny for corruption but no formal probe yet

    The National Anti-Corruption Commission‘s Phuket office clarified that no formal investigation has started regarding four Airports of Thailand management staff at Phuket International Airport, despite acknowledgements of corrupt conduct by the organisation. The NACC is still in the evidence-collection phase, with the staff in question retaining their positions. In late November last year, central NACC officials from Bangkok visited the…