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    Planning to extend your Thai visa? Why health insurance is more important than ever

    If you plan to stay longer in Thailand, having health insurance is now more important than ever. Thai immigration often asks for proof of medical coverage when you apply to extend your visa. This applies to many types of visas,...

  • Chinese driver injures three in Pattaya road accident, faces charges | Thaiger

    Chinese driver injures three in Pattaya road accident, faces charges

    A road accident in Pattaya resulted in injuries to three Thai nationals, including a 74 year old woman, after a Chinese woman’s car collided with their vehicles. The incident occurred yesterday, May 30, on Sukhumvit Road, inbound to Sattahip in Chonburi province. Na Jomtien Police and rescue workers from the Sawang Boriboon Thammasathan Foundation were promptly dispatched to the scene…

  • Teenager dies in Pattaya motorbike accident amid rainy conditions | Thaiger

    Teenager dies in Pattaya motorbike accident amid rainy conditions

    A teenage motorcyclist tragically lost his life in an accident while driving home during rainfall in the early hours of this morning. Pattaya Police were alerted to the incident at 2.20am today and promptly arrived at Sukhumvit Road in the Nongprue sub-district, Banglamung District, Chon Buri province, to attend to the victim. Upon reaching the scene, authorities discovered a damaged red…

  • Jackpot winner strikes gold with 19 lottery tickets after visit to Tiger Shrine | Thaiger

    Jackpot winner strikes gold with 19 lottery tickets after visit to Tiger Shrine

    A lucky Thai man scooped a 114 million baht jackpot after buying 19 digital lottery tickets, following a visit to the renowned Tiger Shrine on the shrine’s opening day. He later returned to perform a ritual with his family, seeking blessings and good fortune. The Thanakhan Phoem Bun Foundation, a major philanthropic organisation managing the Tiger Shrine, shared photographs and…

  • Tragic discovery: Father finds son’s body in septic tank | Thaiger

    Tragic discovery: Father finds son’s body in septic tank

    In a heartbreaking turn of events, a father discovered the lifeless body of his nine year old in the septic tank of a house in Nong Bua Lamphu province, in the northeastern region of Thailand. The boy’s uncle confessed to the murder, saying the boy annoyed him. Thaworn, the grieving father, disclosed to Channel 8 that his son, Jay, had…

  • Alcohol ban in Thailand on June 3 for Visakha Bucha and royal visit | Thaiger

    Alcohol ban in Thailand on June 3 for Visakha Bucha and royal visit

    A nationwide alcohol ban will be enforced in Thailand this Saturday, June 3, in observance of the Buddhist holiday Visakha Bucha. The ban coincides with a royal visit to Phuket by King Maha Vajiralongkorn and Queen Suthida Bajrasudhabimalalakshana, celebrating Her Majesty’s birthday. Visakha Bucha commemorates the birth, enlightenment, and death of Prince Siddhartha, which all occurred on the same date,…

  • China snubs US invitation for defence meeting in Singapore | Thaiger

    China snubs US invitation for defence meeting in Singapore

    China rejected a US proposal for a meeting in Singapore between Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin and his Chinese counterpart Li Shangfu, according to the Pentagon. The refusal to engage in military-to-military discussions raised concerns but the US Department of Defence remains committed to pursuing open lines of communication with the People’s Liberation Army. Pentagon spokesman Brigadier General Pat Ryder said……

  • Ex-Chinese CDC head: Don’t rule out Covid lab leak theory | Thaiger

    Ex-Chinese CDC head: Don’t rule out Covid lab leak theory

    The possibility of the Covid virus leaking from a laboratory should not be dismissed, according to a former leading Chinese government scientist. Prof George Gao, who was once the head of China’s Centre for Disease Control (CDC), played a crucial role in the pandemic response and efforts to trace its origins. While the Chinese government denies any suggestion that the…

  • Kyiv targeted for third night as Ukraine intercepts 20+ drones | Thaiger

    Kyiv targeted for third night as Ukraine intercepts 20+ drones

    Kyiv was subjected to a third consecutive night of attacks as Russia targeted the Ukrainian capital, resulting in several buildings being set ablaze. Officials reported that falling debris caused the fires, while Ukraine’s air defences intercepted over 20 drones. At least one fatality has been reported. Ukraine claims to have downed all missiles and drones in the previous two assaults.…

  • UK homeless charity St Mungo’s staff strike over pitiful 2.25% pay rise dispute | Thaiger

    UK homeless charity St Mungo’s staff strike over pitiful 2.25% pay rise dispute

    Homeless charity St Mungo’s is facing a month-long strike from its staff, beginning today, as workers protest against what they consider an insufficient pay increase. Unite union members will form picket lines outside the charity’s offices in London, Brighton, Bristol, and Oxford. According to the union, the employees are “taking a stand” following a “pitiful” offer of a 2.25% pay…

  • UK supermarket inflation hits 9% due to coffee, chocolate, and non-food goods | Thaiger

    UK supermarket inflation hits 9% due to coffee, chocolate, and non-food goods

    Inflation at UK supermarkets reached a new peak in the year to May, driven by the rising cost of commodities such as coffee, chocolate, and non-food items. The British Retail Consortium (BRC) and NielsenIQ reported that overall inflation at grocers climbed to 9%. Although fresh food prices have experienced a slight decrease, the government is considering asking supermarkets to cap…

  • Bangkok bids to host World Pride 2023, promoting LGBTQ+ acceptance | Thaiger

    Bangkok bids to host World Pride 2023, promoting LGBTQ+ acceptance

    Bangkok is preparing to host the highly anticipated World Pride event in 2028, with Move Forward Party (MFP) leader and deputy prime minister Pita Limjaroenrat unveiling the ‘Road to Bangkok Pride 2023’ campaign. This landmark event aims to celebrate diversity, foster equality, and establish Thailand as a premier LGBTQ+ tourism destination. After Sydney, Washington D.C., and Amsterdam, MFP leader Pita…

  • Pattaya City gears up for several exciting events | Thaiger

    Pattaya City gears up for several exciting events

    Pattaya City is gearing up for several exciting events taking place next month in June. On Saturday, June 17, there will be a thrilling lineup of activities to encourage drug-free lifestyles, particularly among youth. The festivities will kick off at 3pm near the sailing memorial across from Mike Shopping Mall and will continue until 10pm at Central Mall. The event…

  • China rotates crew on fully operational space station, sends first civilian | Thaiger

    China rotates crew on fully operational space station, sends first civilian

    China has successfully launched three astronauts, including its first civilian scientist, to its fully operational space station as part of a crew rotation. The Shenzhou-16 spacecraft, carrying commander Jing Haipeng, engineer Zhu Yangzhu, and Beihang University professor Gui Haichao, lifted off from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Centre in the Gobi Desert. The mission aims to conduct large-scale, in-orbit experiments, studying…

  • Surat Thani sees 155% increase in international visitors, boosting revenue | Thaiger

    Surat Thani sees 155% increase in international visitors, boosting revenue

    Surat Thani sees a significant increase in international tourists, with over 1.5 million visitors arriving in the province so far this year, a 155% increase compared to the same period last year, according to the provincial governor. Governor Witchawut Jinto announced that since January, the province has welcomed a total of 2.05 million visitors, with 1.5 million being international tourists.…

  • China aims for moon landing by 2030, expands space station | Thaiger

    China aims for moon landing by 2030, expands space station

    China announced plans to send astronauts to the moon before 2023 while also expanding its space station. Today, a live broadcast will cover the launch of a spacecraft at 8.31am Thai time, carrying three Chinese astronauts. Tensions between China and the United States have intensified in various spheres, among them the competitive nature of their respective space industries. The US…

  • Thai man high on Yaba mistakenly fears Burmese army invasion, kidnaps son | Thaiger

    Thai man high on Yaba mistakenly fears Burmese army invasion, kidnaps son

    A Thai man reportedly under the influence of Yaba (methamphetamine) confessed to police that he had rushed to pick up his son from a school in the southern province of Chumphon due to a false belief that a Burmese army had invaded Thailand. The man, identified as 29 year old Jirapong Janthong, had taken a rifle with him into Phubodin…

  • Fortune teller reveals lucky lottery numbers, thrilling hopeful crowds | Thaiger

    Fortune teller reveals lucky lottery numbers, thrilling hopeful crowds

    The Thevada Fortune Teller‘s office in Rayong held a ceremony, where locals sought blessings for luck after winning significant lottery prizes in the past. The auspicious numbers revealing event mesmerized the attendees. The ceremony took place at Thevada Fortune Teller office located along BanKhai-BanBueng road in Nong Bua, Ban Khai District, Rayong. Niruth Lamdapwong, Thevada Fortune Teller (Psychic Communicator with…

  • Bangkok deluge: Heavy rain floods city, prepares for monsoon season | Thaiger

    Bangkok deluge: Heavy rain floods city, prepares for monsoon season

    Bangkok yesterday was hit by heavy rainfall, with Bang Khun Thian district receiving the most with 124 millimetres, causing flooding in seven locations. As the rainy season is imminent in Thailand, officials revealed they are prepared to support residents affected by the flooding. In the past 24 hours, several areas in Bangkok experienced moderate to heavy rain, with the Bang…

  • Tragic school knife fight claims life and leaves three injured in northeast Thailand | Thaiger

    Tragic school knife fight claims life and leaves three injured in northeast Thailand

    A devastating incident unfolded at a renowned school in Sisaket province, northeast Thailand, as a confrontation between seventh and eighth-grade students escalated into a fatal knife fight, resulting in one fatality and three injuries. The school promptly informed the police, who started an investigation to pursue legal measures. Yesterday, May 29, amidst the sombre atmosphere of grieving teenage students, a…

  • Prominent Chiang Mai abbot’s shocking crash leaves trail of carnage | Thaiger

    Prominent Chiang Mai abbot’s shocking crash leaves trail of carnage

    A revered Chiang Mai temple abbot crashed into eight vehicles, including six cars and two motorcycles, causing carnage and prompting netizens to question why he was wearing shorts. The abbot, known as Kru Ba, was travelling to visit his younger brother but ended up in a multi-vehicle pile-up. A witness at the scene, Sakul, reported that the accident occurred around…

  • North Korea to launch military satellite amid US-South Korea drills | Thaiger

    North Korea to launch military satellite amid US-South Korea drills

    North Korea is set to launch its first military reconnaissance satellite in June, aiming to monitor US military activities in real-time, according to state media KCNA. Ri Pyong Chol, vice-chairman of the Central Military Commission of the ruling Workers’ Party, criticised joint military exercises conducted by the United States and South Korea, describing them as displays of “reckless ambition for…

  • Canadian boxer accuses Thai restaurant of poisoning him | Thaiger

    Canadian boxer accuses Thai restaurant of poisoning him

    A Canadian boxer accused a Thai restaurant of poisoning him because of a previous insult to Muay Thai. The boxer, Dave Leduc, took to Facebook on Sunday, May 28, to share selfies with captions written in Burmese and Cambodian languages. Apologising for not responding to all the messages, Leduc stated that he had been in the hospital for two days.…

  • Nato condemns Kosovo attacks as peacekeepers clash with Serb protesters | Thaiger

    Nato condemns Kosovo attacks as peacekeepers clash with Serb protesters

    NATO has criticised the recent attacks on its peacekeepers in Kosovo, calling them “totally unacceptable.” Clashes erupted between police, NATO troops, and Serb demonstrators in the north of the country, resulting in injuries to approximately 25 peacekeepers. The unrest is connected to the installation of ethnic Albanian mayors, which has sparked tensions in the region. In Zvecan, tear gas and…

  • Man fatally stabs himself in chest after row with girlfriend | Thaiger

    Man fatally stabs himself in chest after row with girlfriend

    A distressed 25 year old man fatally stabbed himself in the chest after a row with his girlfriend in Chon Buri, Thailand. Paramedics rushed to the scene, but the man’s injuries were too severe and he later died at Sattahip Naval Base Hospital. The incident took place at around 9pm yesterday in a residence located in Soi Bon Kai 16,…

  • Pattaya bar owner faces loan shark threats forcing staff to undress for debt money | Thaiger

    Pattaya bar owner faces loan shark threats forcing staff to undress for debt money

    A bar owner in Pattaya reported a violent debt-collecting gang to the local police after facing harassment and threats from 14 different loan providers. The 31 year old woman was forced to borrow money from various lenders for financial troubles, accumulating around 800,000 baht (US$23,100) in debt, with a daily interest payment of 30,000 baht (US$870). The bar owner, Daranee…

  • Japan prime minister’s son to resign amid scandal of staged news conference photos | Thaiger

    Japan prime minister’s son to resign amid scandal of staged news conference photos

    The son of Japan Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, Shotaro Kishida, will resign as his father’s aide following a scandal involving photographs of him and other family members pretending to hold a news conference at the official residence. The prime minister announced the decision, stating that his son’s behaviour was “inappropriate” for someone in an official position. Last week, a weekly…

  • Thai man set on fire by cousin in drug-related dispute | Thaiger

    Thai man set on fire by cousin in drug-related dispute

    A Thai man suffered serious injuries after his cousin intentionally set him on fire at his home in the northern province of Chaing Rai at night on May 28. The perpetrator’s girlfriend revealed that the violent act was motivated by a drug-related dispute. The incident took place in a residential area belonging to the Akha ethnic community, situated in the…

  • Maduro visits Brazil, signals ‘new era’ in relations with Lula | Thaiger

    Maduro visits Brazil, signals ‘new era’ in relations with Lula

    Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has made his first visit to Brazil since being banned by former far-right President Jair Bolsonaro in 2019. Maduro was welcomed by the new president, fellow leftist Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, ahead of a summit of Latin American leaders in Brasilia. Lula highlighted the importance of Maduro’s visit, stating it marked the beginning of his…

  • Korean War hero’s remains returned to family after 73 years | Thaiger

    Korean War hero’s remains returned to family after 73 years

    After 73 years, the remains of a US soldier who perished in the Korean War have finally been returned to his family for burial. Army Cpl Luther Herschel Story was just 18 years old when he was presumed killed in action on September 1, 1950, after being wounded while covering his company’s retreat. Although his remains were found about a…

  • Frankfurt police mistakenly arrest stripper with toy gun at stag party | Thaiger

    Frankfurt police mistakenly arrest stripper with toy gun at stag party

    In Frankfurt am Main, Germany, a stripper was mistakenly apprehended by local authorities after receiving reports of a man armed with a gun, which was later discovered to be a toy. The event took place on a Friday evening when a “suspicious man” was spotted in the Nordend district of the city, dressed in a US police uniform and helmet,…