Thai people
- Thailand News
Thailand ranked among top 50 in World Happiness Report 2024
Thailand ranks among the top 50 countries in the World Happiness Report 2024 as a potential destination for young people seeking happiness, highlighting a high level of joy among those under 30 years old in the country. The World Happiness Report, conducted jointly by the United Nations (UN), the University of Oxford, and the analytics and advisory firm Gallup, drew…
- Thailand News
Thai handicrafts to drive economic growth, says Deputy PM
The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Commerce has tasked the Institute for the Promotion of Thai Arts and Crafts (SACIT) with enhancing Thai handicrafts to boost the economy. This initiative aims to honour the legacy of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit, The Queen Mother. Deputy PM Phumtham announced policies to advance the SACIT at Bang Sai, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya.…
- Thailand News
Page turners: Survey reveals shift in Thai reading habits
A recent survey by the Publishers and Booksellers Association of Thailand (PUBAT) and Chulalongkorn University revealed that Thai people spend nearly two hours per day reading, contradicting the long-held belief that Thais read less than eight lines of text a year. Despite widespread belief, there is no solid evidence to support the notion that Thai residents rarely read books and even…
- Thailand News
Thai woman murdered on street outside restaurant in Germany
Local police officers are hunting for a suspect who murdered a 61 year old Thai restaurant owner on Kantstrasse Road in the city of Berlin in Germany. German police officers reported on Friday, August 18, that they discovered the dead body of a Thai woman, 61 year old Siliya Saiwongpanya on a footpath near Fuggerstrasse Road in the Schoeneberg neighbourhood…
- Thailand video news
3 Tips for Foreigners to Learn Speaking Thai ft. @ThaiTalkwithPaddy
https://youtu.be/EZF–Q6-Imc Have you tried learning to speak Thai but find it difficult? Thai can be an extremely difficult language to master. However, there are a few methods you can use to get a better grasp of the language. Jay invites his friend Paddy to the Thaiger studio to talk about 3 tips on how you can start learning and speaking…
- Thailand video news
Useful Thai phrases every visitor in Thailand should know
Whether you’re visiting Thailand for business or pleasure, it’s always beneficial to understand the local language. Learning useful Thai phrases means showing effort and respect for the local culture. It will help ease interactions between you and the locals, making your trip more accessible and more enjoyable. Since Thai is a tonal language, it can be challenging to learn. You’ll…
- Guides
10 things foreigners may find strange in Thailand
As a foreigner living in Thailand, you might notice some strange things and habits that are so far from what you know at home. From cultural quirks to monitor lizards wandering into convenience stores, here are things that most foreigners find surprising and strange in Thailand. Eating raw instant noodles Did you know that instant noodles can make a tasty…
- Thailand video news
10 things foreigners find strange about Thailand!! | This is Thailand
If you have ever visited or lived in Thailand, you might find some strange things here. Today, I’ll talk about the 10 things foreigners find strange about Thailand!! Let’s see if you agree or feel the same!! Thai people have a nickname that is not related to their full- name In the past, Thais had no nicknames. Some historians…
- Thailand video news
Thailand Red Light District & Is Thailand Racist? | Vox Pop | Ep. 01
What do foreigners and Thais think about the red light district in Thailand? Is Thailand racist towards foreigners? Thailand has re-opened, so where are all the tourists? Welcome to voice of the people where Thaiger goes out on to the streets and asks the people what they think about the different aspects of Thailand.
- Thailand video news
- Thailand video news
The 10 types of Expats in Thailand | Good Morning Thailand LIVE | Episode 89
Jay and mike go live for the first time and look at the different types of expats living in Thailand. Leave a comment below if you are one of them and or have met these types of people.
- Covid-19 News
Thailand’s Prime Minister takes control as the State of Emergency is activated
The Thai PM says he promises to do his best to lead Thailand through this Covid-19 crisis, to ensure the safety of the Thai people, and urges everyone to have faith in his leadership. Thailand’s PM Prayut Chan-o-cha spoke earnestly to the Thai people telling them to expect the worst in the next “several weeks or months” as the virus…
- Thailand News
“Make the economy better” – NIDA poll
The December 24-26 National Institute of Development Administration (NIDA) poll of 1,252 people across the country over age 18 and of various levels of education and occupations asked what they wanted from the government that will be formed after the election scheduled for late February. More than anything Thais want the government to improve the economy. More than 52 per cent…
- Bangkok News
Leading policeman makes extraordinary claim
“It’s always foreigners who are responsible,” says a leading chief of provincial police . Region One chief Pol Gen Amphon Buarapporn made the outrageous statement claiming he had never seen a case Thais ripping off fellow Thais. Sanook quoted the commander as he was commenting about a case against a 53 year old Chonburi man who met wealthy Thai widows on…
