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  • Thailand video newsE-visas now available in 38 cities, 23 countries | GMT

    E-visas now available in 38 cities, 23 countries | GMT

    E-visas are now available in 38 cities, and 23 countries, Life is about to get easier for pedestrians in Bangkok, Thailand’s weather may require warmer clothes over the next seven days, and Bangkok runs a Hidden Temples tour while Deep South restores temples.

  • Thailand video newsThailand News Today | Immigration Police to Revise Visa Extension Criteria

    Thailand News Today | Immigration Police to Revise Visa Extension Criteria

    The Immigration Bureau will revise its criteria for visa extension to prevent foreign criminals from citing their “study or foundations” as an excuse to prolong their stay in the country. The commissioner of the Immigration Bureau, said it would have a working group to revise criteria for visa extension and the revision would concern the foreigners who reported their necessity…

  • Thailand video newsThailand News Today | CAAT warns Thai VietJet for canceling three Phuket

    Thailand News Today | CAAT warns Thai VietJet for canceling three Phuket

    The Thai government is preparing to introduce its controversial chemical castration policy on repeat sex offenders next month. The Justice Ministry revealed it is preparing for the new law which is set to take effect on January 23. The policy is aimed at preventing people convicted of sexual and violent crimes from reoffending. The Senate passed the bill, allowing the…

  • Thailand video newsDriving licence point deductions starting next year in Thailand | GMT

    Driving licence point deductions starting next year in Thailand | GMT

    Driving license point deductions starting next year in Thailand. Bangkok ranked No.6 in the top 10 best cities for ex-pats. TAT launches luxury travel package to Thailand for rich South Korean tourists. The teen girl’s ID card request was denied as she doesn’t look like her mother. – all are coming up today. Check out other news or watch a news report…

  • Thailand video newsWorld Cup to be shown in Thai prison | GMT

    World Cup to be shown in Thai prison | GMT

    World Cup to be shown in Thai prison. The first cruise ship in three years docks at Samui Island. Khao San Road calls out for help. Thai government ends popular co-payment stimulus measure. – all are coming up today. Check out other news or watch a news report on Thaiger’s youtube channel

  • Thailand video newsThailand News Today | Thai pro car racer fined 1,000 baht for smashing friend’s Ferrari into a tree

    Thailand News Today | Thai pro car racer fined 1,000 baht for smashing friend’s Ferrari into a tree

    Cannabis shops and cafes in Thailand are no longer allowed to let customers smoke Cannabis shops and cafes in Thailand are no longer allowed to let customers smoke the plant recreationally on the premises anymore. On-site consumption of cannabis for medical purposes is still permitted if the cannabis is sold by a medical practitioner. The announcement was made in the…

  • Thailand video newsDoes Thailand need travel bubbles? | GMT

    Does Thailand need travel bubbles? | GMT

    Ministry will change the way it reports covid number.” WHAT?! Thailand will propose a travel bubble between Thailand, China and Malaysia. Around 16 locals and Thais were evacuated from a forest in Phuket after a fire broke out and spread quickly by the Laem Krating viewpoint by the Krating Cape. The Land Transport Federation of Thailand (LTFT) will stage a…

  • Thailand video newsRelaxation of Virus Curbs in Thailand? | GMT

    Relaxation of Virus Curbs in Thailand? | GMT

    The Public Health Ministry is preparing to propose a relaxation of measures to the CCSA this week, Poor transport planning and road conditions are also to blame for the capital’s high accident rate, Petrochemical firm apologises for oil spill in Rayong, Phuket police search for 2 gunmen over shooting death of Jimi “Slice” Sandhu. All coming up on todays Good…

  • Thailand video newsThailand’s covid infections creeping up again | GMT

    Thailand’s covid infections creeping up again | GMT

    More than 23,000 travellers registered for entry under the Test & Go programme on Tuesday, the first day the suspended travel scheme resumed. Authorities will close an emergency centre after oil sludge was cleared from Mae Ramphueng Beach and the sea off the beachfront of this eastern province. A Thai sugarcane farmer in Prachin Buri and his brother-in-law are dressing…

  • Thailand video newsTest & Go website crashes on 1st day I GMT

    Test & Go website crashes on 1st day I GMT

    PM Prayut Chan-o-cha has instructed tourism businesses in Pattaya to prepare a travel roadshow, authorities have slapped the Phuket taxi driver, who is accused of overcharging a passenger, with a 2,000 baht fine and have ordered him to go through etiquette training, authorities are warning the public that Thailand’s face mask mandate is still in effect with a maximum fine…