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Thailand News Today | Thai man gets married for 14th time, KFC’s romantic(?) fried chicken ring
Bangkok battles severe air quality dip prompting remote work Bangkok experienced severe air quality issues on February 14, with high levels of PM2.5 particulate matter recorded in most districts. This led the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) to urge state agencies and private entities to facilitate remote working for their personnel for two days. Despite this, schools remained open, as safe…
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Sukhumvit bar owner threatens tourists with gun | Thaiger News Today
https://youtu.be/aDIw1-bTVMg In Thailand, media outlets have formed an alliance to provide live reporting of unofficial election results during the upcoming General Election. This was prompted by the Election Commission’s (EC) decision to use a non–real–time official reporting format, which has raised concerns about transparency and fairness. The missing Frenchman lost in the forest around Khao Eto Mountain in Prachin Buri…
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Bar owner threatens tourists in Bangkok | GMT
https://youtube.com/live/53bkompNVLk In Thailand, media outlets have formed an alliance to provide live reporting of unofficial election results during the upcoming General Election. This was prompted by the Election Commission’s (EC) decision to use a non–real–time official reporting format, which has raised concerns about transparency and fairness. In other news, a Cambodian national has been arrested in Bangkok for using a…
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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.
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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…
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Thailand News Today | Will Cannabis Be Relisted as Narcotic?
Will Cannabis Be Relisted as Narcotic? According to Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam The Office of the Narcotics Control Board (ONCB) has no authority to alter or reverse any ministerial announcements signed by Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul concerning the decriminalization of cannabis. Mr Wissanu was responding to media reports yesterday that the ONCB was today due to discuss the…
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Thailand News Today I FIFA gives Thailand 200 million baht discount for World Cup TV license
Amnesty International yesterday called on Thailand to help stop the violence in Myanmar. The organisation marched to the UN building on Ratchadamnoen Nok road to submit a letter urging the Thai government to help, as Thailand is the host of the 29th APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting. The letter listed four demands: – The Thai government should use every possible means…
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Thailand News Today | Paypal shuts out foreigners in Thailand
Russian President rejects invitation to APEC Summit in Thailand Thailand News Russian President Vladimir Putin rejects invitation to APEC Summit in Thailand Russian President Vladimir Putin will not be attending the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) meeting in Bangkok next week, despite Thailand’s Minister of Foreign Affairs confirming the Russian leader’s attendance last month. Yesterday, the Russian Embassy informed Thailand’s foreign…
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Thailand hits 7 million international tourists | GMT
GMT – Thailand hits 7 million international tourists. Information on currency forgers might earn you large prizes. Recreational use ‘doubled’ since delisting. Puffing Israeli passenger puts Bangkok flights at risk. – all are coming up today. Check out other news or watch a news report on Thaiger’s youtube channel
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Thailand News Today | Anti-corruption cop sets new standards – How rich is ‘unusually rich’?
Anti-corruption cop sets new standards – How rich is ‘unusually rich’? Thailand News Today All provincial administrations have been ordered to submit a list of suspected drug dealers and addicts in their respective provinces to the Ministry of Interior by the end of this month. The information will be added to its main database, for use in developing effective measures…
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Thailand News Today | 263 guns seized in 15 days in southern Thailand
263 guns seized in 15 days in southern Thailand The Royal Thai Police confiscated 263 guns and 1,702 rounds of ammunition in eight provinces of southern Thailand over a 15-day period this month. Prime Minister of Thailand Prayut Chan-o-cha ordered a crackdown on illegal firearms following the massacre at a daycare centre in Nong Bua Lamphu province earlier this month.…
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Thailand News Today | Thailand’s face mask rules to be scrapped soon
Thailand’s face mask rules to be scrapped soon Thailand News Today In two or three weeks, those in Thailand will no longer have to worry about wearing a face mask in most places. According to The Bangkok Post, the Ministry of Public Health will soon cancel such mask-wearing regulations and accompanying fines for breaking such rules. The National Communicable Disease…
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Thailand News Today | Baht continues surge against strong dollar
With the US dollar strengthening and Thailand’s struggling economy, economic experts predict the baht to reach 38 to the dollar by the end of this year. The head of capital markets research for Kasikorn Bank believes the baht will continue its instability along with the global money markets as a result of domestic and international factors. While the US…
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Thailand News Today | Court sentences police for torturing teenager
South Bangkok Civil Court yesterday ordered The Royal Thai Police to pay about 3.4 million baht in compensation for the false imprisonment and brutal torture of a teenager in 2009. Ritthirong Chuenchit was arrested by Prachin Buri Police’s criminal investigation team on January 28, 2009, for suspected theft. During the investigation, police tried to extract a confession from the victim,…
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Thailand News Today | “The Last Supper of the Prime Minister”
The next political challenge for Thai PM Prayut Chan-o-cha is next month when a censure motion is put to the lower house by opposition MPs. The debate is scheduled for July 18 – 22 and there is no certainty how the votes will eventually fall at this time. Renegade MPs, new political factions, the PM’s falling popularity, and a…
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Thailand News Today | Thailand Pass Report Card, New long-stay visas, Schools Re-open | Nov. 5
Jett goes through all the main headlines in Thailand that include: The foreign affairs ministry gives its assessment on the new Thailand Pass application, Thailand plans to attract visitors with new long-stay visas, and schools re-open for in-class learning. Details on these stories and many more coming right up.
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Thailand News Today | Thailand Re-opens to 63 countries, illegal migrants crack down | Nov. 1
Jett goes through the main headlines across Thailand that include: Vaccinated tourists from 63 countries can enter Thailand with minimal quarantine requirements. Pro-democracy activists gathered in Bangkok yesterday, demanding an end to Thailand’s strict lèse majesté law. Thailand is cracking down on illegal migrants and those who smuggle them into the country, as authorities try to prevent imported Covid infections.…
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Thailand News Today | No more Lisa for new years, Abduction linked to Reused gloves | Oct. 28
Jett goes through all the top stories across Thailand that include: The case of an abduction in broad daylight back in March has now been linked to the current re-used medical glove scandal. The TAT’s grand plans to attract 2 big international acts for a NY concert in Phuket, has come crashing down to earth today, with the revelation that…
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Thailand News Today | Dirty medical gloves, Thailand defends spending 100m on New year celebrations | Oct. 26
In today’s news the first case of the delta plus variant has been recorded in Thailand. The story of the dirty medical gloves from Thailand continues, Thai PM defends decision to spend 100 million baht on 2 global singing stars for the New Year’s eve festivities.
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Thailand News Today | Thai economic think tank, BTS pass doubles in price | Oct 18
Jett goes through all the main headlines across Thailand that include: You can now receive a certificate of vaccination online in Thailand. Bangkok’s skytrain is doing away with its fixed fee 30 day pass which could double the price of longer commutes and a leading economist lays out the structural issues the Thai government must address.
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Thailand News Today | Thai PM sued, 4 phase Reopening plan | September 28
Jett goes through all the main headlines across Thailand that include: The Thai Prime Minister is being sued for alleged mismanagement of Covid-19 pandemic, CCSA has announced its plan to gradually reopen the country in 4 phases and the governor of Phuket has lodged a formal appeal for the resumption of nightlife and alcohol sales in the island province.
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Thailand News Today | Phuket resort land encroachment case; OnlyFans arrest calls for reform| Sep 27
Jett goes through all the main headlines across Thailand that include: The luxury resort in Phuket accused of land encroachment will now be investigated. Following the arrest of an OnlyFans content creator on pornography charges, there have been renewed calls in Thailand for sex work to be legalised. A local villager in Phuket was on a jog Thursday morning when…
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We’re looking for a Video Editor/Production Assistant in Phuket
The Thaiger is seeking a full time video editor and production assistant for a new project based in Phuket. The role is open to a Thai national but with great English skills as well. You will need to be able to work to deadlines with a crazy bunch of stressed out news hosts, guests and the rest of The Thaiger…
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We’re looking for a Video Editor/Production Assistant in Phuket
The Thaiger is seeking a full time video editor and production assistant for a new project based in Phuket. The role is open to a Thai national but with great English skills as well. You will need to be able to work to deadlines with a crazy bunch of stressed out news hosts, guests and the rest of The Thaiger…
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Thailand News Today | Covid passport talks, Thai Airways heads to court | March 2
In today’s Thailand News Today…. The island of Phuket has a firm plan to get its residents vaccinated leading up to an October opening for tourists, the Thai PM backs up his police over last Sunday’s protest violence and Thai Airway’s employee union criticises the changes to employee contracts. But the plan must be approved by the national government by…
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Thai PM walkout, easing of covid restrictions | February 19
Thailand News Today Police have arrested a man in Samut Prakan, southeast of central Bangkok, for allegedly possessing war weapons and attempting to sell assault rifles online through Instagram. The “dewaffen” Instagram page for “Oz John Woo” has an eclectic combination of cat photos and gun photos. The bio says “military support/ small arms import/export service. Life is limited, please…
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Tower Of Babble – Have your say on The Thaiger – January 21
Tower of Babble is where we read some of your comments made on The Thaiger YouTube videos, as well as our website thethaiger.com and Facebook page. Some are insightful, some are interesting, some need to be shared! And some are just plain funny. If you leave a comment under any of our videos it may be shared on our Tower…
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Week in review – the best of Thailand News Today | VIDEO
Click to watch HERE….. https://youtu.be/O0HpP6nOSbs Thailand News Today covers five days a week. Now we have a weekend edition which goes over the biggest, or best stories from the week. Out every Saturday afternoon, catch up with Jett and Tim’s major Thai news stories. Welcome to the Thailand News Today Weekend Edition. Click to watch HERE….. https://youtu.be/O0HpP6nOSbs
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Tower of Babble – we respond to your comments | VIDEO
‘Tower of Babble’ is a new daily program on The Thaiger as we review your comments at our YouTube channel. Tower of Babble is where we read some of your comments to The Thaiger YouTube videos. Some are insightful, some are interesting, some need to be shared! And some are just plain funny. If you leave a comment under any…
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Tower Of Babble – Have your say on The Thaiger| VIDEO
Tower of Babble is where we read some of your comments to The Thaiger YouTube videos. Some are insightful, some are interesting, some need to be shared! And some are just plain funny. If you leave a comment under any of our videos it may be shared on our Tower of Babble each day.
