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- World News
UN Human Rights Office calls for Southeast Asian countries to protect Burmese refugees
With Burmese nationals fleeing to Thailand to escape the violence…
- Thailand News
58 new Covid infections, 2 from entertainment venues
Thailand is reporting 58 new Covid-19 infections today with 2…
- Thailand News
Young Chon Buri couple in debt win 12 million baht in Thai lottery
A young couple in Chonburi, who say they are in…
- Environment News
TAT says Phuket beaches have been “revitalised” during the pandemic
Phuket’s beaches are perhaps one of the only silver linings…
- Crime News
Court sentences Thailand’s “Jack the Ripper” to death
The convicted serial killer known as “Jack the Ripper in…
- Covid-19 News
Monk dies after getting Covid-19 vaccine, 3 others treated at the hospital
UPDATE: Reports now say the monk died just a few…
- Thailand News
Thailand’s monsoon season expected to be heaviest in 30 years
Thailand’s upcoming monsoon season is expected to start early and…
- Thailand News
Some guidelines for commenting on The Thaiger
The news business has changed. A LOT. One of the…
- Covid-19 News
Health Ministry launches mobile app for booking vaccine appointments
Next month, the Thai government launches the “Mor Prom,” phone…
- Tourism News
Vaccinated foreign tourists may be offered free flights to boost inter-provincial travel
The Tourism and Sports Minister, Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, says vaccinated foreign…
- World News
Government has repatriation plan for Thai citizens if Burmese situation deteriorates
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs says it has formulated a…
- Pattaya News
Banquet for ghosts held in Chon Buri cemetery – some food left over
To fulfill a woman’s dying wish, townspeople in the Panthong…
- Tourism News
Vaccinated against Covid-19? Quarantine is cut down to 7 days
Travellers who are vaccinated against Covid-19 can now undergo a…
- Crime News
Young men shot and killed in Khon Kaen, gunman still at large
A gunman shot and killed 2 young men last night…
- Pattaya News
Man finds live hand grenade in Pattaya area forest – VIDEO
A man found a live hand grenade under a tree…
- Tourism News
Thailand’s aviation authority requests 40,000 vaccine doses to cover airline workers
Airline operators in Thailand are calling for 40,000 doses of…
- Thailand News
April Fool’s jokes posted online could land you in Thai jail, police warn
April Fool’s jokes, pranks and hoaxes are not allowed to…
- World News
2,000 Burmese refugees sheltering in Mae Hong Son, northern Thailand
The governor of the northern province of Mae Hong Son…
- Visa Information
60-day “Covid-19” visa extension deadline to apply now May 29
In a typical last minute decision, Thai immigration announced that…
- Technology News
Government investigating loan-shark apps following complaints of online threats
The Thai government is looking into a number of loan-shark…
- Tourism News
Tourism operators pinning hopes on Songkran holiday
Thai hotels and airlines are pinning their hopes on Songkran…
- Covid-19 News
Chinese vaccine being distributed to all provinces this month
The government has confirmed that all provinces will receive the…
- Covid-19 News
Confirmed, expats in Phuket will receive Covid-19 vaccines
(Links to registration forms below) Officials confirmed yesterday that expats…
- Covid-19 News
Thailand’s 4-phase reopening, starting today
This is not an April fool’s joke. Thailand has set…
- Bangkok News
5 pro-democracy activists indicted for alleged violence against Queen’s liberty
Prosecutors indicted 5 pro-democracy activists today for attempting to “harm…
- Covid-19 News
CCSA Update: ASQ cook causes Covid-19 cluster
Health officials say a cook at an Alternative State Quarantine…
- World News
Tourism developments threaten Cambodia’s forests and coastline
The following story is by Danielle Keeton Olsen and Roun…
- Pattaya News
ASQ hotel scam: Thai woman allegedly sold bogus quarantine package for 35,000 baht
A Thai woman in Chon Buri was arrested for allegedly…
- Thailand News
Police announce return of drink driving checkpoints, just in time for Songkran
Thailand’s deputy police chief says drink-driving checkpoints will return from…
- Health
Thailand introduces help for LGBT families
Thailand is introducing help for those families with LGBT children…
