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    Why health insurance costs more each year and how expats in Thailand can save more money

    Each year, many expats living in Thailand see their health insurance premiums go up and often without a clear reason. This can be frustrating, especially when you're trying to plan your budget. But by understanding why prices rise and learning...

  • Welida Health, the personalised wellness centre in Bangkok that can help you feel like yourself again | Thaiger

    Welida Health, the personalised wellness centre in Bangkok that can help you feel like yourself again

    Life can get so busy that taking care of your health becomes something you plan to do ‘next week,’ but never quite manage. The deadlines pile up, your sleep gets shorter, and suddenly, you’re running on caffeine and stress, wondering why you feel so out of sync. But that’s exactly what Welida Health is helping people change. Located in Bangkok,…

  • Peripheral Pictures/Mbrella Films’ & Hollywood Thailand’s ‘Peen Kleaw Thai’ debuts August 21 | Thaiger

    Peripheral Pictures/Mbrella Films’ & Hollywood Thailand’s ‘Peen Kleaw Thai’ debuts August 21

    What would you risk to save your home? In a gripping tale of loyalty, redemption, and survival set in modern-day Bangkok, a young man must confront a violent gang to protect his home village. This high-stakes conflict forms the basis of the new Thai action-drama, Peen Kleaw, which will have its theatrical release in Thailand on August 21, 2025. Directed…

  • Rhythm of Thailand: TAT’s mission to discover Thai charms | Thaiger

    Rhythm of Thailand: TAT’s mission to discover Thai charms

    The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) continues to boost Thailand’s tourism momentum with its ‘Be My Guest’ project, in collaboration with the National Soft Power Strategy Committee (or Subcommittee for Tourism Industry Development under the National Soft Power Strategy Committee). The initiative drives the government’s soft power policy, intending to position Thailand as a leading global destination, while presenting the…

  • Wednesday season 2 on Netflix: Jenna Ortega, Lady Gaga, and new gothic thrills | Thaiger

    Wednesday season 2 on Netflix: Jenna Ortega, Lady Gaga, and new gothic thrills

    If you’ve been counting down the days to return to Nevermore Academy, the wait is finally over. Wednesday season 2 has officially landed on Netflix, premiering on August 6, just shy of three years after the debut season became a global hit. Starring Jenna Ortega in her iconic gothic role and featuring the much-anticipated arrival of Lady Gaga in a…

  • How is Mother’s Day celebrated in Thailand? | Thaiger

    How is Mother’s Day celebrated in Thailand?

    Mother’s Day in Thailand is a special holiday filled with love and respect. It takes place every year on August 12, which is the birthday of Queen Sirikit, the Queen Mother. On this day, people across the country honour her as the Mother of the Nation and also take time to show appreciation for their mothers. It’s a day full…

  • Why 8 Atelier Residence is poised for growth: Phuket’s investment hotspot in the making | Thaiger

    Why 8 Atelier Residence is poised for growth: Phuket’s investment hotspot in the making

    Phuket’s residential real estate market is no longer defined only by beachfront villas and short-stay resort condominiums. The island is now seeing sustained interest from international investors targeting long-term yields, capital stability, and access to full-scale lifestyle infrastructure. Looking at that demand, 8 Atelier Residence by Glam Estate Group ticks all the boxes. This new condominium project introduces a low-density,…

  • Koh Samui’s property pivot: Luxury living, rising condos, and smart investments | Thaiger

    Koh Samui’s property pivot: Luxury living, rising condos, and smart investments

    Koh Samui is undergoing a quiet revolution in its residential property market. While the headlines often focus on Thailand’s better-known destinations, this island in the Gulf of Thailand is steadily drawing the attention of lifestyle buyers and investors—especially those eyeing luxury villas at competitive prices. With the total value of Samui’s real estate market for sale currently reaching approximately 30.3…

  • Vroom vroom therapy and Thailand’s ongoing love affair with motorsports | Thaiger

    Vroom vroom therapy and Thailand’s ongoing love affair with motorsports

    Imagine you’re in an expat bar in Thailand, and on the TV they show a news report for Thailand having the F1 race in Bangkok 2028. After hearing this, you might wonder to yourself or aloud, “Thailand likes racing?!” Oh, little do you know. Let’s get one thing straight: Thailand LOVES racing and motorsports. For those who think motorsports is…