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    Top 10 reasons for expats to get a comprehensive health insurance in Thailand

    Moving to Thailand offers a prospect full of excitement and adventure, but in the same vein, if any injuries were to occur (and god forbid it does), the local healthcare system can be confusing at first glance for many expats...

  • HONNE delivers an emotionally charged night at The OUCH Bangkok Tour | Thaiger

    HONNE delivers an emotionally charged night at The OUCH Bangkok Tour

    The Ouch Bangkok Tour concert, held on July 27, before yesterday, at TRUE ICON HALL, ICONSIAM, was far more than just a musical performance; it was an emotional journey that left a lasting impression on every fan in attendance. Throughout the show, the British duo poured their hearts into every song, delivering a seamless blend of tender melodies and electrifying…

  • Thailand’s bombshell enters the villa: Isaan representation in Love Island | Thaiger

    Thailand’s bombshell enters the villa: Isaan representation in Love Island

    Thailand’s big-screen representation continues as Isaan heartthrob Zak Srakaew became the next hottest internet sensation for his role on Love Island USA. Starring in the wildly successful Season 7 of the reality dating show, Zak entered the villa as a bombshell, an unexpected new contestant ready to stir the pot. The show famously puts single contestants together in paradise for…

  • Cosplay, capitalism, and constipated 14 year olds who judge you | Thaiger

    Cosplay, capitalism, and constipated 14 year olds who judge you

    Hey look, another mildly bitter editorial. This one’s for anyone who’s ever wandered into a Bangkok cosplay convention and thought, “Wait, why is this better organised than my government?” Let’s address something that’s been bothering people (aka the writer): anime and cosplay in Thailand are no longer hobbies. They’re alternate lifestyles. You’re not dressing up as Gojo from Jujutsu Kaisen…

  • Inside 8 Atelier: Indo-Chine-inspired living meets boutique investment potential in Phuket | Thaiger

    Inside 8 Atelier: Indo-Chine-inspired living meets boutique investment potential in Phuket

    Phuket’s Bangtao-Pasak neighbourhood is already known for its polished villa compounds, upscale dining, and easy access to international schools and beaches. And it’s about to gain even more character with the arrival of 8 Atelier Residence. This upcoming condominium project, set for completion in mid-2027, brings a refined Indo-Chine design language to an area long dominated by modern tropical villas.…

  • A love letter to Bangkok (written in a slightly passive-aggressive way) | Thaiger

    A love letter to Bangkok (written in a slightly passive-aggressive way)

    Dear Bangkok, Before we get started, you know I love you, right? And everything I say in this letter is because I love you so much, Bangkok. We have a lot to unpack, so let’s get started with your housing. In your city, success isn’t about square footage; it’s measured by the BTU of your air-conditioning, how close you live…

  • Tea rooms: Steeped in history, served to people who talk too much | Thaiger

    Tea rooms: Steeped in history, served to people who talk too much

    When most people think of a tea room, they picture some serene place in London or Paris. You know the type: lace curtains, porcelain cups, people trying to pretend they’re not judging the placement of your spoon while you stir or you have the people who think of themselves as a worldly person. They think of an asian taoist room.…

  • Why Thailand is obsessed with Labubus | Thaiger

    Why Thailand is obsessed with Labubus

    If you’ve been wondering why everyone in Bangkok is dangling strange little dolls from their designer bags, meet Labubu and Cry Baby, Thailand’s latest pop culture obsessions. Labubu, a mischievous elf with pointy ears, serrated teeth, and wild hair, was created by Hong Kong artist Kasing Lung in 2015. Inspired by Nordic mythology, Labubu first appeared in The Monsters’ story…

  • Hot Phuket property deal: Arise Vibe launches limited offer on select units, now from 2.55m baht | Thaiger

    Hot Phuket property deal: Arise Vibe launches limited offer on select units, now from 2.55m baht

    Phuket’s property market is full of big names and high prices, but some of the most exciting opportunities are happening just outside the spotlight. That’s where you’ll find Arise Vibe. Set in Si Sunthon, one of Phuket’s fastest-growing areas, this new residential project is turning heads for all the right reasons. It’s close to international schools, minutes from the airport,…

  • From vision to delivery: How expert project and construction management turns developer ideas into reality | Thaiger

    From vision to delivery: How expert project and construction management turns developer ideas into reality

    The world is full of unfinished projects. Piling and foundations laid and forgotten, condominiums frozen mid-rise, spaces that never became what they were meant to be. Anyone can dream up a skyline, but what are the real challenges? Making sure that dream doesn’t turn into a logistical horror show somewhere between the first blueprint and the final handover. So what’s…

  • Why trucks and buses in Thailand are moving works of art | Thaiger

    Why trucks and buses in Thailand are moving works of art

    Light bouncing off six dozen chrome-coated side-view mirrors. Rows of Michelin Man figurines sit proudly on the cabin roof. Sprawling intricate murals depicting anime characters, cartoon superheroes, and fantastical dreamscapes. If any of these images are familiar to you, then you’ve likely seen the elaborately decorated and modified lorries and buses in Thailand. Perhaps you’ve also wondered why these Thai…

  • Citi Foundation and Bangkok Community Help Foundation unveil the ‘Center of Dreams’ | Thaiger

    Citi Foundation and Bangkok Community Help Foundation unveil the ‘Center of Dreams’

    Citi Foundation has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting economic stability and social responsibility through a funding grant of 16.5 million Thai baht to the Bangkok Community Help Foundation for the establishment of the Center of Dreams, the first homeless shelter located in Bangkok’s inner city. The centre offers essential facilities as well as vocational skills training. By the end of…