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Sponsored Where to travel in Thailand in April [2025]
Travelling in Thailand is peak during April if you are looking for a real taste of summer. With high temperatures, amazing beaches, and exciting events, April is an amazing time to visit the country as a whole. Due to the...
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Dancing to the rhythm of her own beat ft. Sophie Indracusin | Thaiger Podcast EP.15
https://youtu.be/TrScnrYXytc Sophie Indracusin, a Thai-French actress, singer, and one of the most sought-after dancers and choreographers in Thailand. She’s been shining bright in the limelight since the age of 14 and has worked with various television shows and dramas for Channel 7 as main role characters. And at just 24, Sophie founded her own dancing company, Rhythmique Dance Camp, where…
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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…
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Bangkok could hit lows of 18°C next week | GMT
TABBA requests 4am closing time during the festive season, Beastly reptile crocs the world of a small village in southern Thailand, Pattaya officials continue to struggle with the homeless problem and Bangkok could hit lows of 18°C next week.
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Thailand News Today | Sexy Thai model exposed as an identity thief and transwoman
A sexy Thai model became notorious almost overnight after becoming an identity thief. The model stole the identification card (ID card) of a former college friend for work, causing all sorts of problems for the innocent woman who was subjected to several police summonses. But there’s more! The identity theft revealed that the model is a transwoman, shocking her fans…
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Patong Hill road to reopen to all on christmas day| GMT
Christmas present to Phuket motorists: Patong Hill road to reopen. Thailand teaches Indonesia how to legalize cannabis. Pheu Thai clarifies the wage-hike pledge. 23 military students were hospitalized after being trained too hard. – all are coming up today.
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Thailand News Today | British man who loves Thailand banned for 5 years for overstaying
Thailand expects to hit the 10 million tourist target on December 10 and Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha is urging the nation’s airlines to add more flights to meet the growing demand. The Governor of the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), Yuthasak Supasorn, reported the good news yesterday. From January to December 5 of this year Thailand welcomed more than nine…
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Another Taxi scam in Bangkok! | GMT
Taxi meter rises suspiciously quickly in Bangkok, Thailand. Frenchman arrested for scamming Thai woman out of 2 million baht in Bangkok. A policeman was fined 500 baht for blocking an ambulance in northeast Thailand. Overstay crackdown uses facial recognition tech. – all coming up on Thailand News Today. Check out other news or watch a news report on Thaiger’s youtube channel
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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…
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HISTORY OF THAI LOTTERY
https://youtu.be/euFfYBe4-S4 Almost all forms of gambling are illegal in Thailand except the country’s lottery. The bi-monthly lottery draw has brought great fortunes to many people. This video gives you a brief history of Thailand’s lottery.
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THAIGER PODCAST | Ep.14 Saving Thai cats one paw at a time
If you’re an animal lover, you’re going to love PAWS Bangkok, a non-profit organization founded in 2012. The woman who started it all is Amy Ann Baron. PAWS Bangkok actively helps the local community and its animals through spaying and neutering operations, vaccination programs, veterinary services, fostering and adopting and, most importantly, through education. In this episode of our podcast,…
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Thailand News Today | 9 year olds smoke cannabis on Pattaya Beach in Thailand
In December, 130,000 passengers are expected to pass through Suvarnabhumi airport in Bangkok every day, according to Minister of Transport Saksayam Chidchob. The airport facilitated daily traffic of around 115,000 passengers in November as tourists returned for the High Season, said Saksayam. Tourism always spikes in the festive month of December but should continue to rise afterward as Chinese tourists…
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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…
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Driver furious with BKK shopping mall after foreigner accidentally causes damage to her car | GMT
Driver furious with Bangkok shopping mall after foreigner accidentally causes damage to her car. Bangkok BTS Skytrain fares to increase next year. Cabinet seems to have ignored the 4 am nightlife proposal. 1st phase of the U-tapao revamp faces delay. – 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 | Korean woman arrested for 5-million-baht theft, 6-year overstay
The Thai cabinet decided Tuesday to revoke a law, which has been in force for more than three decades, exempting stock market share trades from financial transaction tax. Finance Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith said that the abrogation of the law means that all trading of stocks on the stock market, whether at a profit or loss, will be subject to a…
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Angry Thai man condemns foreigner for not wearing a mask on BTS | GMT
Angry Thai man condemns foreigner for not wearing a mask on BTS. Ex-Korean taekwondo coach receives Thai ID card, is now ‘Chatchai Choi’. Bang Sue Grand Station: Thailand’s new rail hub is finally ready to roll. Stop and smell the tulips at Floral Fair 2022 in Bangkok. – all are coming up today. Check out other news or watch a news report…
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Thailand News Today | Raid finds all monks on drugs in Phetchabun temple
Despite conflicting optimistic predictions, the Tourism Authority of Thailand is warning that Thai tourism may take a sharp downturn next year. While international travellers are flocking to Thailand now, industry experts fear that it may be a flood of pent-up demand and, by next year, all those who waited through the whole pandemic to get to Thailand will have already…
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Thailand News Today | Big Feast For Monkeys At Lopburi Festival
Bank of Thailand to raise interest rates on Wednesday Bank of Thailand (BOT) Governor today announced interest rates will be raised on Wednesday to deal with potential inflation increases. He is expected to raise interest rates by a modest quarter-point to take the benchmark rate to 1.25%, underscoring ongoing worries about growth in Southeast Asia’s second-largest economy. Thailand’s economy lagged…
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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
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Explore Thailand’s least visited city in the South!
https://youtu.be/s8AG7EQrau8 Phatthalung might not have the popular attractions in Chiang Mai or the touristy glitz of the islands, but that’s part of the appeal. It’s a lesser-known province in the south, so there are chances to avoid the backpacker crowds and explore some of Thailand’s less well-known historic sites and tourist hotspots. Our list of the top Phatthalung attractions will…
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Try These Weird Thai Foods… If You Dare
https://youtu.be/xvJlPvJ3hz0 Thailand has bizarre and exotic foods, which you wouldn’t expect compared to other Southeast Asian nations. We’re talking about edible cobra blood, crocodile flesh, and unusual insects just waiting for you to eat them. Without further ado, check out our list of the best exotic foods in Thailand! Bamboo Worms (Rot Duan) The most tourist-friendly fried insect for newcomers…
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Thailand News Today | FIFA threatens to pull plug on World Cup broadcast rights in Thailand
Transport Minister Saksayam Chidchob ordered Thai Airways International to solve delays in luggage claims for inbound passengers at Suvarnabhumi airport in 30 days. The minister inspected services at the main airport of the country and found that travelers’ congestion in their immigration process was obviously relieved because it took 15 minutes for each of the travelers to have their passports…
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Farmer sets Car on Fire and drives into Government Building | GMT ON TOUR
The 2023 MICHELIN Guide Thailand celebrates 5 new MICHELIN Star Restaurants. Drivers were advised to check cars after faulty Takata airbags caused three deaths in Thailand. A farmer sets a car on fire and drives into a government building in northeast Thailand. Three children aged 8 escape a school kidnapping plot in Thailand. 189 Thai eateries win Michelin Guide’s Bib…
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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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Protecting Pattaya’s Tourism | GMT ON TOUR
Police go after transgender sex workers and urge them not to damage Pattaya’s tourism image. Man crashes car into an elephant at Khao Yai National Park. Thai Airways to borrow less amid recovery. Broadcasting rights in jeopardy. One-third of adult Thai citizens applied for welfare. – all are coming up today. Check out other news or watch a news report…
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Thai wife leaves husband and runs off with lover & 6mil lottery prize | GMT ON TOUR
Wife returns lottery winnings to cuckold husband but kicks him out of the family home. Row erupts over Thailand’s unfair allocation of World Cup games. A Thai-Italian teen allegedly tries to steal a motorcycle taxi in Pattaya. MPs ‘may resign’ if ganja bill stalls. Thai activists and politicians show support for protesters blinded by rubber bullets. District in northeast Thailand…
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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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Heavy rain and flash flood in Thailand | GMT ON TOUR
Pattaya International Fireworks Festival to be the backdrop of the new film. Nike defends sweatshops accusation in Thailand. Airlines pushing for single pilot flights. More heavy rain and flash floods are expected in Thailand. Rowdy monkeys moved to Phuket island. – all are coming up today.
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Thailand News Today | Chinese man overstays visa in Thailand for 7 years over ‘cult’ beliefs
Sattahip’s Mountain B pub renamed, reopened and is now closed Sattahip’s Mountain B pub renamed, reopened and raided by police Chon Buri police and local officials raided a pub last night (Saturday), which is located on the same plot of land in Sattahip district as the Mountain B pub, the scene of a deadly fire on August 5th which has,…
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3 Tips for Foreigners to Learn Speaking Thai ft. @ThaiTalkwithPaddy
https://youtu.be/EZF–Q6-Imc Have you tried learning to speak Thai but find it difficult? Thai can be an extremely difficult language to master. However, there are a few methods you can use to get a better grasp of the language. Jay invites his friend Paddy to the Thaiger studio to talk about 3 tips on how you can start learning and speaking…
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Top 10 Things to See and Do in Nakhon Ratchasima Province, Thailand!
https://youtu.be/1JApH6XTtRg The largest province in Thailand is Nakhon Ratchasima. The region, which spans nearly 20,500 square kilometers (7,915 square miles) in Northeast Thailand and is also known as Isan, combines stunning natural beauty with fascinating Khmer-era culture and history. Here are a few of the best things to do and see in Nakhon Ratchasima. 1. Visit Thap Lan National Park…
