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    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...

  • What is life like in rural Thailand? ft. @Ryan & Mo – Life In Bamboo 🇹🇭 ​

    What is life like in rural Thailand? ft. @Ryan & Mo – Life In Bamboo 🇹🇭 ​

    Have you ever wondered what life in rural Thailand is really like? What the people are like? What activities do they engage in? Though we never had the opportunity to visit rural Thailand, we decided to get in touch with friends who can share their experiences in rural Thailand. We’d like to introduce Life in Bamboo, Ryan and Damo!

  • SMART Visa and How to Start a Business in Thailand | True Digital Park

    SMART Visa and How to Start a Business in Thailand | True Digital Park

    There are many different types of ways to start up a business in Thailand. But if you are looking to live, learn, work, and play while also running a start up business in the Kingdom, then you might want to consider the True Digital Parks startup booster. Launched in February 2018, the SMART Visa, is designed to attract highly skilled…

  • Wakeboarding champion at age 13 ft.Daniel Grant | Thaiger Podcast Ep.13

    Wakeboarding champion at age 13 ft.Daniel Grant | Thaiger Podcast Ep.13

    Daniel Grant aka. Tao is a Professional wakeboarder and wakeskater who set the record for the youngest wakeboarding world champion when he was just 13 years old in WWA history. Sponsored by Rip Curl and Liquid Force, as part of their International Pro Team, Daniel competes in wakeboard and wake skate tournaments around the world. He recently went viral for…

  • Thailand News Today | Heavy rain forecast for Bangkok and surrounding provinces

    Thailand News Today | Heavy rain forecast for Bangkok and surrounding provinces

    Heavy rain is forecast for Bangkok and surrounding provinces next week Thailand News People living in Bangkok, other central provinces, eastern and southern regions of Thailand are advised to expect heavy to very heavy rainfall from November 22nd- 24th, as a result of an intensifying low-pressure cell. Thailand’s Meteorological Department reported today (Friday) that a low-pressure cell, looming over the…

  • Thailand News Today I FIFA gives Thailand 200 million baht discount for World Cup TV license

    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…

  • NEON Countdown EDM Festival comes to Bangkok | GMT

    NEON Countdown EDM Festival comes to Bangkok | GMT

    Hotel maids busted for stealing from Pattaya tourist’s room years ago. Protesters may try to get closer to APEC meeting venue in Bangkok. Google Wallet launches in Thailand. Unruly passengers disrupt two flights in Singapore. NEON Countdown EDM Festival comes to Bangkok. – all are coming up today.

  • Thailand News Today | Thailand pushes digital payments, rejects US dollar

    Thailand News Today | Thailand pushes digital payments, rejects US dollar

    Thailand pushes digital payments, rejects US dollar in the move towards a cashless society Thailand News The Bank of Thailand and central banks in four more southeast Asian countries are creating a cross-border payment zone using QR codes so that southeast Asians can make international payments digitally without having to convert and reconvert to US dollars. The bank hopes to…

  • A new medical treatment visa is anticipated on January 1st | GMT

    A new medical treatment visa is anticipated on January 1st | GMT

    A new medical treatment visa is anticipated on January 1st. Police seize four tiger cubs in northeast Thailand. Police search for naked tourists riding a motorcycle in public.- all are coming up today. Check out other news or watch a news report on Thaiger’s youtube channel

  • Thailand News Today | Thailand expands e-Visa service to 23 countries worldwide

    Thailand News Today | Thailand expands e-Visa service to 23 countries worldwide

    Thailand just expanded its e-Visa service to nine additional Embassies and Consulates worldwide. A Thai visa can now be obtained online in 23 countries. Applications for all types of visas in Thailand can be done online through the e- Visa official website for passport holders of 23 countries. Instead of going to an embassy, simply create an account, fill in…

  • Cannabis Flower Bud now a controlled substance with restrictions in Thailand | GMT

    Cannabis Flower Bud now a controlled substance with restrictions in Thailand | GMT

    Immigration intensifies scrutiny of foreign visitors. The cannabis flower bud is now a controlled substance with restrictions. – all are coming up today. Check out other news or watch a news report on Thaiger’s youtube channel

  • The Best Place for the Finest Foods | Tops Fine Foods Sukhumvit 49

    The Best Place for the Finest Foods | Tops Fine Foods Sukhumvit 49

    If you are someone who lives to eat and enjoys the finer things in life, then TOPS Fine Food is exactly the place for you to go and stock up your fridge. It can be difficult sometimes to find one place that has it all. With more than 8,000 items across various products, such as cheese, cold cuts, meat, seafood,…

  • Discounts & Privileges for Tourists in Thailand at ICONSIAM

    Discounts & Privileges for Tourists in Thailand at ICONSIAM

    Where in Thailand can you get unique souvenirs, is convenient to travel to and has discounts for tourists? Look no further than the ICONSIAM shopping center, where all three things can happen in one big magical place.

  • Useful Thai phrases every visitor in Thailand should know

    Useful Thai phrases every visitor in Thailand should know

    Whether you’re visiting Thailand for business or pleasure, it’s always beneficial to understand the local language. Learning useful Thai phrases means showing effort and respect for the local culture. It will help ease interactions between you and the locals, making your trip more accessible and more enjoyable. Since Thai is a tonal language, it can be challenging to learn. You’ll…

  • Thailand News Today | Paypal shuts out foreigners in Thailand

    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…

  • Luxury Casino in Pattaya Raided before Grand Opening | GMT

    Luxury Casino in Pattaya Raided before Grand Opening | GMT

    Luxury Casino in Pattaya Raided before Grand Opening. Tourists complain about pricey beach chairs at Hua Hin. The hospital sends the wrong corpse to a funeral in central Thailand. A cheap flight to Thailand? Don’t bank on it anytime soon. A luxury casino in Pattaya was raided before the grand opening. Taxi fares in Bangkok to increase in two weeks.…

  • THAILAND NEWS TODAY | Taxi fares in Bangkok to increase in two weeks

    THAILAND NEWS TODAY | Taxi fares in Bangkok to increase in two weeks

    The Ministry of Transport yesterday approved a motion to increase taxi fares in Bangkok after recent protests by the capital’s cab drivers. The new fares are expected to come into operation in the next two weeks. The Transport Ministry announced a month ago that Thailand’s taxi fares would increase after eight years of stagnation. The department of transport made the…

  • Thailand News Today | Interior Ministry Withdraws Foreigners’ Land Purchase Policy

    Thailand News Today | Interior Ministry Withdraws Foreigners’ Land Purchase Policy

    Ministry Withdraws Foreigners’ Land Purchase Policy The cabinet allowed the Interior Ministry to withdraw for reconsideration its newly drafted regulations to let specific groups of foreigners buy land for residence. Acting government spokesman Anucha Burapachaisri said the drafted regulation was aimed at attracting foreign investment and was being scrutinized by the Council of State when the Interior Ministry requested its…

  • Online Visa Extensions Now Available in Thailand | GMT

    Online Visa Extensions Now Available in Thailand | GMT

    Expats get online visa extensions. Business leaders back U-turn on land sales. Bat-eating YouTuber sparks outrage in Thailand. Suvarnabhumi Airport offers 7 days of free parking for APEC Summit. The first LOT, Polish Airlines flight, arrives in Phuket. Pubs, gas stations, and 24-hour stores close early to save energy. – all are coming up today. Check out other news or…

  • Thailand News Today | Total lunar eclipse tonight, or wait to see it again in three years

    Thailand News Today | Total lunar eclipse tonight, or wait to see it again in three years

    Police warn of Loy Krathong phishing scams The current Loy Krathong Festival is giving rise to phishing scams that trick people into giving out personal information online warned anti-cybercrime police. They said fake websites had been created to invite people to float Krathong online. Tonight marks the full-moon day of the 12th lunar month during which Thais celebrate the Loy…

  • All You Need to know about Loy Krathong in Thailand 2022

    All You Need to know about Loy Krathong in Thailand 2022

    Click the link to watch a video: https://youtu.be/mRBDExcvXXQ In this episode, you will understand Everything you need to know about Loy Krathong Thailand celebrates a number of festivals throughout the year, including the beautiful Loy Krathong festival. Known as Thailand’s Festival of Lights, Loy Krathong is one of the biggest celebrations on the Thai calendar. This picturesque festival is a…

  • Thailand News Today | Delivery driver finds huge stash of Thai, Laos and Japanese banknotes under a tree

    Thailand News Today | Delivery driver finds huge stash of Thai, Laos and Japanese banknotes under a tree

    Delivery driver finds a massive stash of Thai, Laos, and Japanese banknotes under a tree Thailand News. Delivery driver finds massive stash of Thai, Laos, and Japanese banknotes under a tree This morning, a delivery driver stumbled across a store of Thai, Japanese, and Laos banknotes scattered beneath a tree in Udon Thani city center, northeast Thailand. The cash –…

  • Overstaying Foreigners Targeted in Pattaya, Thailand | GMT

    Overstaying Foreigners Targeted in Pattaya, Thailand | GMT

    Overstaying foreigners targeted in Pattaya club inspections. Chiang Rai doctor suspended over ‘stupid’ argument. Singaporean man trashes red-plate Lamborghini on Don Mueang Tollway. Thailand ends emergency Covid vaccine procurement. Khon Kaen Zoo treats tigers and hippos to the Loy Krathong feeding festival. Fly tipping with real flies – ‘Tourist’ trash anger Kanchanaburi villagers. – all are coming up today. Check…

  • Traveling in Thailand? What’s better, North or South of Thailand?

    Traveling in Thailand? What’s better, North or South of Thailand?

    So you’re in Bangkok but can’t decide where to head next? Between the rolling hills of the north and the pristine beaches in the south, it can be hard to choose which part of Thailand you should travel to. So, to help you decide, we have broken down the differences between the north and south of Thailand in this video.…

  • Plus-Size Competition in Thailand | Miss Krungthong 2022

    Plus-Size Competition in Thailand | Miss Krungthong 2022

    Join Natty Warisa in discovering Thailand’s very own plus-size beauty pageant, “Miss Krungthong 2022” held at Krungthong Plaza. Krungthong Plaza is a wholesale and retail shopping center in Pathumwan area, Bangkok that is known specifically for its plus-size appareal. On October 27th, 2022, the shopping mall hosted its very first beauty pageant competition for plus-sized people called “Miss Krungthong 2022”.…

  • Life of A Sex Worker In Bangkok

    Life of A Sex Worker In Bangkok

    Sex tourism is something that happens around the world. A potentially unfortunate byproduct of the tourism industry, it’s particularly prevalent in tourism in Thailand. Statistics for sex tourism in Thailand are hard to come by. Estimates suggest there are anywhere between 250,000 and two million sex workers in the country. Many still like to paint sex workers as a different…

  • Thailand News Today | New foreign land ownership law can be scrapped if Thais don’t agree

    Thailand News Today | New foreign land ownership law can be scrapped if Thais don’t agree

    Thailand News Today | New foreign land ownership law can be scrapped if Thais don’t agree New foreign land ownership law can be scrapped if Thais don’t agree If Thai people aren’t happy with the newly proposed foreign land ownership law in Thailand, the whole plan can be scrapped, said Minister of Interior General Anupong Paochinda in Parliament yesterday. “We…

  • Can you Nap in the middle of the main road in Thailand? | GMT

    Can you Nap in the middle of the main road in Thailand? | GMT

    Thai man narrowly survives bite from his pet monocled cobra. Grab delivery drivers protest in Bangkok, Thailand. motorcycle rider takes a nap in the middle of the main road. TAT signs airline deals in a bid to lure 1m Americans. The plan to air World Cup is now in doubt. ‘Teen vaping crisis’ drives public unease.

  • Thailand News Today | Aussie surf star dies in Pattaya motorcycle crash

    Thailand News Today | Aussie surf star dies in Pattaya motorcycle crash

    Aussie surf star dies in Pattaya motorcycle crash A well-known Australian surfboard designer has died after crashing his motorcycle in Chonburi. Kym Thompson smashed into an electricity pole while avoiding a truck turning at a junction on November 1. CCTV shows how Thompson was flung from his bike and skidded along the road. Thompson had died at the scene, having…

  • Thailand News Today | Foreign tourists swarm into Thailand

    Thailand News Today | Foreign tourists swarm into Thailand

    NEW LAW ALLOWS HOMEBREWING FOR THAIS – BUT WITH LIMITS Thailand news Is Thailand set to see a microbrewery renaissance? New regulations are coming into effect today that open the door for small distilleries and breweries. The new regulations outline rules that loosen restrictions on small breweries and even allow home alcohol distilling for personal use. The regulation was published…

  • All you need to know about Long Term Resident (LTR) Visa

    All you need to know about Long Term Resident (LTR) Visa

    Thailand is a magical place that has charmed so many people. And for those of you who are allured by its beauty, relocating and living your dream life is now easier with the new Long-Term Resident (LTR) visa. This new visa offers multiple benefits for its holders. These include a 10-year extendable stay and permission to work in the Kingdom.…