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Sponsored How much does it cost to see a doctor in Thailand?
Thailand is known for its high-quality yet affordable healthcare system, but how much does it really cost to see a doctor? As an expat, this question might be crucial for budgeting your health needs. The answer depends on whether you...
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Grease is the Word: Brighton College Student Musical Extravaganza!
Brighton College is proud to present a spectacular musical performance based on the iconic Grease movie! attended by students from Year 7 to Year 13, performing classic songs and iconic dance moves from the movie, plenty of energy and enthusiasm, so make sure you don’t miss out on this amazing show!
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The World’s First Thai Carnival Theme Park | Carnival Magic
https://youtu.be/ZvzScwzVfhU Join Natty Warisa and Jay at the world’s first Thai carnival theme park, Carnival Magic. By the same creators as Phuket Fantasea, Carnival Magic is a night time theme park unlike no other. Carnival Magic is the crowning jewel in nighttime entertainment on the resort island of Phuket. Spanning over 40 acres and awash with dazzling colors and…
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Defying Thai beauty standards ft. Anchilee Scott-Kemmis | Thaiger Podcast Ep. 17
Meet Anchilee Scott-Kemmis, a Thai-Australian model and Miss Universe Thailand 2021 who defied Thai beauty standards and campaigned for what she believed in. By being a strong advocate for body positivity and diversity with her #RealSizeBeauty social movement, Anchilee became a big source of hope for many Thai women and young girls who have felt pressured by the existing beauty…
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Thailand News Today | Thai university student sentenced to prison on royal defamation charges
Starting off today with some heartwarming news . . .Kindergarten students in Chiang Rai province in northernmost Thailand saved up one baht every day for a year to buy blankets for people suffering in the cold weather this winter, especially those living at high altitudes in the province’s mountainous regions. Teachers at Chiang Rai Kindergarten invited students to join a…
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Thailand News Today | Thailand ranked 4th for least corrupt country in Asia
Starting off with some incredible news, Thailand is ranked 35th in the world and 4th in Asia in the U.S. News‘ “Least Corrupt Countries” list. Yesterday, American media company U.S. News released its annual “Best Countries” ranking, featuring 73 countries all over the world. Data was collected from a worldwide survey with more than 17,000 participants. Countries are ranked…
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New Year’s weed parties illegal | GMT
In today’s episode, Alcohol banned from festive gift baskets in Thailand, DTAM to cannabis vendors: New Year’s weed parties illegal, Tourism groups in South Korea sign deals with TAT, AoT app expanding: flight info, taxis, shopping and more, Iconic Bangkok road sees staff shortage as tourists return.
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Thailand News Today | Drivers switch places in moving bus in western Thailand, 11 tourists injured
Phuket is getting ready for the annual road safety campaign known as ‘Seven Days of Danger.’ The campaign will be held around the New Year from December 29 to January 4. Phuket Vice Governor chaired a meeting about the campaign at Phuket Provincial Hall yesterday. Officials will use various strategies to improve road safety during the campaign. These include prosecuting…
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Taxi forgets and drives off leaving tourist at gas station | GMT
In today’s episode, a Taxi drives off forgetting Norwegian tourists at petrol station in Thailand, Dining carriages and catering trolleys return to Thai trains, Burmese workers in Bangkok protest for 600 baht minimum wage, Thousands attend run-walk in Chon Buri to raise money for children’s organisations, Anutin promises no 4am curfew; Tourism Ministry suggests Bangla Road trial, New Year govt…
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UK Tesco accused of using slave labour in Thailand | GMT
In today’s episode, Pheu Thai Party wants to reform tourism, cut red tape, UK Tesco accused of using slave labour in Thailand, Thailand leads BBC travel destination poll, Navy ship sinks in the Gulf of Thailand, 84 rescued, 1 dead, 21 missing, Thailand to open all land border crossings next year.
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Thailand News Today I Devastating Navy ship sinks in the Gulf of Thailand, 73 rescued, 33 missing
The Royal Thai Navy‘s HTMS Sukhothai sank in the Gulf of Thailand last night, around 20 miles from the coast of Prachuap Khiri Khan province, with 106 navy personnel on board. Navy vessels, tug boats, and oil tankers rescued 73 crew members from the water, three of whom are in critical condition, and are still searching for 33 missing Marines.…
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Winning the Masterchef Thailand title ft. Angkrit Chuer-am | Thaiger Podcast Ep.16
https://youtu.be/tecbB4mCNEE Angkrit Chuer-am, the winner of Masterchef Thailand Season 5, known for his calm and collected demeanor, Angkrit has consistently wowed the judges and even his competitors with his creative culinary skills throughout the whole season. Despite never having any formal culinary training, Angkrit’s obsession to understand how food is prepared and cooked, combined with his innate leadership skills has…
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Thailand News Today | Police raided a live pornographic studio set up in Pattaya
Police raided a live pornographic studio set up at a condominium in Pattaya yesterday, arrested six people, and confiscated recording equipment and sex toys. Police found five men and a woman either participating, filming or live streaming obscene sexual acts to a Chinese audience Police seized more than 50 sex toys, lubricating gels, jelly Viagra pills, four lighting units, four mobile phone stands, and…
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Chinese Tourists Returning to Thailand Soon? Exciting Opportunities Ahead | GMT
In today’s episode, a coffee shop in Bangkok learned the hard way about a new twist on the classic overpayment scam. A district chief, village chief, community leader and a resident in the Chiang Dao district of Chiang Mai province have been charged with stealing a Thai identity to create a Thai ID card for a Chinese woman. A Hua Hin Airport security guard accidentally shot and killed himself with a pen…
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Thailand News Today | TAT reveals top things tourists like to do in Thailand
Eating Thai food, Thai massage and spa treatments, going to the beach and visiting historical sites are the most popular activities among foreign tourists, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT). A survey, conducted by the TAT, shows that 90.75% want to eat Thai food, followed by 48.23% who want to experience Thai traditional massage and spas, 48.12% prefer…
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The Ultimate Showdown of Youth Football Talent | BISP Soccer 7’s
The BISP Soccer 7’s is back and it is bigger and better than ever! After a two-year hiatus, the international school football tournament is returning to Phuket, Thailand. This international school soccer tournament, which has been running for many years, is one of the oldest and longest-standing events in the region. It brings together teams from all across Asia and…
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Thailand Music Festival Security Guards accused of Sexual Assault | GMT
Grab Launches “Call A Tuk-Tuk Via App” Service In Phuket, 808 Festival security guards accused of sexual assault, Trance music festival coming up in Pattaya next year, Zookeeper seeks compensation after being bitten by wild monkeys.
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E-visas now available in 38 cities, 23 countries | GMT
E-visas are now available in 38 cities, and 23 countries, Life is about to get easier for pedestrians in Bangkok, Thailand’s weather may require warmer clothes over the next seven days, and Bangkok runs a Hidden Temples tour while Deep South restores temples.
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Thailand News Today | Overstaying former pro footballer arrested for hawking lottery tickets
American and Chinese nationals have made the most applications for Thailand’s 10-year Long Term Resident (LTR) visa since its launch in September, according to the secretary-general of the Board of Investment (BOI). Thailand introduced the LTR visa on September 1, 2022, to lure ‘high potential,’ talented foreigners and investors from around the world into the kingdom to boost Thailand’s…
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You Can Buy Counterfeit Thai Banknotes on Facebook | GMT
Fearless Facebook page sells counterfeit banknotes, Thailand’s Full Moon Party attracts 12,000 tourists, Pattaya police warn unlicensed street marijuana sellers on Walking Street.
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Fine Dining with a Phuket View | Amari Phuket
https://youtu.be/qAP2-loBVpE Join Natty Warisa and Jay for a 5 Star Fine DIning Foodie Journey, as they take you to some of their favorite dining spots in Phuket, Thailand. In this episode, they will be highlighting the must have Phuketian foods at Rim Talay Restaurant, Amari Phuket’s beach side restaurant where you can watch the island slowly awaken with color over…
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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,…
