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    Digital nomading in Chiang Mai? What US$1,000 a month really gets you

    Chiang Mai has become a popular destination for digital nomads due to its low living costs, rich culture, and active remote work community. The city offers affordable housing, tasty food, reliable internet, and many co-working spaces, making it a great...

  • Beware of these fake news and financial schemes in Thailand | GMT

    Beware of these fake news and financial schemes in Thailand | GMT

      Photos of Buddhist monks working out spark anger among netizens. The machines were invented to replace monkeys climbing coconut trees. All this and more on today’s Good Morning Thailand.

  • Life-Saving Tips While Travelling in Thailand

    Life-Saving Tips While Travelling in Thailand

    Thailand is one of the most popular destinations in the world for travelers. Visitors from different cultures and countries head here to sample all that the ‘Land of Smiles’ has to offer. But planning a trip properly isn’t as simple as buying a plane ticket and booking a hotel. Visitors to Thailand should also be aware of some things that…

  • Trying the Wim Hof Method Workshop in Bangkok

    Trying the Wim Hof Method Workshop in Bangkok

    Thailand is one of the most popular countries for medical tourism in the world. In fact, Thailand ranks 5th among 195 countries in the global health security index released in 2021. Before the lockdown, about 5 million international travelers entered the kingdom to get medical procedures done. That’s over 600 million USD entering the country from medical tourism alone. And…

  • Thai Racing Champions Journey to the Top feat. Sandy Stuvik | Thaiger Podcast Ep.5

    Thai Racing Champions Journey to the Top feat. Sandy Stuvik | Thaiger Podcast Ep.5

    https://youtu.be/T_h59UgizSs   Sandy Stuvik, one of Thailand’s top auto racers, has a wealth of experience in karts, open-wheel cars up to F2, touring cars, and GT cars, and now he currently drives the Audi R8 for B-quick absolute racing team and is sponsored by big names such as Pizza Company, Thai Airways and many more. In this edition of our…

  • Taxi fares to Increase in Thailand after 8 years | GMT

    Taxi fares to Increase in Thailand after 8 years | GMT

    Taxi fares in Thailand to increase for the first time in 8 years. Thailand makes jet fuel from the nation’s used cooking oil. Full steam ahead for high-speed trains. All this and more on today’s Good Morning Thailand.All this and more on today’s Good Morning Thailand.

  • Thailand News Today | Thailand launches 10-year visa program TODAY

    Thailand News Today | Thailand launches 10-year visa program TODAY

      Foreign experts, professionals, eligible high-net-worth individuals, and retirees can start applying today for Thailand’s new 10-year visa. An adviser to the Thai prime minister Chayothit Kritdakorn says the country has set a target of attracting about one million wealthy or talented foreigners over the next five years. The new O-X visa aims to eliminate the burden on professionals and…

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    Thaiger Unfiltered

    Here’s a chance for our viewers to ask Sara, Jay, and Natty any questions they have and they will answer you with their honest responses unfiltered! Please be kind and appropriate.

  • Bangkok predicted to sink by 2100 | GMT

    Bangkok predicted to sink by 2100 | GMT

    50 dogs join owners on pet-friendly flights from Bangkok to Chiang Mai. Bangkok gets tough with motorcyclists riding or parking on pavements. Professor says Bangkok is predicted to sink by 2100. All this and more on today’s Good Morning Thailand.

  • Thailand News Today | “Tourism tax” to affect all non-Thais next year

    Thailand News Today | “Tourism tax” to affect all non-Thais next year

      Starting next year, foreigners entering Thailand by plane will have to pay an “entry fee” of 300 baht. The so-called “tourist tax” was originally intended for the start of this year, but was delayed to give Thailand’s tourism industry a chance to recover from the pandemic. The fee will be introduced “next year” – presumably January 1, 2023 –…

  • Thailand Entry Fee Updates | GMT

    Thailand Entry Fee Updates | GMT

    TAT to add new ‘Monopoly: Chiang Mai Edition’ board game to Thailand series, healthy Siamese twins share teacher dream in Thailand, daily minimum wage to rise by 5% from Oct 1, and three local dishes are on the CNN list. All this and more on today’s Good Morning Thailand.

  • Thailand News Today | Raped Thai actress further abused by police

    Thailand News Today | Raped Thai actress further abused by police

      A Thai actress sought the help of a celebrity lawyer after police repeatedly ignored her claims she had been drugged and raped by the nephew of a prominent politician. The actress, singer, and songwriter made public the alleged rapist contacted her via Instagram to talk about work. They agreed to meet at a shopping mall on August 9 but…

  • Bangkok Airport speeds up check-in system for travellers | GMT

    Bangkok Airport speeds up check-in system for travellers | GMT

    Snake encounters are reported every 15 minutes in Bangkok. New law around the Kratom plant comes into effect in Thailand. Verdict on Prayut’s tenure in 30 days soonest. New PVS check-in system to speed up Suvarnabhumi Airport. All this and more on today’s Good Morning Thailand.

  • All you need to know about the current cannabis situation in Thailand | This is Thailand

    All you need to know about the current cannabis situation in Thailand | This is Thailand

    All you need to know about the current cannabis situation in Thailand It has been over two months since Thailand legalized the cultivation and sale of cannabis for medical purposes. But there are still a lot of confusion on what you can and cannot do. Here we will explain to you what is the current cannabis situation in Thailand, but…

  • Pioneering the Cannabis business in Thailand feat. Tai ‘Four Twenty’ | Thaiger Podcast Ep.4

    Pioneering the Cannabis business in Thailand feat. Tai ‘Four Twenty’ | Thaiger Podcast Ep.4

    Introducing one of the pioneers for cannabis in Thailand, Tai Taveepanichpan. Tai is a young entrepreneur and the owner of Four Twenty Thailand, Cannagrow Technology and Cultivate. Companies that sell cannabis cultivating equipment, grow cannabis and cannabis dispensaries in Thailand. In this podcast we talk about the current situation of cannabis in Thailand, where it’s heading and what lies ahead…

  • Thailand News Today | Thai Airways’ plans to get back in the money

    Thailand News Today | Thai Airways’ plans to get back in the money

    Thai Airways announced it is renting three more planes and hiring 600 more staff this year as part of its restructuring plans. After cutting costs, selling stock, chasing debts, and distributing plane seats, Thai Airways’ turnover rate in the third quarter of this year is expected to increase. Not only that, the President of the Reorganisation Committee, Piyasawad Amranan, says…

  • Thailand Prepares for Influx of Foreign Criminals this High Season | GMT

    Thailand Prepares for Influx of Foreign Criminals this High Season | GMT

    Thailand prepares for influx of foreign criminals this High Season. Northern Thailand’s Chiang Mai Zoo conducts emergency ostrich escape drill. Woman, 54, gets locked in her bathroom for three days – writes farewell message on the wall before rescue. the wild water flows into the flooding of Jae Hom Hospital, Lampang Province. All this and more on today’s Good Morning Thailand.

  • Thai PM suspended from duty by Charter Court | GMT

    Thai PM suspended from duty by Charter Court | GMT

    Price of instant noodles up by one baht. Thai PM suspended from duty by Charter Court, Deputy Prawit becomes acting PM. . All this and more on today’s Good Morning Thailand.  

  • Thailand News Today | Thai PM expected to resign today (but will he?)

    Thailand News Today | Thai PM expected to resign today (but will he?)

      Thailand’s constitution stipulates that no prime minister can remain in power longer than eight years. So why is there a chance he could stay in office? Prayut’s supporters would like to argue that his premiership began in April 2017, when a new 105-page constitution was drafted by the National Council for Peace and Order – basically a fancy name…

  • Thailand’s motorists face jail time for splashing pedestrians | GMT

    Thailand’s motorists face jail time for splashing pedestrians | GMT

    Thailand’s motorists face jail time for splashing pedestrians. Boy saved in Thailand cave rescue mission offered football scholarship in England. Thailand govt to stop criminal online sales of date rape drug. Homeless man recovers from mental illness & gets job with help from kind taxi rider. All this and more on today’s Good Morning Thailand.

  • Thailand News Today | Will the 10-year visa be a flop?

    Thailand News Today | Will the 10-year visa be a flop?

      Officials in Thailand have been heavily pushing the new 10-year golden visa options for digital nomads and rich expats, with Europeans as a primary demographic, but is it really a big draw? The government has predicted that one million wealthy tourists will jump at the chance to live long-term in Thailand over the next five years, but the programme…

  • Thailand News Today | Thailand to end state of Covid emergency

    Thailand News Today | Thailand to end state of Covid emergency

    After over two and a half years, it’s finally time to say goodbye to our old friend, the Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration. PM Prayut Chan-o-cha announced that the Emergency Decree which has been in effect since March 24, 2020, and created the CCSA to cope with the coronavirus pandemic, will not be extended a 20th time when it is…

  • Visas extended to boost tourism | GMT

    Visas extended to boost tourism | GMT

    Visas extended to boost tourism. After accident, Bangkok governor wants to control crowding at train stations. Intoxicated woman bites off part of a tourist’s ear on a baht bus in Pattaya. PM’s office is one of Thailand’s top advertising spenders. All this and more on today’s Good Morning Thailand.

  • Thailand’s Most Expensive Donut | This is Thailand

    Thailand’s Most Expensive Donut | This is Thailand

    https://youtu.be/JWICsuwNrao   Trends for foods in Thailand come and go, from truffle to charcoal, and in 2022, donuts seem to be the latest craze. Join Natty, Sara and Jay for the ultimate donut taste test where they try the cheapest Thai street food donut and the most expensive donut from Karrat Official and see what their verdicts are. Listen to…

  • A guide to bringing your pets to Thailand

    A guide to bringing your pets to Thailand

      Animal lovers will be happy to know that they can bring their pets with them when moving to Thailand. There are just certain requirements that need to be met and which are best handled several weeks in advance of the big move. There are also several animals which aren’t allowed. With no further ado, let’s get started! – Permitted…

  • Why plant-based foods are the superior diet ft. Root the Future | Thaiger Podcast Ep.3

    Why plant-based foods are the superior diet ft. Root the Future | Thaiger Podcast Ep.3

    Joanna and Max, Founders of Root the future, Thailand’s largest plant-based and sustainable community. They’re on a mission to raise awareness about sustainability and plant-based foods through various community-building activities and charity runs, Shining light on environmental issues and providing a platform for many sustainable living establishments to make an impact in Thailand.

  • Thailand News Today | Thai actress arrested for promoting a ponzi scheme

    Thailand News Today | Thai actress arrested for promoting a ponzi scheme

      Famous Thai actress Savika Chaiyadej was among 19 people arrested yesterday for allegedly defrauding people of money via a ponzi scheme. Thailand’s Criminal Court denied Sawika, fearing the defendants would flee if they were granted temporary release. Sawika is accused of committing fraud under the Computer Crimes Act for their involvement in a ponzi scheme. The scam persuades people…

  • New Bill Restrictions for Cannabis use in Thailand | GMT

    New Bill Restrictions for Cannabis use in Thailand | GMT

    New bill outlines limits on ganja use. Electronics sniffer-dog trained to help in child sex abuse cases. ‘Win’ motorbike taxi drivers protest against GrabBike in Bangkok, Thailand. All this and more on today’s Good Morning Thailand.

  • Thailand News Today | Thais more relaxed about Covid-19

    Thailand News Today | Thais more relaxed about Covid-19

      A survey conducted by the Department of Health Service Support revealed that Thai people are a bit more relaxed about Covid, though still not as relaxed as many parts of the world. These results came from comparing the data from the first round of surveys conducted between March 5 to 31 with 113,847 respondents, and the latest round between…

  • Tourists travelling for pot-smoking not welcome in Thailand | GMT

    Tourists travelling for pot-smoking not welcome in Thailand | GMT

    Tourists travelling for pot-smoking not welcome in Thailand. Rama 2 Road guilty of being a repeat accident offender. All this and more on today’s Good Morning Thailand

  • Thailand News Today | Fears of shenanigans in Mountain B Pub fire investigation

    Thailand News Today | Fears of shenanigans in Mountain B Pub fire investigation

    The families of the victims of the Mountain B Pub fire say they distrust local officials in handling the investigation, electricity prices to reach a record high, and Bangkok’s plan to bring cables underground runs out of power. All this is coming up in today’s program.