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Sponsored 9 most common health issues covered by insurance for expats in Thailand
Thailand is a popular destination for expats due to its affordable lifestyle and excellent healthcare system. However, settling in a new country often brings health concerns. To ensure you’re covered for the most common medical needs, understanding what expat health...
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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…
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Revered Monk turned Ladyboy | GMT
Prayut Could Continue As Defence Minister If Ordered By Court To Halt Being PM: Wissanu. Monk-turned-ladyboy bites back at netizens questioning how she bought a BMW. Household electricity users get discounts from September to December. School burned down for robbery netting 500 baht. All this and more on today’s Good Morning Thailand.
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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…
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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.
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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…
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Viewers comments featuring special guest | Thaiger Bites
Jay, Sara and our special guest go through your messages, comments and feedback from Youtube, Facebook, Instagram and the Thaiger Talk forum on the website.
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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.
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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…
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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…
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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.
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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
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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.
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Thailand News Today | Opposition to extending nightlife to 4am
Supporters of the current proposal to allow nightlife venues to operate til 4am think it will increase revenue. Meanwhile, opposition to the proposal worries that it will also increase crime and deaths. The Centre of Alcohol Studies of Mahasarakham University Faculty of Pharmacy believes that the increase in drinking will also see a rise in injuries and deaths due…
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100 Consecutive Days of food handouts to the homeless of Bangkok
The Thaiger joins Bangkok Community Help Foundation on their 100th consecutive day of food distribution to the poor in Bangkok. Thanks to our Thaiger members generosity and donations from our viewers we were able to help distribute food for the homeless and people in need. As well as make a donation to the BCHF charity. Join Jay and Sara as…
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Tenant fined 140,000 baht for keeping dog in Bangkok condominium | GMT
Hotly-contested bill favouring small parties in elections killed. Southeastern Bangkok submerged as rain lashes central Thailand. Court issues arrest warrant for Sia B’s father, the ‘real owner’ of Mountain B. Tenant fined 140,000 baht for keeping dog in Bangkok condominium. All this and more on today’s Good Morning Thailand.
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Thailand News Today | Tourism minister joins Full Moon Party on Koh PhaNgan
The Full Moon Party week is just wrapping on the island of Koh Phangan, and while attendance was down, there was at least one special attendee that could influence the future of the party. Minister of Tourism and Sports Pipat Ratchakitprakarn visited Haad Rin, home of the iconic party that draws tens of thousands of tourists to the island…
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Expats in Thailand, Cartoon characters & Letting Loose | Thaiger Bites
Jay and Natty go through your messages, comments and feedback from Youtube, Facebook, Instagram and the Thaiger Talk forum on the website.
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Current Thailand Visa Options for Digital Nomads
Are you a digital nomad? Here are some visas that might be suitable for you! The Thai government has announced plans for a Thailand Digital Nomad Visa to be created. Here we will describe in detail how the new legislation unfolds and what alternative options there are for digital nomads in Thailand. Thailand has been a long-time favorite with digital…
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10 Unique Superstitions of Thai People
Thai culture is full of the supernatural, and here are some superstition that have been passed from generations and the reasons behind it! Every country has its own unique culture and beliefs that make them different from others. Some ideas are based on tradition, while others are based on religion and superstitions. As Thailand is an Asian country with the…
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The Voice Behind the World’s Top Brands ft. Krit Tone Sukawat | Thaiger Podcast Ep.2
Krit Tone Sukkawat, you might not be familiar with his face, but if you have ever gone to a cinema in Thailand, or have watched the first 5 seconds of any car commercial on youtube then you have definitely heard him. He is one of Thailand’s bilingual top voice artists. He has done voice overs commercials for the world’s top…
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Bars and clubs in Thailand proposed to open until 4.00 am | GMT
CCSA to give thumbs up to 4am licensing in Thailand next week. ‘Democracy Must Go On:’ Protestors have three demands for Thailand’s government. Bangkok OAP arrested after slapstick armed robbery of gold shop. All this and more on today’s Good Morning Thailand.
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Thailand News Today | Opposition to Thailand govt hosting former Sri Lanka president
Amnesty International is urging Thailand to free all political prisoners, drop all current allegations made against activists, and return bail rights to activists who get arrested. The requests are detailed in a letter signed by 4,700 people addressed to Justice Minister Somsak Thepsuthin. Amnesty International UK ran a campaign to gain support for the letter. The letter was presented at…
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Flight Searches Surge 290% with Bangkok Top Pick out of HK | GMT
2018 Thai cave rescue inspires new attraction in Chiang Rai. Suchart aims at wage hikes from October. Flight searches out of Hong Kong jump 290% with Bangkok top pick. Phuket recovery relying on Indian flights. All this and more on today’s Good Morning Thailand.
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Thailand News Today | New traffic rule to affect entire country
Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha warned Thailand to brace itself for another deluge of water this month. The 68 year old PM ordered governors in provincial areas to prepare for potential flooding after weather forecasters predicted more heavy rainfall until the end of the month. Thailand witnessed a heavy taste of what is to come over the past 24 hours…
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Thailand News Today | Thailand no longer considers Covid “dangerous infectious disease”
Thailand’s Communicable Disease Committee no longer considers Covid a “dangerous infections disease”, the owner of the nightclub that burned down has been released on bail, and will Prayut resign at the end of this month? All this and much more, coming up in today’s programYou’re watching Thailand News Today, bringing you the latest top stories in Thailand beyond. My…
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More details emerge on Deadly Fire in NightClub | GMT
Sexy Thai model fined 5,000 baht for dancing topless in club. Netizens slam cannabis firm for encouraging underage users. Faulty wiring, poor construction, unsafe materials in Mountain B fire. All this and more on today’s Good Morning Thailand.
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Thailand News Today | Poll says 64% Thais had enough with PM Prayut
A new poll from the National Institute of Development Administration (or NIDA) showed that the majority of people want PM Prayut Chan-o-cha to finish his role as prime minister at the end of his eight year term on August 24. There have been different interpretations of the current constitution and whether the prime minister is eligible to continue his…
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Thailand amongst Top 10 Best Countries for Expats | GMT
Thailand amongst Top 10 Best Countries for Expats. New app to help migrant women in Thailand facing abuse. Fire at Ministry of Energy in Bangkok now under control. All this and more on today’s Good Morning Thailand.
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Building a $100mil business in Thailand feat. Michael Kenner | Thaiger Podcast Ep. 1
For our first episode of Thaiger Podcast, we sit with entrepreneur Michael Kenner and ask him about his experience building a business empire in Thailand. CEO of DB Ventures – the parent company that owns media company ‘The Thaiger’ and real estate company ‘Faz Waz’; Michael owns business’s in Thailand that value up to $100million. We talk about the failures,…
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Why stay at a serviced apartment in Thailand? | Ascott ThongLor
Now that Thailand has fully reopened its doors to travellers and tourists, the Kingdom is now expecting more foreign expats to come back. But with the abundant choices of where to stay, be it hotels, condominiums or serviced apartments, many guests find it hard to select the proper accommodation that fits their needs. In this episode, Natty Warisa deep dives…
