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

    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 | Thaiger

    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? | Thaiger

    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…

  • Revered Monk turned Ladyboy | GMT | Thaiger

    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.

  • Visas extended to boost tourism | GMT | Thaiger

    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 | Thaiger

    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 | Thaiger

    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…

  • Viewers comments featuring special guest | Thaiger Bites | Thaiger

    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.

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

    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 | Thaiger

    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 | Thaiger

    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…

  • Thaiger Unfiltered | Thaiger

    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.

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

    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.

  • Thailand approves all time high electricity price | GMT | Thaiger

    Thailand approves all time high electricity price | GMT

      Safety checks for Khao San nightspots, Dangerous social media trend encourages Thai teens to take Rohypnol, Record-high electricity price rise approved and more on todays Good Morning Thailand.  

  • Thailand News Today | Opposition to extending nightlife to 4am | Thaiger

    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…

  • 100 Consecutive Days of food handouts to the homeless of Bangkok | Thaiger

    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…

  • Thailand News Today | Tourism minister joins Full Moon Party on Koh PhaNgan | Thaiger

    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…

  • Thailand among top 5 destinations for Chinese travelers | GMT | Thaiger

    Thailand among top 5 destinations for Chinese travelers | GMT

    Thailand Ranked Among Top 5 Destinations for Chinese Travelers. Chinatown manhole covers to use art, tech to become cultural map. Tourism Minister visits Full Moon Party, supports later curfew. Cannabis sales on Khao San Rd ‘illegal. All this and more on today’s Good Morning Thailand.

  • Expats in Thailand, Cartoon characters & Letting Loose | Thaiger Bites | Thaiger

    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.

  • Current Thailand Visa Options for Digital Nomads | Thaiger

    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…

  • The Voice Behind the World’s Top Brands ft. Krit Tone Sukawat | Thaiger Podcast Ep.2 | Thaiger

    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…

  • Similarity of Mothers Around the World | Thai Mother’s Day 2022 | Thaiger

    Similarity of Mothers Around the World | Thai Mother’s Day 2022

    August 12th is Thailand’s official Mother’s day. Join Natty Warisa in finding the similarities and differences of mother’s around the world in this heartwarming episode.

  • Bars and clubs in Thailand proposed to open until 4.00 am | GMT | Thaiger

    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.

  • Thailand News Today | Opposition to Thailand govt hosting former Sri Lanka president | Thaiger

    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…

  • Thailand News Today | New traffic rule to affect entire country | Thaiger

    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…

  • CCSA to consider extending Thailand tourist visa to 45 days | GMT | Thaiger

    CCSA to consider extending Thailand tourist visa to 45 days | GMT

    CCSA to consider extending Thailand tourist visa to 45 days. After Seoul video, MRTA assures Bangkok subway flood-proof. Man caught taking drugs inside a Bangkok police booth didn’t give a crap. All this and more on today’s Good Morning Thailand.

  • Thailand News Today | Thailand no longer considers Covid “dangerous infectious disease” | Thaiger

    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…

  • More details emerge on Deadly Fire in NightClub | GMT | Thaiger

    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.

  • Thailand amongst Top 10 Best Countries for Expats | GMT | Thaiger

    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.

  • How to get the Thailand Elite Visa? | Thaiger

    How to get the Thailand Elite Visa?

      How do you get an elite visa for Thailand? Are you eligible for the elite visa? What are the requirements to qualify? How much does it cost and how long does it take? Here is a video explaining everything you need to know about the Thai elite visa.