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Sponsored Long-term life in Thailand? 5 reasons private health insurance pays off in the long run
Thailand is a great place for expats and retirees, offering a warm climate, affordable living, and rich culture. However, healthcare can be tricky for foreigners since they aren’t eligible for public health coverage, and private care can be expensive. Private...
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Exclusive Beachfront Property for Sale in Phuket | Twin Palms Residences Montazure
https://youtu.be/d1iBRg7RfkU Welcome to Twin Palms Residences Montazure in Kamala, Phuket, where luxury and serenity meet. Nestled on the picturesque Kamala beach, this exclusive beachfront condominium is the epitome of tropical living. This stunning condo boasts a spacious open floor plan with floor-to-ceiling windows that offer breathtaking ocean views. The condo features 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and a private balcony. The…
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A Pattaya bar owner punched a Russian in the face over a 60 baht bill | Thailand News Today
A Pattaya bar owner allegedly punched a Russian tourist in the face over a 60 baht bill The Russian man was identified only as “Michel,” and was reportedly on the ground and unconscious when police arrived at the scene. Kh. Jane, the 53 year old owner of the Bonzi Bar in South Pattaya, apparently didn’t back down from admitting…
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All you need to know about Chinese new year in Thailand | GMT
In today’s episode, Commuters face railway woes, New public park in Bangkok to open after removal of 2 squatters, Thai man uses soy sauce to fake suicide, hoping to win wife back, Himalayan cherry trees bring splash of colour to northeast Thai province, All you need to know about Chinese New Year in Thailand and where to go.
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BMA Provides Free Shuttle Bus Service During Chinese New Year | Thailand News Today
Free shuttle bus from Yaowarat to Khao San for Chinese New Year The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) is providing tourists with free shuttle buses between Yaowarat Road and Khao San Road from tomorrow until January 23 to celebrate the Chinese New Year. Deputy Bangkok Governor Wissanu Subsomphon announced yesterday that the BMA would temporarily operate a Yaowarat-Khao San Road BMA Feeder to facilitate tourists and reduce…
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Five Chinese airlines launched direct flights to Phuket | GMT
In today’s episode, BMA launches free shuttle bus service for floating market, Five airlines launch direct flights between Phuket and China this week, Bank of Thailand blames dating app for phone hacking, Northeast Thai farmer is ‘selling’ fresh air, Tourism workers run short
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ACD commander dedicated to eradicate corruption in Thailand | Thailand News Today
Bangkok to become brighter, greener, cheaper after street lights upgrade Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) plans to improve the city’s streetlights. The Department of Public Works reported it will replace 25,000 of the capital’s 400,000 high-pressure sodium (HPS) light bulbs with light-emitting diodes (LED) to make Bangkok brighter, greener, and cheaper. Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt is working to change the…
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Tourists outnumber hotel staff | GMT
In today’s episode, Sea nomads take struggle over alleged land encroachment to Bangkok, Thai farmer makes 1 million baht per month selling buffalo semen, Hotels struggling with staff shortage, Thais target World Cup spot, Trouble breathing? Try singing!
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Thailand plans to extend 45 day visa free stays until year end | Thailand News Today
Thailand plans to extend 45 day visa free stays until year end The Tourism Authority of Thailand will propose extending the 45 day visa exemption on arrival policy until the end of the year to boost tourism recovery. In September last year, Thailand’s Cabinet approved the temporary extension of visa on arrival and visa exemption on arrival for the High Season. Between October 1, 2022 – March…
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All you need to know about Thailand’s Education Visa
Click the link to watch a video: https://youtu.be/r8S04Ab7JU4 There are many ways to stay in Thailand legally for an extended period of time. One way is through the Education Visa or ED Visa. A Non-Immigrant ED Visa is the official name for a Thai Education Visa. This visa is for foreign nationals aged 12 or more who wish to remain…
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Top Chef Thailand Season 1 Winner ft. Tam Chudaree Debhakam | Thaiger Podcast Ep.20
Click the link to watch the video: https://youtu.be/2sbQTKbfD_U Chef Tam Chudaree Debhakam, owner of the famous 1 Michelin star restaurant, Baan Tepa, and the youngest contestant and winner of Top Chef Thailand Season 1. Chef Tam has made a name for herself traveling the world to showcase modern Thai cuisine. She is an advocate of food waste reduction after being…
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From Ancient to Modern: The Cannabis Tale of Thailand
Click the link to watch a video: https://youtu.be/-dwu7yev0UA On June 9, 2022, Thailand became the first country in Asia—and only the third in the world, after Canada and Uruguay—to decriminalize cannabis nationwide. But did you know that cannabis was not always illegal in Thailand? In this video, we give you a brief history of cannabis in Thailand as well as…
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Bangkok taxi fare increase effective today | Thailand News Today
Bangkok taxi fare increase effective today Bangkok taxi fares will increase to a minimum fare of 40 baht today after staying at 35 baht for 30 years. The increased fare, which applies to Bangkok registered taxis with no more than seven seats, is effective today according to its announcement in the Royal Gazette yesterday. However, passengers may not notice…
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Tourism Ministry Eyes 80m International Tourists In 2027 | Thailand News Today
Tourism Ministry Eyes 80m International Tourists In 2027 The Ministry of Tourism and Sports hopes to drive up the number of international visitors to Thailand to 80 million over the next five years. This optimistic target will see the number of international visitors doubling the pre-pandemic figure, and exceeding the country’s current population of 70 million. Minister of Tourism…
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Thaiger Unfiltered | Ask Us Anything
Click the link to watch the video: https://youtu.be/OldX0msS1jI Here’s a chance for our viewers to ask Natty, and Sara any questions they have, and they will answer you with their honest responses unfiltered! Please be kind and appropriate.
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Will there be a legal casino in Thailand soon? | GMT
In today’s episode, Legal casino in Thailand to be considered again tomorrow, Govt to introduce 300 baht tourist fee in June, Indian flight departs with 55 passengers left on bus, Condom usage reportedly drops among Pattaya sex workers, STDs increase, and More than 1,500 arrested in Thailand last year for gambling, online fraud
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Thailand to track cannabis users in government database | Thailand News Today
Thailand to track cannabis users in government database Thai nationals will soon be required to show their ID cards when purchasing cannabis flowers. The ID and sales information will be entered into a government database, according to the Department of Thai Traditional and Alternative Medicine (DTAM). Registered vendors will be required to insert the buyers’ ID into a “device”…
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British man claims he was tortured by Thai police | Thailand News Today
British man claims he was tortured by Thai police A British man claims he was tortured by Thai police for seven days straight in Phuket, southern Thailand when his holiday abroad went gravely wrong. British authorities have launched an investigation into the alleged abuse. He allegedly sustained broken ribs, bruised limbs, septic infections, swollen wrists, and lost four teeth in…
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U-turn on entry requirement | GMT
In today’s episode, 2 Russian men report money missing from safe in Pattaya hotel, Unleash the power of Thai Cuisine: 7 health benefits of a Thai diet, Thailand U-turns on Covid-19 vaccine entry requirement, and Man lives in a tree for 3 years due to financial embarrassment.
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Vaccination certificate requirement dropped and effective immediately | Thailand News Today
The covid 19 travel requirements into Thailand. This morning we reported that any non-Thai traveler that is 18 and above must have either two doses of covid 19 vaccines, a letter of proof of recovery from covid in the past six months or a doctor’s letter explaining why they are not vaccinated. And this letter has been given to the…
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Next Level Adventures ft. Paddy Doyle | Thaiger Podcast Ep.19
Youtuber, Traveller and dreamer. He quit his job as a primary school teacher, sold his belongings and hopped on his 94 Honda Dream motor bike to visit all 77 provinces of Thailand, to follow his passion for creating videos, travelling and living the Thailand dream. Paddy Doyle is an extreme example of what a hard-working man can achieve. He has…
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Angry farang chases Thai-French woman who rejected him in Pattaya | GMT
In today’s episode, Man attacked by teenagers on Airport Rail Link train, Angry farang chases Thai-French woman who rejected him in Pattaya, Thailand ranks 9th in 10 Cheapest Places to Live list by Forbes, Fleeing back to the provinces, Whale shark visits Thailand’s Koh Chang in rare sighting.
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Adult Movie Star on the Quest for a Husband in Thailand | Thailand News Today
National Park officials condemned for allowing a sailboat to destroy Krabi reef Thai netizens condemned National Park officials for failing to do their job after seeing images of a tourist sailboat destroying a coral reef in the southern province of Krabi. Earlier this week, the environmental activist Facebook page Monsoon Garbage Thailand posted photos of a white sailboat docking over the coral reef near Yawasam Island. The page…
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Lights out & Unfiltered | GMT
In today’s episode, Thailand prepares measures to prevent influx of Covid-19, Pattaya set to welcome Chinese tourists, Thais can apply for a digital ID next week, Man lying on a roadside for 6 days survives accident, and Unfiltered!
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Call for Covid boosters before wave of Chinese tourism | Thailand News Today
Thai baht and Singapore dollar battle for strongest regional currency China is reopening its borders, pushing economists to predict that an influx of Chinese tourists to Thailand will propel the Thai baht into Southeast Asia’s reigning currency in 2023. But the baht has one regional competitor: the trusty Singapore dollar. Thailand’s economy heavily depends on tourism revenue. In 2019, Chinese…
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Man arrested for stealing Royal Thai Armed Forces bus | Thailand News Today
——————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————— IMF predicts a recession in Thailand The head of the International Monetary Fund (or IMF) predicts Thailand and Southeast Asian countries will suffer from recession this year along with the rest of the world. Kristalina Georgieva believes a third of the global economy will be in recession this year, including Thailand, and Vietnam. The 69 year old Bulgarian economist reckons 2023 will be…
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CNN confusing TAIWAN for THAILAND | GMT
In today’s episode, Proposed national uniforms to make traffic police approachable, CNN needs geography lesson after mistaking Taiwan for Thailand, Thailand makes another travel list: Fodor’s No List.
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5 Things You Need to know before Befriending or Dating a Thai
In this episode of This is Thailand, Natty Warisa will share with you 5 top cultural tips that a non-Thai would need to know before befriending or dating a Thai person. Thailand is the most conservative country and abides by a unique set of unwritten rules. Listen till the end to find out what all of the quirky Thai customs…
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Talking With Gary Butler About How ‘The Roaming Cook’ Began
Gary Butler is an Englishman who creates fun and informative videos about the street food of Bangkok on his YouTube channel. He takes viewers on an exciting culinary journey, exploring the diverse range of dishes available in the city’s bustling street markets. With a keen eye for detail, Butler expertly captures the colors, aromas, and flavors of Thai cuisine, giving…
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The Return of Thaiger Bites
Click the link for watching: https://youtu.be/E_vLwS2k9D0 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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The Man Who Took Dinner to The Sky ft. Friso Poldervaart | Ep.18
Friso Poldervaart is a Dutch philanthropist and entrepreneur based in Bangkok. He is dedicated to helping others through his charitable endeavors, as well as running a successful business. He has a passion for making a difference in the world, and strives to use his resources to create tangible benefits for those in need. He is highly esteemed in his field…
