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  • Exploring the land of smiles FT. keisone | GMT | Thaiger

    Exploring the land of smiles FT. keisone | GMT

    On todays GMT we have invited a special guest for the show, Thailand based Youtuber Adam ‘keisone’ Jones. We talk to him about his journey to Thailand and exploring the land of smiles. Adam gives us insight regarding integrating into Thai society, not needing to speak Thai to survive in Thailand and his inspiration for making videos on Youtube. We…

  • First time in Thailand!? Don’t take a taxi! Do this instead… | Thaiger

    First time in Thailand!? Don’t take a taxi! Do this instead…

    If you’re planning a trip to Bangkok, one of the things you may be worried about is transportation. After all, the city is known for its traffic congestion and sometimes chaotic roads. However, there are several transportation options available that can make getting around Bangkok easy and convenient. One of the most popular transportation options for tourists is the airport…

  • Changing Social Norms & Sex Education in Thailand feat. @TichaKanticha | Thaiger Podcast Ep.25 | Thaiger

    Changing Social Norms & Sex Education in Thailand feat. @TichaKanticha | Thaiger Podcast Ep.25

    Kanticha Chumma Model, Actress, Youtuber, entrepreneur and TV host has taken Thailand by storm! Daring, Energetic, provocative and with an iron-clad confidence, Ticha is one of the most recognisable and rising stars in Thailand. As a Swedish Thai personality, she has changed the social norms of what it means to be a ‘celebrity’ in Thailand. A multi-talented individual. Ticha also…

  • Reggae Takeover! Get Ready for Thailand’s Biggest Music Festival! | Thailand News Today | Thaiger

    Reggae Takeover! Get Ready for Thailand’s Biggest Music Festival! | Thailand News Today

    January 2023 saw a record–breaking 5.129 billion baht of foreign investment in Thailand, with the Japanese leading the way with 3.588 billion baht. This investment is expected to reach 100 billion baht by the end of the year, with the majority of investments being made through the Foreign Business Act (1999). The top foreign investors were from Japan, Singapore, USA,…

  • How to start a business in Thailand FT. zostillmovingabout | GMT | Thaiger

    How to start a business in Thailand FT. zostillmovingabout | GMT

    In today’s episode, Thailand bans standing up on songthaews, drivers aren’t happy, Grab taxi driver accused of stealing 50,000 baht cash bouquet, and Thailand to ban all plastic waste imports in 2025

  • ‘Eat more rice!’ Thai officials tell youth | Thailand News Today | Thaiger

    ‘Eat more rice!’ Thai officials tell youth | Thailand News Today

    More than 30 manhole covers in Bangkok stolen Police launched an investigation into the disappearance of more than 30 manhole covers in the Thawi Watthana district of Bangkok. Officers conducted raids on a number of scrap dealer shops in the capital to recover the stolen items to no avail. The Director of Thawi Watthana district, Dicha Kongsi, filed a complaint with Thammasara Police Station after…

  • Hundreds of Cops dispatched to Pattaya’s Walking Street | GMT | Thaiger

    Hundreds of Cops dispatched to Pattaya’s Walking Street | GMT

    In today’s episode, Blaze damages tour boats in central Thailand, National park officer becomes an alien to promote tourism in southern Thailand, Thai man finds soulmate in sex doll after wife leaves him for another man, Samui Open Beach Volleyball Tournament in March, and Hundreds of cops dispatched to Pattaya’s Walking Street to reassure tourists.

  • Thailand’s tourist entry fee to generate 3.9 billion baht this year | Thailand News Today | Thaiger

    Thailand’s tourist entry fee to generate 3.9 billion baht this year | Thailand News Today

      Thailand’s tourist entry fee to generate 3.9 billion baht this year Thailand is expected to gain US$112 million in revenue this year by charging tourists an entry fee beginning June 1 according ti Tourism Minister Kh. Phiphat. Last week, Thailand’s Cabinet approved the collection of an entry fee from all foreign tourists Foreigners arriving by air will be charged 300 baht (US$8.67) and those arriving by…

  • Thai Airways cabin crew forgets to collect meal trays before landing | Thailand News Today | Thaiger

    Thai Airways cabin crew forgets to collect meal trays before landing | Thailand News Today

    Tourism in South Thailand province jumped by over 600% last year The number of tourists that visited South Thailand’s Surat Thani province last year jumped by over 600% from 2021, according to officials. The province includes the holiday paradise islands of Koh Samui and Koh Tao. Surat Thani Governor Kh. Witchawut, said the province saw 3,690,642 tourists last year, a 666%…

  • AoT increasing airport services to meet tourist demand | GMT | Thaiger

    AoT increasing airport services to meet tourist demand | GMT

    In today’s episode, AoT increasing airport services to meet tourist demand, Chiang Mai mother pays 400 baht (plus extras) for husband’s murder, 2 monkeys dead as police catch smugglers red-handed, and Cloud Nine Celebrates their “GET LIFTED” Grand Opening Wednesday March 1st, 2023.

  • The Importance of Wellness ft. Niels Steeman | Thaiger Podcast Ep.24 | Thaiger

    The Importance of Wellness ft. Niels Steeman | Thaiger Podcast Ep.24

    Click the link to watch the video: https://youtu.be/WaQ-gHWE1NA Niels Steeman. Health, Fitness & Life Coach. A former senior executive in the travel and tourist industry turned health and wellness expert. Throughout his transformative journey he has gained an extensive amount of knowledge that has led into providing sustainable success stories for many of his clients using The Thrive Approach. A…

  • Police find underage prostitution at Pattaya go-go bar | Thailand News Today | Thaiger

    Police find underage prostitution at Pattaya go-go bar | Thailand News Today

      Parks and sanctuaries closed by fire in N.Thailand Thailand’s air pollution centre has asked the Department of National Parks to close eight parks and wildlife sanctuaries in northern provinces to control forest fires. Department head Pinsak Suraswadi said that the closures will allow firefighters greater flexibility to deal with problems in the parks and wildlife sanctuaries. Average PM2.5 levels in the past 24 hours increased 67%, while hotspots…

  • Learning Thai language and cultures FT. Kru Smuk | GMT | GMT | Thaiger

    Learning Thai language and cultures FT. Kru Smuk | GMT | GMT

      In today’s episode, Pattaya gains condom vending machines, Royal relief supplies head to Turkey, Thunderstorms and strong winds in Bangkok until Friday, Learning Thai and Thai cultures with Kru Smuk (Banana Thai)

  • Weather Warning Issued in Bangkok After Heavy Rain | Thailand News Today | Thaiger

    Weather Warning Issued in Bangkok After Heavy Rain | Thailand News Today

    ‘Benz Daemon’ returns and gets detained A prime suspect in the macau888 online gambling case returned to Bangkok from Hong Kong on Tuesday night and was immediatey taken into police custody. He denied all charges. On Wednesday morning Benz Daemon, was taken from this cell at Thung Song Hong police station to the Criminal Court. There, police applied to detain…

  • Tourist entry fees confirmed for June | GMT | Thaiger

    Tourist entry fees confirmed for June | GMT

      In today’s episode, Lifull Connect acquires FazWaz in Thailand, forming exciting PropTech partnership with Dot Property, English-born Buddhist monk Ajahn Jayasaro becomes Thai, Man walks over ‘500 miles’ and ‘500 more’ to marry his girlfriend on Valentine’s Day, Ignorant foreigner stops traffic to take pictures of a 10-wheel truck, Migrants in crosshairs for taking up ‘Thai jobs’, LGBTQ+ couples…

  • Fishing Crew Rescued After 1 month at Sea in Thailand | Thailand News Today | Thaiger

    Fishing Crew Rescued After 1 month at Sea in Thailand | Thailand News Today

      Phuket fishing crew rescued after almost one month at sea A Phuket fishing crew survived for nearly one month at sea after their boat, the Soi Sakul Petch, suffered engine failure a week after it departed from the island in southern Thailand on January 19. The Royal Thai Navy (RTN) launched a huge search operation after losing contact with the boat, combining marine and…

  • Thailand’s lovers warned about ‘sextortion’ ahead of Valentine’s Day | Thailand News Today | Thaiger

    Thailand’s lovers warned about ‘sextortion’ ahead of Valentine’s Day | Thailand News Today

    Thailand’s lovers warned about ‘sextortion’ ahead of Valentine’s Day The Thai police have warned women to be wary of “sextortion” scams as lovers throughout the world tomorrow celebrate the most romantic day of the year – Valentine’s Day. The Technology Crime Suppression Division (TCSD) warned that danger lurks around the corner. They issued a warning to couples about the dangers of recording their sexy…

  • Thai Bonnie and Clyde arrested after hitting 32 petrol stations in Isaan | GMT | Thaiger

    Thai Bonnie and Clyde arrested after hitting 32 petrol stations in Isaan | GMT

    In today’s episode, Russian arrested acting illegally as tour guide, Remembering the dead – Koh Tao dive master mystery, Indian tourist pickpocketed in Pattaya, lost 44,000 baht, and Thai Bonnie and Clyde arrested after hitting 32 petrol stations in Isaan.

  • Air Force Captain to Celebrity ft. Daniel Kim | Thaiger Podcast Ep.23 | Thaiger

    Air Force Captain to Celebrity ft. Daniel Kim | Thaiger Podcast Ep.23

    https://youtu.be/_bPhVfNGe7w Daniel Kim, a former veteran US Air force captain turned reality TV show superstar. Daniel stars in the reality TV dating show “The Courtship” which is one of the top US TV networks, NBC. Not only is Daniel an actor and model, but he is also a motivational speaker and lifestyle coach. In this podcast, we talk to Daniel…

  • Phuket Gunman with Mental Health Illness Commits Suicide | Thailand News Today | Thaiger

    Phuket Gunman with Mental Health Illness Commits Suicide | Thailand News Today

      Phuket gunman with mental health illness commits suicide A deranged gunman shot a male and female passenger on a Phuket-Phattalung minibus at 6.49am today. According to a report on Channel 3, the incident happened just after the Phuket-Phattalung minibus departed from the bus terminal. After about a kilometre, the gunman opened fire and started shooting passengers around the Kuan…

  • Five Members of Indigenous Family Found Brutally Murdered | Thailand News Today | Thaiger

    Five Members of Indigenous Family Found Brutally Murdered | Thailand News Today

      The police are currently investigating a brutal murder that took place in the northern province of Tak. Five members of an indigenous Hmong family were found dead at a nearby plantation. The youngest victim was only three months old. The community leader promptly informed the authorities, and the search for the culprit is ongoing. This tragedy has shaken the…

  • Phuket continues crackdown on illegal taxis | GMT | Thaiger

    Phuket continues crackdown on illegal taxis | GMT

    In today’s episode, More survivors found as quake in Turkey, V IP escorts beyond state’s scope, New “Petsumer” trend, Bangkok rats desert a sinking city, and PLTO continues crackdown on illegal taxi

  • Police shot dead in high-speed chase with suspect | Thailand News Today | Thaiger

    Police shot dead in high-speed chase with suspect | Thailand News Today

    Police shot dead in high-speed chase with suspect Last night, a patrol officer from Pak Chong Police Station in the Isaan province of Nakhon Ratchasima was shot dead on duty while chasing a motorcycle rider. The body of 28 year old lance corporal police officer Autthapon Boonme was found on the side of Khao Thai Sayan-Pak Chong SAO Road. Autthapon was shot seven times in the face and lay in…

  • New law allows foreign talent to thrive in Thailand | GMT | Thaiger

    New law allows foreign talent to thrive in Thailand | GMT

      In today’s episode, New law allows foreign talent to thrive in Thailand, PM2.5 return, Malaysian influencer solicits free kebab for ‘being pretty’, RTP unveils strict checkpoint measures, officers must wear bodycam at all times, and No one responsible for Service Hall collapse at Don Mueang Airport, confirms AOT

  • Man fakes wife’s death for 10 million Baht | GMT | Thaiger

    Man fakes wife’s death for 10 million Baht | GMT

    In today’s episode, Man accused of faking wife’s death for 10 million baht, Biggest crowd yet for Full Moon Party, 100 cops to be charged over illegal visas, and Turkey earthquake.

  • Foreigner Owned Luxury Pattaya Villa Gutted by Fire | Thailand News Today | Thaiger

    Foreigner Owned Luxury Pattaya Villa Gutted by Fire | Thailand News Today

    ———————————— Canadian man’s luxury Pattaya villa gutted by fire A fire gutted a Canadian man’s 20 million baht luxury villa in Pattaya, eastern Thailand, yesterday. The fire occurred at a pool villa in Phu Thara village in Pattaya’s Bang Lamung District, to where the Nong Prue Municipality deployed three fire engines and quickly got the flames under control. The fire started on the ground floor which damaged the…

  • Aeroplane Engine On Fire During Takeoff at Phuket Airport | GMT | Thaiger

    Aeroplane Engine On Fire During Takeoff at Phuket Airport | GMT

    In today’s episode, An aeroplane engine caught fire during takeoff at the airport in Phuket, Airport customs explains its inspection guidelines, Is kaeng som the worst dish in Thailand?, and Chinese travel companies resume regular business.

  • Reasons Why You Should Live in Kamala Phuket feat. Twin Palms Residences Montazure | Thaiger

    Reasons Why You Should Live in Kamala Phuket feat. Twin Palms Residences Montazure

    https://youtu.be/qmPuOmWzfsc Kamala Phuket is an amazing place to live! Located in Thailand, this vibrant city is known for its culture, beautiful beaches, and delicious food. With a range of activities, from relaxing on the beach to exploring the city’s vibrant nightlife, there’s something for everyone in Kamala Phuket. The city is also known for its affordable living costs and strong…

  • Is Vaping, Shisha and E – Cigarettes in Thailand Legal? | GMT | Thaiger

    Is Vaping, Shisha and E – Cigarettes in Thailand Legal? | GMT

    Bangkok’s first free street-food space welcomes hawkers, street vendors, More trees in Bangkok could cut heatwave mortality by a third, Elevated levels of PM2.5 in Bangkok point to raging rubbish dump fire in Samut Prakan.

  • Here’s what you do if the police stop you in Thailand | GMT | Thaiger

    Here’s what you do if the police stop you in Thailand | GMT

    In today’s episode, Taxi scam concerns visitors, School in Thailand under fire for transporting 100 boy scouts in articulated lorry, ‘Not possible anyone else was involved’ in Leo Rex’s death in Thailand, says friend, Krabi hotel accused of favouring foreigners over Thais, and Police stopped you? Here’s how to handle it.