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    Where to travel in Thailand in July [2025]

    This month, I want to invite you to wander through art spaces, misty hills, and garden paths, where the only thing on the itinerary is to linger. Let’s take a slower route, one for the dreamers, the journal keepers, and...

  • Road safety campaign spells disaster for Chiang Mai rescue services | Thailand News Today

    Road safety campaign spells disaster for Chiang Mai rescue services | Thailand News Today

      Road safety campaign spells disaster for Chiang Mai rescue services A rescue service in Chiang Mai, northern Thailand, is receiving the same “false alarm” phone call over and over again thanks to a controversial road safety campaign. Thailand sees a surge in road accidents and road deaths every year between December 29 – January 4, gaining the nickname “Seven Days of Danger.” Road…

  • Man jumped from 3rd floor of Phuket airport | GMT

    Man jumped from 3rd floor of Phuket airport | GMT

    In today’s episode, A forgetful husband tests marriage after accidently abandoning his wife, 21 Thai citizens reported dead in fire casino in Cambodia, American man dies after jumping from 3rd floor of Phuket Airport, Russians take Thailand by storm.

  • Fire Outbreak at the Grand Diamond City Hotel & Casino in Cambodia, 50 Thai people trapped inside | Thailand News Today

    Fire Outbreak at the Grand Diamond City Hotel & Casino in Cambodia, 50 Thai people trapped inside | Thailand News Today

    Fire Outbreak at the Grand Diamond City Hotel & Casino in Cambodia, 50 Thai people trapped inside Authorities are responding to a fire at the Grand Diamond City Hotel & Casino in Poipet, Cambodia this morning. The fire reportedly broke out on the second floor in the early morning of today. Officials have deployed several emergency personnel to the…

  • Which Thai province drinks THE MOST ALCOHOL | GMT

    Which Thai province drinks THE MOST ALCOHOL | GMT

    In today’s episode, Thailand should impose restrictions on Chinese tourists, Thai woman hides 400 yaba pills in vagina to cover for drug-dealing husband, Chinese tourists may bring growing pains to the Thai travel industry, Anarchic passenger causes chaos on a bus trip from Phuket to Bangkok, Survey reveals which Thai provinces drink the most alcohol.

  • Thai PM wants Red Bull heir found ASAP | GMT

    Thai PM wants Red Bull heir found ASAP | GMT

    In today’s episode, Thai man fakes his own death in unique marriage proposal, Downhill cycling banned in Doi Inthanon National Park, Screening for drunk driving to reduce new year holiday road deaths, a Gold thief begs for freedom after being trapped by security door, PM wants ‘Boss’ found.

  • Thailand offers free entry to museums and parks during New Year | Thailand News Today

    Thailand offers free entry to museums and parks during New Year | Thailand News Today

    As a holiday gift to the public, Thailand’s Fine Arts Department is opening all national museums and historical sites in the kingdom for free between December 30, 2022 to January 2, 2023. In a new exhibition opening on December 30, centuries-old gold jewelry from the ancient Ayutthaya period will be on display at the Chao Sam Phraya National Museum in Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya. The unveiling of the exhibition…

  • Bangkok Amongst Best Places to Celebrate New Years | GMT

    Bangkok Amongst Best Places to Celebrate New Years | GMT

    In today’s episode, Christmas Eve raid finds 40 underage pub patrons drinking, Corpse wearing Royal Thai Navy shirt is a fisherman, not a HTMS Sukhothai sailor, Hongkongers to pay 4.5 baht for plastic bags, PM calls for NYE caution and City a top 10 NYE party spot.

  • Foreign man fornicates with Thai woman on Pattaya street | Thailand News Today

    Foreign man fornicates with Thai woman on Pattaya street | Thailand News Today

    A petrol pump was blown up by suspected insurgents at a PTT petrol station in the southern province of Yala on Saturday night. There were no casualties. Shortly before midnight on Saturday, an explosion was heard at the PTT petrol station by Highway 410 according to police. Fire engines rushed to the scene and the blaze was quickly brought under control. A police examination revealed that…

  • Grease is the Word: Brighton College Student Musical Extravaganza!

    Grease is the Word: Brighton College Student Musical Extravaganza!

    Brighton College is proud to present a spectacular musical performance based on the iconic Grease movie! attended by students from Year 7 to Year 13, performing classic songs and iconic dance moves from the movie, plenty of energy and enthusiasm, so make sure you don’t miss out on this amazing show!

  • The World’s First Thai Carnival Theme Park | Carnival Magic

    The World’s First Thai Carnival Theme Park | Carnival Magic

    https://youtu.be/ZvzScwzVfhU   Join Natty Warisa and Jay at the world’s first Thai carnival theme park, Carnival Magic. By the same creators as Phuket Fantasea, Carnival Magic is a night time theme park unlike no other. Carnival Magic is the crowning jewel in nighttime entertainment on the resort island of Phuket. Spanning over 40 acres and awash with dazzling colors and…

  • Defying Thai beauty standards ft. Anchilee Scott-Kemmis | Thaiger Podcast Ep. 17

    Defying Thai beauty standards ft. Anchilee Scott-Kemmis | Thaiger Podcast Ep. 17

    Meet Anchilee Scott-Kemmis, a Thai-Australian model and Miss Universe Thailand 2021 who defied Thai beauty standards and campaigned for what she believed in. By being a strong advocate for body positivity and diversity with her #RealSizeBeauty social movement, Anchilee became a big source of hope for many Thai women and young girls who have felt pressured by the existing beauty…

  • Thailand News Today | Thai university student sentenced to prison on royal defamation charges

    Thailand News Today | Thai university student sentenced to prison on royal defamation charges

    Starting off today with some heartwarming news . . .Kindergarten students in Chiang Rai province in northernmost Thailand saved up one baht every day for a year to buy blankets for people suffering in the cold weather this winter, especially those living at high altitudes in the province’s mountainous regions. Teachers at Chiang Rai Kindergarten invited students to join a…

  • Thailand News Today | Thailand ranked 4th for least corrupt country in Asia

    Thailand News Today | Thailand ranked 4th for least corrupt country in Asia

    Starting off with some incredible news, Thailand is ranked 35th in the world and 4th in Asia in the U.S. News‘ “Least Corrupt Countries” list. Yesterday, American media company U.S. News released its annual “Best Countries” ranking, featuring 73 countries all over the world. Data was collected from a worldwide survey with more than 17,000 participants. Countries are ranked…

  • New Year’s weed parties illegal | GMT

    New Year’s weed parties illegal | GMT

    In today’s episode, Alcohol banned from festive gift baskets in Thailand, DTAM to cannabis vendors: New Year’s weed parties illegal, Tourism groups in South Korea sign deals with TAT, AoT app expanding: flight info, taxis, shopping and more, Iconic Bangkok road sees staff shortage as tourists return.

  • Thailand News Today | Drivers switch places in moving bus in western Thailand, 11 tourists injured

    Thailand News Today | Drivers switch places in moving bus in western Thailand, 11 tourists injured

    Phuket is getting ready for the annual road safety campaign known as ‘Seven Days of Danger.’ The campaign will be held around the New Year from December 29 to January 4. Phuket Vice Governor chaired a meeting about the campaign at Phuket Provincial Hall yesterday. Officials will use various strategies to improve road safety during the campaign. These include prosecuting…

  • Taxi forgets and drives off leaving tourist at gas station | GMT

    Taxi forgets and drives off leaving tourist at gas station | GMT

    In today’s episode, a Taxi drives off forgetting Norwegian tourists at petrol station in Thailand, Dining carriages and catering trolleys return to Thai trains, Burmese workers in Bangkok protest for 600 baht minimum wage, Thousands attend run-walk in Chon Buri to raise money for children’s organisations, Anutin promises no 4am curfew; Tourism Ministry suggests Bangla Road trial, New Year govt…

  • UK Tesco accused of using slave labour in Thailand | GMT

    UK Tesco accused of using slave labour in Thailand | GMT

    In today’s episode, Pheu Thai Party wants to reform tourism, cut red tape, UK Tesco accused of using slave labour in Thailand, Thailand leads BBC travel destination poll, Navy ship sinks in the Gulf of Thailand, 84 rescued, 1 dead, 21 missing, Thailand to open all land border crossings next year.

  • Thailand News Today I Devastating Navy ship sinks in the Gulf of Thailand, 73 rescued, 33 missing

    Thailand News Today I Devastating Navy ship sinks in the Gulf of Thailand, 73 rescued, 33 missing

    The Royal Thai Navy‘s HTMS Sukhothai sank in the Gulf of Thailand last night, around 20 miles from the coast of Prachuap Khiri Khan province, with 106 navy personnel on board. Navy vessels, tug boats, and oil tankers rescued 73 crew members from the water, three of whom are in critical condition, and are still searching for 33 missing Marines.…

  • Winning the Masterchef Thailand title ft. Angkrit Chuer-am | Thaiger Podcast Ep.16

    Winning the Masterchef Thailand title ft. Angkrit Chuer-am | Thaiger Podcast Ep.16

    https://youtu.be/tecbB4mCNEE Angkrit Chuer-am, the winner of Masterchef Thailand Season 5, known for his calm and collected demeanor, Angkrit has consistently wowed the judges and even his competitors with his creative culinary skills throughout the whole season. Despite never having any formal culinary training, Angkrit’s obsession to understand how food is prepared and cooked, combined with his innate leadership skills has…

  • Thailand News Today | Police raided a live pornographic studio set up in Pattaya

    Thailand News Today | Police raided a live pornographic studio set up in Pattaya

    Police raided a live pornographic studio set up at a condominium in Pattaya yesterday, arrested six people, and confiscated recording equipment and sex toys. Police found five men and a woman either participating, filming or live streaming obscene sexual acts to a Chinese audience Police seized more than 50 sex toys, lubricating gels, jelly Viagra pills, four lighting units, four mobile phone stands, and…

  • Chinese Tourists Returning to Thailand Soon? Exciting Opportunities Ahead | GMT

    Chinese Tourists Returning to Thailand Soon? Exciting Opportunities Ahead | GMT

    In today’s episode, a coffee shop in Bangkok learned the hard way about a new twist on the classic overpayment scam. A district chief, village chief, community leader and a resident in the Chiang Dao district of Chiang Mai province have been charged with stealing a Thai identity to create a Thai ID card for a Chinese woman. A Hua Hin Airport security guard accidentally shot and killed himself with a pen…

  • Thailand News Today | TAT reveals top things tourists like to do in Thailand

    Thailand News Today | TAT reveals top things tourists like to do in Thailand

    Eating Thai food, Thai massage and spa treatments, going to the beach and visiting historical sites are the most popular activities among foreign tourists, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT). A survey, conducted by the TAT, shows that 90.75% want to eat Thai food, followed by 48.23% who want to experience Thai traditional massage and spas, 48.12% prefer…

  • The Ultimate Showdown of Youth Football Talent | BISP Soccer 7’s

    The Ultimate Showdown of Youth Football Talent | BISP Soccer 7’s

    The BISP Soccer 7’s is back and it is bigger and better than ever! After a two-year hiatus, the international school football tournament is returning to Phuket, Thailand. This international school soccer tournament, which has been running for many years, is one of the oldest and longest-standing events in the region. It brings together teams from all across Asia and…

  • Thailand Music Festival Security Guards accused of Sexual Assault | GMT

    Thailand Music Festival Security Guards accused of Sexual Assault | GMT

    Grab Launches “Call A Tuk-Tuk Via App” Service In Phuket, 808 Festival security guards accused of sexual assault, Trance music festival coming up in Pattaya next year, Zookeeper seeks compensation after being bitten by wild monkeys.

  • E-visas now available in 38 cities, 23 countries | GMT

    E-visas now available in 38 cities, 23 countries | GMT

    E-visas are now available in 38 cities, and 23 countries, Life is about to get easier for pedestrians in Bangkok, Thailand’s weather may require warmer clothes over the next seven days, and Bangkok runs a Hidden Temples tour while Deep South restores temples.

  • Thailand News Today | Overstaying former pro footballer arrested for hawking lottery tickets

    Thailand News Today | Overstaying former pro footballer arrested for hawking lottery tickets

      American and Chinese nationals have made the most applications for Thailand’s 10-year Long Term Resident (LTR) visa since its launch in September, according to the secretary-general of the Board of Investment (BOI). Thailand introduced the LTR visa on September 1, 2022, to lure ‘high potential,’ talented foreigners and investors from around the world into the kingdom to boost Thailand’s…

  • You Can Buy Counterfeit Thai Banknotes on Facebook | GMT

    You Can Buy Counterfeit Thai Banknotes on Facebook | GMT

    Fearless Facebook page sells counterfeit banknotes, Thailand’s Full Moon Party attracts 12,000 tourists, Pattaya police warn unlicensed street marijuana sellers on Walking Street.

  • Fine Dining with a Phuket View | Amari Phuket

    Fine Dining with a Phuket View | Amari Phuket

    https://youtu.be/qAP2-loBVpE Join Natty Warisa and Jay for a 5 Star Fine DIning Foodie Journey, as they take you to some of their favorite dining spots in Phuket, Thailand. In this episode, they will be highlighting the must have Phuketian foods at Rim Talay Restaurant, Amari Phuket’s beach side restaurant where you can watch the island slowly awaken with color over…

  • Dancing to the rhythm of her own beat ft. Sophie Indracusin | Thaiger Podcast EP.15

    Dancing to the rhythm of her own beat ft. Sophie Indracusin | Thaiger Podcast EP.15

    https://youtu.be/TrScnrYXytc Sophie Indracusin, a Thai-French actress, singer, and one of the most sought-after dancers and choreographers in Thailand. She’s been shining bright in the limelight since the age of 14 and has worked with various television shows and dramas for Channel 7 as main role characters. And at just 24, Sophie founded her own dancing company, Rhythmique Dance Camp, where…

  • Thailand News Today | Immigration Police to Revise Visa Extension Criteria

    Thailand News Today | Immigration Police to Revise Visa Extension Criteria

    The Immigration Bureau will revise its criteria for visa extension to prevent foreign criminals from citing their “study or foundations” as an excuse to prolong their stay in the country. The commissioner of the Immigration Bureau, said it would have a working group to revise criteria for visa extension and the revision would concern the foreigners who reported their necessity…