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Living on a budget in Thailand? Here’s how to stay healthy without breaking the bank
Thailand is a popular place for people who want to enjoy a good life at a lower cost or even on a budget. Many expats, retirees, and digital nomads choose to live here because daily expenses are cheaper than in...
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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.
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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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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.
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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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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.
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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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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.
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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…
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The ‘American’ fried rice you only find in Thailand | This is Thailand
One particular Thai dish is getting its moment in the spotlight after the famous Chinese celebrity revealed his secret affection for it during an exclusive radio interview. We did a taste test with our colleagues at the Thaiger and we got some really honest reviews. Have you tried it? If so, was it a hit or miss, let us know!…
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Thailand Launches New 10 year visa for Foreigners | GMT
Chiang Rai airport reopens as stranded Nok Air plane removed. Thailand launches new 10-year visa to attract foreign experts. Massive fire in a pub last night in Sattahip Thailand. All this and more on todays Good Morning Thailand.
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Thailand News Today | Thai airlines told to avoid airspace over Taiwan
You could argue that China recently pulled a loyalty check on Thailand, and you could argue that it got what it wants. After releasing a statement to Thailand regarding Taiwan, Thailand responded by saying it backs a One China Policy. The Chinese embassy in Thailand issued a statement following Nancy Pelosi’s visit to Taiwan. The statement read, quote “China…
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Thais say no to Tourism Jobs in Thailand | GMT
Hop-along thief stole 150,000 baht of jewellery to fund green biz. Half a million young people seeking jobs prefer admin to tourism. Thai wife hires mistresses for husband with a 15,000 baht salary. Pattaya Music Festival to bang the drums after a 5-month delay. Victims of U-turn bridge collapse to get THB 80,000-500,000 compensation. All this and more on today’s…
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Thailand News Today | Government releases online questionnaire for foreigners
If you ever wanted a chance for your voice to be heard about Thailand – and judging from our comments section, a lot of you really, really do – now is your chance! The Thai government has released an impressively-catchy named survey “Foreigners’ Awareness, Confidence in Important Government Policies, and Perceived Image of Thailand.” The thoroughly titled survey was…
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Thailand News Today | Bizarre (but inventive?) “scam” in Thailand
A Thai woman said she was scammed into buying two second-hand air conditioners that demanded she pay an extra 900 baht a month top-up to keep them running! The woman posted her story on Facebook saying she had paid 5,000 baht for each machine and an extra 3,000 baht for installation. They then stopped working one week after the…
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Thailand’s Hidden Weekend Markets in Surat Thani
Surat Thani is where the fun begins! Surat Thani is a beautiful city in southern Thailand filled with hidden gems but is often overlooked by tourists for its preferred neighbours, Samui, Koh Pha-Ngan and Koh Tao. Little do people know that the city of Surat Thani has a lot to offer tourists looking for an adventure in nature and some…
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Thailand’s Hidden Weekend Markets in Surat Thani | This is Thailand
Surat Thani is where the fun begins! In this clip, Natty Warisa gives out details of 3 hidden weekend markets in Surat Thani that primarily opens on Saturdays and Sundays. Surat Thani Markets: 1. Surat Thani Walking Street 2. San Chao Market 3. Bang Bai Mai Market Sponsored by Thai Vietjet, click for it’s latest promotions here: th.vietjetair.com
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Bangkok Food Vendors Re-located off the streets | GMT
Lightning strike kills seven cows in Nakhon Ratchasima. Bangkok chief says 300 water pumps need changing to fix floods. City Hall begins ‘street cleaning’. Toll gate collapses in central Thailand. Woman urges people to beware of air-con scam in Thailand. Malaysia detains 3 Thais who tested positive for happy plant. All this and more on today’s Good Morning Thailand.
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Plane skids off runway in Chiang rai, Thailand | GMT
Speed limits on highways in Thailand now in effect. More tigers in Thailand than any other Southeast Asian country. Bangkok officials working to prevent river overflows. Royal Thai Navy explains signs on Ko Samae San banning bikinis. Chiang Rai runway closed after Nok Air plane skids off runway. All this and more on today’s Good Morning Thailand.
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Bollywood Beef, Chinese Cheesefeet & Cambodian Sausage | 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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Eating Crocodile Penis in Thailand | Thaiger Throwback
Welcome to the a Thaiger throwback video. Due to African swine fever making pork prices soar to an all time record high and inflation increasing the prices of chicken and other products. People in Thailand have started to substitute pork and chicken for crocodile meat. It is said crocodile meat is tastier and high in protein, would you be able…
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What do Thai people think about ‘The Big C’ in Thailand | Ask The Thais (Pt. 1)
Ask the Thai’s is back! This is a show where we ask our thai friends their opinions and thoughts regarding the culture difference between the thais and the west and also discuss their thoughts on the current affairs of Thailand. Let us know your thoughts and feedback and suggest some questions you have always wanted to ask the Thai’s.
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Cheapest All You Can Eat Buffet in Thailand | Lumpini Park
You must try this buffet located at Lumpini park in Bangkok, Thailand. Possibly the cheapest all you can eat buffet in Thailand, it has a wide variety of choices to choose from before or after you visit Thailand’s first ever public park. Join Natty and Jay as they try this buffet and visit Lumpini park and show you all it…
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Thailand News Today | Thailand has 2 of the “World’s 20 Most Beautiful Beaches”
In a new list published in UK’s Daily Star newspaper, Thailand has two of the “World’s 20 Most Beautiful Beaches” Thailand’s Sunrise Beach was ranked in sixth place, and Maya Bay came in at 12th place on the list. Sunrise Beach is reportedly the most popular beach on Koh Lipe island, with longtail boats gliding across its waters where smaller…