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    Why 8 Atelier Residence is poised for growth: Phuket’s investment hotspot in the making

    Phuket’s residential real estate market is no longer defined only by beachfront villas and short-stay resort condominiums. The island is now seeing sustained interest from international investors targeting long-term yields, capital stability, and access to full-scale lifestyle infrastructure. Looking at...

  • Thailand News Today | Bangkok gears up for an Endemic Phase | Thaiger

    Thailand News Today | Bangkok gears up for an Endemic Phase

    authorities in Bangkok are preparing to shift their Covid strategy to an ‘endemic phase’, as the Thai Public Health Ministry acknowledges a steep drop in infections and deaths. According to a Nation Thailand report, Kiattiphum Wongrajit from the health ministry says the vaccine rollout, coupled with home isolation programmes and outpatient schemes, has contributed to the significant improvement in the…

  • Is Bare Knuckle Fighting in Pattaya barbaric or an Entertaining combat sport? | Thaiger

    Is Bare Knuckle Fighting in Pattaya barbaric or an Entertaining combat sport?

    What is Bare Knuckle Fighting? Why is it based in Pattaya of all the places in Thailand? Is Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship too barbaric and hardcore? We sit with the CEO of BKFC Nick Chapman to find out more about one of the world’s fastest growing and most devastating combat sport in the world. BKFC Thailand 2 on Saturday 7th…

  • Thailand News Update | Pattaya officials discuss re-opening bars and night life | Thaiger

    Thailand News Update | Pattaya officials discuss re-opening bars and night life

    Pattaya officials and stakeholders have been meeting to discuss the dropping of curfews and an official reopening of bars and the city’s vibrant nightlife. กุลชาติ กุลชัย the superintendent of Chon Buri Police, chaired the meeting. Bars around Thailand, particularly in tourist magnet areas, have been forced to convert to ‘restaurants’ in order to reopen and serve alcohol. From May 1, restaurants,…

  • Pattaya walking street makeover – Safer, better and more secure I GMT | Thaiger

    Pattaya walking street makeover – Safer, better and more secure I GMT

    Pattaya walking street makeover and officials meet to discuss re-opening of bars and extension of curfew times. Fugitive accused in Thailand murder dies in plane crash. Thai man finally cremates wife after keeping her body for 21 years. Thai PM Prayut warns about fake 1000 baht banknotes. All this and more on todays Good Morning Thailand.

  • Why is Thai media so outdated and how can it be improved? | This is Thailand | Thaiger

    Why is Thai media so outdated and how can it be improved? | This is Thailand

    Have you ever watched Thai series, dramas, or movies before? Have you ever wondered why it is so unique? Especially Thai drama? you will find situations quite often repeated such as fight scenes between the leading men, then war between women for the main male character. the main actor or actress will always be rich or the main antagonist will…

  • Thailand News Update | Major drug bust in Thailand’s north | Thaiger

    Thailand News Update | Major drug bust in Thailand’s north

    Thailand’s Federation of Thai Industries has expressed concern about the impact a rise in the minimum wage could have on small and medium-sized businesses. The federation says if a proposal to increase the minimum wage to 492 baht goes ahead, it will have a severe impact on such firms. The FTI was responding to a letter submitted to the government…

  • Thailand’s Fading Tourism & BKFC in Thailand | GMT | Thaiger

    Thailand’s Fading Tourism & BKFC in Thailand | GMT

    Thailands Fading tourism, Strange Dress code for conference in Thailand has people confused and today we invite special guest Nick chapman CEO of Bare Knuckle Boxing in Thailand to ask him how he is taking the sport global. All this and more on todays Good Morning Thailand.

  • How is Crypto currency used in Thailand? | Thaiger

    How is Crypto currency used in Thailand?

    Crypto currency has become very popular in Thailand. How do you use or trade cryptocurrency in Thailand? Is cryptocurrency transactions banned in Thailand? What does the law say regarding Crypto currency transactions. Tim newton sits with Ben hart from Integrity Legal to find out what the law says regarding cryptocurrency in Thailand.  

  • Thailand News Update | Thailand ready for an Influx of tourists | Thaiger

    Thailand News Update | Thailand ready for an Influx of tourists

    Thailand slid into 8th place in a survey of 1 thousand 500 Americans on the world’s safest travel destinations but is still in the world’s top 10. Canada snagged the winning spot during this survey in 1st place, followed by Iceland, Sweden, Japan, Ireland, Switzerland, South Korea, Thailand, New Zealand and Australia. Thai PM Prayut Chan-o-cha has welcomed the ranking,…

  • Thailand ranked one of 10 safest travel destinations | GMT | Thaiger

    Thailand ranked one of 10 safest travel destinations | GMT

     

  • Travelling to Thailand, Censorship & Freedom of Speech | Thaiger Bites | Thaiger

    Travelling to Thailand, Censorship & Freedom of Speech | Thaiger Bites

    Jay and Tim go through your messages, comments and feedback from Youtube, Facebook, Instagram and the Thaiger Talk forum on the website.

  • Is Thailand no longer a tourist favourite | Thailand Weekend Update | Thaiger

    Is Thailand no longer a tourist favourite | Thailand Weekend Update

    Jay takes you through Saturday’s main news topics in Thailand’s news and answers your questions live. Your views, comments and lots of Jay time. Today’s question is if the Thailand Pass has done more harm than good, and taken the gloss off Thailand’s favoured tourist destination title.

  • Why is “Rape Culture” normalised in Thai society | This is Thailand | Thaiger

    Why is “Rape Culture” normalised in Thai society | This is Thailand

    Thai society has a real problem. Sexual assault and harassment is very common in Thailand. Although there are serious campaigns, social movements or increased legal penalties regarding this crimes. The number of cases of sexual assault or harassment never tends to reduce. Thai society has a problem with Rape culture and Victim Blaming. Today we will try to find out…

  • Thailand News Update | Thailand Pass Updates & Costs increase in Thailand | Thaiger

    Thailand News Update | Thailand Pass Updates & Costs increase in Thailand

    The updated Thailand Pass online registration system is now accepting applications for the new test-free entry. It opened just after midnight, today. From 1st May 2022, travellers arriving in Thailand by air will be subject to much-simplified entry measures… Fully Vaccinated Travellers only need to upload the following documents: A Passport Certificate of vaccination And Proof of insurance , now…

  • Thailand Pass now open for test-free applications | GMT | Thaiger

    Thailand Pass now open for test-free applications | GMT

    The 300-baht tourism fee is scheduled to begin being collected in the 3rd quarter of the year. Thailand Pass is now open for test-free applications as May the 1st will have easing of restrictions in Thailand. The BTS urges passengers not to cross their legs while sitting. Fight club in Thailand and price hike for Mama Noodles. All this and…

  • Thailand News Today | Thai Government sets New Cap on Diesel | Thaiger

    Thailand News Today | Thai Government sets New Cap on Diesel

      The governor of Phuket, says all Covid-19 screening measures will be dropped for fully vaccinated visitors coming to the southern island. His announcement refers to DOMESTIC travellers. The announcement came on the back of the infection rate dropping to 98 cases a day. In addition, Narong says 70 percent of the island’s residents have now had a booster dose…

  • Thailand Pass to be dropped on June 1 | GMT | Thaiger

    Thailand Pass to be dropped on June 1 | GMT

    The Tourism and sports ministry has said that the cancellation of Thailand Pass registration is expected to take place on June 1. Controversy surrounding a famous Youtuber catching hermit crabs and ministers promoting cancel culture. Truck drivers rally, Postal prices increase but nothing will stop Justin Bieber from coming to Thailand. All this and more on todays Good Morning Thailand.

  • Thailand News Today | Pattaya Walking Street Bans Cars Again | Thaiger

    Thailand News Today | Pattaya Walking Street Bans Cars Again

    Starting today’s news with Samui. . . the island is eyeing European tourists after the Thai government confirmed the Test & Go entry program is being ditched from the end of April. On Koh Samui, the Tourism Authority of Thailand has met with local tourism associations, as well as over 30 leading European travel agencies. The get-together was to showcase…

  • How to retire in Thailand | This is Thailand | Thaiger

    How to retire in Thailand | This is Thailand

    Foreigners who are over the age of 50 and want to retire to Thailand are eligible to apply for a Thai ‘Retirement Visa’, the nickname applied to a series of visas that will allow you to stay in Thailand for periods if you’re over 50 years old. What types of Visas are available? Who is Eligible?, What Documents do you…

  • Thailand News Update | Prices for EVERYTHING set to rise in Thailand | Thaiger

    Thailand News Update | Prices for EVERYTHING set to rise in Thailand

    The days of cheap diesel in Thailand are over with the government scrapping its subsidy to maintain the 30 baht cap on diesel fuel. The governments says that without the subsidy the real diesel prices in Thailand would be around 40 baht a litre. The government is appealing for understanding over the decision as they scramble for an alternative solution…

  • Thailand News Today | Thai Covid Insurance Companies Go Bust | Thaiger

    Thailand News Today | Thai Covid Insurance Companies Go Bust

    Former Democrat Party deputy leader Prinn Panitchpakdi handed himself over to police at Phetchaburi Police Station today at around 9 am to “acknowledge” another complaint of sexual harassment filed against him. At 9 am today, 45 year old Prinn handed himself over to Phetchaburi Police Station to be questioned by superintendent Pol. Col. Wanchai Khaoram. Prinn turned himself in to…

  • Sarong Thai Snack or Fabric? | This is Thailand | Thaiger

    Sarong Thai Snack or Fabric? | This is Thailand

    Throughout history, one fashion piece has existed in some form | or other across the diverse cultures of Southeast Asia. It is the “Sarong”

  • Thailand News Update | Thailand tourism to increase after May 1st | Thaiger

    Thailand News Update | Thailand tourism to increase after May 1st

    Nearly a hundred Patong bar owners and staff gathered at Patong Bay Hill Resort in Phuket to protest the recent “extension” of official alcohol sales to midnight. The group says the operating hours of the entertainment zone in Phuket and Pattaya shouldn’t just officially be extended to midnight, but to 4 am. They also demanded the government stop calling them “restaurants”… under…

  • Thailands Bars Demand to Fully Re-open | GMT | Thaiger

    Thailands Bars Demand to Fully Re-open | GMT

    Nearly a hundred bar owners and staff gathered at Patong Bay Hill Resort in Phuket yesterday to protest the recent “extension” of official alcohol sales to midnight. Joe Ducati has been sentenced and is currently out on bail. Thailand wants to eradicate malaria ‘for good’. All these stories and more on todays Good Morning Thailand

  • What is Anzac Day? Dawn service for Anzac Day at Hellfire Pass in Thailand | Thaiger

    What is Anzac Day? Dawn service for Anzac Day at Hellfire Pass in Thailand

    Today is the most solemn day in the calendar for Australians and New Zealanders. It’s called Anzac Day. ANZAC stands for the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps. Specifically, the day remembers a dark day in military history when, mostly, Australian and New Zealand soldiers landed at a beach in Turkey, called Gallipoli, in 1915. It was part of an…

  • Thailand News Update | Pattaya officials concerned about ‘Happy water’ in Pattaya | Thaiger

    Thailand News Update | Pattaya officials concerned about ‘Happy water’ in Pattaya

    Last month, Thailand’s exports surged at an unexpectedly high rate, jumping by 19.5 percent when compared to the same time last year. Gold exports in March were 11 times HIGHER than last year, while shipments of hard disk drives rose 68 percent year-on-year. Passenger car exports increased 14 percent. Another product in Thailand, mango, also saw a surge in exports…

  • Is Thailand Tourism going to Boom or Bust? | GMT | Thaiger

    Is Thailand Tourism going to Boom or Bust? | GMT

    Thailand Pass Updates – Tourists can apply for the pass starting 29th April. Tourist arrivals to Thailand have surged during the first quarter of 2022. Anzac Day and Thailands soft power is sweet. All this and more coming up on todays Good Morning Thailand

  • Visa Options and Paying Tax as a Foreigner in Thailand | Thaiger

    Visa Options and Paying Tax as a Foreigner in Thailand

    What are the current visa options available for foreigners to work in Thailand? How does a foreigner pay tax while working from Thailand? What visa should you be applying for before considering to move to Thailand? Tim newton sits with Ben hart from Integrity Legal to find out more about visa and tax in Thailand.

  • The Ultimate Blind Taste Test | Cheese Edition | Thaiger

    The Ultimate Blind Taste Test | Cheese Edition

    Join Natty & Jay for a quick sit down at Vivin Grocery & Bistro in Ekkamai to try 9 locally produced cheeses.

  • No PCR Tests, Restrictions Eased & End of Thailand Pass? | Thaiger Bites | Thaiger

    No PCR Tests, Restrictions Eased & End of Thailand Pass? | Thaiger Bites

    Jay and Tim go through your messages, comments and feedback from Youtube, Facebook, Instagram and the Thaiger Talk forum on the website.