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    Revamped Jungceylon Shopping Center unveils a refreshed look with new immersive concepts

    Jungceylon, one of Phuket’s largest malls, is set to unveil its new look following an asset enhancement initiative (AEI) to reposition the mall as "The Oasis of Shopping in Patong" – a one-stop destination offering fresh and immersive concepts in...

  • Phuket police can’t catch foreigner stealing tourists’ credit cards for shopping sprees | GMT

    In today’s episode, Phuket police can’t catch foreigner stealing tourists’ credit cards for shopping sprees, Phuket rescuers bring French tourists lost in forest to safety, Man accuses son of drugging him and killing his wife to steal 65 million baht, Report finds most Thais don’t understand climate change, and Stop Corrupt officers in Thailand ‘PM Prayut said’

  • 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

    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

    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…

  • Nok Air slammed for ill treatment of a disabled passenger | GMT

    In today’s episode, Thais join quake in Turkey and Syria, Lobby says tourism must be priority, Nok Air slammed for ill treatment of a disabled passenger, Police officer accidentally shoots colleague at Bangkok police station, and Thai man sacrifices himself to save mother in savage Pit Bull attack

  • 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

    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

    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…

  • Foreigners, particularly Russians, accused of working illegally in Phuket | Thailand News Today

      Foreigners, particularly Russians, accused of working illegally in Phuket The Phuket Information Centre in Thailand has accused a group of foreigners, especially Russians, of operating illegal businesses and working illegally in Phuket. The Centre shared a message on its Facebook page last Sunday, that a group of foreigners has started a car rental business which is taking jobs away…

  • 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

    ———————————— 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

    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.

  • Thai passport worth less than Cambodian | Thailand News Today

    French ‘mafia’ boss extorts money from foreigners in Pattaya Yesterday, high-profile police officer Pol. Lt. Gen. Surachate Hakparn who is known “Big Joke”  revealed that police arrested 58 year old French nationality Herve Christian Robert Leonard at a condominium in the Lat Phrao area of Bangkok. A group of foreigners in Pattaya complained that Leonard extorted money from them by…

  • 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

    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.

  • Pattaya police chief transferred for fining vape carrying Chinese touristsPattaya police chief transferred for fining vape carrying Chinese tourists | Thailand News Today

    PM2.5 levels unsafe in 53 provinces, and Bangkok PM2.5 dust levels above the safe limit of 50 microgrammes per cubic metre were reported in 53 provinces across the country, including Bangkok and its suburbs, on Wednesday morning. The worst hit area was in tambon Lat Yai of Muang district in Samut Sakhon province, with harmful levels of PM2.5 dust particles…

  • Thai Police confess to extorting & taking bribes from Taiwanese Actress | GMT

    In today’s episode, Thailand Post’s delayed service makes student lose scholarship, Thai Police confess to extorting & taking bribes from Taiwanese Actress, Truck smoke targeted over PM2.5 pollution, Remorseful husband says wife can burn ‘penis’ with ‘hot iron’ if she catches him gambling again, Transwoman complains after being banned by Bangkok bar, and Woman climbs onto car to stop husband…

  • Thai police admit extorting money from Taiwanese actress | Thailand News Today

    Thai police admit extorting money from Taiwanese actress The compulsive melodrama continues between a Taiwanese actress and the “bastard police” who allegedly extorted 27,000 baht. In the latest episode of the compelling drama, it turns out the Royal Thai Police (RTP), are in fact lying. Late last week the RTP denied extorting money from An Yu-Qing ( 安于晴), also known as Charlene…

  • Which City in Thailand is Ranked No.1 in SE Asia on the Safety Index? | GMT

    In today’s episode, Illegal jet skis return to Phuket’s Surin Beach, Chiang Mai ranked No.1 city in Asia on safety index, Indian tourist beaten by Pattaya nightclub guards, Bangkok pub raid can’t find anything illegal to bust, Snorting urine will not cure sinusitis, and Gang of deaf suspects arrested in robberies.

  • First Thai Magician on America’s Got Talent ft. Patrick Kun | Thaiger Podcast Ep.22

    https://youtu.be/_1_-C4GH8Mg   Patrick Kun, is the first Thai national who has worked up close and personal with world-renowned magicians, such as David Copperfield and David Blaine, designing props, illusions, and stage setups. Patrick has made a name for himself by creating amazing impromptu visual magic, using slight pan techniques to make each effect as visual as possible without utilizing any…

  • Police Scams and Scandals in Thailand | GMT

    https://youtube.com/live/GcRzQvUDVvQ?feature=share In today’s episode, Australia returns 9 ancient Buddha statues to Thailand after 112 years, Police Scams and Scandals in Thailand, the UN recognises princess’ work, Year in Search 2022 – Thailand, and Chinese women in ‘escort clip’ has left.

  • Bolt vs Win motorbike taxi gang violence continues in Pattaya | Thailand News Today

    Pattaya prepares for return of Chinese tour groups Cities across Thailand continue to prepare for the expected rise in the number of Chinese tourists to the kingdom. Pattaya is preparing for Chinese tour groups to finally return to the renowned party city. On Tuesday, Pattaya Mayor kh. Poramase met with the Thai-Chinese Tourism Association to discuss how best to accommodate the influx of Chinese tourists to the city.…

  • New THAILAND tourism subsidies and vouchers | GMT

    In today’s episode, Thai police swiftly arrest thief who robbed German tourist, Locals seek 5 billion baht from oil spill, Thailand promotes tourism with subsidies, vouchers nationwide, Phuket taxis: outsiders are undercutting our prices, and Thailand and Cambodia argue over origin of Muay Thai kickboxing.

  • Lifeguards save foreign tourist from drowning in Pattaya | Thailand News Today

      Sawasdee by AoT app adding e-payment, calendar The “Sawasdee by AoT” app is continuing to grow, with new features stretching outside the scope of airports. The app will enable tourists to pay for goods and services outside of airports. They are also gathering information and event details in the next three months to create regional calendars for tourists to know what’s going on…

  • 3 Chinese men were deported for illegally opening a restaurant in Bangkok | Thailand News Today

    3 Chinese men were deported for illegally opening a restaurant in Bangkok Immigration Bureau officers raided the Chaosan Osha Chinese restaurant on the Rama 9 Road in the Huay Kwang district of Bangkok. Officers reported that they found three Chinese citizens at the restaurant. 1 of them was believed to be the owner and was arrested while working on the restaurant’s…

  • You can’t ‘buy anything from the Thai police’ | GMT

    In today’s episode, Grab Thailand signs up for government’s tax rebate shopping, Bonchon set for expansion with 200M baht, You can’t ‘buy anything from the Thai police’ – PM’s Office, Airport testing shows Covid numbers on arrival ‘very low’

  • Thai e-visa system expanded, upgraded | Thailand News Today

      Thai e-visa system expanded, upgraded Thai e-visa system has expanded and been upgraded so tourists from around the world will soon be able to apply for Thai visas more easily. The Foreign Ministry has been tasked with refining the e-visa system so that it can handle the very large number of tourists who want to use it. The e-visa…

  • Thailand Startup Pitch Competition | Thaiger Cage

    The Thaiger launched a new start-up technology pitch event ‘The Thaiger Cage’ on 16th January 2023 at the Conrad Bangkok. It is a special prequel to the Thailand Tourism Forum (TTF) 2023, the country’s leading annual hospitality event. This event featured 5 Thailand-based start-ups who have specifically developed hospitality or tourism digital products or apps, pitching to 3 expert judges…

  • Celebrating Chinese New Year 2023 in Style

    https://youtu.be/LY8GZYarzFk Join us at Siam Paragon Mall for an unforgettable Chinese New Year Celebration in 2023! Experience the thrill of the traditional tiger and lion dances. The spectacular Indigo green mountain dance show all the way from china and marvel at the decorations set up all around the Siam Paragon mall. There are a wide variety of fun activities that…

  • Thai Ring Announcing and Fitness ft. Mark Abbott | Thaiger Podcast Ep.21

    https://youtu.be/GSC0FR_Bm9Q Mark Abbott. Fitness Youtuber, MC, Combat sports, Ring announcer, and One of the Voices of the world-famous Muay Thai boxing venue, Lumpinee Stadium. Mark came to Thailand 17 years ago and is one of the top bilingual MCs and Fitness Youtubers in the country. We sit with him today to talk about his journey to becoming the voice of…