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  • Thailand News Today | Sexy Thai model exposed as an identity thief and transwoman

    A sexy Thai model became notorious almost overnight after becoming an identity thief. The model stole the identification card (ID card) of a former college friend for work, causing all sorts of problems for the innocent woman who was subjected to several police summonses. But there’s more! The identity theft revealed that the model is a transwoman, shocking her fans…

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    Here’s a chance for our viewers to ask Jay, Natty, and Sara any questions they have, and they will answer you with their honest responses unfiltered! Please be kind and appropriate.

  • Patong Hill road to reopen to all on christmas day| GMT

    Christmas present to Phuket motorists: Patong Hill road to reopen. Thailand teaches Indonesia how to legalize cannabis. Pheu Thai clarifies the wage-hike pledge. 23 military students were hospitalized after being trained too hard. – all are coming up today.

  • Thailand News Today | British man who loves Thailand banned for 5 years for overstaying

    Thailand expects to hit the 10 million tourist target on December 10 and Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha is urging the nation’s airlines to add more flights to meet the growing demand. The Governor of the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), Yuthasak Supasorn, reported the good news yesterday. From January to December 5 of this year Thailand welcomed more than nine…

  • Thailand News Today | CAAT warns Thai VietJet for canceling three Phuket

    The Thai government is preparing to introduce its controversial chemical castration policy on repeat sex offenders next month. The Justice Ministry revealed it is preparing for the new law which is set to take effect on January 23. The policy is aimed at preventing people convicted of sexual and violent crimes from reoffending. The Senate passed the bill, allowing the…

  • Apple plans to move production out of China and into Thailand | GMT

    Apple plans to move production out of China and into Thailand. Flood warning in 11 southern provinces for December 8th-11th. Officials seize 25 tonnes of illegal meat from the Chon Buri factory. NT helps create driving app.- all are coming up today. Check out other news or watch a news report on Thaiger’s youtube channel

  • HISTORY OF THAI LOTTERY

    https://youtu.be/euFfYBe4-S4 Almost all forms of gambling are illegal in Thailand except the country’s lottery. The bi-monthly lottery draw has brought great fortunes to many people. This video gives you a brief history of Thailand’s lottery.

  • THAIGER PODCAST | Ep.14 Saving Thai cats one paw at a time

    If you’re an animal lover, you’re going to love PAWS Bangkok, a non-profit organization founded in 2012. The woman who started it all is Amy Ann Baron. PAWS Bangkok actively helps the local community and its animals through spaying and neutering operations, vaccination programs, veterinary services, fostering and adopting and, most importantly, through education. In this episode of our podcast,…

  • Driving licence point deductions starting next year in Thailand | GMT

    Driving license point deductions starting next year in Thailand. Bangkok ranked No.6 in the top 10 best cities for ex-pats. TAT launches luxury travel package to Thailand for rich South Korean tourists. The teen girl’s ID card request was denied as she doesn’t look like her mother. – all are coming up today. Check out other news or watch a news report…

  • Thailand News Today | Thai Actress Forex 3D scammer released on bail after 3 months behind bars

    Savika “Pinky” Chaiyadej, a famous actress, was released on bail for 5 million baht yesterday after being detained for over three months inside Central Women’s Correctional Institution in Bangkok. Thailand’s Criminal Court granted bail to Pinky on the condition that she does not leave the country, must inform the court within seven days if she changes her address, and must report to the…

  • Driver furious with BKK shopping mall after foreigner accidentally causes damage to her car | GMT

    Driver furious with Bangkok shopping mall after foreigner accidentally causes damage to her car. Bangkok BTS Skytrain fares to increase next year. Cabinet seems to have ignored the 4 am nightlife proposal. 1st phase of the U-tapao revamp faces delay. – all are coming up today. Check out other news or watch a news report on Thaiger’s youtube channel

  • THAILAND NEWS TODAY | Korean woman arrested for 5-million-baht theft, 6-year overstay

    The Thai cabinet decided Tuesday to revoke a law, which has been in force for more than three decades, exempting stock market share trades from financial transaction tax. Finance Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith said that the abrogation of the law means that all trading of stocks on the stock market, whether at a profit or loss, will be subject to a…

  • Thailand News Today | Raid finds all monks on drugs in Phetchabun temple

    Despite conflicting optimistic predictions, the Tourism Authority of Thailand is warning that Thai tourism may take a sharp downturn next year. While international travellers are flocking to Thailand now, industry experts fear that it may be a flood of pent-up demand and, by next year, all those who waited through the whole pandemic to get to Thailand will have already…

  • Murderer offers 100,000 baht to netizens to cut off his EM ankle bracelet | GMT

    The murderer offers 100,000 baht to netizens to cut off his EM ankle bracelet. The walk and Eat Food Festival is back in Pattaya starting on December 10th. Gus, 7, youngest Thai person to reach Everest Base Camp. Sea turtles choked to death on plastic waste. – all are coming up today. Check out other news or watch a news report on Thaiger’s…

  • Thailand News Today | Big Feast For Monkeys At Lopburi Festival

    Bank of Thailand to raise interest rates on Wednesday Bank of Thailand (BOT) Governor today announced interest rates will be raised on Wednesday to deal with potential inflation increases. He is expected to raise interest rates by a modest quarter-point to take the benchmark rate to 1.25%, underscoring ongoing worries about growth in Southeast Asia’s second-largest economy. Thailand’s economy lagged…

  • World Cup to be shown in Thai prison | GMT

    World Cup to be shown in Thai prison. The first cruise ship in three years docks at Samui Island. Khao San Road calls out for help. Thai government ends popular co-payment stimulus measure. – all are coming up today. Check out other news or watch a news report on Thaiger’s youtube channel

  • Try These Weird Thai Foods… If You Dare

    https://youtu.be/xvJlPvJ3hz0 Thailand has bizarre and exotic foods, which you wouldn’t expect compared to other Southeast Asian nations. We’re talking about edible cobra blood, crocodile flesh, and unusual insects just waiting for you to eat them. Without further ado, check out our list of the best exotic foods in Thailand! Bamboo Worms (Rot Duan) The most tourist-friendly fried insect for newcomers…

  • Why Is Thailand So Cheap?

    https://youtu.be/2kRDnypF9S4 Thailand is one of Asia’s most popular tourist destinations, thanks to its rich culture, delectable cuisine, and sun-kissed beaches. But, aside from the fascinating sights, another significant benefit draws visitors from all over the world. Thailand is also extremely reasonably priced! But why? We listed a few reasons. Why is Thailand so cheap? Thailand is reasonably priced for the…

  • Thailand News Today | FIFA threatens to pull plug on World Cup broadcast rights in Thailand

    Transport Minister Saksayam Chidchob ordered Thai Airways International to solve delays in luggage claims for inbound passengers at Suvarnabhumi airport in 30 days. The minister inspected services at the main airport of the country and found that travelers’ congestion in their immigration process was obviously relieved because it took 15 minutes for each of the travelers to have their passports…

  • Farmer sets Car on Fire and drives into Government Building | GMT ON TOUR

    The 2023 MICHELIN Guide Thailand celebrates 5 new MICHELIN Star Restaurants. Drivers were advised to check cars after faulty Takata airbags caused three deaths in Thailand. A farmer sets a car on fire and drives into a government building in northeast Thailand. Three children aged 8 escape a school kidnapping plot in Thailand. 189 Thai eateries win Michelin Guide’s Bib…

  • Protecting Pattaya’s Tourism | GMT ON TOUR

    Police go after transgender sex workers and urge them not to damage Pattaya’s tourism image. Man crashes car into an elephant at Khao Yai National Park. Thai Airways to borrow less amid recovery. Broadcasting rights in jeopardy. One-third of adult Thai citizens applied for welfare. – all are coming up today. Check out other news or watch a news report…

  • Thailand News Today | 36 sex workers in Pattaya arrested for prostitution

    Car bomb kills one, hurts 31 at Narathiwat police flats Police found that a man dressing like a plainclothes policeman parked a bomb- carrying pickup truck which later went off, killed one police captain and injured 43 others at a police flat compound in Muang district on Nov 22. Pol Gen Damrongsak Kittiprapas, commissioner-general of the Royal Thai Police Office,…

  • Thai wife leaves husband and runs off with lover & 6mil lottery prize | GMT ON TOUR

    Wife returns lottery winnings to cuckold husband but kicks him out of the family home. Row erupts over Thailand’s unfair allocation of World Cup games. A Thai-Italian teen allegedly tries to steal a motorcycle taxi in Pattaya. MPs ‘may resign’ if ganja bill stalls. Thai activists and politicians show support for protesters blinded by rubber bullets. District in northeast Thailand…

  • Thailand News Today | Will Cannabis Be Relisted as Narcotic?

    Will Cannabis Be Relisted as Narcotic? According to Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam The Office of the Narcotics Control Board (ONCB) has no authority to alter or reverse any ministerial announcements signed by Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul concerning the decriminalization of cannabis. Mr Wissanu was responding to media reports yesterday that the ONCB was today due to discuss the…

  • Thailand News Today | Chinese man overstays visa in Thailand for 7 years over ‘cult’ beliefs

    Sattahip’s Mountain B pub renamed, reopened and is now closed Sattahip’s Mountain B pub renamed, reopened and raided by police Chon Buri police and local officials raided a pub last night (Saturday), which is located on the same plot of land in Sattahip district as the Mountain B pub, the scene of a deadly fire on August 5th which has,…

  • Tourism BOOM, Flood-Resistant rice & World Cup! | GMT ON TOUR

    Hunt for higher local gas supply. PM Prayut predicts tourism boom from hosting APEC. Thai scientists develop flood-resistant rice. Can**bis supporters plan Tuesday rally during Narcotics Board meeting, and World Cup is no exception for a crackdown in Pattaya venues. – all are coming up today.

  • 3 Tips for Foreigners to Learn Speaking Thai ft. @ThaiTalkwithPaddy

    https://youtu.be/EZF–Q6-Imc Have you tried learning to speak Thai but find it difficult? Thai can be an extremely difficult language to master. However, there are a few methods you can use to get a better grasp of the language. Jay invites his friend Paddy to the Thaiger studio to talk about 3 tips on how you can start learning and speaking…

  • Top 10 Things to See and Do in Nakhon Ratchasima Province, Thailand!

    https://youtu.be/1JApH6XTtRg The largest province in Thailand is Nakhon Ratchasima. The region, which spans nearly 20,500 square kilometers (7,915 square miles) in Northeast Thailand and is also known as Isan, combines stunning natural beauty with fascinating Khmer-era culture and history. Here are a few of the best things to do and see in Nakhon Ratchasima. 1. Visit Thap Lan National Park…

  • SMART Visa and How to Start a Business in Thailand | True Digital Park

    There are many different types of ways to start up a business in Thailand. But if you are looking to live, learn, work, and play while also running a start up business in the Kingdom, then you might want to consider the True Digital Parks startup booster. Launched in February 2018, the SMART Visa, is designed to attract highly skilled…

  • Wakeboarding champion at age 13 ft.Daniel Grant | Thaiger Podcast Ep.13

    Daniel Grant aka. Tao is a Professional wakeboarder and wakeskater who set the record for the youngest wakeboarding world champion when he was just 13 years old in WWA history. Sponsored by Rip Curl and Liquid Force, as part of their International Pro Team, Daniel competes in wakeboard and wake skate tournaments around the world. He recently went viral for…