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    How to reduce out-of-pocket medical expenses in Thailand?

    Managing medical expenses in Thailand is important as healthcare costs continue to rise. The country’s healthcare system includes both public and private options, but even with the Universal Coverage Scheme (UCS) for citizens, many still face high out-of-pocket medical expenses....

  • Hacker to Cybersecurity CEO ft. Gregory Pickett | Thaiger Podcast Ep.26

    Hacker to Cybersecurity CEO ft. Gregory Pickett | Thaiger Podcast Ep.26

    https://youtu.be/OU0pB7RWUAs Are we being tracked by our phones, is our phone listening to us? how easy is it for someone to hack my computer or rob my e-bank? Gregory Pickett. Cyber security specialist and the head of cybersecurity operations at Hellfire Security. Gregory specialises in protecting fortune 100 companies from cyber crime and providing intrusion analysis that Provides these multimillion…

  • Thailand wins award for ‘Best Tourist Country’ in Sweden | GMT

    Thailand wins award for ‘Best Tourist Country’ in Sweden | GMT

    The news from Thailand is buzzing with exciting stories. Recently, the Indian community in Pattaya has been pushing for a Holi festival near the beach, a traditional Hindu celebration of colors. Meanwhile, Hong Kong has launched a free airline ticket giveaway to help reboot their tourism industry. Thailand has also been gaining recognition for its tourism industry, winning an award…

  • New ‘Red Card’ system for misbehaving foreigners | Thailand News Today

    New ‘Red Card’ system for misbehaving foreigners | Thailand News Today

    A Frenchman was fined 1,500 baht by Phuket traffic police for revving his loud rented motorbike along the Bangla Road in Phuket, southern Thailand, in the early hours of Monday morning. The incident has prompted Phuket immigration to launch a ‘red card‘ system for wayward foreigners which will see them deported after two offences. Meanwhile, over 7,000 Russians in Phuket…

  • American soldier dies at Cobra Gold military exercise in Thailand | GMT

    American soldier dies at Cobra Gold military exercise in Thailand | GMT

    A recent talkshow episode has discussed a range of topics related to Thailand, from the bizarre to the tragic. The episode began with a discussion of a recent video that has gone viral on social media. The video shows a tourist in Thailand smoking a blunt while riding an elephant. The incident has caused outrage among animal rights activists, who…

  • Thailand alcohol consumption is down 2% | GMT

    Thailand alcohol consumption is down 2% | GMT

    In this week’s episode of the talkshow, the panel discussed the need for government to ban ‘sly’ alcohol ads, a Thai man’s gratitude for the court’s decision to imprison his sons for 33 years, the Alcoholic Drink Control Act’s success in reducing drinking by 2%, and Cambodia’s denial of demanding a huge fee from Thailand for SEA Games broadcast rights.…

  • Tuk tuk driver punches foreign tourist in the face in Bangkok | Thailand News Today

    Tuk tuk driver punches foreign tourist in the face in Bangkok | Thailand News Today

    Thailand is beginning to return to normalcy as the pandemic restrictions are being lifted and people are regaining their sense of adventure. This is evident in the 576% increase in visa applications made in Thailand in 2021 when compared to the same time period in 2020, according to VFS Global. The company also reported that more and more people are…

  • Thailand welcomed 2.14 million international tourists last month | GMT

    Thailand welcomed 2.14 million international tourists last month | GMT

    Thailand is a country that is home to the most motorcyclists in the world and is currently in the process of haggling for discounted SEA Games broadcasting rights. Last month, the country welcomed 2.14 million international tourists, however, the recent news of a foreign tourist being slapped by a Khao San Road bouncer has caused concern. In more positive news,…

  • Thai Airways to merge with Thai Smile to ‘reduce losses’ | Thailand News Today

    Thai Airways to merge with Thai Smile to ‘reduce losses’ | Thailand News Today

    This week, Thailand has seen a variety of news stories, from scammers nabbing 16 million baht from a Chon Buri businessman to an electrical short circuit closing the runway at Krabi Airport. Police in Rayong also destroyed thousands of guns, while Thai Airways announced plans to merge with Thai Smile to ‘reduce losses’. Finally, Netflix cut subscription fees in over…

  • First time in Thailand!? Don’t take a taxi! Do this instead…

    First time in Thailand!? Don’t take a taxi! Do this instead…

    If you’re planning a trip to Bangkok, one of the things you may be worried about is transportation. After all, the city is known for its traffic congestion and sometimes chaotic roads. However, there are several transportation options available that can make getting around Bangkok easy and convenient. One of the most popular transportation options for tourists is the airport…

  • Changing Social Norms & Sex Education in Thailand feat. @TichaKanticha | Thaiger Podcast Ep.25

    Changing Social Norms & Sex Education in Thailand feat. @TichaKanticha | Thaiger Podcast Ep.25

    Kanticha Chumma Model, Actress, Youtuber, entrepreneur and TV host has taken Thailand by storm! Daring, Energetic, provocative and with an iron-clad confidence, Ticha is one of the most recognisable and rising stars in Thailand. As a Swedish Thai personality, she has changed the social norms of what it means to be a ‘celebrity’ in Thailand. A multi-talented individual. Ticha also…

  • Reggae Takeover! Get Ready for Thailand’s Biggest Music Festival! | Thailand News Today

    Reggae Takeover! Get Ready for Thailand’s Biggest Music Festival! | Thailand News Today

    January 2023 saw a record–breaking 5.129 billion baht of foreign investment in Thailand, with the Japanese leading the way with 3.588 billion baht. This investment is expected to reach 100 billion baht by the end of the year, with the majority of investments being made through the Foreign Business Act (1999). The top foreign investors were from Japan, Singapore, USA,…

  • Thai tea ranked 7th in the world’s best non-alcohol drinks’ list | GMT

    Thai tea ranked 7th in the world’s best non-alcohol drinks’ list | GMT

    Today’s episode of the talk show is set to be a powerful one, with a range of important stories. The show will start by looking at a tragic event, with a man having accidentally shot and killed his cousin, as well as injuring his two–year–old niece. This story will be followed by a report on the arrest of three Thais…

  • ‘Eat more rice!’ Thai officials tell youth | Thailand News Today

    ‘Eat more rice!’ Thai officials tell youth | Thailand News Today

    More than 30 manhole covers in Bangkok stolen Police launched an investigation into the disappearance of more than 30 manhole covers in the Thawi Watthana district of Bangkok. Officers conducted raids on a number of scrap dealer shops in the capital to recover the stolen items to no avail. The Director of Thawi Watthana district, Dicha Kongsi, filed a complaint with Thammasara Police Station after…

  • Hundreds of Cops dispatched to Pattaya’s Walking Street | GMT

    Hundreds of Cops dispatched to Pattaya’s Walking Street | GMT

    In today’s episode, Blaze damages tour boats in central Thailand, National park officer becomes an alien to promote tourism in southern Thailand, Thai man finds soulmate in sex doll after wife leaves him for another man, Samui Open Beach Volleyball Tournament in March, and Hundreds of cops dispatched to Pattaya’s Walking Street to reassure tourists.

  • Thailand’s tourist entry fee to generate 3.9 billion baht this year | Thailand News Today

    Thailand’s tourist entry fee to generate 3.9 billion baht this year | Thailand News Today

      Thailand’s tourist entry fee to generate 3.9 billion baht this year Thailand is expected to gain US$112 million in revenue this year by charging tourists an entry fee beginning June 1 according ti Tourism Minister Kh. Phiphat. Last week, Thailand’s Cabinet approved the collection of an entry fee from all foreign tourists Foreigners arriving by air will be charged 300 baht (US$8.67) and those arriving by…

  • The most common complaint about Bangkok taxi drivers is… | GMT

    The most common complaint about Bangkok taxi drivers is… | GMT

    In today’s episode, Patong Police catch 3 Mongolian credit card thieves, The most common complaint about Bangkok taxi drivers is…, and Russian tourists fined 20,000 baht for jet skiing in Krabi, Thailand.

  • AoT increasing airport services to meet tourist demand | GMT

    AoT increasing airport services to meet tourist demand | GMT

    In today’s episode, AoT increasing airport services to meet tourist demand, Chiang Mai mother pays 400 baht (plus extras) for husband’s murder, 2 monkeys dead as police catch smugglers red-handed, and Cloud Nine Celebrates their “GET LIFTED” Grand Opening Wednesday March 1st, 2023.

  • The Importance of Wellness ft. Niels Steeman | Thaiger Podcast Ep.24

    The Importance of Wellness ft. Niels Steeman | Thaiger Podcast Ep.24

    Click the link to watch the video: https://youtu.be/WaQ-gHWE1NA Niels Steeman. Health, Fitness & Life Coach. A former senior executive in the travel and tourist industry turned health and wellness expert. Throughout his transformative journey he has gained an extensive amount of knowledge that has led into providing sustainable success stories for many of his clients using The Thrive Approach. A…

  • Police find underage prostitution at Pattaya go-go bar | Thailand News Today

    Police find underage prostitution at Pattaya go-go bar | Thailand News Today

      Parks and sanctuaries closed by fire in N.Thailand Thailand’s air pollution centre has asked the Department of National Parks to close eight parks and wildlife sanctuaries in northern provinces to control forest fires. Department head Pinsak Suraswadi said that the closures will allow firefighters greater flexibility to deal with problems in the parks and wildlife sanctuaries. Average PM2.5 levels in the past 24 hours increased 67%, while hotspots…

  • Wild Boar football team pays tribute to captain “Dom” after his sudden death | Thailand News Today

    Wild Boar football team pays tribute to captain “Dom” after his sudden death | Thailand News Today

      Mosquito bite in Thailand causes Dutchman to lose both legs A Dutchman living in Nakhon Rathasima in Thailand is on a mission to spread awareness about “flesh-eating bacteria” (necrotising fasciitis) after a mosquito bite led to the amputation of his left leg and lower right leg. Long-term expat, 62 year old Ed Olieslagers from the Netherlands, went to the hospital in April last year after a mosquito…

  • Weather Warning Issued in Bangkok After Heavy Rain | Thailand News Today

    Weather Warning Issued in Bangkok After Heavy Rain | Thailand News Today

    ‘Benz Daemon’ returns and gets detained A prime suspect in the macau888 online gambling case returned to Bangkok from Hong Kong on Tuesday night and was immediatey taken into police custody. He denied all charges. On Wednesday morning Benz Daemon, was taken from this cell at Thung Song Hong police station to the Criminal Court. There, police applied to detain…

  • Tourist entry fees confirmed for June | GMT

    Tourist entry fees confirmed for June | GMT

      In today’s episode, Lifull Connect acquires FazWaz in Thailand, forming exciting PropTech partnership with Dot Property, English-born Buddhist monk Ajahn Jayasaro becomes Thai, Man walks over ‘500 miles’ and ‘500 more’ to marry his girlfriend on Valentine’s Day, Ignorant foreigner stops traffic to take pictures of a 10-wheel truck, Migrants in crosshairs for taking up ‘Thai jobs’, LGBTQ+ couples…

  • Fishing Crew Rescued After 1 month at Sea in Thailand | Thailand News Today

    Fishing Crew Rescued After 1 month at Sea in Thailand | Thailand News Today

      Phuket fishing crew rescued after almost one month at sea A Phuket fishing crew survived for nearly one month at sea after their boat, the Soi Sakul Petch, suffered engine failure a week after it departed from the island in southern Thailand on January 19. The Royal Thai Navy (RTN) launched a huge search operation after losing contact with the boat, combining marine and…

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

    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’

  • Thai Bonnie and Clyde arrested after hitting 32 petrol stations in Isaan | GMT

    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

    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…

  • Phuket Gunman with Mental Health Illness Commits Suicide | Thailand News Today

    Phuket Gunman with Mental Health Illness Commits Suicide | Thailand News Today

      Phuket gunman with mental health illness commits suicide A deranged gunman shot a male and female passenger on a Phuket-Phattalung minibus at 6.49am today. According to a report on Channel 3, the incident happened just after the Phuket-Phattalung minibus departed from the bus terminal. After about a kilometre, the gunman opened fire and started shooting passengers around the Kuan…

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

    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

  • Phuket continues crackdown on illegal taxis | GMT

    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 | 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…