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    10 biggest challenges retirees face in Thailand (and how to overcome them)

    Retiring in Thailand comes with many benefits, like warm weather, affordable living, and a rich culture. However, it also brings challenges. Retirees must deal with visa rules, healthcare costs, language barriers, and cultural differences. Rising medical expenses, required insurance, and...

  • 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…

  • New law allows foreign talent to thrive in Thailand | GMT

    New law allows foreign talent to thrive in Thailand | GMT

      In today’s episode, New law allows foreign talent to thrive in Thailand, PM2.5 return, Malaysian influencer solicits free kebab for ‘being pretty’, RTP unveils strict checkpoint measures, officers must wear bodycam at all times, and No one responsible for Service Hall collapse at Don Mueang Airport, confirms AOT

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

    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…

  • Foreigner Owned Luxury Pattaya Villa Gutted by Fire | Thailand News Today

    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

    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.

  • Reasons Why You Should Live in Kamala Phuket feat. Twin Palms Residences Montazure

    Reasons Why You Should Live in Kamala Phuket feat. Twin Palms Residences Montazure

    https://youtu.be/qmPuOmWzfsc Kamala Phuket is an amazing place to live! Located in Thailand, this vibrant city is known for its culture, beautiful beaches, and delicious food. With a range of activities, from relaxing on the beach to exploring the city’s vibrant nightlife, there’s something for everyone in Kamala Phuket. The city is also known for its affordable living costs and strong…

  • Thai passport worth less than Cambodian | Thailand News Today

    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…

  • Here’s what you do if the police stop you in Thailand | GMT

    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

    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…

  • Thailand Elite Card Scandal and Controversy | GMT

    Thailand Elite Card Scandal and Controversy | GMT

    In today’s episode, Thailand Elite Card Scandal and Controversy, Rolling Loud Thailand 2023 is coming to Songkran Festival in Pattaya, Koh Samui booms as over 200,000 tourists visit the popular island in January, Bangkok public bus condemned by Singaporean tourist, and Chinese tourists wrongly fined 60,000 baht for carrying vapes, says law expert.

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

    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…

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

    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

    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…

  • Come home soon, Thaksin, and go to jail – ex-minister | Thailand News Today

    Come home soon, Thaksin, and go to jail – ex-minister | Thailand News Today

    Come home soon, Thaksin, and go to jail – ex-minister An ex-Democrat minister and legal expert mocked Tuesday’s suggestion by fugitive former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra that he might come home soon. On Thursday, Nipit Intarasombat, an MP for Phatthalung, said Thaksin could fly anywhere in the world but if he touches down in Thailand, he’ll land in jail. Nipit was responding to Thaksin’s baseless contention on…

  • Police Scams and Scandals in Thailand | GMT

    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.

  • New THAILAND tourism subsidies and vouchers | GMT

    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

    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…