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PIL launches weekly service to link key ports in Thailand, Philippines, Singapore
Pacific International Lines (PIL) is set to revolutionize Southeast Asian shipping with its new weekly direct service, the Thailand Philippines Straits Service (TPS), launching on February 15, from Manila, Philippines. This service will bring the key ports of Thailand, the Philippines, and Singapore closer together and enhance PIL’s connections in
Published on: 11 minutes ago
Source: The Thaiger
Let your romance blossom in these Valentine’s Day destinations in Bangkok, Thailand
Valentine’s Day may not be a traditional holiday in Thailand, but it’s quickly becoming a love-filled phenomenon! If you’re tired of the same old flowers and chocolates routine, it’s time to switch things up and celebrate in style. Whether you’re a hopeless romantic or not, we’ve got you covered with
Published on: 32 minutes ago
Source: The Thaiger
American couple cycle 2500km around Thailand for children’s charity
An American couple are cycling 2,500 kilometres around Thailand with the goal of raising one million baht for a children’s education charity. Chantal Jauvin and William Thomas – from the US – are over half way through their cycling journey to raise money for the Foundation For Rehabilitation & Development
Published on: 35 minutes ago
Source: The Thaiger
Canadian couple cycle 2500km around Thailand for children’s charity
A Canadian couple are cycling 2,500 kilometres around Thailand with the goal of raising one million baht for a children’s education charity. Chantal Jauvin and William Thomas – from the US – are over half way through their cycling journey to raise money for the Foundation For Rehabilitation & Development
Published on: 35 minutes ago
Source: The Thaiger
10 AI Tools to Up Your Game, Beyond ChatGPT
In today’s ever-evolving digital landscape, it’s important to stay ahead of the curve when it comes to tools and technologies that can enhance your work. As Artificial Intelligence (AI) continues to develop and revolutionize the way we interact with technology, it’s no surprise that businesses are leveraging AI tools to
Published on: 53 minutes ago
Source: The Thaiger
13 Thais skipped flights home from South Korea
The Korean Justice Ministry reported that 13 out of a group of 174 Thai tourists who arrived in South Korea have gone missing. The group arrived via a chartered flight at Muan Airport last Monday but 13 individuals did not show up to board their return flight on Sunday. Muan
Published on: 56 minutes ago
Source: The Thaiger
Thai woman slashes Chinese tourist in row over Phuket tour package
An angry Thai tour company owner slashed a Chinese tourist’s arm after a row over a tour package in Phuket. As a result, the woman’s tourism license has been suspended for six months from today and she faces imprisonment and a fine. The Chinese victim revealed the story of her
Published on: 1 hour ago
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Molestation charges for Indonesian woman luring boys with PlayStation
A shocking arrest for molestation charges in Indonesia accuses a woman of exchanging sexual favours with young boys in exchange for access to PlayStation games. The incident took place in the Jambi, the largest city of the province of the same name, on the Indonesian island of Sumatra There, a
Published on: 1 hour ago
Source: The Thaiger
Pattaya records yet another unwanted suicide statistic
The popular tourist resort of Pattaya recorded yet another unwanted statistic this morning when a man plunged to his death in what some expats somewhat heartlessly refer to as the “Pattaya Flying Club.” The insensitively named Pattaya Flying Club is the term given to troubled foreigners who commit suicide by
Published on: 2 hours ago
Source: The Thaiger
Car fire stops traffic on central Bangkok highway
A car fire on the highway briefly brought traffic to a halt in the busy central business districts of Din Daeng in Bangkok this morning. A car erupted into flames while on the Ploenchit exit ramp of the Chalerm Maha Nakhon Expressway. The Expressway police and the rescue unit of the
Published on: 2 hours ago
Source: The Thaiger
‘Buy insurance’ urges English tourist who crashed moped through window in Thailand
A young Englishwoman urges tourists to take out travel insurance after crashing a moped through a glass window in Koh Pha Ngan in southern Thailand. Emma Lewis, a 24 year old student from Basingstoke in Hampshire, was en route to go snorkelling on the island paradise when she lost control and
Published on: 2 hours ago
Source: The Thaiger
Chinese tour groups begin landing in Thailand again
The first direct tour group flights from mainland China to Thailand marked a milestone in the recovery of the Thai tourism industry. One flight landed at Don Mueang International Airport yesterday morning with 40 Chinese tour group members and 90 other travellers. The second landed in the afternoon in Phuket.
Published on: 3 hours ago
Source: The Thaiger
Indian man attacked by 3 fellow nationals in Thailand over business dispute
An Indian man filed a complaint with the Thai police after he was attacked by three fellow Indian nationals in the central province of Prachin Buri after a business dispute. The 33 year old Indian man named Rantusa filed a complaint at Kabin Buri Police Station that he was attacked
Published on: 3 hours ago
Source: The Thaiger
One year old rescued from 15-metre-deep hole in Thailand
UPDATE At 10.40am, the one year old girl trapped in 15-metre-deep hole in Tak province in northern Thailand was successfully rescued. The young child was immediately rushed to the hospital for a medical examination after being stuck in the muddy, narrow hole all night. ORIGINAL STORY Rescuers have been working for
Published on: 4 hours ago
Source: The Thaiger
Body of German tourist who jumped from Koh Pha Ngan ferry found near Koh Tao
A male body found floating in the sea near Koh Tao is believed to be the body of the German tourist who jumped off a ferry shortly after it departed from Koh Pha Ngan in southern Thailand one week ago. At 4pm yesterday, the Kusol Sattha Rescue Foundation was informed
Published on: 4 hours ago
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RTA soldiers and Muay Thai champion unite to set new world record
Renowned Muay Thai fighter Sombat “Buakhao” Banchamek teamed up with 3,650 soldiers to break a Guinness world record by performing the traditional Thai dance, Wai Kru, at the Amazing Muaythai Festival 2023 on February 4 in Hua Hin. February 6 of every year is marked as Muay Thai Day to
Published on: 4 hours ago
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Indian transgender couple cause a stir with pregnancy photoshoot
Ziya Paval and Zahad, a transgender couple from the southern state of Kerala, India, are making headlines and history with their pregnancy photoshoot. The couple, who were in the midst of a gender transition, decided to have a baby one-and-a-half years ago, pausing their hormone therapy on the advice of
Published on: 5 hours ago
Source: The Thaiger
Rescuers race to save 1 year old trapped in 15-metre-deep hole in Thailand
Rescuers have been working for over 16 hours to attempt to rescue a one year old girl trapped in a narrow, 15-metre-deep hole in Tak province in northern Thailand. At 9.30am, rescuers made a breakthrough and managed to reach the toddler. They are now in the process of bringing her
Published on: 5 hours ago
Source: The Thaiger
Best primary school in Bangkok: St. Andrews International School Sathorn
Education in a child’s formative years provide the essential foundation for a successful future. A child’s brain is rapidly developing and their capacity to absorb knowledge is at its peak, making the education they receive during this time particularly important. In the early years, children develop their ability to learn,
Published on: 5 hours ago
Source: The Thaiger
Ready-to-move-in condos in Thailand attracting Chinese buyers
The Covid-19 pandemic has driven many Chinese nationals to speed up their relocation to Thailand, with the majority looking to buy ready-to-move-in condos. Kashif Ansari, the CEO of Juwai IQI Group, a real estate marketing firm in China, reckons that Chinese buyers are in a rush to make their move
Published on: 5 hours ago
Source: The Thaiger
Foreigners, particularly Russians, accused of working illegally in Phuket
The Phuket Information Centre (ศูนย์ข้อมูลภูเก็ต) Facebook page accused foreigners, particularly Russians, of operating illegal businesses and working illegally in Phuket. Phuket Information Centre Facebook page shared with its followers last Sunday, February 5, that… “A lot of foreigners stay and work in Phuket, both legally and illegally. Recently, a group
Published on: 6 hours ago
Source: The Thaiger
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. The story Man fakes wife’s death for 10 million Baht | GMT as seen on Thaiger News.
Published on: 6 hours ago
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Bangkok Airways suspends Hat Yai and Da Nang routes until further notice
Regional airline Bangkok Airways based in Thailand announced the temporary suspension of two of its routes “until further notice.” Bangkok Airways will suspend all flights on the domestic Bangkok – Hat Yai route on March 1, 2023. International route Bangkok – Da Nang, in Vietnam, will be suspended from May
Published on: 21 hours ago
Source: The Thaiger
Death toll rising on 7.8 earthquake in Turkey
The 7.8 magnitude earthquake that struck southeastern Turkey in the early hours of this morning has caused catastrophic destruction across both countries, leaving hundreds dead and many more injured. Some 650 people have been reported dead but the death toll is rising, with experts warning that aftershocks could continue for
Published on: 21 hours ago
Source: The Thaiger
Learn Thai with ALA’s Innovative self-learning course: Thai Genesis Program
Do you want to learn how to speak Thai but aren’t sure how? For foreigners who intend to reside in Thailand, learning the language may be a fun and fulfilling experience. It can seem impossible to align our calendar with that of the teacher or school when we have so
Published on: 21 hours ago
Source: The Thaiger
‘Tame’ whale shark swims with tourists for 5 hours in eastern Thailand
A “tame” whale shark swam with tourists for five hours off the coast of Rayong province in eastern Thailand yesterday. Diving instructor Kru Off, from the Toy Boat Tour group, revealed that he took tourists out to Hin Pleng, a popular dive site about 13 nautical miles off the coast.
Published on: 22 hours ago
Source: The Thaiger
Bangkok road provides dangerous bed for sleepy motorcyclist
A Bangkok traffic cop posted a TikTok video of a man who dozed off on his motorcycle in the middle of a dangerous road. The officer emphasized that the man was not under the influence of alcohol, just very, very sleepy. The video on the cop’s TikTok account, Nui Seeaun,
Published on: 22 hours ago
Source: The Thaiger
Biggest crowd yet for Full Moon Party
Full Moon Party has completely returned to pre-Covid numbers, as tourists from around the world flocked to Haad Rin, Koh Pha Ngan for the massive party. Reports of crowd size in new sources varied from 20,000 to 50,000, but hotels and hostels reached 99% capacity and pier and boats were
Published on: 22 hours ago
Source: The Thaiger
Thai police seize Lamborghini from alleged macau888 gambling network kingpin | Thailand News Today
Thai police seize Lamborghini from alleged macau888 gambling network kingpin The Lamborghini Mad Bull Liberty Walk Aventador V2 is one of only 50 in the world with an estimated value of 37 – 44 million baht, and Thailand only has one. The ‘Liberty Walk’ exterior cost an extra 3 million
Published on: 22 hours ago
Source: The Thaiger
Man accused of faking wife’s death for 10 million baht
A man has been arrested for fraud after allegedly faking the death of his wife to claim 10 million baht from life insurance companies. The man denied the charge and blamed his wife and brother-in-law instead. He did insist on paying back the insurance companies that were scammed. The Central
Published on: 22 hours ago
Source: The Thaiger
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