| Discover Jampa restaurant: Phuket’s hidden farm-to-fork culinary gem |
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If you’re searching for an unforgettable dining experience in Phuket, look no further than Jampa Restaurant. Nestled in the heart of this busy city, Jampa offers a unique blend of traditional Thai flavours and contemporary culinary techniques. Whether you’re a local or a tourist, this hidden gem promises to delight your taste buds and leave … The story Discover Jampa restaurant: Phuket’s hidden farm-to-fork culinary gem as seen on Thaiger News. |
| Barking mad: Dog row turns deadly as woman guns down neighbour |
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A neighbourhood dispute over a dog’s incessant barking in Chon Buri escalated dramatically, resulting in a woman firing a gun and injuring a man. Police officers responded to the incident, which occurred in Soi Wat Boonsampan 17, Nong Prue, Bang Lamung, Chon Buri yesterday, September 17, at around 7pm. The 42 year old man, Niwit, … The story Barking mad: Dog row turns deadly as woman guns down neighbour as seen on Thaiger News. |
| Thai police shut down 21 villas on Koh Samui, foreigners evicted |
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Police on the picturesque island of Koh Samui swooped and shut down 21 luxury villas that were built illegally on the pristine Khao Ma Ngaen mountain, leaving foreign tenants scrambling to pack their bags. Municipal, military, and ombudsman officials yesterday, September 17, slapped closure notices on the villas, which were among 46 properties constructed without … The story Thai police shut down 21 villas on Koh Samui, foreigners evicted as seen on Thaiger News. |
| Waste not, want not: Thailand tightens reins on dirty paper imports |
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Thailand’s Foreign Trade Department is cracking down on dirty deals—literally. Stricter import controls on waste paper are in the works to safeguard public health and protect the environment. Ronnarong Phoolpipat, Foreign Trade Department Director-General, dropped the bombshell. The Commerce Ministry has been inundated with reports all year from concerned entrepreneurs. These tip-offs revealed that imported … The story Waste not, want not: Thailand tightens reins on dirty paper imports as seen on Thaiger News. |
| Man dies on Hong Kong-bound Cathay Pacific plane from Dhaka |
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A 47 year old Bangladeshi man died after collapsing aboard a Cathay Pacific flight from Dhaka to Hong Kong. The man reportedly fainted during the flight and was later declared dead, despite immediate efforts to revive him. The incident unfolded on flight CX662, which had taken off from the Bangladeshi capital at 2am local time … The story Man dies on Hong Kong-bound Cathay Pacific plane from Dhaka as seen on Thaiger News. |
| Knockout blow: Thai boxing star floored in gambling promo ring |
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Police officers went toe-to-toe with a famed Thai boxer, known only as “Sutthiwat,” who flaunts a staggering 440,000 followers on Facebook, for promoting gambling websites at 1,500 baht a post. The dramatic bust came yesterday, September 17, spearheaded by the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) under Police Lieutenant General Jiraphob Bhuridej and the Technology Crime Suppression … The story Knockout blow: Thai boxing star floored in gambling promo ring as seen on Thaiger News. |
| Pattaya mayor’s surprise delivery transforms elderly woman’s life |
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The life of an elderly woman with limited mobility in Na Kluea, Bang Lamung district, Pattaya was dramatically changed when Mayor Poramet Ngampichet personally arrived at her doorstep with life-altering support. For 75 year old Wanram Singupatham, life had become a daily battle. Trapped in her modest Na Kluea home near Soi Bo Bae, her … The story Pattaya mayor’s surprise delivery transforms elderly woman’s life as seen on Thaiger News. |
| Cigarette rites spark fiery debate among netizens in Thailand |
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A Thai man’s online query about the unusual practice of lighting cigarettes instead of incense sticks at funerals ignited a spirited discussion among netizens. On Monday, September 16, an anonymous user on the Facebook page Knowledge Around posed the question: “What does lighting cigarettes instead of incense at a funeral signify?” The post quickly went … The story Cigarette rites spark fiery debate among netizens in Thailand as seen on Thaiger News. |
| Phuket drug suspect nabbed in mangrove forest hideout |
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A Thai man wanted on serious drug charges was finally captured today after being tracked down to a remote mangrove forest in Pa Khlok subdistrict, Thalang district, Phuket. A police investigation team from Thalang Police, supported by local patrol officers, swooped in on the suspect’s hideout. The high-stakes raid, led by Police Lieutenant Colonel Suchart … The story Phuket drug suspect nabbed in mangrove forest hideout as seen on Thaiger News. |
| Pattaya Beach set to rock: Chon Buri music fest waves in the tunes |
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Pattaya Beach is about to be transformed into a musical paradise as the Chon Buri International Music Festival kicks off this weekend and continues the next. From 5pm to 11pm, Friday, September 20 through Sunday, September 22, music lovers can revel in a beachfront bonanza of sound and spectacle. And the best part? It’s absolutely … The story Pattaya Beach set to rock: Chon Buri music fest waves in the tunes as seen on Thaiger News. |
| New platform to host Thai tourism services |
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The Tourism and Sports Ministry has unveiled a new web portal connecting online services from the public sector, including the new electronic travel authorisation (ETA) system and the 300-baht fee collection from foreign tourists in the future.
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| The effort to clamp down on scams |
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Wiroj Lakkhanaadisorn, a People's Party list MP, recently slammed the Bank of Thailand governor for his slow action in tackling rampant call centre scams.
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| Consumer spending to finally recover this year |
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The Bank of Thailand's expected interest rate cuts, prompted by the strong baht, and growth in the tourism sector will both increase the country's consumer spending, which is expected to exceed the 2019 level for the first time this year, say analysts.
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| Laos seeks Asean's help with Mekong |
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Vientiane: Laos is urging Asean and other stakeholders to join forces in solving the problem of Mekong River water security and environmental issues as the region faces still more floods.
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| Govt upbeat on wage hike plan |
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Labour Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn is confident that a fresh daily minimum wage hike to 400 baht nationwide could be introduced on Oct 1 along with measures to assist affected businesses.
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| New blasts hit handheld radios in Lebanon |
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BEIRUT - Hundreds more people were wounded on Wednesday in fresh blasts involving handheld radios used by Hezbollah, further stoking tensions with Israel a day after similar explosions launched via the group’s pagers.
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| Prawit to file lawsuits over wiretapping |
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Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) leader Gen Prawit Wongsuwon is preparing to sue TV host Danai Ekmahasawat and former Pheu Thai Party spokesman Prompong Nopparit for releasing voice recordings allegedly incriminating him.
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| Opposition warns of ‘shady’ side to casinos |
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The opposition People’s Party has warned the government about its casino project following specific revisions to the plan that it believes could trigger shady business dealings.
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| Eight more charged in 2004 Tak Bai massacre |
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Thai authorities will prosecute eight more former security personnel over their roles in the Tak Bai crackdown two decades ago, when 78 protesters suffocated or were crushed to death when crammed into army trucks, the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) said on Wednesday.
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| Government borrowing ‘won't crowd out’ private sector |
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The government will ensure that its borrowing of 2.59 trillion baht for the 2025 fiscal year won’t “crowd out” the fundraising activities of the private sector, a Ministry of Finance official said on Wednesday.
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| Juvenile centre to remain open |
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The authorities have decided not to close down the Baan Kanchanapisek Vocational Juvenile Training Centre, run by juvenile justice expert Thicha Nanakorn.
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| Richmont's, JLL tout UK opportunities |
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Property consultants Richmont's Thailand and Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL) have introduced London properties priced from 15 million baht to attract Thai investors amid a quiet Bangkok condo market.
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| New platform to host Thai tourism services |
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The Tourism and Sports Ministry has unveiled a new web portal connecting online services from the public sector, including the new electronic travel authorisation (ETA) system and the 300-baht fee collection from foreign tourists in the future.
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| The effort to clamp down on scams |
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Wiroj Lakkhanaadisorn, a People's Party list MP, recently slammed the Bank of Thailand governor for his slow action in tackling rampant call centre scams.
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| Consumer spending to finally recover this year |
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The Bank of Thailand's expected interest rate cuts, prompted by the strong baht, and growth in the tourism sector will both increase the country's consumer spending, which is expected to exceed the 2019 level for the first time this year, say analysts.
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| SRT chief set high-speed rail deadline |
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The State Railway of Thailand's (SRT) new director, Veeris Ammarapala, has been told to complete the high-speed Sino-Thai railway project by the first quarter of next year.
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| Military reshuffle 'will be ready this week' |
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The list of candidates for this year's military reshuffle will be finalised this week, Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Phumtham Wechayachai said.
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| PM floats suppression policy, cites cases |
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Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra kicked off her narcotic suppression policy on Wednesday by pointing to successful cases of drug suppression models in Thawatchaburi district of Roi Et in the Northeast and Tha Wang Pha district of Nan in the North.
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| Laos seeks Asean's help with Mekong |
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Vientiane: Laos is urging Asean and other stakeholders to join forces in solving the problem of Mekong River water security and environmental issues as the region faces still more floods.
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| Govt upbeat on wage hike plan |
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Labour Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn is confident that a fresh daily minimum wage hike to 400 baht nationwide could be introduced on Oct 1 along with measures to assist affected businesses.
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