The Thaiger

Since its takeover in July 2017, Thaiger has seen a remarkable increase in traffic, jumping from approximately 170,000 page views per month to an impressive 10-20 million monthly views. The Phuket Gazette was the island's original English-language newspaper, serving the community since 1993 and managed by long-time resident John Magee. Although it ended its print edition in April 2017 after 23 years, its digital presence has continued under the new leadership of The Thaiger Pte Ltd. Thaiger was launched in Phuket in October 2016 as a new FM radio station. Now registered in Singapore, The Thaiger Pte Ltd has evolved into a modern media outlet, offering news, lifestyle content, restaurant reviews, travel tips, top ten lists, free classifieds, and much more across Thailand and Southeast Asia. Our news at Thaiger is concise, mobile-friendly, accurate, and timely. We prioritize bringing you the latest headlines and frequently update our stories. Furthermore, we have an extensive collection of information about Thailand and its neighboring regions. In August 2020, Thaiger launched a separate Thai-language news section, creating the new Tadoo news and e-commerce brand. Thaiger now operates four Facebook pages, an English YouTube channel, and maintains a presence on Instagram and Twitter. In September 2020, we also introduced Thaiger LIFE, which focuses on expat and English-speaking services, along with Thaiger LIVE, our 24/7 news streaming service. Starting in Phuket, Thaiger has grown into a comprehensive portal for news, information, and lifestyle content throughout Thailand and the region, with our main office located in the Asoke district of Bangkok.

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Strong wind topples tree onto motorcyclist in Chon Buri

2 days ago | thethaiger.com | Bright Choomanee

A 21 year old woman suffered a broken arm when a tree fell on her motorcycle during a strong wind, causing significant damage to the vehicle. The accident occurred at 11pm, yesterday, on May 12 on the Phanat Nikhom-Nong Samet road in Mueang district, Chon Buri province. Emergency services were called to the scene by the Sawang Het Ban Thung Hiang Foundation. Upon arrival, they found Kanyanat lying by the roadside with a broken right arm, next to her damaged Yamaha motorcycle.
Call centre scam costs elderly woman 760,000 baht

2 days ago | thethaiger.com | Bright Choomanee

A call centre scam targeting the elderly has been reported by a renowned prosecutor after her nearly 80 year old mother was swindled out of 760,000 baht. The scam involved a con artist posing as a reputable businessman online, exploiting loopholes in the banking system to delay investigations.
Thai government expedites land for farmers in 17 provinces

2 days ago | thethaiger.com | Bright Choomanee

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Transport Suriya Juangroongruangkit yesterday tasked Sueknit Srijomkwan, Deputy Secretary-General to the Prime Minister for Political Affairs, to instruct Kulpat Phumjai-ud, Director of the Land Bank Management Institute, to expedite land allocation for farmers across 30 communities in 17 provinces. This initiative aims to provide farmers with their land to cultivate, promoting sustainability and stable employment in line with government policy.
Former conscript arrested for 2015 sexual assault of teenager in military camp

2 days ago | thethaiger.com | Bright Choomanee

A former conscript accused of sexually assaulting a 16 year old girl in a military camp in 2015 has been apprehended after nearly a decade on the run. The incident involved six conscripts and took place in Prachin Buri province.
Ayutthaya couple finds python in third-floor bedroom

2 days ago | thethaiger.com | Bright Choomanee

A couple in Ayutthaya were alarmed when they discovered a large python in their third-floor bedroom. The snake, nearly 2 metres long, was spotted curled up beside their bed, prompting them to contact emergency services for assistance. At 3am today, May 13, the Ayutthaya Rescue Unit received a report of a python entering room 331 on the third floor of a dormitory located at 9/94 Khan Ham subdistrict, Uthai district, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya province.
Fake gun robbery foiled as thief's motorcycle runs out of fuel

2 days ago | thethaiger.com | Bright Choomanee

A 23 year old man was apprehended after using a fake gun to rob a noodle vendor in Udon Thani, obtaining 700 baht. His escape was thwarted when his motorcycle ran out of fuel, prompting a local to assist in his capture. At 2.30pm yesterday, May 12, emergency services received a report of a robbery at a noodle shop in Baan Nong Waeng, Nong Khon Kwang subdistrict, Mueang Udon Thani district.
Thailand Covid-19 cases rise, six fatalities reported in a week

2 days ago | thethaiger.com | Bright Choomanee

Thailand is experiencing a rise in Covid-19 infections, with six deaths reported last week, prompting warnings from health professionals. Doctor Thira Woratanarat from Chulalongkorn University highlighted the concerning trend based on the Department of Disease Control‘s (DDC) data. Dr Thira noted that 16,607 infections were recorded between May 4 and May 10, an increase from the 14,680 reported the previous week. The number of deaths also doubled from the previous week to six.
Man arrested in Bangkok for exploiting youths in trafficking scam

2 days ago | thethaiger.com | Bright Choomanee

Police apprehended a 20 year old man in Din Daeng, Bangkok, linked to a human trafficking operation exploiting youths via Facebook. Police revealed that the suspect, along with four accomplices, falsely promised lucrative overseas jobs, leading to the victims being recruited by a call centre gang. Abdul Waris, yesterday, May 12, was arrested under a warrant from Phitsanulok provincial court dated January 31.
Woman found dead in Udon Thani pond after family dispute

2 days ago | thethaiger.com | Bright Choomanee

A 54 year old woman was found dead in a pond in Udon Thani after reportedly expressing distress over her children not allowing her to work. The incident was discovered at 7.30pm on May 12 when Police Lieutenant Songphop Kamjai, Deputy Inspector at Mueang Udon Thani Police Station, received a report of a drowning. Rescue teams were called to search for the body at a pond in a house located in Nong Na Lam village, Soi 11, Sam Phrao subdistrict, Mueang district, Udon Thani province.
Elderly couple hit by pickup truck in Kanchanaburi collision

2 days ago | thethaiger.com | Bright Choomanee

A collision at a traffic junction in Kanchanaburi province resulted in one fatality and one serious injury when an elderly couple’s motorcycle was struck by a pickup truck. The incident occurred at 10.20am yesterday, May 12 and involved 73 year old Somchai, who died at the scene, and his 74 year old passenger, Sudjai, who was critically injured.