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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Man kills aunt after meth-fuelled dispute over money in Thailand

2 days ago | thethaiger.com | Bright Choomanee

A tragic incident occurred when a 28 year old man, Anupong, reportedly under the influence of meth, strangled his aunt, 47 year old Napathon, after she refused to give him money. The crime took place in a two-storey house in a housing estate in Mueang Nakhon Pathom district yesterday, June 4, with relatives expressing their sorrow over the event. The police were alerted by Veeraluk Khuanchom, a police lieutenant at Pho Kaew Police Station, who reported finding the deceased in the house.
Moo-tor deals: Yala car boss throws in a cow with every sale

2 days ago | thethaiger.com | Bright Choomanee

In Yala, the owner of a second-hand car dealership has launched a unique promotion, offering a cow with every car purchase to celebrate the Hari Raya Eid al-Adha festival. Abidin Dulkanon, owner of Bangmod Used Car located in Mueang district, Yala province, handed over a large cow to Abdulkareem Sameoh from Khlong Maning subdistrict, Mueang district, Pattani province.
Thai industry ministry shuts down toxic waste site in Chachoengsao

2 days ago | thethaiger.com | Bright Choomanee

The Ministry of Industry, led by minister Ekanat Promphan, is preparing to shut down Kumpan Thong Industry Company, a site linked to toxic waste in Phanom Sarakham district, Chachoengsao province. The company allegedly distributed contaminated soil to locals for landfills and operated a factory without proper authorisation since late May.
Thai drug lord extradited after fleeing with 7.9 million meth pills

2 days ago | thethaiger.com | Bright Choomanee

A major drug dealer from Sakon Nakhon has been extradited to Thailand after being apprehended in Laos, where he had fled following the seizure of 7.9 million methamphetamine pills. The suspect had evaded capture for three years before being returned yesterday, June 4, at 1.30pm via the Third Thai-Lao Friendship Bridge border checkpoint in Nakhon Phanom province.
Cement truck crash with school van injures 20 in Prachinburi

2 days ago | thethaiger.com | Bright Choomanee

A cement truck collided with a school van, resulting in 20 injuries. The district head of the cement company visited to assure assistance until all injuries are healed. Police Lieutenant Det Phumistan from the Rabo Phai Police Station in Prachinburi received a report yesterday, June 4, about the accident at Ban Nong Man Pla on Road 304 Park 7, between Baan Nong Hai and Baan Nong Man Pla, in Hua Wa subdistrict, Si Mahaphot district.
Transgender arrested for selling explicit content in Chiang Mai

2 days ago | thethaiger.com | Bright Choomanee

Police yesterday arrested a transgender person accused of creating fraudulent online profiles to sell explicit content on Twitter. The arrest of Metinee, also known as Kantong, followed complaints from victims who discovered their Facebook profile pictures were used without consent. Police Colonel Kritthaphon Yisakorn led the operation, which involved the Police Cyber Task Force of Region 5 and the regional investigation unit.
Mechanic's test drive ends in crash after sedan cuts off car

2 days ago | thethaiger.com | Bright Choomanee

A test drive of a customer’s car by a mechanic and an intern ended in an accident when the vehicle overturned after being cut off by a sedan. The collision, which occurred yesterday, June 4, outside the Sisaket Provincial Land Office in Mueang district, involved a white Mitsubishi Pajero and a municipal garbage truck. Three people were injured, including the 28 year old mechanic from a Mitsubishi service centre, and two interns.
Nong Khai police seize drugs, arrest two after car crash

2 days ago | thethaiger.com | Bright Choomanee

In Nong Khai, two men were arrested following a failed attempt to evade police, resulting in their car crashing into a tree. The search of their vehicle uncovered methamphetamine and firearms, leading to further discoveries at a rented house. The arrests took place on June 3, when 32 year old Songsak Kaewchiangwang and 23 year old Thanatorn Makluaopao, both from Phen district in Udon Thani province, were apprehended.
Woman caught with grenade after fleeing Loei police checkpoint

2 days ago | thethaiger.com | Bright Choomanee

A 39 year old woman was apprehended after fleeing a police checkpoint on a motorcycle. She was found with an MK2 grenade, also known as a pineapple grenade, hidden in grass at her house, claiming it was for self-defence. Yesterday, June 4, paramilitary rangers from Task Force 2102 of the 21st Ranger Regiment were conducting a checkpoint at Phra Metta in Ban Ahi, Ahi subdistrict, Tha Li district, Loei province. As dawn approached, they attempted to stop a woman on a motorcycle for a search.
Gunman in delivery uniform kills two in Pathum Thani shooting

2 days ago | thethaiger.com | Bright Choomanee

A gunman dressed as a delivery rider opened fire on a group of drinkers, leaving two dead, and later pursued victims to a hospital, continuing his attack. The incident occurred around 10.25pm yesterday, June 4, at Soi Rong Pui YVP, outside house number 129/15, in Mueang Rangsit subdistrict, Lat Lum Kaeo district, Pathum Thani province. Friends of the injured initially took them to Lat Lum Kaeo Hospital, but the assailant followed on a motorcycle, firing again at the hospital entrance.