| Public vs private: Deciding on Thailand’s universities |
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Selecting the appropriate university in Thailand is akin to navigating a complex labyrinth, encompassing an extensive range of options across both public and private institutions. Prospective students are often deliberating on the distinctive characteristics that differentiate these institutions and which category aligns most closely with their academic goals. This article aims to illuminate the discourse … The story Public vs private: Deciding on Thailand’s universities as seen on Thaiger News. |
| Island hopping in the Gulf of Thailand |
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Many individuals fantasize about going island hopping in Thailand’s Gulf of Thailand. Nothing compares to sitting on the sun-drenched deck of a boat, gazing out at the mesmerizing turquoise waters and dreaming of the adventure that lies on the next island. Scattered like pearls across the shallow inlet in the southwestern South China Sea, the … The story Island hopping in the Gulf of Thailand as seen on Thaiger News. |
| Cannabis strains to make your movie nights amazing |
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Envision the setting for a film evening, with dim lighting and the selection of an ideal cannabis strain to enhance your viewing experience. By 2024, the practice of matching movies with appropriate cannabis strains will have advanced, turning a standard evening in front of the screen into an intricate sensory journey. Whether embarking on a … The story Cannabis strains to make your movie nights amazing as seen on Thaiger News. |
| Thailand launches eco, astro, and digital nomad visas for 2024 travellers |
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As you plan your upcoming trip to Thailand in 2024, staying updated on the changing visa regulations with careful attention and a positive outlook is crucial. Whether you’re a seasoned traveller or making your first visit to the Land of Smiles, knowing the latest tourism visa requirements is key. The range of regulations spans from … The story Thailand launches eco, astro, and digital nomad visas for 2024 travellers as seen on Thaiger News. |
| 5 Best izakaya restaurants in Bangkok |
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One can’t help but imagine the ever-so-enticing Japanese bar scene while thinking of an izakaya: the sumptuous scent of grilled skewers wafting through a bustling room, ice-cold beers and sake readily handed to thirsty patrons, and the sound of laughter all around. Now, if you’re in Bangkok, daydreaming of such a charming scene, don’t worry. … The story 5 Best izakaya restaurants in Bangkok as seen on Thaiger News. |
| Pathum Thani taxi attack: Children injured as teens open fire |
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A shocking act of violence shook the community of Pathum Thani when three reckless teenagers on a motorcycle exhibited extreme indifference to human life by shooting at a taxi filled with passengers, including small children, injuring two. The incident, which occurred last night, is currently under intense investigation by local authorities. The 51 year old … The story Pathum Thani taxi attack: Children injured as teens open fire as seen on Thaiger News. |
| Thai banks set for expansion amid ASEAN economies’ growth |
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A surge in regional business expansion is forecasted for major local banks in Thailand due to the growth potential of ASEAN economies. This outlook has been provided by Fitch Ratings Thailand, indicating promising revenue prospects for these banks through increased regional operations. In 2023, a noticeable upturn in the regional business of large local banks … The story Thai banks set for expansion amid ASEAN economies’ growth as seen on Thaiger News. |
| Gold prices in Thailand surge to historic 42,050 baht high |
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Gold prices reached a new high today, with the Gold Traders Association (GTA) reporting a significant increase to 42,050 baht per baht weight, marking a historic surge. In a remarkable shift, gold ornament prices soared by 600 baht compared to the previous day’s closing figures. The GTA website showed that as of 9.02am, domestic gold … The story Gold prices in Thailand surge to historic 42,050 baht high as seen on Thaiger News. |
| Phuket’s seven days safety campaign shows zero fatalities |
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Phuket’s Seven Days safety campaign for Songkran 2024 continues to make its impact as the island remains free of any road fatalities since the commencement of the initiative on April 11. Over the past four days, 39 incidents have been recorded by officials, resulting in the same number of people being hospitalised due to injuries. … The story Phuket’s seven days safety campaign shows zero fatalities as seen on Thaiger News. |
| Tourism sector divided over elected versus appointed governors |
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The debate over elected provincial governors versus appointed heads is intensifying, revealing a divide among tourism operators. This issue gained momentum during last year’s general election, when several political parties, including Pheu Thai, proposed allowing locals to elect their governors, a practice already in place in Bangkok and Pattaya. Pheu Thai’s coalition government, during its … The story Tourism sector divided over elected versus appointed governors as seen on Thaiger News. |
| Campaigners use Songkran to urge people to run for Senate |
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Political activists are using the Songkran holiday to urge returnees to convince family and friends in their home provinces to seek seats in the Senate, in hopes of making it harder for influential figures to parade into Parliament.
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| Songkran road death toll reaches 206 |
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Traffic accidents during the first five days of the Songkran road safety campaign week killed 206 people and injured 1,593 others, according to data released on Tuesday.
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| Myanmar rebels confident of holding Myawaddy |
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MYAWADDY, Myanmar - A senior rebel commander has vowed to hold the strategic area of Myawaddy near the Thai border with Myanmar before turning it over to the Karen National Union (KNU), the rebels’ political wing.
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| Thai banks eye regional expansion |
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Driven by the growth potential of Asean economies, large local banks are likely to see significant opportunities to expand their regional business and enhance their revenue prospects, according to Fitch Ratings Thailand.
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| Govt worries over conflict impacts |
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The Ministry of Commerce has instructed state agencies to come up with measures to deal with a possible spike in energy prices if the conflict between Iran and Israel escalates.
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| Reshuffle to follow Songkran |
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Discussions among coalition parties over whether it is time for this cabinet's first shake-up will take place after the Songkran holiday, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said on Monday, despite previously brushing aside rumours that a change was on the cards.
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| Operators ponder elected governors |
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Tourism operators have mixed views on increasingly louder calls for elected provincial governors to replace appointed heads.
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| Police urge joint effort in vape war |
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The Consumer Protection Police Division (CPPD) is asking for a concerted push to help protect Thai youths from the negative health consequences posed by e-cigarettes.
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| Kids drawn to vaping despite proven health risks |
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They can look harmlessly cute, coming in bright cartoon-like colours and with various tempting flavours.
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| Empowering the next generation of digital defenders |
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Once the challenge was decoded, young participants in the room made their way to an adjacent building. Some dashed without a clear direction, while others looked at their devices searching for a clue about the next challenge. Attached discreetly to a corner of the building, this clue held the key to their next endeavour.
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| Fire engulfs iconic Copenhagen landmark |
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COPENHAGEN - A fire ripped through Copenhagen’s Old Stock Exchange, one of the Danish capital’s best-known buildings, on Tuesday, engulfing its spire which collapsed in a scene reminiscent of the 2019 blaze at Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris.
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| UK debates tough anti-smoking law |
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LONDON - British lawmakers were preparing to vote on Tuesday on a proposal by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to ban anyone aged 15 and under from ever buying cigarettes.
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| French ‘hero’ invited to stay in Australia |
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SYDNEY - Australia has invited a French national who confronted a knife-wielding attacker in a Sydney mall to stay in the country permanently, heeding calls from the public who had hailed him as a hero who deserved citizenship.
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| Ukraine ’ran out of missiles’ to save power plant |
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A lack of air defence missiles prevented Ukraine from thwarting a Russian missile attack last week that destroyed the biggest power plant in the region near the capital Kyiv, President Volodymyr Zelensky said.
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| Fire guts Ayutthaya tour boat, all on board safe |
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A fire broke out on a sightseeing boat while it cruised along the Chao Phraya River in Ayutthaya on Tuesday but all passengers and crew members are safe.
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| Lee to stay on as senior minister in Singapore |
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SINGAPORE — Prime minister-designate Lawrence Wong said on Tuesday that incumbent leader Lee Hsien Loong would serve as a senior minister in his cabinet after he takes power in Singapore on May 15.
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| No red zones but PM2.5 levels unsafe in 19 provinces |
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Nineteen provinces in the North and the Northeast were shrouded with slightly unsafe levels of fine dust but no “red” levels of air pollution were detected nationwide on Tuesday afternoon.
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| Olympic flame begins journey to Paris |
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OLYMPIA, Greece - The torch for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games was lit in ancient Olympia in a traditional ceremony on Tuesday, marking the final stretch of the seven-year preparations for the start of the Games on July 26.
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| Three illegal foreign workers arrested on tourist islands |
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Police have arrested three foreigners — from Canada, Russia and Myanmar — on the southern tourist islands of Koh Phangan and Phuket for working illegally.
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| Apple seeks bigger Vietnam supply chain |
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HANOI - Apple Inc wants to increase its investment in Vietnam, state media quoted Tim Cook, the CEO of the iPhone maker, as saying in Hanoi on Tuesday.
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