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World News — As the United States heads to the polls for its presidential election, with Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump as the primary candidates, political analysts and Thai policymakers are closely watching the potential ripple effects on international relations, particularly how these could influence Thailand’s...

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Top National Thailand Stories From the Past Week: Facial Recognition to...

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Here is a look at the top NATIONAL Thailand stories, chosen by our Pattaya News/TPN National team, from last week, Monday, October 28th, to...

Phuket’s Biggest Stories From the Past Week: Three Dugongs Die in...

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The following is our weekly feature in which we highlight the top local stories in our area of Phuket from the past week. The...

Top Pattaya News From The Last Week: Young Australian Tourist Dies...

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Greetings to all our readers and supporters! We have gathered together here our top LOCAL stories that happened in our areas, Pattaya and Chonburi, in...

Top Pattaya News From The Last Week: Pattaya Herb Shop Busted,...

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Greetings to all our readers and supporters! We have gathered together here our top LOCAL stories that happened in our areas, Pattaya and Chonburi, in...

Phuket’s Biggest Stories From the Past Week: South Korean Man Arrested with...

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The following is our weekly feature in which we highlight the top local stories in our area of Phuket from the past week. The...

Top National Thailand Stories From the Past Week: Tak Bai 20th...

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Here is a look at the top NATIONAL Thailand stories, chosen by our Pattaya News/TPN National team, from last week, Monday, October 21st, to...

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Thai Government to Launch New Sodium, Fat, and Sugar Taxes to...

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National — On November 5th, 2024, Thailand’s Deputy Finance Minister, Paophum Rojanasakul, announced plans for the Excise Department to study and implement new tax measures...

Meet Entrepreneurs, Wantrepreneurs, and Angel Investors in Bangkok

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Looking to meet other like-minded entrepreneurs, wantrepreneurs, and angel investors in Bangkok? Here is a great weekly meetup opportunity for you! The group meets every...

Government to Urgently Address Low-Quality Imports and Foreign Nominee Businesses

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PRESS RELEASE: Pichai Naripthaphan, Minister of Commerce, recently chaired the inaugural meeting of the Committee on Foreign Product and Business Compliance, established by Prime Minister...

Thailand Winter Festival 2024 Set to Showcase 7 Wonders This Holiday...

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National — On October 29th, 2024, Mr. Sorawong Thienthong, the Minister of Tourism and Sports, announced the "Thailand Winter Festival 2024," organized by the Tourism...

Bangkok, Pattaya, Phuket Among Proposed Sites for Thailands Legal Casino Complexes

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National — On October 29th, 2024, Deputy Finance Minister Chulaphan Amornvivat shared the government’s timeline to propose the Integrated Entertainment Complex Bill to the Cabinet...

Thailand Welcomes British Airways’ Inaugural Flight from London Gatwick to Bangkok

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PRESS RELEASE: The new service brings Thailand-UK air seat capacity from November 2024 - March 2025 to 552 flights and 174,864 seats across various routes. Bangkok,...

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Thailand Awarded “Most Popular Destination” at ITB Asia 2024 in Singapore

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PRESS RELEASE: Thailand’s Minister of Tourism and Sports Mr. Sorawong Thienthong and Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) Governor reinforced Thailand’s commitment to sustainable tourism and...

Famous Malaysian Singer and Five Associates Arrested in Narathiwat Drug Raid...

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Narathiwat — On November 5th, 2024, Su-ngai Kolok investigative police in Narathiwat reported the arrest of a well-known Malaysian singer, Wan Norshaheeda Azlin Binti Wan...

Thai Authorities Foil Drug Shipment to UK, Seize Ecstasy and Cannabis from...

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National — On November 6th, 2024, Pol. Lt. Gen. Panurat Lakboon, the Secretary-General of the Office of the Narcotics Control Board (ONCB), announced the arrest...

Bangkok Police Crack Down on Chinese Gambling Ring in Former Restaurant...

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Bangkok — At 11:30 PM on November 5th, 2024, Wang Thonglang police, in coordination with Metropolitan Police Bureau investigators, raided an illegal gambling den operated...

Thai Government to Launch New Sodium, Fat, and Sugar Taxes to...

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National — On November 5th, 2024, Thailand’s Deputy Finance Minister, Paophum Rojanasakul, announced plans for the Excise Department to study and implement new tax measures...

Loi Krathong Festival 2024: Experience Thailand’s Enchanting Festival of Lights

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PRESS RELEASE: Thailand invites visitors worldwide to celebrate the Loi Krathong Festival, showcasing its rich culture, traditions, and spiritual charm across multiple provinces. The Tourism Authority...

Analysis: How Both a Donald Trump or a Kamala Harris Presidency...

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World News — As the United States heads to the polls for its presidential election, with Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump...

Thailands Weather: Northern Thailand Faces Cooler Weather, Heavy Rain Expected in...

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National — On November 5th, 2024, the Meteorological Department of Thailand issued a warning about changing weather patterns affecting the country from November 5th to...

Bus Carrying 48 Passengers Collides with Truck in Phrae, 10 People...

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Phrae — At 6:30 AM on November 5th, 2024, Song police officers in Phrae responded to a major accident on the Song-Ngao Road involving a...

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Traffic and Transportation

Bus Carrying 48 Passengers Collides with Truck in Phrae, 10 People...

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Phrae — At 6:30 AM on November 5th, 2024, Song police officers in Phrae responded to a major accident on the Song-Ngao Road involving a...

Three Foreign Nationals Arrested in Thai Airport Cannabis Trafficking Crackdown

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National — On November 3rd, 2024, Thailand’s Airport Interdiction Task Force (AITF), in collaboration with various agencies, dismantled a drug-smuggling operation involving cannabis intended for...

Thailand Welcomes British Airways’ Inaugural Flight from London Gatwick to Bangkok

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PRESS RELEASE: The new service brings Thailand-UK air seat capacity from November 2024 - March 2025 to 552 flights and 174,864 seats across various routes. Bangkok,...

27 Bangladeshi Nationals Caught Attempting Illegal Entry into Thailand

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Sa Kaeo — At 3:00 AM on October 26th, 2024, Thai military forces from the Aranyaprathet Special Task Force intercepted a group of 27 Bangladeshi...

Bangkok Taxi Driver Arrested for Assaulting Australian Tourist

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Bangkok — On October 24th, 2024, Thung Maha Mek police officers questioned a taxi driver after an incident involving the stabbing of an Australian tourist...

MRTs 20-Baht Fare Policy Increases Ridership by 17.7 Percent, Expands Accessibility

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Bangkok — On October 23rd, 2024, Mr. Wittaya Phanmongkol, the Acting Governor of the Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRTA), revealed the success of...

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Thai Government to Launch New Sodium, Fat, and Sugar Taxes to...

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National — On November 5th, 2024, Thailand’s Deputy Finance Minister, Paophum Rojanasakul, announced plans for the Excise Department to study and implement new tax measures...

Analysis: How Both a Donald Trump or a Kamala Harris Presidency...

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World News — As the United States heads to the polls for its presidential election, with Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump...

Thai PM Clarifies MOU with Cambodia Does Not Affect Koh Kood

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National — On November 4th, 2024, Thai PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra and coalition leaders held a key meeting to discuss progress on various government matters, including...

Thai Government Dismisses Political Motive Claims in Citizenship Policy for Stateless...

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National — On November 2nd, 2024, government spokesperson Mr. Jirayu Huangsap addressed public concerns following the Cabinet’s decision to simplify Thai citizenship processes for long-term...

Thailand Mourns Four Nationals Killed in Deadly Rocket Attack on Israel-Lebanon...

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National — On November 1st, 2024, Thailand’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson Nikorndej Balankura announced the tragic deaths of four Thai nationals and the serious...

Proposed Extended 99-Year Lease Policy in Thailand to Attract Foreign Investment...

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National — On October 30th, 2024, Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira addressed the CEO ECONMASS AWARDS 2024, unveiling a proposed policy to...

Thai House of Representatives Backs Child Protection Bill Banning Corporal Punishment

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National — At 1:30 PM on October 30th, 2024, Thailand's House of Representatives passed a bill prohibiting corporal punishment against children. The bill, which now...

Bangkok, Pattaya, Phuket Among Proposed Sites for Thailands Legal Casino Complexes

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National — On October 29th, 2024, Deputy Finance Minister Chulaphan Amornvivat shared the government’s timeline to propose the Integrated Entertainment Complex Bill to the Cabinet...

Thai Senator Urges Tight Security as Tak Bai Suspects’ Statute of...

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South — On October 25th, 2024, Thai Senator Chaiyong Maneerungsakul announced that security had been heightened in the Narathiwat province due to the expiration of...

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