Top National Thailand Stories From the Past Week: Confusion on Alcohol Laws on Religious Holidays, and More
Here is a look at the top NATIONAL Thailand stories, chosen by our Pattaya News/TPN National team, from last week, Monday, July 7th, to...
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Top National Thailand Stories From the Past Week: Confusion on Alcohol...
Here is a look at the top NATIONAL Thailand stories, chosen by our Pattaya News/TPN National team, from last week, Monday, July 7th, to...
Top National Thailand Stories From the Past Week: Leaked Phone Conversation...
Here is a look at the top NATIONAL Thailand stories, chosen by our Pattaya News/TPN National team, from last week, Monday, June 16th, to...
Top National Thailand Stories From the Past Week, Bomb Threat on...
Here is a look at the top NATIONAL Thailand stories, chosen by our Pattaya News/TPN National team, from last week, Monday, June 9th, to...
Top National Thailand Stories From the Past Week: Thai Cambodian Border Tensions...
Here is a look at the top NATIONAL Thailand stories, chosen by our Pattaya News/TPN National team, from last week, Monday, June 2nd, to...
Top National Thailand Stories From the Past Week: Chinese Nationals Involved...
Here is a look at the top NATIONAL Thailand stories, chosen by our Pattaya News/TPN National team, from last week, Monday, May 26th, to...
Top National Thailand Stories From the Past Week: Second Police Helicopter...
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U.S. Confirms 36% Tariff on Thai Goods Starting August 1
PRESS RELEASE:
The United States has confirmed a 36 percent import tariff on all goods from Thailand, set to take effect on August 1, 2025....
Thai Health Minister Plans to Return Cannabis to a Narcotic, Claims...
Bangkok, June 24, 2025 – Thailand’s Minister of Public Health, Somsak Thepsutin, has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to reclassifying cannabis as a narcotic, signaling...
Phuket’s Economic Revival Spurs Job Market Surge
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Phuket is experiencing a wave of economic resurgence in early 2025, with surging tourism revenue and near-record employment growth reflecting a province...
Phuket Faces First Low Season in Years as Chinese Tourist Declines
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Phuket's tourism industry is experiencing a big shift this rainy season as the island faces its first true low season in several years....
Bangkok Bank Appears to Tighten Account Policies for Some Foreign Nationals...
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Bangkok Bank, Thailand’s largest commercial bank and a leading financial institution in Southeast Asia, has implemented stricter regulations for some foreign nationals seeking to...
Phuket’s Real Estate Market Outpaces Other Regions in Thailand
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Despite economic uncertainties, Phuket’s real estate sector continues to defy national trends, fueled by a booming tourism industry and strong demand from international...
National Thailand News
Three Thai Soldiers Injured by Russian Made Landmine Near Thai-Cambodian Border
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On July 15th, 2025, three Thai soldiers from Company 6021 of the Rapid Deployment Force Battalion were injured after triggering Russian-made PMN-2 anti-personnel landmines...
Three Thai Soldiers Injured by Russian Made Landmine Near Thai-Cambodian Border
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On July 15th, 2025, three Thai soldiers from Company 6021 of the Rapid Deployment Force Battalion were injured after triggering Russian-made PMN-2 anti-personnel landmines...
Thailands Amnesty Bills: A Divided Outcome in the Pursuit of Political...
Bangkok, Thailand-
On July 16th, 2025, Thailand’s House of Representatives voted on five draft amnesty bills aimed at addressing over two decades of political...
Chiang Mai Named Best City in Asia
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Chiang Mai province has earned the top spot as the No. 1 Best City in Asia for 2025, according to Travel + Leisure,...
Top National Thailand Stories From the Past Week: Confusion on Alcohol...
Here is a look at the top NATIONAL Thailand stories, chosen by our Pattaya News/TPN National team, from last week, Monday, July 7th, to...
Thai Government to Temporarily Lift Ban on Double Decker Buses on...
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The Thai government has announced a plan to temporarily lift the ban on double-decker buses along six steep and high-risk routes, allowing operations for...
Confusion and Frustration Surround Thailands Alcohol Laws on Religious Holidays
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As Thailand observes Asalha Bucha Day and Buddhist Lent Day on July 10 and 11, 2025, respectively, both tourists and locals are grappling with...
Phuket Tourism Surges: Over 5.8 Million Visitors in 5 Months, Generating...
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The paradise island of Phuket is riding a massive wave of tourism momentum, according to the latest report from provincial authorities. In just the...
U.S. Confirms 36% Tariff on Thai Goods Starting August 1
PRESS RELEASE:
The United States has confirmed a 36 percent import tariff on all goods from Thailand, set to take effect on August 1, 2025....
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Thai Government to Temporarily Lift Ban on Double Decker Buses on...
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The Thai government has announced a plan to temporarily lift the ban on double-decker buses along six steep and high-risk routes, allowing operations for...
Thailand Mandates Public Licenses for Ride-Hailing Drivers
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As of July 8th, 2025, the Royal Thai Government Gazette announced new regulations by the ETDA requiring all ride-hailing drivers and motorcycle riders on...
Thailands Ambitious Proposal for First Suspension Bridge to Connect Phang Nga...
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In a transformative move for Thailand's southern infrastructure, the Department of Highways has officially launched a landmark initiative to boost traffic efficiency and...
Prime Minister Oversees Emergency Response Drill at Bangkoks Orange Line MRT...
Bangkok, June 27, 2025 – Thailand’s Prime Minister conducted an on-site inspection of a critical emergency response drill named “Countering Threats to Rear Areas”...
Urgent: Thailand Halts All Sa Kaeo Border Crossings Amid Cambodian Tensions
Sa Kaeo, Thailand – The 1st Army Region has ordered an immediate suspension of all border crossings in Sa Kaeo province, effective today, June...
UPDATE: No Explosive Materials Found on Air India Flight at Phuket...
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No explosives or suspicious items have been found on the Air India airplane flight AI 379 at the Phuket International Airport after the...
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Thailands Amnesty Bills: A Divided Outcome in the Pursuit of Political...
Bangkok, Thailand-
On July 16th, 2025, Thailand’s House of Representatives voted on five draft amnesty bills aimed at addressing over two decades of political...
Suspended Thai Prime Minister Vows to Fight Suspension in Thai Constitutional...
Bangkok, Thailand-
Thailand’s Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra was suspended from office on July 1st, 2025, by the Constitutional Court, pending an ethics investigation over a...
Thai Cabinet Withdraws Controversial Casino Entertainment Complex Bill Amid Political Turmoil
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On July 8th, 2025, Thailand’s Cabinet announced the withdrawal of the controversial Entertainment Complex Bill, which aimed to legalize casino gambling within integrated resorts...
Paetongtarn Begins Culture Role with Focus on Film and Soft Power
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Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, now also serving as Minister of Culture, began her new role this week by meeting with ministry executives to...
Paetongtarn Takes Culture Post to Boost Thai Soft Power
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Prime Minister and newly appointed Culture Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has announced she will personally oversee the new agency, reaffirming her vision to advance...
Thai Constitutional Court Suspends Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra
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In a major decision with big political ramifications, Thailand’s Constitutional Court has voted to accept a petition seeking the removal of Prime Minister...
Thai Pro-Democracy Groups Demand PM Paetongtarns Resignation Over Leaked Conversation
BANGKOK, June 30, 2025 — Fifteen pro-democracy organizations in Thailand have called for Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra to resign following a leaked private conversation...
Thai Prime Minister Faces Critical Constitutional Court Hearing This Week Amid...
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On Tuesday, July 1st, 2025, Thailand’s Constitutional Court is set to examine a petition that could lead to the suspension of Prime Minister...
What is The Current Situation With Cannabis in Thailand? We Explain
A few quick things about cannabis legality as we are being asked alot. For context see our prior article here:
-The regulatory changes, primarily requiring...
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