Myawaddy, Myanmar —
The Myanmar soldiers from the 275th Infantry Battalion who had been scattered near the Second Thai-Myanmar Friendship Bridge have retreated back to their base at Pha Song Camp in Myawaddy on Wednesday afternoon, after the withdrawal of the ethnic Karen resistance fighters that overran the base earlier...
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Phuket’s Biggest Stories From the Past Week: Thai Prime Minister Visited...
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: Total of 287...
Here is a look at the top NATIONAL Thailand stories, chosen by our Pattaya News/TPN National team, from last week, Monday, April 15h, to...
Top Pattaya News From The Last Week: Successful Wanlai, Ice Factory...
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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: Songkran in Pattaya, Beachfront...
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: Songkran Seven Days Road...
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: Songkran World Water...
Here is a look at the top NATIONAL Thailand stories, chosen by our Pattaya News/TPN National team, from last week, Monday, April 8th, to...
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Foreign Investment Surges in Thailand: First Quarter of 2024 Sees Over...
National—
On April 25th, 2024, Mr. Chai Watcharong, the Thai Government spokesman, publicly revealed statistics for the first quarter of 2024 in which foreigners invested...
Thai Transport Minister to Discuss High-Speed Rail and ‘Land Bridge’ Project...
National—
On April 24th, 2024, Mr. Suriya Juangroongruangkit, the Thai Minister of Transport, publicly revealed his official visit itinerary to China from May 6th to...
Don Mueang Airport Recognized as Top Ten Budget Airline Terminals Globally
PRESS RELEASE:
Don Mueang International Airport has been recognized as one of the top ten budget airline terminals globally, securing the 10th position in the...
Thai Hotels Association Reports Strong Booking Rates for Songkran, Anticipates Tourism...
National—
On April 20th, 2024, Mr. Tienprasit Chaiyapatanan, the President of the Thai Hotels Association (THA), publicly revealed satisfying accommodation booking rates for large Songkran...
Thai and New Zealand Prime Ministers Sign MOU, Discuss Strategic Partnership...
National—
At 10:00 AM, on April 17th, 2024, Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin welcomed an official visit to Thailand from the New Zealand Prime Minister...
Massive Success: Maha Songkran World Water Festival 2024 Draws 784,000 Participants,...
Bangkok—
On April 16th, 2024, Mr. Chai Watcharong, the Thai Government spokesman, publicly revealed details of a successful “Maha Songkran World Water Festival 2024” event...
National Thailand News
May 2024’s Festivals and Events in Thailand
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Visakha Bucha Day celebrations nationwide and Bun Bung Fai Rocket Festival in Isan lead an exciting lineup of events and festivals this month....
Thai Authorities Suspect Foul Play in Rayong Chemical Factory Fire: Possible...
National—
On April 25th, 2024, Pol. Maj. Gen. Watcharin Pusit, the Commander-in-Chief of the Environmental and Natural Resources Crime Suppression Division (ENRC), publicly revealed the...
Thai Immigration Conducts Raid on Immigrant Workers in Bangkok: 13 Individuals...
Bangkok—
On April 26th, 2024, Thai immigration officers publicly revealed an operation to eradicate immigrant workers who allegedly competed for Thai locals’ professions without permission...
20 Armed Southern Suspects Launch Coordinated Attack on Electrical Plant in...
Pattani—
At 11:30 PM, on April 25th, 2024, Mae Lan police officers received a report that a group of more than 20 armed southern suspects...
Thai Prime Minister Urges Release of Hostages in Gaza: Joins 17...
National—
On April 25th, 2024, Mr. Srettha Thavisin, the Thai Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, publicly posted on X regarding a call for the...
Songkran 2024 Generates 140 Billion Baht for Thai Economy
PRESS RELEASE:
The Songkran Festival, celebrated from April 1-21, has reportedly proven to be a major economic boon for Thailand, generating a total of 140.335...
Thai Mango Sticky Rice Rank 2nd Best Rice Pudding
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The renowned website TasteAtlas, which compiles recipes and reviews from food critics worldwide, has ranked the top 10 best rice puddings globally. Thailand's...
Update: Thai Police Pursue Japanese Suspects in Yakuza Murder Case; Arrest...
National—
At 4:30 PM, on April 24th, 2024, Thai national media reported the progress in a case of a grisly murder and dismemberment of a...
Cambodian Woman Arrested with 5.3 Million Amphetamine Pills in Pathum Thani
Pathum Thani—
At 9:15 PM, on April 24th, 2024, Thai police and relevant agencies captured a Cambodian woman with 5.3 million amphetamine pills at a...
World News
Traffic and Transportation
Thai Transport Minister to Discuss High-Speed Rail and ‘Land Bridge’ Project...
National—
On April 24th, 2024, Mr. Suriya Juangroongruangkit, the Thai Minister of Transport, publicly revealed his official visit itinerary to China from May 6th to...
Suvarnabhumi Steps up 10 Places to 58th among World’s Best Airports
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The website Skytrax has released its recent report on the 2024 World’s Best Airports. Thailand’s Suvarnabhumi airport is ranked 58th, climbing up ten...
Thailand Enters Low Tourism Season: Industry Faces Challenges Post-Songkran, Hopes Rest...
National—
On April 22nd, 2024, Mr. Sisdivachr Cheewarattanaporn, the President of the Association of Thai Travel Agents (ATTA), publicly revealed that Thailand is officially entering...
Viral Video Shows Taxi Striking Pedestrian at Bangkok Crosswalk: Public Outcry...
Bangkok—
On April 23rd, 2024, Thai social media users posted a video of a pedestrian being hit by a taxi while legally crossing the road...
Thai Cabinet Approves Visa Exemption for Russian Tourists, But Changed from...
Thailand-
In a move to boost tourism and economic growth, the Thai cabinet has announced an extension of the visa-free scheme for Russian visitors. Starting...
Don Mueang Airport Recognized as Top Ten Budget Airline Terminals Globally
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Don Mueang International Airport has been recognized as one of the top ten budget airline terminals globally, securing the 10th position in the...
Sports
Thai Politics
Thai Transport Minister to Discuss High-Speed Rail and ‘Land Bridge’ Project...
National—
On April 24th, 2024, Mr. Suriya Juangroongruangkit, the Thai Minister of Transport, publicly revealed his official visit itinerary to China from May 6th to...
Phuket Aims for Enhanced Safety and Security: Thai Prime Minister Holds...
Phuket, Thailand–
In a bid to bolster safety and security for both residents and tourists, Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin recently convened discussions with Phuket...
Thai Prime Minister Inspects Phuket Infrastructure Development and Traffic Solutions
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Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin conducted an on-site inspection to monitor the progress of infrastructure construction and address issues in the area of...
Thai Prime Minister Urges Police to Crackdown on Influential Figures
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Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has directed the Provincial Police Region 8 Commander in Phuket Province to intensify efforts in apprehending individuals with bad...
Thailand Leading Cop Suspended Over Alleged Involvement in Online Gambling and...
National—
At 5:30 PM, on April 18th, 2024, Pol. Gen. Kittirat Phanphet, the acting commissioner general of the Royal Thai Police, publicly revealed the suspension...
Thai Transport Minister Defends 20 Baht Electric Train Ride Policy Amid...
Bangkok—
At 9:30 AM, on April 18th, 2024, Mr. Suriya Juangroongruangkit, the Thai Minister of Transport, stated to the public regarding criticism of the 20...
Prime Minister Scheduled to Visit Phuket to Review Traffic Management and...
PRESS RELEASE:
Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin is scheduled to visit Phuket province on Friday (Apr 19) to review several key traffic management and infrastructure projects....
Thai Constitutional Court Grants Move Forward Party 15-Day Extension Amid Dissolution...
National—
On April 17th, 2024, the Thai Constitutional Court published an official document regarding the Thai Election Commission’s request for the dissolution of the Move...
Thai and New Zealand Prime Ministers Sign MOU, Discuss Strategic Partnership...
National—
At 10:00 AM, on April 17th, 2024, Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin welcomed an official visit to Thailand from the New Zealand Prime Minister...
Travel and Tourism
