Top National Thailand Stories From the Past Week: India Becomes Key Market as Thai Tourism Sets Historic Milestone and More

Here is a look at the top NATIONAL Thailand stories, chosen by our Pattaya News/TPN National team, from last week, Monday, December 16th, to Sunday, December 22nd, 2024.

They are not in any particular level of importance but are listed in the order of date of publication.

Let’s get started and see what the top stories were!

Four Thai Fishermen Set for Release After Myanmar Court Ruling.

Four Thai fishermen sentenced for illegal fishing and border trespassing in Myanmar receive suspended sentences after admitting to the offense. They will reportedly be released on January 4th, 2025, Myanmar Independence Day.

Thaksin Shinawatra Appointed ASEAN Advisor by Malaysias PM.

Thai PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra confirms Malaysia’s PM Anwar Ibrahim appointed Thaksin Shinawatra as informal ASEAN advisor.

Thai Government Rushes Aid to Southern Flood Victims, Promises 9,000 Baht per Household.

Thai PM Paetongtarn updated on flood relief in 12 southern provinces, emphasizing aid delivery, infrastructure repair, and safety measures, with a 9,000-baht relief package per household and coordinated recovery efforts.

Thai Constitutional Court Rules Insufficient Evidence in Thaksin Hospitalization Case.

The Thai Constitutional Court dismissed a petition alleging unlawful actions in granting Thaksin Shinawatra medical privileges, citing insufficient evidence and a lack of clarity in the claims.

India Becomes Key Market as Thai Tourism Sets Historic Milestone.

Thailand celebrates 2 million Indian tourists in 2024 and targets 2.5 million by 2025 with events, festivals, and better connectivity to boost tourism and high-spending Indian weddings.

That’s all for this week, be safe!

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Kittisak has a passion for outgoings no matter how tough it will be, he will travel with an adventurous style. As for his interests in fantasy, detective genres in novels and sports science books are parts of his soul. He works for Pattaya News as the latest writer.