Top National Thailand Stories From the Past Week: Amazing Thailand Countdown 2025 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 30th, to Sunday, January 5th, 2025.

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!

Thai Government Pledges Aid for Victims of Bangkok Hotel Fire.

The Thai government will be financially supporting the victims and injured from the Bangkok hotel fire over the holidays that killed three foreign tourists and injured multiple others. 

Amazing Thailand Countdown 2025 Celebrates Thai Heritage in Style.

Thailand brought in 2025 in style, headlined with an epic fireworks display across Bangkok and an amazing performance by Thailand’s biggest superstar, global sensation LISA.

Chartered Tour Bus Crash in Surat Thani: 5 Dead, Dozens Injured.

A Betong-Bangkok tour bus crashed in Chaiya, Surat Thani, killing five and injuring dozens.

Equal Marriage Law: Thailand Ready for January 23rd Rollout Nationwide.

Equal Marriage Law takes effect on January 23rd, 2025. Interior Ministry confirms nationwide readiness for marriage registrations, ensuring smooth services and updated procedures for all couples.

250 Thai Workers Report Recruitment Scam at Suvarnabhumi Airport.

Thai authorities investigate a scam targeting 250 workers promised Australian jobs. Victims paid up to 120,000 baht but found no flights booked. 

That’s all for this week, be safe!

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Kittisak Phalaharn
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.