Top National Thailand Stories From the Past Week: Five Thai Hostages Freed by Hamas Return to Thailand, and More

Here is a look at the top NATIONAL Thailand stories, chosen by our Pattaya News/TPN National team, from last week, Monday, February 3rd, to Sunday, February 9th, 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 Authorities Raid Illegal Gambling Den in Nakhon Nayok, Arrest 200 Gamblers.

Thai authorities raided a major illegal gambling den in Nakhon Nayok, arresting over 200 gamblers and seizing cash and chips worth over 2 million baht.

Trade Concerns Rise as Thailand Halts Power, Fuel Exports to Myanmar Border.

Thailand suspends electricity and fuel exports to Myanmar border areas to disrupt transnational crime (mostly call center scams). The move impacts key trade routes, with authorities monitoring economic effects.

Thai Authorities Boost Border Patrols After Electricity Shutdown.

Thailand tightens border security as authorities cut electricity, internet, and fuel to five Myanmar locations to disrupt scam operations.

Thai PM Paetongtarn Meets Xi Jinping, Strengthens Thailand-China Strategic Ties.

Thai PM Paetongtarn met President Xi in Beijing, strengthening Thailand-China ties in trade, security, and BRICS.

Five Thai Hostages Freed by Hamas Return to Thailand.

Five Thai hostages freed by Hamas arrived in Thailand after 15 months.

That’s all for this week, as always thanks for your support!

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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.