Here is a look at the top NATIONAL Thailand stories, chosen by our Pattaya News/TPN National team, from last week, Monday, February 17th, to Sunday, February 23rd, 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 Youth Network Urges Government to Prioritize Public Health Over Alcohol Policies.
Thai Alcohol Control Board to reconsider lifting alcohol bans on trains and stations on February 21st despite public opposition citing safety and past crimes.
China Repatriates 1,041 Human Trafficking Victims in Myanmar via 16 Flights.
Thailand and China strengthen cooperation against scam centers in Myanmar. China arranges 16 repatriation flights for over 1,000 trafficking victims, with the first flights departing from Mae Sot on February 20th.
Calls to Ease Thailands Alcohol Sales Restrictions Grow to Boost Tourism Spending.
Thai tourism leaders push to lift the 2-5 PM alcohol sales ban, citing premium tourism growth. The government is considering changes to boost visitor spending and meet tourist expectations.
Thai Immigration Bureau Denies Claims of Missing Biometrics for 17 Million Tourists.
Thai Immigration Bureau denies claims of missing biometrics for 17 million tourists, assuring strict border security and upcoming system upgrades to enhance visitor tracking and align with international standards.
Israeli Embassy Warns Tourists to Follow Thai Laws After Recent Deportations.
Tourist arrivals in Pai surged, with Israeli visitors seeing the biggest increase. The Israeli Embassy urged its citizens to respect local customs after multiple incidents led to deportations.
That’s all for this week, thank you for the support!
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