Here is a look at the top NATIONAL Thailand stories, chosen by our Pattaya News/TPN National team, from last week, Monday, December 1st, to December 7th 2025.
They are not in any particular level of importance but are listed in the order of date of publication.
- The Ministry of Public Health has confirmed that the death toll from the catastrophic floods in Hat Yai has risen to 145 people, as forensic teams continue the difficult process of identifying victims.
2. The Royal Gazette published the latest announcement from the National Alcohol Beverage and Policy Control Committee, introducing revised hours for alcohol sales nationwide. No more 2-5….for at least six months.
Official Update: New Trial Alcohol Sales Hours Effective Immediately
3. The Justice Ministry’s Central Institute of Forensic Science has confirmed that cyanide was detected at lethal levels in the body of male journalist Natthawut Ponglanka, 35, who was found dead in his home in Bang Kruai, Nonthaburi, late last month.
4. In a conclusion to a cross-border crime that horrified tourists and locals alike, South Korea’s Supreme Court on Thursday upheld lengthy prison terms for three men convicted of kidnapping, robbing, and murdering a fellow countryman during a trip to Thailand last year.
South Korean Court Upholds Life Sentence in Grisly Pattaya Reservoir Barrel Murder of Tourist
5. A large-scale joint operation involving multiple government agencies swept through central Pattaya on Thursday evening to remove beggars, homeless individuals, and foreign nationals illegally using young children to solicit money from tourists.
Pattaya Authorities Launch Major Crackdown on Beggars and Homeless in Tourist Zones
6. Her Royal Majesty the Queen made history at the 37th Phuket King’s Cup Regatta, steering Team Vayu to triumph in the prestigious international sailing competition.
UPDATE: Her Royal Majesty The Queen Leads Team Vayu to Victory in Phuket Kings Cup Regatta
7. A 34-year-old British man was injured in a knife attack in the Cherng Talay area of Phuket, prompting a swift response from local law enforcement and emergency services.
8. Police in Phuket have dismantled a suspected drug operation inside a luxury villa in the Laem Panwa area, arresting a Thai man and an overstaying Norwegian woman and seizing heroin, crystal methamphetamine, methamphetamine pills, and cash.
Overstaying Norwegian Woman and Thai Man Arrested with Illegal Drugs in Luxury Villa Raid in Phuket
That’s all for this week, as always thanks for your support.
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