Here is a look at the top NATIONAL Thailand stories, chosen by our Pattaya News/TPN National team, from last week, Monday, December 8th, to December 14th 2025.
They are not in any particular level of importance but are listed in the order of date of publication.
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His Royal Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn Phra Vajiraklaochaoyuhua and Her Royal Majesty Queen Suthida Bajrasudhabimalalakshana officially opened the 33rd Southeast Asian Games on Monday evening, marking the start of the region’s largest sporting event at a ceremony held at Rajamangala National Stadium.
Thailand Hosts Spectacular Opening of 33rd SEA Games in Bangkok
2. Thailand’s National Police Chief, Police General Kitrat Phanphet, has issued immediate orders for police units along the Thai-Cambodian border to assist in evacuating civilians to safety following renewed armed clashes that broke out this afternoon in the disputed area near Phu Pha Lek–Playa Hin Paet Korn at Eight Stone Plateau.
3. The 2nd Army Area Operations Center
Situation Summary along the Thai–Cambodian Border
10 December 2025 (17.00 hours)
Royal Thai Army Provides Situation Summary on Cambodian Border Clashes as of This Evening
4. As Thailand’s immigration authorities intensify crackdowns on repeated “visa runs” which are short border hops used to extend short-term stays, tourism operators are calling on the government to ramp up public communication of updated entry rules and enhance pre-arrival screening processes.
5. In a move signaling an accelerated push toward fresh elections, Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul announced on Thursday that he has formally submitted a request for royal approval to dissolve Parliament.
Thai Prime Minister Submits Royal Request to Dissolve Parliament, Paving Way for Early Elections
6. Thailand’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has submitted a formal letter to the United Nations, accusing Cambodia of deliberately targeting civilian areas with heavy weaponry and violating human rights by imposing restrictions that prevent Thai nationals and foreigners from returning home via land borders amid escalating clashes.
7. In a spectacular display of national pride and international teamwork, more than 2,500 Indian dealers and employees, led by prominent Indian real estate investor Gokul Kripa, gathered on the shores of Samae San Beach on Koh Larn island to attempt three Guinness World Records.
8. Pattaya City Police Station received a report of a motorcycle collision with multiple injuries on Sukhumvit Road in front of Underwater World Pattaya.
9. As the 33rd SEA Games officially get underway, Pattaya City has announced the complete competition schedule for sporting events taking place in Pattaya City and Banglamung District, Chonburi Province.
Pattaya Releases Full Schedule for 33rd SEA Games Events in Local Area
10. The World Jet Ski Games are coming this 17–21 December, featuring the adrenaline-packed Pro Ski Grand Prix (Modified Sit-Down Class, 2,000 cc, pushing an incredible 300–400 HP!).
Russian Tourist Is Severely Injured After Leg Becomes Trapped Between Ferry and Pier in Pattaya
11. Thai authorities arrested 17 foreign nationals, primarily South Koreans with several Chinese members, on charges of operating a sophisticated call center fraud scheme that scammed victims out of approximately 500 million Thai baht (around 20 billion South Korean won).
12. 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
13. Police Region 8’s Special Operations Division has arrested a 41‑year‑old Russian man in Phuket for possession and alleged sale of prohibited baraku (shisha) products, showing Thailand’s strict enforcement of tobacco and consumer protection laws.
Russian Arrested in Phuket for Possession of Baraku Products
14. The Royal Thai Police, led by the Metropolitan Police Bureau, have launched a sweeping crackdown on a sophisticated new drug‑trafficking network, an operation that traces its origins to a high‑profile case in Phuket.
That’s all for this week, as always thanks for your support.
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