Here is a look at the top NATIONAL Thailand stories, chosen by our Pattaya News/TPN National team, from last week, Monday, January 26th, to Sunday, February 1st 2026

They are not in any particular level of importance but are listed in the order of date of publication.

1. A British national has been arrested in Thailand following the fatal shooting of his Thai wife, with the arrest occurring within hours of the incident on January 27th, 2026.

British Man Arrested in Thailand For Allegedly Murdering His Thai Wife, He Claims It Was An Accident

2. A Royal Thai Air Force AT-6TH Wolverine light attack aircraft crashed late Thursday morning in a remote forested area of Chom Thong District, Chiang Mai Province, killing both crew members on board.

Thai Air Force Aircraft Crash in Chiang Mai Leaves Two Royal Thai Air Force Members Dead

3. Early this morning a 40-year-old Chinese man was fatally run over by his friend’s vehicle in the Jomtien area, resulting in his immediate death at the scene.

Tragic Accident in Pattaya As Chinese Man Is Killed by Friends Reversing Vehicle Outside Hotel

4. A 55-year-old American motorcyclist was killed instantly in a high-speed head-on collision with a sedan on an overpass in Chonburi province just outside of Pattaya late Thursday night.

55-Year-Old American Man Killed in Motorbike Accident Just Outside of Pattaya

5. Thailand’s Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau (CCIB) officers raided a luxury condominium in Pattaya on the evening of January 30th, arresting two Chinese nationals believed to be part of an online scam network operating a “call center” style fraud and communication interception setup.

Cyber Police Raid Pattaya Condo, Arrest Two Chinese Nationals Suspected of Running Online Scam Operation

6. Police in Chonburi Province discovered the remains of a 30-year-old Russian national who they say had been brutally murdered and dismembered.

BREAKING: Young Missing Russian Man Found Murdered and Dismembered, Body Parts Found Buried in 5 Locations Near Pattaya Pond

7. Police have taken two Russian suspects into custody in connection with the brutal murder and dismemberment of a fellow Russian national.

Two Russian Men Arrested As Suspects in Gruesome Dismemberment and Murder Case of Fellow Russian in Pattaya, Both Men State They Are Not Guilty

8. Bangkok Siriroj Hospital in Phuket has issued a formal statement refuting viral social media claims that seven Indian nationals were infected with the Nipah virus and placed in quarantine at the facility.

Hospital in Phuket Denies Rumors of Nipah Virus

9. Phuket International Airport has stepped up health surveillance measures following reports of Nipah virus outbreaks in West Bengal, India.

Phuket Airport Screens 133 Passengers from India Amid Nipah Virus Alert

10. Police investigators from Patong Police Station, working in coordination with officers from Sakhu Police Station, arrested a Dutch national at Phuket International Airport as he attempted to flee to Bangkok following an assault on a Thai man.

Dutch National Arrested at Phuket Airport After Assault on Thai Man

11. A rescue took place at Railay Beach in Krabi after a British tourist became stranded on a cliff face during an illegal Base Jumping attempt.

British Tourist Rescued After Illegal Base Jump at Railay Cliffs

12. A road accident took place this morning at the Hua Kuan Intersection (local name) in Kamala, Kathu District, when a speeding pickup truck plowed into a motorcycle waiting at a red light.

Fatal Pickup Truck Collision at Phuket Intersection Leaves One Person Dead, One Injured

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

For the original version of this article, please visit The Pattaya News.