Thai Interior Minister Vows Stricter Age Control on Nightclubs After Raid Nets 489 Minors
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Thailand's Deputy Prime Minister and Interior Minister, Anutin Charnvirakul, has pledged to tighten controls on night entertainment venues after a raid at a popular nightclub in Pathum Thani netted 489 minors.
The January 7th...
Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra’s Section 112 Case: Further Investigation Ordered
National—
On February 19th, 2024, Mr. Prayut Phetkhun, the spokesperson for the Office of the Attorney General, addressed the case of the former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, on Section 112 of the Criminal Code...
Thailand Prepares for the Biggest Songkran Festival Ever as a UNESCO World Heritage
National—
On February 5th, 2024, Mr. Chai Watcharong, the Thai Government spokesman, publicly revealed an announcement made by the Thai Ministry of Culture on the World Songkran Festival in 76 provinces across Thailand starting from...
Thailand’s Songkran Festival: Its meaning, origin, and history explained
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Did you know that "Songkran" was not originally annually scheduled for 13-15 April but was rather according to the astrology of the traditional belief? The Pattaya News/TPN Media would like our readers to...
2023 Thailand Bar and Entertainment Closures and No Booze Days
Want to make sure you are aware of all the religious and other holidays that per Thai law will close all the bars and BAN alcohol sales for 2023?
Well, Pattaya Unplugged is here for...
TAT backs the latest ‘Home Sweet Home’ game to promote Thailand’s deep culture
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Highlighting Thai destinations, beliefs, superstitions, folklore, and objects as part of the series’ storytelling to take players on a journey to discover Thailand’s cultural superstitions and folklore culture.
Bangkok, 8 August 2023 –...
Much Ado About Elephant Pants in Thailand
Over the past several days various Thai politicians and government officials have made headlines, at least on Thai language news, with consistent updates on what they call a pressing issue-Elephant pants.
Specifically, their concerns have...
NBTC to Extend Oversight to Online Video Platforms
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The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) has announced plans to extend its regulatory scope covering online content on video-on-demand (VOD) and video-sharing platforms.
According to an NBTC official, the subcommittee on digital platform...
Fire engulfs famous pub in Chonburi/Sattahip area, 13 killed and 34 injured
Sattahip, Chonburi —
A massive fire suddenly erupted inside "Mountain B", a famous pub in the Sattahip district. It reportedly killed 13 people including pubgoers, a singer, and a 17-year-old minor while injuring at least...
More developments in death of famous Thai actress “Watermelon” as Nonthaburi police prepare to...
Bangkok -
Nonthaburi investigations officers today, March 3rd, prepared to summon five speedboat passengers who were present at the death of Nida "DTangmo" Patcharaveerapong (Her nickname is watermelon in English) for further questioning.
Watermelon, according to...