Thailand Deports 10 Chinese Call Center Scam Suspects Linked to Chinese Actor Fraud Case
At 4:00 PM on February 14th, 2025, Thai Immigration Police deported 10 Chinese nationals linked to a call center scam operating in Myawaddy, Myanmar.
The suspects, involved in defrauding Chinese actor Wang Xing (also known...
French Traveler Stranded After Koh Tao-Becomes-Doi Tao in Mix-Up, Thai Police Step In
Thailand, February 13th, 2025 – A French tourist’s first trip to Thailand took an unexpected turn after a language mix-up allegedly sent him to Doi Tao, Chiang Mai, instead of Koh Tao, Surat Thani.
The...
Thailand Imposes One-Year Ban on Gun Carry Permits Amid Rising Violence
Thailand, February 13th, 2025 – Thai PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra and Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul signed an order temporarily banning the issuance of gun carry permits for one year, starting February 14th, 2025.
The order, announced...
Thailand Receives 260 Foreigners Rescued from Scam Gangs in Myanmar
Thailand, February 12th, 2025 – Myanmar authorities handed over 260 foreign nationals, believed to be victims of human trafficking and online scam operations in Myawaddy, to Thai officials at Tak’s Phop Phra district.
The group,...
Top National Thailand Stories From the Past Week: Five Thai Hostages Freed by Hamas...
Here is a look at the top NATIONAL Thailand stories, chosen by our Pattaya News/TPN National team, from last week, Monday, February 3rd, to Sunday, February 9th, 2025.
They are not in any particular level...
Thai PM Orders Review of Alcohol Sale Restrictions, Including Afternoon Alcohol Sales Ban, to...
At 11:50 AM on February 11th, 2025, Thai PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra announced after a Cabinet meeting that the government will review legal restrictions on alcohol sales following multiple complaints from business and tourism sectors.
The...
Phuket Police Arrest Four European Hackers Linked to Global Cyber Ransom Scam
Phuket, Thailand - Phuket's Cyber Crime Investigation Police arrested four European suspects on Monday, February 10th, 2025. The arrests were made following what police say was a sophisticated cyber operation that defrauded over a...
Five Thai Hostages Freed by Hamas Return to Thailand
Thailand, February 9th, 2025 – Five Thai nationals freed after being held hostage by Hamas arrived at Suvarnabhumi Airport. They were welcomed with emotional embraces from family members, as well as Foreign Minister Maris...
Four Israeli Tourists Expelled and Deported for Disrupting Emergency Room in Pai
Mae Hong Son, February 7th, 2025 – Thai authorities deported four Israeli tourists after they allegedly attempted to force their way into the emergency room at Pai Hospital on February 2nd, disrupting medical staff...
Top National Thailand Stories From the Past Week: Thailand Welcomes the Release of Five...
Here is a look at the top NATIONAL Thailand stories, chosen by our Pattaya News/TPN National team, from last week, Monday, January 27th, to Sunday, February 2nd, 2025.
They are not in any particular level...