Thailand week in review: The top five national news stories in Thailand for the...
Here is a look at the top NATIONAL stories, chosen by our Pattaya News/TPN National team, from last week, January 25th to the 31st, with some commentary. They are not in any particular level...
Officials Assess Impact of Oil Leak in Chonburi
PRESS RELEASE:
Efforts are underway to assess the environmental impact of a recent crude oil leak near the Thai Oil refinery in Chonburi province. The Department of Marine and Coastal Resources is working with various...
Phayao provincial governor passes away from cancer
Phayao, Thailand-
The Phayao Provincial Governor, Kamol Chiangwong, reportedly passed away from cancer last night at Phayao hospital.
Phayao is located in upper Northern Thailand near Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai. Up until 1977, the province...
Thai Tourism Minister Asks the Public not to Stereotype Chinese Tourists
National —
The Thai Minister of Tourism and Sports, Sudawan Wangsuphakijkosol, cautioned against making sweeping assumptions about Chinese tourists visiting Thailand and claiming they all have the intention of exploiting the country and participating in...
Pattaya, along with several other areas, in the running for “Area Quarantine” later this...
Pattaya, Thailand-
The Center for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) covered, in detail, plans for vaccines in Thailand today at their daily press conference, including future proposals and plans for making Pattaya, along with three other...
Bangkok Taxi Chauffeur Returns 52,000 Baht Cash to Chinese Tourist
Bangkok —
A taxi driver in Bangkok returned a stack of banknotes totaling 52,000 Baht to a female Chinese tourist. The latter accidentally left the money in the back seat of the honest driver's car.
On...
RECAP: Thailand reports 65 domestic infections among 79 new Covid-19 cases in the past...
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Thailand reported 65 domestic infections among a total of 79 new Covid-19 Coronavirus daily cases in the past 24 hours, CCSA assistant spokesperson Panprapa Yongtrakul announced this morning, March 5th.
The majority of 43...
Investigation to Take Place Into Raid on Top Thai Cops Home
National –
Thai Prime Minister Mr. Srettha Thavisin appointed an independent investigation committee on Pol. Gen. Surachate, also known as “Big Joke”, Hakparn's house search by other police.
On September 25th, 2023, Pol. Lt. Gen....
RECAP: Thailand discovers 242 domestic infections among 248 new Covid-19 daily cases with one...
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Thailand discovered 242 domestic infections among a total of 248 new Covid-19 Coronavirus daily cases with one additional death in the past 24 hours, CCSA assistant spokesperson Apisamai Srirangsan announced this morning, March...
Thai Government Cracks Down on Powerful Figures, Strengthens Public Safety
PRESS RELEASE:
BANGKOK (NNT) - The administration revealed key initiatives laid down by Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Srettha Thavisin.
Deputy Government Spokesperson Karom Phonphonklang stated that the government emphasizes lawful and just action against powerful...