Thailand Hosts Spectacular Opening of 33rd SEA Games in Bangkok
Bangkok, December 9th 2025– His Royal Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn Phra Vajiraklaochaoyuhua and Her Royal Majesty Queen Suthida Bajrasudhabimalalakshana officially opened the 33rd Southeast...
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Russian Arrested in Phuket for Possession of Baraku Products
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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)...
Fire Destroys Van in Thalang
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A van was destroyed by a fire in Thalang. No injuries were reported.
In the early morning on Wednesday (December 10th), police...
Cambodia Abruptly Pulls Out of SEA Games Amid Escalating Border Clashes...
Bangkok, Thailand – December 10th, 2025 – In a dramatic and unprecedented turn at the 33rd Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games), Cambodia has withdrawn...
Thailand Hosts Spectacular Opening of 33rd SEA Games in Bangkok
Bangkok, December 9th 2025– His Royal Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn Phra Vajiraklaochaoyuhua and Her Royal Majesty Queen Suthida Bajrasudhabimalalakshana officially opened the 33rd Southeast...
Renewed Clashes Erupt Along Thai-Cambodian Border, Suicide Drones Used Against Thailand...
Bangkok, December 9th, 2025– Intense fighting has resumed this morning along the disputed Thai-Cambodian border, with Cambodian forces launching heavy artillery barrages and suicide...
Thailand Braces for Cooler Weather as New Cold Air Mass Arrives
Bangkok, December 8th, 2025– The Thai Meteorological Department has forecast a noticeable drop in temperatures across upper Thailand today, with colder conditions and stronger...
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Overstaying Norwegian Woman and Thai Man Arrested with Illegal Drugs in...
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Police in Phuket have dismantled a suspected drug operation inside a luxury villa in the Laem Panwa area, arresting a Thai man and an...
Thailand Assures Travelers: Commercial Flights Unaffected Amid Renewed Thai-Cambodian Border Clashes
Bangkok, December 8th, 2025 – The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) has reassured air passengers that all commercial flights are operating normally despite...
Thai PM Anutin Shuts Door on Cambodia Negotiation Talks, Insists on...
BANGKOK, Thailand, December 8th, 2025
Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul declared on Monday that negotiations with Cambodia are off the table, expressing unwavering confidence in...
Ongoing Clashes Erupt Along Thai-Cambodian Border, Thai Military Responds, One Thai...
Bangkok, December 8, 2025- The Royal Thai Army (RTA) has reported multiple skirmishes along the Thai-Cambodian border, with Thai forces responding in accordance with...
Royal Thai Army Reports Escalating Military Movements Along Cambodia Border
BURIRAM, Thailand – December 8th, 2025 (05:00 local time)
The 2nd Army Region Operations Center has issued an urgent situation report on the Thai–Cambodian border,...
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Editorial: Alcohol Law Amendment in Thailand Causes Mass Confusion, Differing Statements,...
BANGKOK — On November 8th, 2025, Thailand ushered in an overhaul of its alcohol regulations with the enforcement of the Alcoholic Beverage Control Act...
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Thailand Hosts Spectacular Opening of 33rd SEA Games in Bangkok
Bangkok, December 9th 2025– His Royal Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn Phra Vajiraklaochaoyuhua and Her Royal Majesty Queen Suthida Bajrasudhabimalalakshana officially opened the 33rd Southeast...
Thailand Ready to Host SEA Games 2025 From The 9th to...
Thailand, as the host of the 33rd SEA Games (SEA Games Thailand 2025), is fully prepared at 100%. The Ministry of Tourism and Sports,...
Thailand marks rivers of light for the Loi Krathong Festival 2025
From Sukhothai and Ayutthaya to Bangkok and the South, the Loi Krathong Festival 2025 invites visitors to experience Thailand’s timeless celebration of light, culture,...
Full Moon Party Canceled for November 2025
Koh Phangan, Thailand – November 2nd, 2025
The iconic Full Moon Party on Haad Rin Beach, scheduled for November 5th, 2025, has been officially canceled.
The...
Rescued Wildlife in the World Enjoy Halloween Enrichment Treats
Rescued Wildlife including Tigers, Elephants, and Rarest Otter in the World Enjoy Halloween Enrichment Treats at Thai Wildlife Rescue Centre
Spooky surprises delighted rescued animals...
Sacred Procession Marks First Day of ‘Iew-Keng’ Ritual in Phuket Vegetarian...
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The vibrant and deeply spiritual Phuket Vegetarian Festival entered its second day on Wednesday (Ocotber 22nd) with the commencement of the revered ‘Iew-Keng’ ritual,...
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Thai PM Anutin Claims US Backtracks on Trade Suspension Link to...
In a late-night social media post that has injected fresh optimism into Thailand's strained relations with the United States, Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul asserted...
Editorial: Alcohol Law Amendment in Thailand Causes Mass Confusion, Differing Statements,...
BANGKOK — On November 8th, 2025, Thailand ushered in an overhaul of its alcohol regulations with the enforcement of the Alcoholic Beverage Control Act...
Thailand Welcomes Norse Atlantic Airways
✈️🇬🇧 A warm welcome to Norse Atlantic Airways!
Thailand has officially welcomed Norse Atlantic Airways’ maiden flight from London Gatwick to Bangkok, marking the airline’s...
Thailand Privilege Card Launches Aggressive Marketing Campaign, Appoints First Global Brand...
Bangkok, – Thailand Privilege Card Co., Ltd., the operator of the Thailand Privilege Membership Card under the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), has announced...
Phuket’s Vegetarian Festival Expected to Generate Over 22 Billion BahtÂ
PHUKET—
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) Phuket Office anticipates a major tourism surge during the island’s iconic Vegetarian Festival, forecasting more than 634,000 visits...
Thais Fear Bank Account Freezes Amid Crackdown on Mule Accounts, Survey...
BANGKOK – A majority of ordinary Thais are deeply worried that their personal bank accounts could be frozen as authorities ramp up enforcement against...
Thai Banks and Central Bank Hold Urgent Meeting to Address Bank...
BANGKOK, September 15, 2025 — The Bank of Thailand (BOT) held an urgent meeting with commercial banks and the Anti-Online Scam Operations Centre (AOC)...
Thai Police Adjusting Measures to Fight Scam Mule Accounts But Not...
Thai cyber police are working to ease the burden on citizens affected by bank account freezes as criminal networks adapt their money laundering strategies....
Thai Government Launches War Room to Tackle Frozen Bank Account Complaints
Bangkok, September 15th, 2025 – The Ministry of Digital Economy and Society (DES) has established a dedicated "war room" to urgently address a growing...
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Cambodia Abruptly Pulls Out of SEA Games Amid Escalating Border Clashes...
Bangkok, Thailand – December 10th, 2025 – In a dramatic and unprecedented turn at the 33rd Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games), Cambodia has withdrawn...
Thailand Hosts Spectacular Opening of 33rd SEA Games in Bangkok
Bangkok, December 9th 2025– His Royal Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn Phra Vajiraklaochaoyuhua and Her Royal Majesty Queen Suthida Bajrasudhabimalalakshana officially opened the 33rd Southeast...
Renewed Clashes Erupt Along Thai-Cambodian Border, Suicide Drones Used Against Thailand...
Bangkok, December 9th, 2025– Intense fighting has resumed this morning along the disputed Thai-Cambodian border, with Cambodian forces launching heavy artillery barrages and suicide...
Thailand Braces for Cooler Weather as New Cold Air Mass Arrives
Bangkok, December 8th, 2025– The Thai Meteorological Department has forecast a noticeable drop in temperatures across upper Thailand today, with colder conditions and stronger...
Top National Thailand Stories From the Past Week As Hat Yai...
Here is a look at the top NATIONAL Thailand stories, chosen by our Pattaya News/TPN National team, from last week, Monday, December 1st, to...
Thailand Assures Travelers: Commercial Flights Unaffected Amid Renewed Thai-Cambodian Border Clashes
Bangkok, December 8th, 2025 – The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) has reassured air passengers that all commercial flights are operating normally despite...
Thai PM Anutin Shuts Door on Cambodia Negotiation Talks, Insists on...
BANGKOK, Thailand, December 8th, 2025
Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul declared on Monday that negotiations with Cambodia are off the table, expressing unwavering confidence in...
Ongoing Clashes Erupt Along Thai-Cambodian Border, Thai Military Responds, One Thai...
Bangkok, December 8, 2025- The Royal Thai Army (RTA) has reported multiple skirmishes along the Thai-Cambodian border, with Thai forces responding in accordance with...
Royal Thai Army Reports Escalating Military Movements Along Cambodia Border
BURIRAM, Thailand – December 8th, 2025 (05:00 local time)
The 2nd Army Region Operations Center has issued an urgent situation report on the Thai–Cambodian border,...
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Thai PM Anutin Claims US Backtracks on Trade Suspension Link to...
In a late-night social media post that has injected fresh optimism into Thailand's strained relations with the United States, Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul asserted...
Thai PM Stands Firm in Call with Trump, Peace Accord Suspended...
BANGKOK
In a late-night phone conversation on November 14th, Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul informed U.S. President Donald Trump that Thailand is suspending its...
Thailand and Cambodia Sign Joint Declaration for Peace in Malaysia, Overseen...
Thailand and Cambodia signed a joint declaration on Sunday in Malaysia pledging an end to hostilities along their long-disputed border, with U.S. President Donald...
Thai Prime Minister Revokes Permissions for Poker and Traditional Thai Card...
Bangkok, October 22, 2025– In a decisive move displaying his administration's staunch opposition to gambling as an economic or social driver, Prime Minister Anutin...
Paetongtarn Shinawatra Resigns as Pheu Thai Party Leader, Signals Major Party...
Bangkok, October 22nd, 2025 – Paetongtarn Shinawatra, leader of Thailand’s Pheu Thai Party, announced her resignation from the party leadership in a public letter...
UPDATE: Suspect Surrenders in Phuket Bar Stabbing, Denies Intent to Kill
Phuket —
A man identified as the nephew of a well-known politician from Phatthalung province has surrendered to police in connection with a stabbing...
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