Landslide and Power Pole Collapse Strike Patong Amid Torrential Rain
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Heavy rainfall triggered a landslide and caused a power pole to collapse in Patong on Thursday afternoon, damaging two homes and prompting an...
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Authorities Raid Illegal Vape Shop Selling to Youth Near School in...
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In a late-night operation on Thursday (November 6th), Phuket provincial authorities raided an illegal vape shop allegedly selling electronic cigarettes to minors near...
Phuket Issues Emergency Alert for Flood and Landslide
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At 9:24 PM on Thursday (November 6th) local time, residents across Phuket received an emergency alert via the Cell Broadcast system, warning of potential...
Landslide and Power Pole Collapse Strike Patong Amid Torrential Rain
Phuket-
Heavy rainfall triggered a landslide and caused a power pole to collapse in Patong on Thursday afternoon, damaging two homes and prompting an...
Four Foreign Tourists Rescued After Speedboat Runs Aground Near Maiton Island
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Four foreign tourists were safely rescued late Wednesday night after their speedboat ran aground on rocks near Maiton Island, prompting a coordinated maritime response...
Russian Man Arrested for Promoting Illegal Drug Sales via QR Code...
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Thai authorities have arrested a 27-year-old Russian national for allegedly promoting the sale of illegal drugs through QR code stickers distributed across Phuket’s...
UPDATE: Russian Tourist Drowns Off Nai Thon Beach
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A 32-year-old Russian tourist tragically drowned off Nai Thon Beach in Phuket’s Thalang District on Monday evening, prompting a swift multi-agency search and...
Thai Officials Address Israeli Tourist Tensions in Surat Thani Meeting
Surat Thani, Thailand– In a bid to ease mounting frictions between locals and a surge of Israeli visitors, Surat Thani Governor Teeruth Supawiboonpol met...
Thailand Tourism Faces Uphill Battle as Government Targets 6.71 Million Visitors...
Bangkok, November 4th, 2025
As the high season kicks off, Thailand's Tourism Authority (TAT) is ramping up efforts to lure 6.71 million foreign visitors...
Russian Tourist Swept Away by Strong Waves at Nai Thon Beach
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A 31-year-old Russian man has gone missing after being swept out to sea by powerful waves at Nai Thon Beach in Phuket. The...
Top National Thailand Stories From the Past Week, No Ban on...
Here is a look at the top NATIONAL Thailand stories, chosen by our Pattaya News/TPN National team, from last week, Monday, October 27th, to...
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,...
Israeli Fugitive Nabbed at Koh Samui Airport
Surat Thani, Thailand – November 3rd, 2025
Thai immigration authorities have arrested a 22-year-old Israeli man wanted for an armed robbery in his home country,...
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Top National Thailand Stories From the Past Week, No Ban on...
Here is a look at the top NATIONAL Thailand stories, chosen by our Pattaya News/TPN National team, from last week, Monday, October 27th, to...
Top National Thailand Stories From the Past Week, Her Royal Majesty Queen...
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Top National Thailand Stories From the Past Week, Thailand Honors His...
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Top National Thailand Stories From the Past Week, Gold Shop Raided...
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Events in Phuket
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,...
Kathu Shrine Marks 200 Years of Vegetarian Festival
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The rhythmic beat of drums, the crackle of firecrackers, and a sea of white-clad devotees signaled the start of one of Thailand’s most...
International Comedy Star April Macie Tours Thailand with FunwithLex
International Comedy Star April Macie Tours Thailand with FunwithLex
Produced by The Comedy Joint — Phuket, Koh Samui, Hua Hin, Bangkok, Pattaya, Chiang Mai
Bangkok, Thailand—...
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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 Baht
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...
Central Regulator Bank of Thailand to Take Urgent Action After Thousands...
Bangkok-
In a nation increasingly plagued by online scams, Thailand's financial regulators are taking decisive action to dismantle the networks that exploit "mule" accounts—bank accounts...
Thai Tourism Business Giants Slash Revenue and Growth Targets as Chinese...
Bangkok, August 27, 2025 –
Thailand's tourism industry, a cornerstone of the nation's economy contributing up to 15-20% of GDP in pre-pandemic years, is...
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Russian Man Arrested for Promoting Illegal Drug Sales via QR Code...
Phuket -
Thai authorities have arrested a 27-year-old Russian national for allegedly promoting the sale of illegal drugs through QR code stickers distributed across Phuket’s...
Thai Officials Address Israeli Tourist Tensions in Surat Thani Meeting
Surat Thani, Thailand– In a bid to ease mounting frictions between locals and a surge of Israeli visitors, Surat Thani Governor Teeruth Supawiboonpol met...
Thailand Tourism Faces Uphill Battle as Government Targets 6.71 Million Visitors...
Bangkok, November 4th, 2025
As the high season kicks off, Thailand's Tourism Authority (TAT) is ramping up efforts to lure 6.71 million foreign visitors...
Top National Thailand Stories From the Past Week, No Ban on...
Here is a look at the top NATIONAL Thailand stories, chosen by our Pattaya News/TPN National team, from last week, Monday, October 27th, to...
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,...
Israeli Fugitive Nabbed at Koh Samui Airport
Surat Thani, Thailand – November 3rd, 2025
Thai immigration authorities have arrested a 22-year-old Israeli man wanted for an armed robbery in his home country,...
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...
Thai Education Ministry Reverses Ban on Festive School Events Amid Mourning...
Bangkok, October 29th, 2025– In a swift policy U-turn, Thailand's Ministry of Education (MoE) has rescinded its recent directive prohibiting schools from hosting "festive...
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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...
Thai Supreme Court Sentences Former PM Thaksin Shinawatra to One Year...
BANGKOK, September 9th, 2025 — Thailand’s Supreme Court has ordered former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra to serve a one-year prison sentence, ruling that his...
Who is Anutin Charnvirakul, Thailands Next Prime Minister? Get to Know...
In a major parliamentary vote on September 5th, 2025, Anutin Charnvirakul was elected as Thailand's 32nd Prime Minister, marking a big moment in the...
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