Phuket —
A lone foreign female tourist was forced out of a minivan in Phuket by drivers of other vans operating at the Phuket Rassada Port. The drivers claimed the tourist's app-hailing van driver could not pick up passengers at the port and told the tourist to drag her suitcase...
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Foreign Tourist in Phuket Forced out of Minivan Over Passenger Disputes...
Phuket —
A lone foreign female tourist was forced out of a minivan in Phuket by drivers of other vans operating at the Phuket Rassada...
Outspoken Former MP from the Move Forward Party Proposes to Cancel...
National —
Mrs. Amornrat Chokpamitkul, a former MP for the Move Forward Party, posted her opinions on Facebook stating Thailand should cancel an alcohol sales...
An Important Notice for our Canadian Readers About Facebook
Thailand/Canada-
The following is a statement released this month by Meta/Facebook in regards to changes they are making on their platform in regards to news...
Russian Man Drowns at Phuket Beach
Phuket –
A Russian tourist drowned at a beach in Thalang after reportedly ignoring red flags that declare no swimming is allowed.
The Phuket Tourist Police...
Thai Food is Getting More Popular in China
Thai food has been listed as the fourth most popular foreign cuisine in China, after western, Japanese, and Korean food. The number of Chinese...
Two People Die, 49 Injured After Tour Bus Overturns in Kanchanaburi
Kanchanaburi –
Two people have been pronounced dead at the scene while two people have sustained severe injuries and 47 sustained various other injuries after...
Australian Couple Arrested in Phuket For Allegedly Stealing 2.5 Million Baht...
Phuket –
A wanted Australian couple has been arrested in Phuket after they allegedly stole 2.5 million baht from a Chinese man in Bangkok.
On May...
Sea Turtle With Lost Flipper Rescued in Phang Nga
Phang Nga –
A sea turtle which had lost one of its flippers has been rescued in the Tai Mueang district.
The Khao Lampi-Hat Thai Mueang...
Happy Birthday to Her Royal Majesty the Queen of Thailand from...
Thailand-
Thailand celebrates Her Majesty Queen Suthida Bajrasudhabimalalakshana’s royal birthday on Saturday, June 3rd.
Her Majesty was born on June 3rd, 1978, in the Hat Yai...
Move Forward Party Proposes Zero Based Budgeting System for Thailand
The Move Forward Party (MFP) has proposed the implementation of zero-based budgeting (ZBB) to replace the current budgeting practice, arguing that the existing system...
Move Forward Leadership Talks About Thai Economy with Thai Chamber of...
Move Forward Party leader Pita Limcharoenrat held a productive meeting with the Thai Chamber of Commerce to address key economic concerns, including the proposed...
Kathu District Chief Transferred to Nakhon Si Thammarat
Kathu -
The Kathu District Chief has been transferred to be the Chang Klang District Chief in Nakhon Si Thammarat.
Our previous story:
Officials from...
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Top National Thailand Stories From the Past Week: MOU to Form...
Here is a look at the top NATIONAL Thailand stories, chosen by our Pattaya News/TPN National team, from the last week, Monday, May 22nd,...
Phuket’s Biggest Stories From the Past Week: Russian Tourist Drowns, Russian...
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The following is our weekly feature in which we highlight the top local stories in our area of...
A Look At The Week Ahead: Visakha Bucha Day is Around...
Thailand —
Thailand is hosting a ceremony commemorating Vesak, or Visakha Bucha Day at the beginning of next month with more than 3,500 monks from...
Top National Thailand Stories From the Past Week: Polish Man Allegedly...
Here is a look at the top NATIONAL Thailand stories, chosen by our Pattaya News/TPN National team, from the last week, Monday, May 15th,...
Phuket’s Biggest Stories From the Past Week: Move Forward Party Takes...
Hello, Phuket Express Readers and Supporters!
The following is our weekly feature in which we highlight the top local stories in our area of Phuket...
Top National Thailand Stories From the Past Week: British Teenager Murdered,...
Here is a look at the top NATIONAL Thailand stories, chosen by our Pattaya News/TPN National team, from the last week, Monday, May 8th,...
Phuket’s Biggest Stories From the Past Week: Nigerian Man arrested, Russian...
Hello, Phuket Express Readers and Supporters!
The following is our weekly feature in which we highlight the top local stories in our area of Phuket...
Top National Thailand Stories From the Past Week: Early Voters Flock...
Here is a look at the top NATIONAL Thailand stories, chosen by our Pattaya News/TPN National team, from the last week, Monday, May 1st,...
Phuket’s Biggest Stories From the Past Week: Red Card Recap, Successful...
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Move Forward Party Proposes Zero Based Budgeting System for Thailand
The Move Forward Party (MFP) has proposed the implementation of zero-based budgeting (ZBB) to replace the current budgeting practice, arguing that the existing system...
Move Forward Leadership Talks About Thai Economy with Thai Chamber of...
Move Forward Party leader Pita Limcharoenrat held a productive meeting with the Thai Chamber of Commerce to address key economic concerns, including the proposed...
Official Launch of “Anchan Mountain Breeze,” Phuket’s Lastest 2,700 MB Luxury...
PRESS RELEASE:
PHUKET -
Anchan unveils mega-project “Anchan Mountain Breeze” in H2, catering to the Luxury Villa segment “Amidst Breathtaking Nature in Khao Phratheaw,” a new...
Cannabis Legalization in Thailand: What’s Next For The Industry After Elections?
This week TPN media had a chance to speak with Ian from FRESH MEDIQ in Pattaya about the future of cannabis legalization in Thailand. He...
Thai Government Considering International Departure Tax
National –
On the website of the Thai Revenue Department, a public hearing questionnaire has been launched to gather public opinion on a government departure...
Balloon up on the Beach #3 is underway in Phang Nga
Phang Nga –
The Balloon event is back again at the Laybay Khaolak. This year is more special with a brand new strawberry balloon.
Come to...
Full Moon Party on Pha Ngan Island Generates 500 Million Baht
Pha Ngan Island, Surat Thani –
More than 20,000 tourists joined the 5th Full Moon Party of 2023 on Pha Ngan Island which has generated...
Airports of Thailand Planning to Convert to Solar Energy
National —
The Airports of Thailand (AoT) is planning to shift to 100% solar panel usage at all airports within the next four years to...
28-Year-Old Phuket Department Store to Shut Down
Phuket –
The 28-year-old Robinson Ocean Phuket Department Store will be permanently closed in June of this year.
The Robinson Ocean Phuket Department Store is located...
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Outspoken Former MP from the Move Forward Party Proposes to Cancel...
National —
Mrs. Amornrat Chokpamitkul, a former MP for the Move Forward Party, posted her opinions on Facebook stating Thailand should cancel an alcohol sales...
Two People Die, 49 Injured After Tour Bus Overturns in Kanchanaburi
Kanchanaburi –
Two people have been pronounced dead at the scene while two people have sustained severe injuries and 47 sustained various other injuries after...
Australian Couple Arrested in Phuket For Allegedly Stealing 2.5 Million Baht...
Phuket –
A wanted Australian couple has been arrested in Phuket after they allegedly stole 2.5 million baht from a Chinese man in Bangkok.
On May...
Sea Turtle With Lost Flipper Rescued in Phang Nga
Phang Nga –
A sea turtle which had lost one of its flippers has been rescued in the Tai Mueang district.
The Khao Lampi-Hat Thai Mueang...
Happy Birthday to Her Royal Majesty the Queen of Thailand from...
Thailand-
Thailand celebrates Her Majesty Queen Suthida Bajrasudhabimalalakshana’s royal birthday on Saturday, June 3rd.
Her Majesty was born on June 3rd, 1978, in the Hat Yai...
Kathu District Chief Transferred to Nakhon Si Thammarat
Kathu -
The Kathu District Chief has been transferred to be the Chang Klang District Chief in Nakhon Si Thammarat.
Our previous story:
Officials from...
70-Year-Old British Man Says He Was Misled and Scammed For Ownership...
Samui –
A 70-year-old British man has filed a report to the Thai Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) after he bought a 15 million baht luxury...
Thailand Ranks World’s 3rd Digital Nomad Haven
PRESS RELEASE:
According to a study by online resume building service Resume.io, Thailand ranks third as a top destination for digital nomads, following the United...
Five Foreigners Rescued After Long-tail Boat Breaks Down in Krabi
Krabi –
Five foreign tourists have been rescued after a long-tail boat broke down in Krabi.
Staffers from the Hat-Nopparat Thara Mu-Ko Phi Phi National Park...
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Thai Politics
Outspoken Former MP from the Move Forward Party Proposes to Cancel...
National —
Mrs. Amornrat Chokpamitkul, a former MP for the Move Forward Party, posted her opinions on Facebook stating Thailand should cancel an alcohol sales...
Move Forward Party Proposes Zero Based Budgeting System for Thailand
The Move Forward Party (MFP) has proposed the implementation of zero-based budgeting (ZBB) to replace the current budgeting practice, arguing that the existing system...
Move Forward Leadership Talks About Thai Economy with Thai Chamber of...
Move Forward Party leader Pita Limcharoenrat held a productive meeting with the Thai Chamber of Commerce to address key economic concerns, including the proposed...
Move Forward Party of Thailand to Push for Equal Marriage Act
Move Forward Party (MFP) leader Pita Limjaroenrat has pledged to advocate for the enactment of an equal marriage law in Thailand before the country...
Cannabis Industry Leaders in Thailand Tell New Government Not To Relist...
The Cannabis Future Network in Thailand has called upon three alliance parties, namely the Move Forward Party, the Pheu Thai Party, and the Prachachart...
Phuket Official General Election Results Announced
Phuket -
The Thai Election Commission (EC) officially released the general election results for Phuket on Thursday (May 25th).
Our previous story:
The Move Forward Party have...
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