BANGKOK: Nene Royal, the 16-year-old Thai rocker who won America’s Got Talent in 2026, will make her acting debut as the Thai voice of...

Phuket — Thai immigration authorities have arrested a 50-year-old Vietnamese national wanted under an Interpol Red Notice for large-scale real estate fraud involving...

PHUKET — Senior officers from Thailand’s Police Region 8 paid an official visit to the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN-77)...

Chalong - Phuket police sprang into action late at night to assist an American tourist who reported losing his belongings at Nai Harn Beach. The...

Phuket - Phuket is preparing to host the 2026 Vegetarian Festival from October 9–18, with more than 140,000 visitors expected and at least 1.4 billion...

PHUKET — Phuket Governor Chotinarin Koedsom on Saturday led a formal deployment ceremony for 150 officers drawn from police, military, administrative and local...

BANGKOK, THAILAND - 5 October 2026 - Siam Piwat Group, Thailand's leading retail and real estate developer behind Siam Paragon, Siam Center and Siam Discovery...

Thailand: Thailand’s Immigration Bureau (IB), under the Royal Thai Police, has enhanced its immigration services through digital technology with the official launch of THIM application...

Here is a look at the top NATIONAL Thailand stories, chosen by our Pattaya News/TPN National team, from last week, Monday, September 28th to...

Phuket - Phuket marine police, working with the Central Investigation Bureau, have arrested a 32-year-old Russian man accused of working as an unlicensed tour guide...

Khao Lak, Phang Nga — Thai police have taken into custody a local man suspected of fatally striking two German tourists at a...

Phuket— Two United States Navy warships have arrived in Phuket province and are preparing to anchor off the deep-water pier in Wichit subdistrict, Mueang...

Here is a look at the top NATIONAL Thailand stories, chosen by our Pattaya News/TPN National team, from last week, Monday, September 28th to...

Here is a look at the top NATIONAL Thailand stories, chosen by our Pattaya News/TPN National team, from last week, Monday, September 14th to...

Here is a look at the top NATIONAL Thailand stories, chosen by our Pattaya News/TPN National team, from last week, Monday, September 7th to...

Here is a look at the top NATIONAL Thailand stories, chosen by our Pattaya News/TPN National team, from last week, Monday, August 31st to...

Here is a look at the top NATIONAL Thailand stories, chosen by our Pattaya News/TPN National team, from last week, Monday, August 24th to...

Phuket – Phuket has lost one of its most dedicated voices in journalism. Senior reporter Yongyos Pruksarak, widely known as “Ko Ha”, has passed away, leaving behind a legacy of integrity and service to the community. As the founder of the Phuket Post newspaper and its online platform, Ko Ha was recognized for his unwavering […]

Phuket - Phuket is preparing to host the 2026 Vegetarian Festival from October 9–18, with more than 140,000 visitors expected and at least 1.4 billion...

Phuket - Phuket Province held an official ceremony on September 27, 2026, to celebrate America’s Got Talent champion Rattikarn “Nene Royal” Amloy and her family,...

Phuket — On September 14, 2026m the streets of Phuket’s Old Town came alive as the province celebrated the second annual Ganesh Chaturthi Festival, a vibrant cultural event that highlighted the spiritual and artistic ties between Thailand and India. Presided over by Governor Chotnarin Kerdsom, the opening ceremony drew officials, community leaders, and international guests, […]

Phuket— A planned Rosh Hashanah dinner at the Chabad Center in Patong was abruptly canceled on September 11, following security concerns raised by Israeli officials. The decision came after hundreds of demonstrators gathered outside the center, voicing opposition to the Jewish New Year celebration. Our previous stories: A local activist group, Protect Phuket Land, has […]

Patong-  Local officials in Phuket coordinated a multi-agency operation this afternoon to ensure public safety during a protest against the planned Jewish New Year festival organized by Chabad Patong. Our previous stories: A local activist group, Protect Phuket Land, has formally petitioned provincial authorities to reconsider the upcoming Jewish New Year festival, Rosh Hashana, scheduled […]

Phuket – The Chabad Patong community has confirmed plans to proceed with its Rosh Hashana (Jewish New Year) celebration on September 11, despite mounting opposition from local activist groups. Organizers agreed to scale back the event’s scope and duration following tense negotiations with provincial authorities. Our previous stories: A local activist group, Protect Phuket Land, has formally […]

BANGKOK, THAILAND - 5 October 2026 - Siam Piwat Group, Thailand's leading retail and real estate developer behind Siam Paragon, Siam Center and Siam Discovery...

Phuket; Authorities in Phuket’s Muang district launched a coordinated inspection of hotels operating without proper licenses, continuing a province-wide push to enforce building, condominium...

Phuket – Phuket Governor Chotinrin Kerdsom has disclosed preliminary findings from an ongoing investigation into the Chabad House in Patong, revealing that the operation is linked to two related companies with combined assets of approximately 261.58 million baht and a total of six branches across the province. According to the governor, provincial authorities have identified […]

Visitors heading to Pattaya and other Thai destinations urged to check longer holiday plans as new limit takes effect By Tom Sinclair BRITISH tourists arriving in...

Thailand — Deputy Interior Minister Polpeer Suwannachawi has ordered a sweeping investigation into suspected illegal Israeli-linked business networks operating primarily via nominees in Thailand,...

BANGKOK: Thailand’s official Royal Gazette published a set of Ministry of Interior announcements late on the night of August 31st, 2026, formally ending the...

Phuket Tourism Surges: 8 Million Visitors, ฿310 Billion Revenue in 7 Months Phuket – Phuket’s tourism industry continues to demonstrate resilience, with new markets emerging even as overall visitor numbers show a slight dip. According to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) Phuket Office, the island welcomed 8,096,059 visitors between January and July 2026, a […]

Phuket– Police has arrested a woman who posed as a luxury villa booking agent in Phuket. The suspect allegedly defrauded both Thai and foreign tourists by collecting advance payments for villa reservations and then disappearing with the money. Authorities revealed she was wanted under three separate arrest warrants for similar fraud cases, with damages exceeding […]

Phuket - Phuket saw a surge of domestic tourism during the recent three-day holiday, with the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) estimating that spending exceeded...

Phuket — Thai immigration authorities have arrested a 50-year-old Vietnamese national wanted under an Interpol Red Notice for large-scale real estate fraud involving...

PHUKET — Senior officers from Thailand’s Police Region 8 paid an official visit to the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN-77)...

Phuket - Phuket is preparing to host the 2026 Vegetarian Festival from October 9–18, with more than 140,000 visitors expected and at least 1.4 billion...

BANGKOK, THAILAND - 5 October 2026 - Siam Piwat Group, Thailand's leading retail and real estate developer behind Siam Paragon, Siam Center and Siam Discovery...

Khao Lak, Phang Nga — Thai police have taken into custody a local man suspected of fatally striking two German tourists at a...

Bangkok, Thailand: Bangkok fans packed Siam Paragon and the streets around it on Sunday to welcome home Nene Royal, the 16-year-old Phuket singer and guitarist...

Phang Nga- A pickup truck struck and killed two German tourists on a marked pedestrian crossing in Khao Lak before the driver fled...

Phuket- Phuket is gearing up to host more than 5,000 US Navy sailors for a port visit later this month, with provincial authorities focusing...

PHUKET — Nearly 5,000 U.S. Navy personnel will enjoy free reign to explore Phuket during a port visit by the aircraft carrier USS...

Bangkok – Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul’s nomination of Pol Gen Samran Nualma as the 16th Commissioner-General of the Royal Thai Police (RTP) received unanimous...

Phuket - On June 16th, the Thai Cabinet approved a high-profile reshuffle within the Ministry of Interior, reassigning Phuket Governor Nirut Phongsitthithavorn to the post...

Bangkok A panel under Thailand’s Ministry of Justice has officially approved parole for former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, paving the way for his release from...

Bangkok – Thailand and China have committed to intensifying teamwork against transnational crime, with a particular emphasis on dismantling cross-border scam operations, following high-level...

Bangkok, March 19th, 2026 – Thailand's House of Representatives has confirmed Anutin Charnvirakul, leader of the Bhumjaithai Party, as Prime Minister for a second...

Bangkok, March 7th, 2026 – Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has signed an official order establishing a dedicated coordination body to track the rapidly...