Senate Advisor Urges Urgent Action on Phuket’s Mounting Waste Crisis

Phuket, Thailand – A senior advisor to the Senate’s Subcommittee on Land Resources has sounded the alarm over Phuket’s escalating waste management crisis, warning of...

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Senate Advisor Urges Urgent Action on Phuket’s Mounting Waste Crisis

Phuket, Thailand – A senior advisor to the Senate’s Subcommittee on Land Resources has sounded the alarm over Phuket’s escalating waste management crisis, warning of...

Parasailing Operator Suspended After Rope Snap Incident in Kamala

Phuket — Authorities in Phuket have ordered a parasailing operator at Kamala Beach to suspend services after a tow rope snapped mid‑air, forcing a tourist...

French National Arrested in Phuket for Assault Thai During Songkran

Phuket— Police in Patong have arrested a French man accused of violently assaulting a Thai national during the Songkran festival earlier this month. The Patong Police...

Russian Arrested in Phuket for ATM Withdrawals Linked to Call Center...

Phuket — Police have arrested a 41‑year‑old Russian national, Mr. Anton, accused of playing a key role in a transnational call center fraud ring. The Phuket...

Top National Thailand Stories From the Past Week: Traffic Fatalities in...

Here is a look at the top NATIONAL Thailand stories, chosen by our Pattaya News/TPN National team, from last week, Monday, April 13th to...

Dolphin Rescued After Getting Stranded on Beach in Thalang

Phuket— Marine and Coastal Resources officials responded to an urgent call from a local resident, who reported a live dolphin stranded on the shoreline in...

Phuket Municipality Prepares Landfill Operations with Strict Waste Disposal Rules

Phuket — Phuket City Municipality has finalized preparations to open its central landfill site for waste disposal from local administrative organizations (LAOs) and government agencies,...

Phuket Authorities Tighten Oversight on Risky Tourist Behavior During Songkran

Phuket — Provincial officials in Phuket convened a meeting to review lessons learned from this year’s celebrations. The session, chaired by Deputy Governor Teerapong Chuaychoo, focused...

Thailand Records 242 Traffic Related Fatalities in Songkran Seven Days of...

Thailand- Authorities have released a summary of the annual road safety statistics from the intensive control period during the Songkran festival, April 10–16, 2026. The...

Phuket’s Waste Crisis Pushes System Beyond Capacity

Phuket- Phuket, Thailand’s world-renowned island destination, is facing a mounting environmental challenge that threatens both its residents and its reputation as a tourist haven. Our previous...

Phuket Police Find Illegal Drugs Hidden in Earphone Case, Seize 180,000...

Phuket- Police in Phuket arrested a 30-year-old man after discovering narcotics concealed inside a wireless earphone case during a raid on his residence in Wichit. The...

Phuket Records Five Fatalities in Songkran Seven Days of Danger

Phuket - Authorities have released a summary of road safety statistics from the intensive control period during the Songkran festival, April 10–16, 2026. Despite heightened...

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Top National Thailand Stories From the Past Week: Traffic Fatalities in...

Here is a look at the top NATIONAL Thailand stories, chosen by our Pattaya News/TPN National team, from last week, Monday, April 13th to...

Top National Thailand Stories From the Past Week: Songkran Seven Days...

Here is a look at the top NATIONAL Thailand stories, chosen by our Pattaya News/TPN National team, from last week, Monday, April 6th to...

Top National Thailand Stories From the Past Week: Diesel Prices Continues...

Here is a look at the top NATIONAL Thailand stories, chosen by our Pattaya News/TPN National team, from last week, Monday, March 30th to...

Top National Thailand Stories From the Past Week: Fuel Prices Significantly...

Here is a look at the top NATIONAL Thailand stories, chosen by our Pattaya News/TPN National team, from last week, Monday, March 23rd to...

Top National Thailand Stories From the Past Week: Fuel Situation Causes...

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Top National Thailand Stories From the Past Week: Airplane Suffers Hard Landing...

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Events in Phuket

Thailand’s Songkran 2026 Projects US$ 909M Revenue Nationwide, Increasing Year Over...

A report by the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) showed strong nationwide tourism activity for the Songkran Festival 2026, exceeding expectations across all regions...

Phuket Opens Safety Command Center for Songkran 2026, Focusing on “Don’t...

Phuket, April 8, 2026 — Authorities in Phuket have launched a special operations center to strengthen road and marine safety during the Songkran festival, sharing...

Phuket Kite Festival is Underway 

Phuket - The skies above Karon Beach came alive with color and motion as the “Phuket Kite Festival 2026” officially opened, transforming the coastline into...

Phuket Honors Heroic Sisters with Spectacular Light and Sound Show

Phuket - Phuket launched its annual historical extravaganza with grandeur as the province paid tribute to two legendary heroines, Thao Thep Krasattri and Thao Sri...

Kathu Revives Cultural Street Festival, Showcasing Phuket’s Heritage 

Phuket - Kathu Municipality has once again brought its historic community to life with the opening of the 14th Kathu Cultural Street Festival, held from...

Phuket Welcomes Chinese New Year with Dazzling Festival

PHUKET- Twin 40-Meter Fire Dragons Illuminate Old Town, Drawing Thousands of Visitors Phuket launched its spectacular Chinese New Year celebration, known locally as the “Month Three...

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Experts Urge Thailand to Accelerate Removal of Barriers and Update Regulations...

Bangkok– A smooth and practical transition to full regulatory compliance will be a key factor in ensuring the long-term stability of Thailand’s app-based ride-hailing...

Thailand to Reduce Retail Diesel Pump Prices by 2.24 Baht per...

Thailand will reduce retail diesel pump prices by 2.14 baht per litre starting Thursday, April 9th, 2026, delivering immediate relief to motorists, businesses, transport...

Phuket Commerce Office Tightens Price Controls Amid Rising Costs

Phuket – The Phuket Provincial Commerce Office has stepped up efforts to stabilize consumer prices as rising fuel costs ripple through the market. Officials...

Thai Prime Minister Orders Immediate Nationwide Crackdown on Fuel Hoarding and...

Bangkok Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has directed an urgent, comprehensive crackdown on fuel hoarding and the illegal smuggling of oil out of Thailand, wanting to...

Thailand Rolls Out Stricter Rules for Transparency for Fuel Traders

Thailand’s Department of Energy Business has rolled out stricter transparency rules for fuel traders as the government ramps up oversight of the energy market...

Thailand Tightens Price Controls and Provides Relief Measures Due to Rising...

The Ministry of Commerce in Thailand is intensifying nationwide price controls in response to surging global oil prices, driven by geopolitical tensions in the...

Thailand Raises Fuel Prices by 6 Baht per Litre from March...

Bangkok, March 26, 2026 Thai motorists began facing significantly higher pump prices today after the government approved a sharp 6-baht-per-litre increase across all fuel types,...

Thailand’s Department of Energy Business Launches “Fuel Now” App Amid Nationwide...

Bangkok, March 24, 2026 – Thailand's Department of Energy Business (DEB), under the Ministry of Energy, officially launches the "Fuel Now" mobile application on...

Thai Airways Raises Ticket Prices by 10-15% on Certain Routes to...

Thailand- Thai Airways International (THAI), Thailand’s national carrier, has begun adjusting ticket prices upward by approximately 10-15% on certain routes to reflect sharply higher jet...

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Russian Arrested in Phuket for ATM Withdrawals Linked to Call Center...

Phuket — Police have arrested a 41‑year‑old Russian national, Mr. Anton, accused of playing a key role in a transnational call center fraud ring. The Phuket...

Top National Thailand Stories From the Past Week: Traffic Fatalities in...

Here is a look at the top NATIONAL Thailand stories, chosen by our Pattaya News/TPN National team, from last week, Monday, April 13th to...

Thailand Records 242 Traffic Related Fatalities in Songkran Seven Days of...

Thailand- Authorities have released a summary of the annual road safety statistics from the intensive control period during the Songkran festival, April 10–16, 2026. The...

Thailand Reports a Total of 216 Deaths in Six Days of...

Thailand- Thailand has reported a total of 1,108 accidents, resulting in 1,073 injuries and 216 fatalities over six days (April 10th – April 15th) of...

Phuket Reports Total of Four Deaths in Six Days of Songkran...

Phuket — Phuket has reported in total 28 road accidents with 26 injuries and four deaths on the sixth day (April 15th) of Songkran Festival’s...

Thailand Reports Total of 191 Deaths in Five Days of Songkran...

Thailand- Thailand has reported a total of 951 accidents, resulting in 911 injuries and 191 fatalities over five days (April 10th – April 14th) of...

Thailand Reports Total of 154 Deaths in Four Days of Songkran...

Thailand- Thailand has reported a total of 755 accidents, resulting in 705 injuries and 154 fatalities over four days (April 10th – April 13th)...

Thailand Reports Total of 95 Deaths in Three Days of Songkran...

Thailand — Thailand has reported a total of 515 accidents, resulting in 486 injuries and 95 fatalities over three days (April 10th – April...

Thailand Reports a Total of 71 Deaths in Two Days of...

Thailand - The Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM), has reported a total of 344 accidents, resulting in 317 injuries and 71 fatalities on...

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Thai Parliament Re-Elects Anutin Charnvirakul as Prime Minister in Landslide Vote

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

Thailand Establishes Joint Center to Monitor and Manage Impacts of Middle...

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

Thailands General Election Weekend is Here with a 24 Hour Nationwide...

Thailand- As Thailand prepares for its general election on Sunday, February 8th, 2026, residents and visitors are reminded that a strict nationwide ban on alcohol...

Phuket Governor Joins Early Voting

Phuket - Early voting in Phuket’s Constituency 1 began with strong public participation today, as residents flocked to the Phuket Provincial Administrative Organization (Old Provincial...

Explainer: The Upcoming Thai General Election and How Thailand Picks The...

Thailand is heading to a surprise general election on February 8th, 2026, after Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul dissolved parliament in December 2025. The move came...

Thai Election Commission Confirms Alcohol Sales Bans Nationwide For Parts of...

Thailand- Thailand's Election Commission (EC) has reminded the public of strict alcohol sale and service prohibitions during the upcoming 2026 general election periods, in accordance...

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