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Important Reminder: MANDATORY Digital Arrival Card in Thailand for International Tourists...
BANGKOK, Thailand – Starting May 1, 2025, all international tourists entering Thailand by air, land, or sea must complete the Thailand Digital Arrival Card...
Thailand Reports 200 Deaths in Six Days of Songkran So Far...
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A total of 1,377 road accidents, with 1,362 injuries and 200 deaths in six days (April 11th - April 16th), were reported Thursday...
Phuket Secured Zero Deaths in Six Days of the ‘Songkran Seven...
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Phuket has announced a total of 38 road accidents and 39 injuries with zero deaths in six days (April 11th, 2025 to April...
Phuket Orders Emergency Preparedness for Landslides and Flash FloodsÂ
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The Phuket Governor Sophon Suwanrat has directed all relevant agencies to heighten disaster preparedness measures. The urgent directive is part of comprehensive readiness...
Songkran 2025 Boosts Thailands Tourism with Major Visitor Surge
BANGKOK, April 16, 2025 – Thailand’s Songkran festival has sparked a tourism boom, with international visitor numbers soaring past an average of 100,000 per...
Young German Couple Pushing Baby Stroller Seriously Injured After Being Struck...
KHAO LAK, PHANG NGA – A German couple was critically injured after being struck by a speeding pickup truck while crossing a zebra crossing...
Phuket Secured Zero Deaths in Five Days of the ‘Songkran Seven...
Phuket –
Phuket has announced a total of 34 road accidents and 35 injuries in five days (April 11th, 2025 to April 15th, 2025) of...
Thailand Reports 171 Deaths in Five Days of Songkran So Far...
Thailand –
A total of 1,216 road accidents, with 1,208 injuries and 171 deaths in five days (April 11th - April 15th), were reported Wednesday...
Top National Thailand Stories From the Past Week: Thai PM Defends...
Here is a look at the top NATIONAL Thailand stories, chosen by our Pattaya News/TPN National team, from last week, Monday, April 7th, to...
So-called Missing Welsh Tourist that Sparked Massive International Media Campaign Found...
Krabi, Thailand – April 15, 2025 – A 26-year-old Welsh man has been located after vanishing on Thailand’s popular Phi Phi Island, sparking widespread...
Thailand Braces for Flash Floods, Mudslides in 25 Provinces
BANGKOK, April 15, 2025 — The Office of the National Water Resources (ONWR) has issued an urgent warning to residents across 25 provinces in...
Thailand Reports 138 Deaths in Four Days of Songkran Seven Days...
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A total of 1,000 road accidents, with 1,002 injuries and 138 deaths in four days, were reported Tuesday (April 15th) by the Department...
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Top National Thailand Stories From the Past Week: Thai PM Defends...
Here is a look at the top NATIONAL Thailand stories, chosen by our Pattaya News/TPN National team, from last week, Monday, April 7th, to...
Top National Thailand Stories From the Past Week: U.S. President Imposes...
Here is a look at the top NATIONAL Thailand stories, chosen by our Pattaya News/TPN National team, from last week, Monday, March 31st, to...
Top National Thailand Stories From the Past Week: Powerful Earthquake in...
Here is a look at the top NATIONAL Thailand stories, chosen by our Pattaya News/TPN National team, from last week, Monday, March 24th, to...
Top National Thailand Stories From the Past Week: Thai Opposition to...
Here is a look at the top NATIONAL Thailand stories, chosen by our Pattaya News/TPN National team, from last week, Monday, March 17th, to...
Top National Thailand Stories From the Past Week: Thailand Responds to...
Here is a look at the top NATIONAL Thailand stories, chosen by our Pattaya News/TPN National team, from last week, Monday, March 10th, to...
Phuket’s Biggest Stories From the Past Week: German and Turkish Men...
The following is our weekly feature in which we highlight the top local stories in our area of Phuket from the past week. The...
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Songkran 2025 Boosts Thailands Tourism with Major Visitor Surge
BANGKOK, April 16, 2025 – Thailand’s Songkran festival has sparked a tourism boom, with international visitor numbers soaring past an average of 100,000 per...
Tourists Flock to Bangla Road for Songkran Water Fights
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The annual Songkran festivities are in full swing across Phuket, with celebrations taking place at key tourist hotspots. The iconic Bangla Road...
Where to Go for Songkran in Phuket
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Phuket is preparing an extraordinary lineup of events to welcome the Thai New Year in spectacular style. From water fights and cultural parades...
Thailand Celebrates Chakri Day: A Tribute to Royal Legacy
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On April 6, 2025, Thailand observed Chakri Day, a national holiday honoring the establishment of the Chakri Dynasty, which has reigned over the kingdom...
Miss Grand Thailand 2025 Crowns a New Star as Phukets Saranrat...
Thailand, at 7:00 PM on March 29th, 2025 — Miss Grand Thailand 2025: A Star Is Born concluded in a thrilling finale, with Phuket’s...
Samui Open Beach Volleyball Tournament 2025
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The 7th annual TAT Samui Open Beach Volleyball Tournament will be held on Koh Samui, Thailand 21-23 March 2025 at Samui Resotel Beach...
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Songkran 2025 Boosts Thailands Tourism with Major Visitor Surge
BANGKOK, April 16, 2025 – Thailand’s Songkran festival has sparked a tourism boom, with international visitor numbers soaring past an average of 100,000 per...
Songkran Festival 2025 Set to Boost Thai Economy with Projected Over...
Bangkok, Thailand- Thailand’s annual Songkran festival, the celebration marking the traditional Thai New Year, is poised to deliver an economic windfall in 2025, with...
Some Activist Groups Push for Total Alcohol Sales Ban During Songkran...
Bangkok, April 5, 2025 – As Thailand gears up for an extended Songkran celebration this year, a coalition of advocacy and activist groups has...
Phuket’s United Front Against Casinos: #PhuketSayNoToCasinos Trends Online
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Phuket residents are rallying together to oppose the establishment of casinos in their province, with the hashtag #PhuketSayNoToCasinos gaining widespread traction on social...
Thai Hotel Associations Push for Crackdown on Illegal Condo Rentals By...
Bangkok, March 23, 2025 – The Thai Hotels Association (THA) is sounding the alarm over a surge in illegal daily condo rentals by foreign...
Tourist E-Wallet: TAGTHAi EASY PAY Now Available for International Visitors
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Seamless, Secure, and Cashless Transactions for in Thailand
International visitors can now enjoy hassle-free, cashless transactions across Thailand with TAGTHAi EASY PAY, a new...
Thai Parliament Passes Alcohol Control Bill, Easing Restrictions on Liquor and...
Bangkok, March 19, 2025 – The Thai Parliament voted overwhelmingly to pass a revised version of the Alcoholic Beverage Control Act, effectively lifting longstanding...
Phuket Tops Thailand’s 2024 Tourism Revenue RankingÂ
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Phuket province reportedly led Thailand’s tourism revenue rankings in 2024, generating 497.5 billion baht, as the government steps up efforts to boost the...
Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Unveils Bold 2025 Growth Plan
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In a recent address following a high-level economic strategy session, Thailand’s Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra expressed optimism about the nation’s financial outlook, forecasting a...
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Important Reminder: MANDATORY Digital Arrival Card in Thailand for International Tourists...
BANGKOK, Thailand – Starting May 1, 2025, all international tourists entering Thailand by air, land, or sea must complete the Thailand Digital Arrival Card...
Thailand Reports 200 Deaths in Six Days of Songkran So Far...
Thailand –
A total of 1,377 road accidents, with 1,362 injuries and 200 deaths in six days (April 11th - April 16th), were reported Thursday...
Songkran 2025 Boosts Thailands Tourism with Major Visitor Surge
BANGKOK, April 16, 2025 – Thailand’s Songkran festival has sparked a tourism boom, with international visitor numbers soaring past an average of 100,000 per...
Young German Couple Pushing Baby Stroller Seriously Injured After Being Struck...
KHAO LAK, PHANG NGA – A German couple was critically injured after being struck by a speeding pickup truck while crossing a zebra crossing...
Thailand Reports 171 Deaths in Five Days of Songkran So Far...
Thailand –
A total of 1,216 road accidents, with 1,208 injuries and 171 deaths in five days (April 11th - April 15th), were reported Wednesday...
Top National Thailand Stories From the Past Week: Thai PM Defends...
Here is a look at the top NATIONAL Thailand stories, chosen by our Pattaya News/TPN National team, from last week, Monday, April 7th, to...
So-called Missing Welsh Tourist that Sparked Massive International Media Campaign Found...
Krabi, Thailand – April 15, 2025 – A 26-year-old Welsh man has been located after vanishing on Thailand’s popular Phi Phi Island, sparking widespread...
Thailand Braces for Flash Floods, Mudslides in 25 Provinces
BANGKOK, April 15, 2025 — The Office of the National Water Resources (ONWR) has issued an urgent warning to residents across 25 provinces in...
Thailand Reports 138 Deaths in Four Days of Songkran Seven Days...
Thailand –
A total of 1,000 road accidents, with 1,002 injuries and 138 deaths in four days, were reported Tuesday (April 15th) by the Department...
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Thai Politics
Thai Government Delays Debating Entertainment Complex Bill, Which Includes Casinos, Amid...
Bangkok, Thailand – On April 8, 2025, Thailand’s Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra announced the postponement of discussions on the controversial Entertainment Complex Bill, which...
Recap of Thai Prime Ministers Phuket Visit Before Earthquake Hit...
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A recent meeting was held in Phuket which aimed to embark on a sustainable transformation with 1.2 Billion Baht investment, but took place...
Thailand Continues No Confidence Debate in Parliament, Ten Things Discussed So...
Here is a short update on the ongoing no-confidence hearing in the Thai Parliament targeting Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra on March 24, 2025, with...
Thailand Expresses Disappointment Over Gaza Hostilities, Calls for Hostage Release
March 22, 2025 – Thailand has voiced profound disappointment at the resurgence of violence in the Gaza Strip, warning that the escalation threatens an...
Thai Immigration Bureau Denies Claims of Missing Biometrics for 17 Million...
Thailand, February 21st, 2025, Pol. Col. Kathathon Khamthiang, spokesperson for the Immigration Bureau (IB), addressed claims made by MP Rangsiman Rome regarding the expiration...
Cabinet Ministers Address Key Issues in Southern Thailand
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Cabinet Ministers visited several provinces in Southern Thailand to oversee security, infrastructure, economic development, and public welfare projects ahead of the Mobile Cabinet...
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