PRESS RELEASE:
The Ministry of Public Health has intensified its efforts to aid flood and landslide victims in Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai provinces. Emergency medical response teams (MERT) are on standby, ready to deploy to affected areas immediately upon request, ensuring prompt and safe assistance to those in need.
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Ministry of Public Health Intensifies Flood Relief Efforts in Chiang Mai...
PRESS RELEASE:
The Ministry of Public Health has intensified its efforts to aid flood and landslide victims in Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai provinces. Emergency...
CentralwOrld Welcomes Gumball 3000
PRESS RELEASE:
11 September 2024
centralwOrld welcomes Gumball 3000, international supercar rally, with over 100 cars worth over a billion baht making its pitstop on 17...
TAT Launches Major Tourism Event Series to Boost Thai Economy through...
National —
On September 11th, 2024, Ms. Thapanee Kiatphaibool, the Governor of the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), announced a new initiative aimed at boosting...
Sea Turtle Rescued from Fishing Net on Mai Khao Beach
Phuket –
A sea turtle was rescued after being entangled in a fishing net on the Mai Khao Beach in Thalang.
The Thai Department of Marine...
Flights Canceled at Airport in Chiang Rai Due to Floods
Chiang Rai –
The Mae Fah Luang Chiang Rai International Airport has announced a cancelation of flights until further notice due to severe flooding.
Our previous...
Thirty Villages in Phuket Received Rain Gauges for Future Landslide Warnings
Phuket –
In total, 30 villages in Phuket have received rain gauges which will be installed at 30 risky areas for future landslide warnings.
Our previous...
Suspects Arrested with 55 Meth Pills on Bangla Road and Eight...
Patong –
Three suspects were arrested on the Bangla Road with 55 methamphetamine pills and crystal methamphetamine and eight rental motorbikes were seized.
The Patong...
Patong Taxi Motorbike Rider Verbally Sexual Harasses Passenger
Patong –
A taxi motorbike rider was charged after he verbally sexually harassed his female passenger in Patong.
The Patong Police told the Phuket Express that...
Sea Turtle Rescued on Beach in Cherng Talay
Thalang –
A sea turtle was rescued after being washed up on a beach in Cherng Talay, Thalang.
The Department of Coastal Resources told the Phuket...
Two Suspects Arrested with 6,200 Methamphetamine Pills in Thalang
Thalang –
Two Suspects were arrested with 6,200 methamphetamine pills and 52.7 grams of crystal methamphetamine in Paklok.
The Thalang Police told the Phuket Express that...
Top National Thailand Stories From the Past Week:Â Prime Minister Paetongtarns Cabinet...
Here is a look at the top NATIONAL Thailand stories, chosen by our Pattaya News/TPN National team, from last week, Monday, September 2nd, to...
Phuket’s Biggest Stories From the Past Week: Phuket Big Buddha Temporarily Closed,...
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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Top National Thailand Stories From the Past Week:Â Prime Minister Paetongtarns Cabinet...
Here is a look at the top NATIONAL Thailand stories, chosen by our Pattaya News/TPN National team, from last week, Monday, September 2nd, to...
Phuket’s Biggest Stories From the Past Week: Phuket Big Buddha Temporarily Closed,...
The following is our weekly feature in which we highlight the top local stories in our area of Phuket from the past week. The...
Phuket’s Biggest Stories From the Past Week: Landslide Investigations, and More
The following is our weekly feature in which we highlight the top local stories in our area of Phuket from the past week. The...
Top National Thailand Stories From the Past Week: Flooding Affecting 30,807...
Here is a look at the top NATIONAL Thailand stories, chosen by our Pattaya News/TPN National team, from last week, Monday, August 19th, to...
Phuket’s Biggest Stories From the Past Week: Landslide Kills 13 People,...
The following is our weekly feature in which we highlight the top local stories in our area of Phuket from the past week. The...
Top National Thailand Stories From the Past Week: New Thai Prime...
Here is a look at the top NATIONAL Thailand stories, chosen by our Pattaya News/TPN National team, from last week, Monday, August 12th, to...
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TAT Launches Major Tourism Event Series to Boost Thai Economy through...
National —
On September 11th, 2024, Ms. Thapanee Kiatphaibool, the Governor of the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), announced a new initiative aimed at boosting...
Thailand Sends 79 Athletes to Compete in 15 Sports at Paris...
World —
The official opening ceremony of the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris will take place on August 29, 2024, at 12:40 AM (Thailand time)....
September 2024’s Festivals and Events in Thailand
PRESS RELEASE:
Don’t miss the Amazing Muay Thai Experience 2024 in Nakhon Ratchasima and Lop Buri, the ‘Um Phra Dam Nam Festival’ in Phetchabun, and...
Phuket’s Light and Sound Shows Dazzle Tourists-PHOTO TOUR
PRESS RELEASE:
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) and the Phuket provincial administration have launched a light-and-sound show in the province as part of the...
Phuket Hungry Ghost Festival Begins with Parade – PHOTO TOUR
Phuket –
The Phuket Hungry Ghost festival (Por Tor) began with a parade in Phuket Town.
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Thai- Chinese people in Phuket believe that ancestor’s...
Lighting Extravaganza Event to be Held in Phuket
Phuket –
The Vijitr’ lighting extravaganza event will be held in Phuket Town from August 24th to September 1st, 2024.
The event will be held by...
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CentralwOrld Welcomes Gumball 3000
PRESS RELEASE:
11 September 2024
centralwOrld welcomes Gumball 3000, international supercar rally, with over 100 cars worth over a billion baht making its pitstop on 17...
Labor Ministry Plans 400 Baht Minimum Wage
PRESS RELEASE:
Labor Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn has revealed that the minimum daily wage could rise to 400 baht nationwide from October 1, despite concerns from...
Domestic Thai Tourism Surges with 160 Million Trips, Tourism Authority Plans...
National —
On September 3rd, 2024, Ms. Somrudi Chitjong, Deputy Governor for Domestic Marketing of the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), revealed that the target...
Koh Samui Cruise Terminal Set to Open by 2032
PRESS RELEASE:
Caretaker Deputy Minister of Transport Manaporn Charoensri has announced that a new cruise terminal in Koh Samui will open in 2032 as part...
Thai Hotels Face 170M Baht Losses After FTI Collapse
PRESS RELEASE:
Thai hotels have reported combined losses of 173 million baht following the collapse of the German tour firm FTI Group, a sharp increase...
Chamber of Commerce Confident in Economic Stability Despite PM’s Removal
PRESS RELEASE:
Thailand's economy is expected to remain resilient despite the recent Constitutional Court ruling that removed Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin and his Cabinet from...
Thai Hotels Seek German Embassy Help After FTI Collapse
PRESS RELEASE:
Thai hotel operators are seeking support from the German Embassy in Thailand after incurring losses due to the bankruptcy of German tour company...
Cabinet Approves 433M Baht Boost for Tourism Campaigns
PRESS RELEASE:
The Cabinet has approved a 433 million baht budget for the Ministry of Tourism and Sports to enhance tourism during the slower months...
Phuket Announces 2.38 Billion Baht Underpass Project to Ease Traffic at...
Thalang —
On August 3rd, 2024, Phuket Highways Office Chief Yutthana Phitak announced a new underpass project at the Tha Ruea intersection on the Tha...
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Ministry of Public Health Intensifies Flood Relief Efforts in Chiang Mai...
PRESS RELEASE:
The Ministry of Public Health has intensified its efforts to aid flood and landslide victims in Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai provinces. Emergency...
CentralwOrld Welcomes Gumball 3000
PRESS RELEASE:
11 September 2024
centralwOrld welcomes Gumball 3000, international supercar rally, with over 100 cars worth over a billion baht making its pitstop on 17...
TAT Launches Major Tourism Event Series to Boost Thai Economy through...
National —
On September 11th, 2024, Ms. Thapanee Kiatphaibool, the Governor of the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), announced a new initiative aimed at boosting...
Flights Canceled at Airport in Chiang Rai Due to Floods
Chiang Rai –
The Mae Fah Luang Chiang Rai International Airport has announced a cancelation of flights until further notice due to severe flooding.
Our previous...
Top National Thailand Stories From the Past Week:Â Prime Minister Paetongtarns Cabinet...
Here is a look at the top NATIONAL Thailand stories, chosen by our Pattaya News/TPN National team, from last week, Monday, September 2nd, to...
Labor Ministry Plans 400 Baht Minimum Wage
PRESS RELEASE:
Labor Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn has revealed that the minimum daily wage could rise to 400 baht nationwide from October 1, despite concerns from...
Deputy PM Anutin Backs Cannabis Decriminalization and Regulated Casino Complexes
National —
Deputy Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul commented on two major issues this morning in Bangkok: Cannabis and Casinos.
Regarding cannabis, Anutin affirmed that his party,...
Illegal Canadian Massage Therapist Arrested with Drugs on Pha Ngan Island
Surat Thani –
An illegal Canadian massage therapist was arrested with illegal drugs on the Koh Pha Ngan district in Surat Thani.
The Surat Thani immigration...
Illegal Filipino Tour Guide Arrested on Pha Ngan Island
Surat Thani –
An illegal Filipino tour guide was arrested on the Pha Ngan district in Surat Thani.
The Koh Pha Ngan Police told the Phuket...
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Thai Politics
Thai Tourism Minister Vows to Continue Visa-Free Policies and Boost Domestic...
National —
On September 5th, 2024, newly-appointed Deputy Finance Minister Chulaphan Amornvivat gave an interview regarding the Entertainment Complex (Casino) project after completing public hearings...
Thai Royal Command Issued: Prime Minister Paetongtarns Cabinet Takes Shape
National —
On September 4th, 2024, the Royal Thai Government Gazette published a royal command appointing new ministers under the administration of Prime Minister Paetongtarn...
Caretaker Deputy Minister of Interior Visited Phuket to Distribute Relief Supplies...
PRESS RELEASE:
Caretaker Deputy Minister of Interior Chada Thaiseth has visited Phuket province to provide support and distribute relief supplies to victims of recent floods...
Paetongtarn Reaffirms Ties with Global Leaders
PRESS RELEASE:
Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has expressed her gratitude to the leaders of India, Indonesia, the Maldives, and the U.S. Secretary of State for...
Paetongtarn Shinawatra Officially Appointed as Thailands 31st Prime Minister
National —
At 9:29 AM on August 18th, 2024, Thai national media reported that the Secretary-General of the House of Representatives Pol. SubLt. Apat Sukhanan...
Paetongtarn Shinawatra Expressed Gratitude Following Thailand’s New Prime Minister
PRESS RELEASE:
Paetongtarn Shinawatra has expressed her gratitude to parliamentarians following her election as Thailand's new prime minister, succeeding Srettha Thavisin after his removal by...
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