UPDATE: Swiss Man Sentenced to One Month in Prison for Assaulting Thai Doctor in Phuket
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The Appeal Court Region 8 has overturned a lower court ruling, sentencing Swiss national David, the owner of an elephant camp in Phuket, to...
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Three Police Officers Die after Helicopter Crashes in Prachuap Khiri Khan,...
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A police helicopter crashed in Koh Lak, Mueang Prachuap Khiri Khan at approximately 1:00 P.M. on Saturday (May 24th), 2025, resulting...
UPDATE: Swiss Man Sentenced to One Month in Prison for Assaulting...
Phuket–
The Appeal Court Region 8 has overturned a lower court ruling, sentencing Swiss national David, the owner of an elephant camp in Phuket, to...
Myanmar Nationals Arrested for Unauthorized Employment in Phuket Town Mobile Shop
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Police have apprehended three Myanmar nationals for working without proper authorization following complaints about a mobile phone shop operating in the Downtown Market area.
The...
Foreign Woman Arrested for Prostitution in Cherng Talay
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A femal foreigner was arrested in Thalang for alledged protitution.
The Phuket Tourist Police told the Phuket Express that earlier this week...
Foreign Mans Body Found Near Nui Beach in Karon
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Police are investigating the discovery of a deceased foreign body found floating near Nui Beach in Karon. The body, identified as a white...
Nurse Murdered on Samui Island
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Police on Koh Samui have launched an intense manhunt following the brutal murder of a private hospital nurse, whose body was discovered...
16 Illegal Chinese Construction Workers Arrested in Patong
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Police have arrested 16 Chinese nationals for working illegally at a construction site in Patong.
The Phuket Tourist Police told the Phuket Express...
์Icelander, Italian, and Nigerians Arrested for Overstaying in Phuket
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Phuket Immigration have apprehended four foreign nationals for overstaying their visas, with some remaining in Thailand unlawfully for over two years.
The Phuket...
Police Arrest Driver for Using Fake License Plates and Tax Sticker
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Police in Phuket have arrested a 47-year-old man for using forged license plates and an altered tax sticker on his vehicle while passing...
Thailand Ranked Among World’s Safest for Solo Female Travelers
PRESS RELEASE:
Thailand has been listed among the world’s top 10 safest destinations for solo female travelers in 2025, according to a report by the...
Robinhood Signs Strategic Redirection Agreement with Foodpanda Thailand and Signals New...
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On May 20th, 2025, Thai food delivery platform Robinhood announced a strategic redirection agreement with foodpanda Thailand.
This agreement, effective immediately, facilitates a seamless transition...
Van Collides with Four Vehicles in Phuket Airport – VIDEO
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A van reportedly had an accelerator malfunction and crashed into multiple other vehicles inside the Phuket International Airport.
The accident this week occurred...
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Top National Thailand Stories From the Past Week: Abbot Disrobed Amid...
Here is a look at the top NATIONAL Thailand stories, chosen by our Pattaya News/TPN National team, from last week, Monday, May 12th, to...
Top National Thailand Stories From the Past Week: Alcohol Sales Ban...
Here is a look at the top NATIONAL Thailand stories, chosen by our Pattaya News/TPN National team, from last week, Monday, May 5th, to...
Top National Thailand Stories From the Past Week: Thailand Officially Launches...
Here is a look at the top NATIONAL Thailand stories, chosen by our Pattaya News/TPN National team, from last week, Monday, April 28th, to...
Top National Thailand Stories From the Past Week: Chinese Man Confesses...
Here is a look at the top NATIONAL Thailand stories, chosen by our Pattaya News/TPN National team, from last week, Monday, April 21st, to...
Reminder: Mandatory Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) Starts May 1st, 2025...
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As of May 1st, 2025—just three days away—all non-Thai nationals entering Thailand by air, land, or sea must complete the Thailand Digital Arrival Card...
Top National Thailand Stories From the Past Week: Maha Songkran Festival...
Here is a look at the top NATIONAL Thailand stories, chosen by our Pattaya News/TPN National team, from last week, Monday, April 14th, to...
Events in Phuket
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
PRESS RELEASE:
The 7th annual TAT Samui Open Beach Volleyball Tournament will be held on Koh Samui, Thailand 21-23 March 2025 at Samui Resotel Beach...
Health News
Business News
Robinhood Signs Strategic Redirection Agreement with Foodpanda Thailand and Signals New...
Thailand-
On May 20th, 2025, Thai food delivery platform Robinhood announced a strategic redirection agreement with foodpanda Thailand.
This agreement, effective immediately, facilitates a seamless transition...
Phuket’s Tourism Faces Challenges as Chinese Arrivals Decline
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Phuket is facing a sharp decline in Chinese visitors amid concerns over safety and social sentiment. According to Rangsimon Kingkaew, President of the...
Thai Court Sentences 23 Foreign Real Estate Nominees in Phuket
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Thai authorities have intensified their crackdown on foreign nominee ownership in the real estate sector, following a recent court ruling that penalized...
Thailands Tourism Targets Falter in 2025: PM Paetongtarn Calls for Urgent...
Bangkok, May 2, 2025 – Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra took to social media today to address growing concerns over Thailand’s struggling tourism sector, acknowledging...
Reminder: Mandatory Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) Starts May 1st, 2025...
Thailand-
As of May 1st, 2025—just three days away—all non-Thai nationals entering Thailand by air, land, or sea must complete the Thailand Digital Arrival Card...
Phuket Rental Business Faces Alleged Vehicle Smuggling Scheme
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A motorcycle rental shop in Wichit has uncovered an alleged scheme involving rented vehicles being transported out of the province in violation of...
Phuket Welcomes 3.8 Million Tourists in Quarter One of 2025, Revenue...
Phuket, April 19th, 2025 — Ms. Siriwan Siharach, Director of the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) Phuket Office, revealed plans to attract new-generation travelers...
Phuket’s Tourism Booms in The First Quarter of 2025
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Phuket continues to shine with tourism numbers showing impressive growth in the first quarter of 2025.
Miss Siriwan Siharach, Director of the Tourism Authority...
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...
Top Local Community News
National Thailand News
Three Police Officers Die after Helicopter Crashes in Prachuap Khiri Khan,...
Prachuap Khiri Khan -
A police helicopter crashed in Koh Lak, Mueang Prachuap Khiri Khan at approximately 1:00 P.M. on Saturday (May 24th), 2025, resulting...
Nurse Murdered on Samui Island
Koh Samui/Surat Thani-
Police on Koh Samui have launched an intense manhunt following the brutal murder of a private hospital nurse, whose body was discovered...
Thailand Ranked Among World’s Safest for Solo Female Travelers
PRESS RELEASE:
Thailand has been listed among the world’s top 10 safest destinations for solo female travelers in 2025, according to a report by the...
Robinhood Signs Strategic Redirection Agreement with Foodpanda Thailand and Signals New...
Thailand-
On May 20th, 2025, Thai food delivery platform Robinhood announced a strategic redirection agreement with foodpanda Thailand.
This agreement, effective immediately, facilitates a seamless transition...
Russian Staying in Temple on Pha Ngan Island for Eight Months...
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A 30-year-old male Russian national, identified only as Mr. Maksim , has been arrested in Koh Phangan after overstaying his tourist...
One Person Dies, Three Others Seriously Injured After Truck Collides with...
Phang Nga-
A severe collision at the Ga-Lai Three-way intersection on the Petchkasem Road in Takua Tung where a trailer truck, reportedly driven by a...
Top National Thailand Stories From the Past Week: Abbot Disrobed Amid...
Here is a look at the top NATIONAL Thailand stories, chosen by our Pattaya News/TPN National team, from last week, Monday, May 12th, to...
Thailand Tourism Authority Anticipates Upcoming Tourism Boom in 2025, Driven Mainly...
BANGKOK, May 19th, 2025 — The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is forecasting a surge in tourist arrivals this year, with Europe expected to...
Thailand Braces for Heavy Rain and Thunderstorms Until Early June
BANGKOK, May 19th, 2025 – The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) announced on Sunday that Thailand is set to experience a surge in rainfall and...
Traffic and Transportation
Sports
Thai Politics
Thailands Tourism Targets Falter in 2025: PM Paetongtarn Calls for Urgent...
Bangkok, May 2, 2025 – Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra took to social media today to address growing concerns over Thailand’s struggling tourism sector, acknowledging...
Thai Prime Minister Orders Comprehensive Review of Visa-Free Entry Program, Changes...
Bangkok, Thailand – April 22, 2025 – Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has ordered a comprehensive review of Thailand’s visa-free entry scheme, citing concerns over...
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...
Travel and Tourism
