Top National Thailand Stories From the Past Week: Shocking Walkway Accident at Thai Airport, and More

Here is a look at the top NATIONAL Thailand stories, chosen by our Pattaya News/TPN National team, from the last week June 26th to July 2nd, 2023.

They are not in any particular level of importance but are listed in the order of date of publication.

Let’s get started and see what the top stories were! And, that is all for this week. Thank you as always for reading the Pattaya News/TPN News!

1. Move Forward Party Remains Confident in Securing Enough Senate Votes to Make Pita Prime Minister

At present, the coalition alliance has 312 MPs, but in order to enable Pita Limjaroenrat to take office, they need at least 376 votes or another 64 votes from the joint parliament.

Move Forward Party Remains Confident in Securing Enough Senate Votes to Make Pita Prime Minister

2. International Cruise Ships Highlighted as Major Contributors to Thai Tourism

Pattaya is considering a cruise ship port as well.

International Cruise Ships Highlighted as Major Contributors to Thai Tourism

3. Thai Airways Looking to Significantly Expand Fleet

Thai Airways aims to finalize a deal to buy at least 30 new aircraft by the end of the year and could double its fleet of narrow-body jets over the next decade, according to its chief executive.

Thai Airways Looking to Significantly Expand Fleet

4. Passenger at Don Mueang Airport Loses Her Leg After Getting Stuck in Moving Walkway

The woman remains under close medical care as of press time. Her amputated leg was reportedly unable to be reattached.

Passenger at Don Mueang Airport Loses Her Leg After Getting Stuck in Moving Walkway

5. Data Shows Thailand Sees 1.3 Million Chinese Travelers This Year

Welcome to Thailand!

Data Shows Thailand Sees 1.3 Million Chinese Travelers This Year

The original version of this article appeared on our sister website, The TPN National News, owned by our parent company TPN media.

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Goongnang Suksawat
Goong Nang is a News Translator who has worked professionally for multiple news organizations in Thailand for many years and has worked with The Pattaya News for more than four years. Specializes primarily in local news for Phuket, Pattaya, and also some national news, with emphasis on translation between Thai to English and working as an intermediary between reporters and English-speaking writers. Originally from Nakhon Si Thammarat, but lives in Phuket and Krabi except when commuting between the three.