Top National Thailand Stories From the Past Week: 60-Day Visa Exemption for European Tourists Proposed and More

Here is a look at the top NATIONAL Thailand stories, chosen by our Pattaya News/TPN National team, from the last week, Monday, November 13th, 2023, to Sunday, November 19th, 2023.

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

The man was lying deceased beside a bed with his legs and arms tied up.

A Cameroon and Myanmar man were arrested after they were allegedly involved in the murder of a Taiwanese man at a hotel in Bangkok. Both suspects have reportedly admitted to tying up the Taiwanese man in an attempt to extort money from him but deny murdering him.

The two suspects said the Taiwanese man was still alive when they left. A Thai woman is now wanted for alleged involvement.

The Filipino Police informed the Thai police about a suspect identified only as Mr. Joe, 47, a Filipino national, who is a wanted suspect in his country.
Samui Immigration told the Phuket Express that the German had been arrested before for causing a public nuisance.
It has been reported by other Thai media that Mr. Daniel has admitted the charge of hiding, removing and destroying the corpse, or parts of the corpse. However, he has denied the intent to murder charge.
The tourism ministry is contemplating proposing to the Thai Cabinet to extend the visa exemption period for visitors from 50 European countries from 30 days to 60 days.
That’s all for this week, as always thanks for your support!
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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 five 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.