Here is a look at the top NATIONAL Thailand stories, chosen by our Pattaya News/TPN National team, from last week, Monday, August 5th, to Sunday, August 11th, 2024.
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!
1. “Tennis” Panipak Wongpattanakit, a Thai taekwondo star, secured the gold medal in the women’s 49 kg category at the Paris 2024 Olympics, triumphing over China’s Guo Qing, ranked sixth.
Tennis Panipak Wins Second Olympic Gold in Taekwondo at Paris 2024
Thai badminton star View Kunlavut Vitidsarn claimed a silver medal after falling to Denmark’s Viktor Axelsen in the men’s singles final at the Paris 2024 Olympics.
“Bee” Janjaem Suwannapheng, a rising Thai boxing star, secured a bronze medal after losing to Algeria’s Imane Khelif in the women’s 66 kg semifinal at the Paris 2024 Olympics.
Thai Boxer Janjaem Suwannapheng Wins Bronze After Defeat by Algeria’s Imane Khelif
19-year-old Thai weightlifter “Wave” Weeraphon Wichuma clinched a silver medal in the men’s 73kg category at the Paris 2024 Olympics.
Thai Weightlifter Wave Weeraphon Secures Silver at Paris 2024 Olympics
2. A tragic incident occurred at Khao Sok National Park, resulting in the death of one individual, while thirty-one foreign tourists and a tour guide survived.
Surat Thani Governor Jessada Jitrat has mandated legal action against the tour company involved.
Tour Company Faces Legal Action for Surat Thani Cave Incident
3. The Thai Constitutional Court convened to discuss and vote on Thirayuth Suwankaesoorn’s petition seeking the dissolution of the Move Forward Party (MFP) and the revocation of the electoral rights of its executive members for their campaign to amend Section 112 of the Criminal Code.
Thai Constitutional Court Dissolves Move Forward Party, Imposes 10-Year Ban on 11 Executive Members
The former Move Forward Party was officially renamed the People’s Party (PP). The party’s emblem features an orange six-sided triangle, symbolizing equality, with the party’s name “People’s Party” displayed below in navy blue.
Peoples Party Launched: Nattapong Ruangpanyawut Leads Thailands New Political Force
4. Nong Khai immigration officers received a tip-off about two foreign men resembling wanted Japanese suspects in a murder and dismemberment Case in Nonthaburi on April 19th.
That’s all for this week, be safe!
