Here is a look at the top NATIONAL Thailand stories, chosen by our Pattaya News/TPN National team, from last week, Monday, February 10th, to Sunday, February 16th, 2025.
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!
Thai Tourist Police Arrest 2,928 People in Nationwide Crackdown on Transnational Crime.
Thai tourist police arrested 2,746 individuals in a nationwide crackdown on transnational crime, illegal tours, and tourist scams.
Thai PM has ordered an extensive study into possibly ending the controversial alcohol sales bans during afternoons and on religious holidays to boost tourism. This isn’t, however, the first time these studies have taken place and some netizens are skeptical. Tourism, business, and hospitality industry representatives have been pushing the Thai government for this change for many years.
Thailand Receives 260 Foreigners Rescued from Scam Gangs in Myanmar.
Myanmar hands over 260 foreign trafficking victims from Myawaddy to Thai officials in Tak. Thailand to assist with repatriation as an estimated 7,000 more await release.
Thailand Imposes One-Year Ban on Gun Carry Permits Amid Rising Violence.
Thai government bans new gun carry permits for one year starting February 14th, to curb rising gun-related violence and enhance public safety.
Thai police arrested two suspects in the Kamphaeng Phet triple murder of a family over an unpaid loan. One confessed to the killings, while another helped move the bodies and sell stolen gold.
That’s all for this week, be safe!
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