Here is a look at the top NATIONAL Thailand stories, chosen by our Pattaya News/TPN National team, from last week, Monday, January 12th, to Sunday, January 18th 2025.
They are not in any particular level of importance but are listed in the order of date of publication.
- A construction crane collapsed onto a passenger train, killing at least 32 people, injuring 64.
2. A tragic accident struck Rama II Road on Thursday morning when a construction crane collapsed, crushing two vehicles and leaving at least two people dead.
Crane Collapse Near Bangkok Leaves Two Dead, One Day After Different Crane Collapse in Korat – VIDEO
3. Morning commuters faced major disruption today after a section of Rama II Road in Samut Sakhon collapsed, leaving a pickup truck nose-down in a gaping hole and traffic gridlocked in both directions.
Road Collapse on Rama II in Samut Sakhon Causes Severe Traffic Chaos
4. Authorities in Pattaya have obtained an arrest warrant for a 30-year-old Chinese national, identified as Mr. Gong Gaopeng, following a daring robbery in which he allegedly lured, tied up, and attacked a female Chinese real estate agent, stealing over 31,000 baht and her mobile phone as we reported here yesterday.
Arrest Warrant Issued for Chinese Man Accused of Robbing Fellow National in Pattaya Real Estate Scam
5. Police from Pattaya City Police Station have arrested a 44-year-old Chinese national in a controlled operation targeting the distribution of illegal vape pods laced with ketamine (commonly referred to as “K” or “K-pods”), as part of the Chonburi Provincial Police’s intensified crackdown on narcotics.
Pattaya Police Arrest Chinese National in Major Bust of Ketamine Laced Vape Pods
6. Thai tourist police raided a luxury villa on the popular island of Koh Phangan, dismantling an overnight drug-fueled party and arresting four Israeli nationals. Authorities seized substantial quantities of cocaine and ketamine, along with other narcotics, in what officials describe as part of ongoing efforts to crack down on international drug-related activities in tourist hotspots.
7. Police in Krabi have arrested a speedboat driver who tested positive for illegal drugs following a deadly collision with a fishing vessel that left one tourist dead and several others injured.
8. Police in Phuket have arrested a male tourist from Uzbekistan following allegations that he sexually assaulted a 16-year-old Thai girl at a restaurant in Thalang.
Uzbek Man Arrested in Phuket for Alleged Sexual Assault on Minor Girl at Restaurant
9. The island of Phuket has come alive as Electric Daisy Carnival (EDC) Thailand 2026 kickee off its first day at Rhythm Park, drawing tens of thousands of electronic music fans from around the world.
That’s all for this week, as always thanks for your support.
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