Here is a look at the top NATIONAL Thailand stories, chosen by our Pattaya News/TPN National team, from last week, Monday, March 30th to Sunday, April 5th 2026.

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

1. Diesel vehicle owners, brace for impact! The Oil Fuel Fund Management Board (กบน. or OFFMB) announced today, April 1st, 2026, that it has decided to reduce the diesel subsidy rate to manage the fund’s liquidity.

Diesel Prices Surge! Oil Fuel Fund Board Approves 3.50 Baht/Litre Hike to 44.24 Baht in Thailand

2. A 30-year-old Finnish tourist broke down in tears as he reported to police that two Thai bar girls had allegedly drugged him with alcohol, causing him to fall unconscious, before stealing cash and an expensive Rolex watch from his hotel room in the Jomtien area.

Finnish Man in Tears After Pattaya Bar Girls Allegedly Drug Him and Steal Rolex Watch Worth Nearly 1 Million Baht

3. Police from Pattaya City Police Station were called to a disturbance on Walking Street after an unidentified foreign man became violent and aggressive following being roused from a drunken stupor.

Drunken, Passed Out Foreign Tourist on Walking Street in Pattaya Goes on Violent Rampage After Being Woken Up

4. In the early hours of April 1st, 2026, Pattaya police launched an operation to address concerns over disruptive behavior by groups of transgender individuals in key tourist zones.

Pattaya Takes Firm Action With Major Crackdown on Transgender Groups in Walking Street Area After Numerous Viral Incidents, Crimes, and Fights Involving Foreign Tourists

5. Residents of Pattaya were left in shock on Wednesday evening as news broke of another fuel price increase, causing hundreds of people to rush to gas stations to fill up their vehicles before the new rates take effect.

Pattaya Residents Panic as Long Queues Form at Fuel Stations Ahead of Diesel Price Hike

6. A tense incident took place late on Saturday night when two black Toyota Alphard luxury vans, both driven by Chinese men, were involved in a high-speed pursuit-style collision under a motorway overpass, resulting in significant damage and a brief fire that alarmed nearby residents.

Dramatic Crash in Pattaya Tonight After Two Luxury Toyota Alphard Vans Driven by Chinese Men Collide After High-Speed Chase Under Motorway Bridge, Fire Breaks Out

7. The Immigration Bureau Division 2 has issued an official statement addressing reports of overcrowding at Phuket International Airport’s immigration checkpoint, following viral posts on social media alleging irregular practices.

Immigration Bureau Clarifies Passenger Congestion at Phuket Airport

8. Tourist Police in Phuket have showcased a new high-tech approach to law enforcement, successfully arresting a French national who had overstayed his visa by 42 days. 

Police Deploy AI Cameras to Arrest French Overstayer

9. Police in Phuket have launched a sweeping operation against “nominee” businesses, raiding eight targeted locations across the island as part of a nationwide campaign to curb illegal foreign ownership.

Phuket Police Crack Down on Nominee Businesses

10. Phuket Provincial Police have announced the successful dismantling of a drug trafficking network that concealed methamphetamine pills inside parcels delivered to the island.

Phuket Police Dismantle Parcel Drug Network, Seize Nearly 200,000 Meth Pills 

That’s all for this week, as always thanks for your support.

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