Here is a look at the top NATIONAL Thailand stories, chosen by our Pattaya News/TPN National team, from last week, Monday, August 10th to Sunday, August 16th.
They are not in any particular level of importance but are listed in the order of date of publication.
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Thailand is moving forward with plans for a 450-baht tourism fee on foreign visitors, following endorsement by the National Tourism Policy Committee.
Thailand Advances Plan For 450-Baht Tourism Fee for Foreign Visitors, Public Hearing to Take Place
2. Large quantities of black, oil-like substances were found floating in the sea and washing up along Jomtien Beach in Chonburi province on Monday, prompting authorities to urge tourists and residents to stay out of the water temporarily.
Black Oil-Like Slicks Wash Ashore at Jomtien Beach; Tourists Temporarily Avoid Swimming
3. Chinese tourists riding a motorcycle without helmets nearly struck pedestrians at a crosswalk in front of the Pattaya City Police Station on Tuesday evening before arguing with officers and crashing into a parked government vehicle while attempting to flee, say Pattaya Police.
4. Local police launched a strict early-morning operation on Sunday, August 16th, to enforce traffic discipline and search for illegal weapons, targeting potential foreign racing groups that disrupt the community around the Soi Yensabai intersection.
5. The wait is over for Thai fans as 16‑year‑old Rock sensation Nene Royal has officially advanced to the America’s Got Talent Season 21 Live Shows.
Phuket’s Own Nene Royal Secures Spot in America’s Got Talent Live Shows
6. Thai immigration police and the Office of the Narcotics Control Board (ONCB) have arrested a South Korean national wanted under an Interpol Red Notice for fraud and transnational drug trafficking. The suspect, identified only as Mr. Lee, had overstayed his visa in Thailand for nearly 3,000 days while allegedly running a criminal network exporting narcotics and cannabis from Thailand to South Korea.
South Korean Fugitive Drug Trafficker Arrested in Phuket After 8-Year Overstay
7. The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment has ordered heightened safety measures at Freedom Beach in Phuket following the disappearance and later death of a German tourist during rough seas earlier this week.
8. Phuket police arrested two young men from the United Arab Emirates after a violent attempt to evade a traffic checkpoint in Kathu.
Emiratis Assault Police, Flee Checkpoint before Being Arrested in Phuket
9. Phuket residents reported feeling tremors on Saturday evening following a powerful earthquake in northern Sumatra, Indonesia.
That’s all for this week, as always thanks for your support.
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