Here is a look at the top NATIONAL Thailand stories, chosen by our Pattaya News/TPN National team, from last week, Monday, September 7th to Sunday, September 13th.
They are not in any particular level of importance but are listed in the order of date of publication.
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Police in Pathum Thani are intensifying efforts to track down a gunman who staged a daring daylight robbery at a bank in Talad Thai, Khlong Luang, escaping with more than 1.5 million baht before torching his getaway vehicle.
Gunman Robs Bank of 1.54M Baht, Burns Car before Escaping in Pathum Thani
2. Panic swept through a municipal kindergarten in Banglamung district on Wednesday after a gunman opened fire on school grounds, killing one teacher.
A kindergarten teacher was shot dead on school grounds in the Banglamung district on Wednesday morning in front of young pupils, police said, as officers later surrounded a nearby house and tried to negotiate the surrender of a police officer identified as the suspected gunman.
Police Officer Suspected of Shooting Kindergarten Teacher Dead at School in Banglamung
Chonburi: A police officer’s son pleaded through tears for nearly 30 minutes outside his father’s home Wednesday night, begging him to come to a window, put down his weapon and surrender.
Banglamung Police took Police Sub-Lieutenant Thassaphong Thongthach into custody early Thursday after more than 20 hours of negotiations at his home, ending a tense standoff that began when he fatally shot his wife, a homeroom teacher, at a kindergarten with dozens of students present nearby.
A senior local police officer has been charged with intentional murder after fatally shooting his wife at a kindergarten, officials said Thursday.
Thai Police Officer Charged with Intentional Murder after Shooting Wife at Banglamung Kindergarten
3. Continuous heavy rain lashed Pattaya for more than an hour on Thursday night into Friday morning, flooding multiple low-lying roads and causing significant traffic delays after the city’s drainage system failed to cope with the downpour.
Heavy Overnight Storms Cause Flooding and Traffic Chaos Across Pattaya
4. The Chabad Patong community has formally requested police assistance to ensure safety during its upcoming Jewish New Year festival, Rosh Hashana, scheduled for September 11th, 2026.
Chabad in Patong Seeks Police Support for Jewish New Year Celebration
A local activist group, Protect Phuket Land, has formally petitioned provincial authorities to reconsider the upcoming Jewish New Year festival, Rosh Hashana, scheduled for September 11th, 2026.
UPDATE: Phuket Activist Group Submits Petition Opposing Jewish New Year Festival
Phuket authorities have requested organizers of the upcoming Rosh Hashanah event in Patong to reassess the event due to concerns regarding public safety, the community, and tourism.
UPDATE: Phuket Reviews Jewish New Year Event in Patong Over Safety Concerns
The Chabad Patong community has confirmed plans to proceed with its Rosh Hashana (Jewish New Year) celebration on September 11, despite mounting opposition from local activist groups. Organizers agreed to scale back the event’s scope and duration following tense negotiations with provincial authorities.
UPDATE: Chabad in Patong Confirms Jewish New Year Celebration Will Continue Amid Local Opposition
The atmosphere outside Chabad Patong grew increasingly active this afternoon as Jewish and Israeli visitors began arriving for a religious ceremony scheduled to start at 4:00 p.m.
Local officials in Phuket coordinated a multi-agency operation yesterday afternoon to ensure public safety during a protest against the planned Jewish New Year festival organized by Chabad Patong.
Authorities Monitor Peaceful Protest Against Jewish New Year Festival in Patong
A planned Rosh Hashanah dinner at the Chabad Center in Patong was abruptly canceled on September 11th, following security concerns raised by Israeli officials.
Israeli Media Reports Cancellation of Jewish New Year Event in Patong Amid Protests
5. The Deputy Minister expressed broader concerns about Chabad’s nationwide presence and potential business networks linked to tourism packages.
Authorities Probe Tour Package Networks Behind Mass Arrival for Jewish Festivities
6. Deputy Interior Minister Polpeer Suwannachawi has ordered a sweeping investigation into suspected illegal Israeli-linked business networks operating primarily via nominees in Thailand, after authorities uncovered an unauthorized Jewish cemetery in Chachoengsao.
That’s all for this week, as always thanks for your support.
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