Koh Samui Cruise Terminal Set to Open by 2032
PRESS RELEASE:
Caretaker Deputy Minister of Transport Manaporn Charoensri has announced that a new cruise terminal in Koh Samui will open in 2032 as part of efforts to boost tourism in Surat Thani province. During...
Top National Thailand Stories From the Past Week: Flooding Affecting 30,807 Households, Resulting in...
Here is a look at the top NATIONAL Thailand stories, chosen by our Pattaya News/TPN National team, from last week, Monday, August 19th, to Sunday, August 25th, 2024.
They are not in any particular level...
Thailand’s Flood Crisis: 13 Fatalities in Phuket Landslide, DDPM Mobilizes Recovery Efforts
National —
On August 24th, 2024, Mr. Chaiwat Junthiraphong, the Director-General of the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM), provided an update on the flash floods and forest runoff affecting 11 provinces in northern...
Thai PM Paetongtarn Distributes Aid in Flooded Nan Province, Urges Swift Recovery Efforts
Nan —
At 2:10 PM on August 24th, 2024, Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra and relevant agencies visited flood-hit areas in Phu Phiang District, Nan Province.
According to Thai national media, Paetongtarn personally handed out...
Three Myanmar Nationals Arrested for Selling Untaxed Products in Koh Pha Ngan
Surat Thani – Three Myanmar nationals were arrested at a local grocery store in the Koh Pha Ngan area after being found selling untaxed products from their home country.
The arrests were made by the...
Bar Owner Arrested During Full Moon Party Selling Laughing Gas on Pha Ngan Island
Surat Thani –
A bar owner was arrested after he was found producing and selling illegal laughing gas during the Full Moon party on the Pha Ngan Island in Surat Thani.
The Anti-Trafficking in Persons Division...
European Traveler in Thailand Suspected of Carrying Clade 1B Monkeypox
National —
On August 21st, 2024, Dr. Thongchai Keeratihatthayakorn, Director-General of the Department of Disease Control, announced Thailand's first suspected case of Clade 1B monkeypox. However, he emphasized that this is not a confirmed case...
Paetongtarn Reaffirms Ties with Global Leaders
PRESS RELEASE:
Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has expressed her gratitude to the leaders of India, Indonesia, the Maldives, and the U.S. Secretary of State for their congratulatory messages following her appointment as the country's 31st...
Thai Hotels Face 170M Baht Losses After FTI Collapse
PRESS RELEASE:
Thai hotels have reported combined losses of 173 million baht following the collapse of the German tour firm FTI Group, a sharp increase from the 111 million baht initially estimated in June.
The Thai...
Lighting Extravaganza Event to be Held in Phuket
Phuket –
The Vijitr’ lighting extravaganza event will be held in Phuket Town from August 24th to September 1st, 2024.
The event will be held by the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) at Saphan Hin Public...
