Top National Thailand Stories From the Past Week: Cabinet Reshuffle, and More
Here is a look at the top NATIONAL Thailand stories, chosen by our Pattaya News/TPN National team, from last week, Monday, April 29th, to Sunday, May 5th, 2024.
They are not in any particular level...
Maya Bay in Krabi Achieved Fifth Place in 2024 Golden Beach Award
PRESS RELEASE:
BeachAtlas, a UK-based startup that specializes in beach-related information, has unveiled the results for the 2024 Golden Beach Award, showcasing the top 100 beaches worldwide.
Thailand's Maya Bay achieved a remarkable fifth place, following...
Chonburi Ranks Second as Top Tourist Destination After Bangkok, Beating Phuket
National —
Thailand’s capital city of Bangkok remains the most popular tourist destination in March, 2024, followed by Chonburi, Kanchanaburi, Phuket, and Prachuap Khiri Khan.
According to the data from the Ministry of Tourism and Sports,...
Thai Meteorological Department Warns of Summer Storms and High Heat in Next 24 Hours
National—
On May 4th, 2024, the Thai Meteorological Department forecasted weather conditions for the next 24 hours.
In the next 24 hours, low atmospheric pressure due to the heat would cover the upper part of Thailand....
Thai Prime Minister Outlined Strategy to Transform Thailand into High-Income Economy, Focusing on Foreign...
PRESS RELEASE:
Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has outlined the Thai government's strategy to transform Thailand into a high-income economy, focusing on attracting foreign investment and implementing projects that enhance the quality of life for its...
10 Thai Provinces to be Promoted to First-Tier Tourist Destinations
PRESS RELEASE:
The Thai Chamber of Commerce (TCC) is pushing for 10 promising provinces to be elevated to first-tier tourist destinations. This move aims to spread the benefits of tourism across the country and boost...
Thai Sex Workers Demand Legalization for Basic Rights: Statistics Reveal Thailand in Top 10...
National—
On May 1st, 2024, Thai national media reported Sex Worker Statistics by Country and Gender made by the International Union of Sex Workers on the occasion of Labor Day.
Sex workers in Thailand were fighting...
Maris Sangiampongsa Named New Foreign Minister
PRESS RELEASE:
Maris Sangiampongsa has been officially appointed as Thailand's new foreign minister, following a royal endorsement published in the Royal Gazette on Wednesday (May 1).
Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin nominated the 66-year-old retired diplomat to...
Record-Breaking Heatwave Continues Across Thailand
PRESS RELEASE:
Thailand continues to experience a record-breaking heat wave, with temperatures pushing power demand to unprecedented levels across the nation.
According to the Thai Meteorological Department, more than three dozen districts across the country's...
UPDATE: British Man Arrested after Attacking Phuket Tuk Tuk Taxi Driver
Phuket –
A British man was arrested in Krabi after he reportedly attacked a Tuk Tuk taxi driver in Phuket over a fare payment dispute.
Our previous story:
A disagreement over taxi fare payment turned violent when...
