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Royal Thai Immigration Bureau Reveals Results of Ongoing Crackdown on Foreign...
Bangkok-
In line with the policy of Police General Kittirat Phanphet, Commissioner-General of the Royal Thai Police, who has directed police nationwide to intensify efforts...
Phuket Pride Festival 2026 Celebrates Diversity and Equality
Phuket -
The government is inviting Thai and international visitors to join Phuket Pride Festival 2026, a weeklong celebration of equality, diversity, and acceptance taking...
Mystery Woman Drugs Tuk-Tuk Driver, Escapes with Gold Worth 300,000 Baht
Patong -
Police in Patong are investigating a disturbing incident in which a local tuk-tuk driver was allegedly drugged and robbed after being asked...
Two Suspects Caught in Patong Drug Sting
Phuket —
Patong Police Station have arrested two suspects on drug trafficking charges, seizing quantities of methamphetamine (ice) and methamphetamine tablets (yaba) following community complaints...
Blaze Engulfs Phuket Worker Camp, Hundreds Flee in Panic
Phuket -
A massive fire tore through a large worker camp in Thalang District, Phuket, just after midnight, forcing more than 500 residents to flee...
Saudi National Arrested at Phuket Airport for Attempted Ketamine Smuggling in...
Phuket–
Customs officers and police at Phuket International Airport arrested a 28‑year‑old Saudi Arabian man after discovering ketamine capsules hidden inside his underwear as he...
Iranian Man Arrested in Phuket on Court Warrant for Armed Home...
Phuket -
On June 4th, 2026, at approximately 6:51 p.m., police officers from the Crime Suppression Division Region 8 executed a court-issued arrest warrant in...
Alcohol-Fueled Dispute Turns into One Dead, Three Injured in Phuket
Phuket, -
A violent altercation stemming from a drinking session turned deadly in Karon. Police confirmed that one man was killed and three others injured...
Police Arrest Brothers for Copper Wire Theft and Drug Offenses
Phuket —
Police investigators from Chalong Police Station have arrested two brothers accused of repeatedly stealing electrical cables from homes and construction sites in Rawai...
Italian Man Arrested on Koh Samui for Attempting to Smuggle Heroin...
Surat Thani —
Police officers at Bo Phut Police Station on Koh Samui foiled an attempt by a 46‑year‑old Italian man to smuggle heroin...
Foreign Man Causes Disturbance in Phuket Neighborhood
Phuket —
A tense incident took place in a local Phuket community when a foreign man was found loitering, shouting, and causing problems outside a...
Suspects Caught Red-Handed in Phuket Power Office Construction Theft
Phuket -
Police patrol officers in Koh Kaew arrested two men suspected of stealing electrical wiring from the construction site of the new Provincial Electricity...
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Exclusives
Top National Thailand Stories From the Past Week: Chinese Fugitives Arrested...
Here is a look at the top NATIONAL Thailand stories, chosen by our Pattaya News/TPN National team, from last week, Monday, May 25th to...
Top National Thailand Stories From the Past Week: Thailand Revoking 60-Day...
Here is a look at the top NATIONAL Thailand stories, chosen by our Pattaya News/TPN National team, from last week, Monday, May 18th to...
Top National Thailand Stories From the Past Week: Bangkok Train-Bus Collision...
Here is a look at the top NATIONAL Thailand stories, chosen by our Pattaya News/TPN National team, from last week, Monday, May 11th to...
Top National Thailand Stories From the Past Week: Thaksin Shinawatra’s Parole,...
Here is a look at the top NATIONAL Thailand stories, chosen by our Pattaya News/TPN National team, from last week, Monday, April 27th to...
Top National Thailand Stories From the Past Week: Pattaya Police Officer Allegedly...
Here is a look at the top NATIONAL Thailand stories, chosen by our Pattaya News/TPN National team, from last week, Monday, April 20th to...
Top National Thailand Stories From the Past Week: Traffic Fatalities in...
Here is a look at the top NATIONAL Thailand stories, chosen by our Pattaya News/TPN National team, from last week, Monday, April 13th to...
Events in Phuket
Phuket Pride Festival 2026 Celebrates Diversity and Equality
Phuket -
The government is inviting Thai and international visitors to join Phuket Pride Festival 2026, a weeklong celebration of equality, diversity, and acceptance taking...
Phuket Annual Food Festival Showcases Local Flavors and Culture
Phuket, Thailand —
May 8–12, 2026 - The annual Phuket Food Festival returns this year with a great celebration of local cuisine, culture, and...
“Sit by the Sea, Watch Planes, Enjoy Local Delights at Laem...
Phuket -
The coastal community of Laem Sai in Thalang came alive last night as the province launched its annual “Sit by the Sea, Watch...
Thailand’s Songkran 2026 Projects US$ 909M Revenue Nationwide, Increasing Year Over...
A report by the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) showed strong nationwide tourism activity for the Songkran Festival 2026, exceeding expectations across all regions...
Phuket Opens Safety Command Center for Songkran 2026, Focusing on “Don’t...
Phuket, April 8, 2026 —
Authorities in Phuket have launched a special operations center to strengthen road and marine safety during the Songkran festival, sharing...
Phuket Kite Festival is Underway
Phuket -
The skies above Karon Beach came alive with color and motion as the “Phuket Kite Festival 2026” officially opened, transforming the coastline into...
Health News
Business News
Phuket Businesses Back End of 60-Day Free Visa, Accept Short-Term Dip...
Phuket —
Private sector leaders in Phuket have voiced support for the government’s recent decision to abolish the 60-day free visa policy for 93 countries,...
Similan Islands National Park Rakes in Over 215 Million Baht
Phang Nga -
The Similan Islands National Park has reported record tourism revenue of more than 215 million baht during the 2026 season, before closing...
Thai DSI Targets 34 Companies So Far in Nominee Shareholder Probe...
Surat Thani —
Thailand’s Department of Special Investigation (DSI) has launched a sweeping investigation into 34 companies so far, registered on Koh Samui and Koh...
Bolt Strengthens Compliance and Safety Measures, Introduces Driver Facial Recognition, Following...
Bangkok, Thailand
Bolt Thailand has reaffirmed its commitment to operating fully in accordance with Thai laws and regulations, while working closely with government authorities to...
Thailand Introduces Progressive Electricity Tariff to Slash Bills for Low-Usage Households...
Bangkok
Thai households consuming modest amounts of electricity are set for significant relief under a new progressive tariff structure announced by Energy Minister Akanat Promphan,...
Phuket Commerce Officials Crack Down on Price Gouging After Viral Coconut...
Phuket—
Provincial commerce officials rushed to Patong Beach after a viral clip showed a tourist paying 150 baht for a single coconut, sparking widespread...
Experts Urge Thailand to Accelerate Removal of Barriers and Update Regulations...
Bangkok– A smooth and practical transition to full regulatory compliance will be a key factor in ensuring the long-term stability of Thailand’s app-based ride-hailing...
Thailand to Reduce Retail Diesel Pump Prices by 2.24 Baht per...
Thailand will reduce retail diesel pump prices by 2.14 baht per litre starting Thursday, April 9th, 2026, delivering immediate relief to motorists, businesses, transport...
Phuket Commerce Office Tightens Price Controls Amid Rising Costs
Phuket –
The Phuket Provincial Commerce Office has stepped up efforts to stabilize consumer prices as rising fuel costs ripple through the market. Officials...
Top Local Community News
National Thailand News
Royal Thai Immigration Bureau Reveals Results of Ongoing Crackdown on Foreign...
Bangkok-
In line with the policy of Police General Kittirat Phanphet, Commissioner-General of the Royal Thai Police, who has directed police nationwide to intensify efforts...
Phuket Pride Festival 2026 Celebrates Diversity and Equality
Phuket -
The government is inviting Thai and international visitors to join Phuket Pride Festival 2026, a weeklong celebration of equality, diversity, and acceptance taking...
Italian Man Arrested on Koh Samui for Attempting to Smuggle Heroin...
Surat Thani —
Police officers at Bo Phut Police Station on Koh Samui foiled an attempt by a 46‑year‑old Italian man to smuggle heroin...
Phuket Honors Her Royal Majesty Queen Suthida with Release of Sea...
Phuket -
Phuket Province organized a volunteer activity to honor Her Royal Majesty Queen Suthida Bajrasudhabimalalakshana on the auspicious occasion of her 48th birthday....
DDPM Warns Six Southern Provinces of Flood Risks
Southern Thailand -
The Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM) has issued a warning for six southern provinces to monitor the risks of flash...
Thailand Celebrates Her Royal Majesty Queen Suthida’s Birthday
Pattaya, June 3rd, 2026– On this auspicious day, the Thai people come together to honor Her Royal Majesty Queen Suthida Bajrasudhabimalalakshana as she celebrates...
Leatherback Turtle Returns to Nest on Visakha Bucha Night
Phang Nga -
On the evening of May 31st, park rangers at the Khao Lampi–Hat Thai Mueang National Park, together with the Marine National Park...
Phuket Airport to Launch Automatic Border Channels for Departing Passengers
Phuket -
Phuket International Airport Immigration has announced the official opening of Automatic Border Channels (ABC) for outbound passengers, beginning June 13, 2026. The new...
Top National Thailand Stories From the Past Week: Chinese Fugitives Arrested...
Here is a look at the top NATIONAL Thailand stories, chosen by our Pattaya News/TPN National team, from last week, Monday, May 25th to...
Traffic and Transportation
Sports
Thai Politics
Thai Justice Ministry Panel Approves Thaksin Shinawatra’s Parole, Cleared For Release...
Bangkok
A panel under Thailand’s Ministry of Justice has officially approved parole for former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, paving the way for his release from...
Thailand and China Vow Joint Action Against Scam Networks, Elevate Bilateral...
Bangkok – Thailand and China have committed to intensifying teamwork against transnational crime, with a particular emphasis on dismantling cross-border scam operations, following high-level...
Thai Parliament Re-Elects Anutin Charnvirakul as Prime Minister in Landslide Vote
Bangkok, March 19th, 2026 – Thailand's House of Representatives has confirmed Anutin Charnvirakul, leader of the Bhumjaithai Party, as Prime Minister for a second...
Thailand Establishes Joint Center to Monitor and Manage Impacts of Middle...
Bangkok, March 7th, 2026 – Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has signed an official order establishing a dedicated coordination body to track the rapidly...
Thailands General Election Weekend is Here with a 24 Hour Nationwide...
Thailand-
As Thailand prepares for its general election on Sunday, February 8th, 2026, residents and visitors are reminded that a strict nationwide ban on alcohol...
Phuket Governor Joins Early Voting
Phuket -
Early voting in Phuket’s Constituency 1 began with strong public participation today, as residents flocked to the Phuket Provincial Administrative Organization (Old Provincial...






























































































































