Stop Drink Network Warns Thai Tourist Venues Against Alcohol Sales on Buddhist Holidays, Claims Legal Framework Not Complete
Thailand – May 11, 2025 – The Stop Drink Network (SDN), a prominent Thai temperance group, has issued a stern warning to pubs, bars,...
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Bruneis Crown Prince and Family Visit Pattaya
Pattaya, Thailand – On May 10th, 2025, His Royal Highness Crown Prince Haji Al-Muhtadee Billah of Brunei, accompanied by his wife, Her Royal Highness...
Narathip Overthrows Incumbent, Secures Mayors Seat in Banglamung with Team Sweep
Pattaya, Thailand – On May 11th, 2025, at 5:00 PM, the polls closed for the Banglamung Municipal Election, marking the end of a heated...
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Photo Tour: Celebrity Food Market Kicks off at Central Pattaya Mall
PATTAYA, Thailand – Food lovers, rejoice! The Celebrity Market Fest has officially begun, transforming Central Pattaya’s beachfront into a culinary paradise. Running from May...
Winai Inthaphithak Declares Victory, Secures Second Term as Nongprue Mayor with Sweeping Team Win
NONGPRUE, Thailand – May 11, 2025 – In a triumphant address following the unofficial results of the Nongprue municipal election, Mr. Winai Inthaphithak, candidate...
Stop Drink Network Warns Thai Tourist Venues Against Alcohol Sales on Buddhist Holidays, Claims Legal Framework Not Complete
Thailand – May 11, 2025 – The Stop Drink Network (SDN), a prominent Thai temperance group, has issued a stern warning to pubs, bars,...
Thailand Faces Concerns From Leading Doctors Over Drunk Driving as Alcohol Sales Partially Allowed on Major Buddhist Holidays
BANGKOK, May 11, 2025 — Thailand marked the start of its second major Buddhist holiday of the year, with alcohol sales now permitted under...
Search and Recovery Operation Concludes at Collapsed State Audit Office Building in Bangkok
BANGKOK, May 11th, 2025 — The grueling search and recovery operation at the collapsed State Audit Office (SAO) building in Bangkok has officially concluded,...
Pattaya Holds Open International Taekwondo Championship 2025 Featuring Thailands Olympic Gold Medalist Hero, Tennis Panipak
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On May 10th, 2025, at 11:00 a.m., Mr. Poramese Ngampichet, Mayor of Pattaya, presided over the opening ceremony and welcomed athletes to the "Pattaya...
Pattaya Deputy Mayor Receives Educational Materials for Local Schools
PATTAYA, Thailand – On the morning of May 9, 2025, Ms. Panrada Attohi, Deputy Mayor of Pattaya, represented Pattaya Mayor Mr. Poramese Ngampichet in...
Lively Atmosphere as Takhian Tia Municipality Prepares for Local Elections
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On May 10th, 2025, at 8:00 AM, the Takhian Tia Municipality in Banglamung District, Chonburi Province, was abuzz with activity as preparations for...
Thailand MPs, Alcohol Control Groups Criticize Partial Easing of Alcohol Sales Ban on Buddhist Holidays, But for Different Reasons
BANGKOK, May 10th, 2025 — Thailand has introduced a limited relaxation of its decades-long ban on alcohol sales during five major Buddhist holidays, effective...
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Photo Tour: Celebrity Food Market Kicks off at Central Pattaya Mall
PATTAYA, Thailand – Food lovers, rejoice! The Celebrity Market Fest has officially begun, transforming Central Pattaya’s beachfront into a culinary paradise. Running from May...
Photo Tour: Pattaya Beach Transforms into a Tropical Paradise for the 14th Annual Eastern Seaboard Festival
Pattaya, Thailand – 9 May 2025: The “Colors of the East: EEC Tropical Paradise” festival kicked off its 14th edition yesterday, turning Pattaya Beach...
Pattaya Hosts FEEL GOOD FOOD FUN FEST at Mapprachan Lake This Weekend
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The city of Pattaya is set to host its inaugural FEEL GOOD FOOD FUN FEST, a multicultural market celebrating Thailand. Scheduled from May...
Pattaya Gears Up for Grand Pride Festival, Mayor Partners with Sisters Foundation to Champion Equality for All
PATTAYA, Thailand – On May 6th, 2025, at Pattaya City Hall, Mayor Poramese Ngampichet led a meeting with city officials and representatives from the...
EEC Tropical Paradise Festival to Bring Shopping, Food, and Music to Pattayas Shores
PATTAYA, Thailand – Get ready for a celebration of Eastern Thailand’s culture, cuisine, and music at the EEC Tropical Paradise festival, set to take...
Royal Garden Plaza Holds Henshin 2025 Cosplay Contest
PATTAYA, Thailand – On May 3, 2025, the G Floor Fountain Plaza at Royal Garden Plaza Pattaya transformed into a wonderland of imagination as...
Mooltripakdee International School to Host Historic First 3×3 Spring Slam Basketball Tournament
Pattaya, THAILAND – Basketball enthusiasts of all ages are invited to make history at Mooltripakdee International School’s inaugural 3x3 Spring Slam, set to take...
Exciting Events in Pattaya This May 2025
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Pattaya is set to be a hub of activities this May 2025, offering a diverse range of events for locals and tourists alike. Kicking...
TAT Pattaya and Thonglor Pet Hospital Launch Pattana Pet Run 2025 to Promote Tourism in Chonburi
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The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) Pattaya office has partnered with Thonglor Pet Hospital to officially announce the return of the adorable “Pattana...
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Chinese Tourism Decline in Thailand, Vietnam Drawing More Tourists, Leads to...
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Thailand’s tourism sector, a major part of its economy, is grappling with a continued decline in Chinese visitors in 2025, driven by safety concerns,...
Thailands PM Pushes Responsible Gambling in Casino Plan
BANGKOK, May 4, 2025 — Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra announced Sunday that casinos, as part of Thailand’s proposed entertainment complex policy, will promote “responsible...
Thailands Economic and Banking Outlook Darkens in 2025 Amid Global Trade...
Bangkok, May 2, 2025 – Thailand’s economic and banking sectors are bracing for a turbulent year as global trade disruptions, domestic fiscal pressures, and...
Thailands Tourism Targets Falter in 2025: PM Paetongtarn Calls for Urgent...
Bangkok, May 2, 2025 – Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra took to social media today to address growing concerns over Thailand’s struggling tourism sector, acknowledging...
Khao Kheow Open Zoo and Partners Launch Zoo Day Camp to...
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Bangchak Sriracha Public Company Limited, in collaboration with Khao Kheow Open Zoo and the Institute of Marine Science at Burapha University, is strengthening environmental...
Pattaya Moves Forward to Transform Walking Street Signage with Cutting-Edge 3D...
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Pattaya City is taking a further step toward cementing its status as a true world-class tourist destination by upgrading the iconic Walking Street signage...
Pattaya City Holds Public Forum on Proposed Special Economic Zone for...
Jomtien-At Centara Life Maris Resort in Na Jomtien, Mr. Poramese Ngampichet, Mayor of Pattaya, presided over the opening of a public hearing to gather...
Reminder: Mandatory Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) Starts May 1st, 2025...
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As of May 1st, 2025—just three days away—all non-Thai nationals entering Thailand by air, land, or sea must complete the Thailand Digital Arrival Card...
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Hello to our readers and fans of The Pattaya News. Today, April 25th, 2025, we have an important announcement that, while disappointing for some...
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Stop Drink Network Warns Thai Tourist Venues Against Alcohol Sales on...
Thailand – May 11, 2025 – The Stop Drink Network (SDN), a prominent Thai temperance group, has issued a stern warning to pubs, bars,...
Thailand Faces Concerns From Leading Doctors Over Drunk Driving as Alcohol...
BANGKOK, May 11, 2025 — Thailand marked the start of its second major Buddhist holiday of the year, with alcohol sales now permitted under...
Search and Recovery Operation Concludes at Collapsed State Audit Office Building...
BANGKOK, May 11th, 2025 — The grueling search and recovery operation at the collapsed State Audit Office (SAO) building in Bangkok has officially concluded,...
Thailand MPs, Alcohol Control Groups Criticize Partial Easing of Alcohol Sales...
BANGKOK, May 10th, 2025 — Thailand has introduced a limited relaxation of its decades-long ban on alcohol sales during five major Buddhist holidays, effective...
Summer Thunderstorms Set to Sweep Across Upper Thailand, Including Bangkok, Until...
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The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) has announced that summer thunderstorms are expected to impact numerous provinces in upper Thailand, including Bangkok and its surrounding...
Pattaya Nightlife Business Owners Rejoice as Thailand Partially Lifts Decades Long...
PATTAYA, Thailand – May 9, 2025 – After decades of restrictions, Pattaya’s entertainment and tourism sectors are celebrating a major decision to partially allow...
Thailand Partially Lifts Alcohol Sales Ban on Buddhist Holy Days with...
BANGKOK, May 9th, 2025 — The Royal Gazette has officially announced a decision to partially lift the long-standing ban on alcohol sales during five...
Final Search Phase Underway at Collapsed Building in Bangkok
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Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt has confirmed that search operations are in their final stage at the site of the collapsed State Audit Office...
Chinese Tourism Decline in Thailand, Vietnam Drawing More Tourists, Leads to...
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Thailand’s tourism sector, a major part of its economy, is grappling with a continued decline in Chinese visitors in 2025, driven by safety concerns,...
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Narathip Overthrows Incumbent, Secures Mayors Seat in Banglamung with Team Sweep
Pattaya, Thailand – On May 11th, 2025, at 5:00 PM, the polls closed for the Banglamung Municipal Election, marking the end of a heated...
Winai Inthaphithak Declares Victory, Secures Second Term as Nongprue Mayor with...
NONGPRUE, Thailand – May 11, 2025 – In a triumphant address following the unofficial results of the Nongprue municipal election, Mr. Winai Inthaphithak, candidate...
Lively Atmosphere as Takhian Tia Municipality Prepares for Local Elections
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On May 10th, 2025, at 8:00 AM, the Takhian Tia Municipality in Banglamung District, Chonburi Province, was abuzz with activity as preparations for...
Local Elections and Religious Holiday This Weekend in Thailand, Alcohol Sales...
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At the Sriracha Municipality Office in Sriracha District, Police Lieutenant Colonel Anan Nuchsiri, Chairman of the Election Committee for Sriracha Municipality, presided over...
Thailands PM Pushes Responsible Gambling in Casino Plan
BANGKOK, May 4, 2025 — Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra announced Sunday that casinos, as part of Thailand’s proposed entertainment complex policy, will promote “responsible...
Thailands Tourism Targets Falter in 2025: PM Paetongtarn Calls for Urgent...
Bangkok, May 2, 2025 – Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra took to social media today to address growing concerns over Thailand’s struggling tourism sector, acknowledging...
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