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Update: Man Confesses to Killing Family of Three in Kamphaeng Phet Over Unpaid Loan

Kamphaeng Phet, February 14th, 2025 –Thai national media reported progress in a triple murder case that shocked Kamphaeng Phet. A family of three —...

Turkish Man Loses Money After Pattaya Beach Encounter on Valentines Day

Pattaya – A Turkish man reported to the police that he lost his money after inviting a woman from Pattaya Beach to join him...

Property: 3 Unit Building For Rent on Third Road in Pattaya

3-unit building for rent on busy Third Road, Pattaya! 3 floors for business with a 4th and 5th-floor villa to live in or rent...

Property: Indian Restaurant For Sale in Central Pattaya

Indian restaurant for sale in central Pattaya! Prime location on a busy street with foot & vehicle traffic. Lively vibe, DJs, group events, professional...

Pattaya Police Crack Down on Illegal Vape and Cigarette Sales

At 9:00 PM on February 14th, 2025, Pattaya City Police and related agencies conducted a patrol along Pattaya-Naklua Road, Pattaya Beach Sois 6 and...

Thailand Deports 10 Chinese Call Center Scam Suspects Linked to Chinese Actor Fraud Case

At 4:00 PM on February 14th, 2025, Thai Immigration Police deported 10 Chinese nationals linked to a call center scam operating in Myawaddy, Myanmar.  The...

Pattaya Police Hand Out Valentines Gifts, Boost Security on Walking Street

At 9:36 PM on February 14th, 2025, Pattaya Tourist Police and Walking Street community president Sukharat Kalara handed out heart-shaped lollipops, red rose-shaped treats,...

Firefighters Contain Fierce Blaze in Pattayas Thepprasit 5 Alley

At 3:05 PM on February 14th, 2025, Pattaya City Disaster Relief Center received a report of a fire at a residential area behind Pattaya...

The Pattaya News Weekly FREE E-Paper for February 15th, 2025: Pattaya Full of Events and Love

Have you checked out our free, modern, digital E-Paper yet? For years some of our readers have asked for a more traditional reading experience like...

Chinese-Run Gambling Den Raided in Bangkok, 13 People Arrested Including Foreign Nationals

Bangkok, February 14th, 2025 – Police from Bang Phong Phang station raided an illegal gambling den run by a Chinese national in Yan Nawa...

Pattaya City Sign Upgrade to Be Completed by February 27th, 2025

Pattaya — Pattaya City is giving its iconic Pattaya City sign a fresh new look with improved lighting, set to be completed by February 27th,...

French Traveler Stranded After Koh Tao-Becomes-Doi Tao in Mix-Up, Thai Police Step In

Thailand, February 13th, 2025 – A French tourist’s first trip to Thailand took an unexpected turn after a language mix-up allegedly sent him to...
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The Pattaya News Weekly FREE E-Paper for February 15th, 2025: Pattaya...

Have you checked out our free, modern, digital E-Paper yet? For years some of our readers have asked for a more traditional reading experience like...

Top National Thailand Stories From the Past Week: Five Thai Hostages...

Here is a look at the top NATIONAL Thailand stories, chosen by our Pattaya News/TPN National team, from last week, Monday, February 3rd, to...

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Top Pattaya News From The Last Week: Pet Lion Causes Night...

Greetings to all our readers and supporters! We have gathered together here our top LOCAL stories that happened in our areas, Pattaya and Chonburi, in...

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Pattaya Police Hand Out Valentines Gifts, Boost Security on Walking Street

At 9:36 PM on February 14th, 2025, Pattaya Tourist Police and Walking Street community president Sukharat Kalara handed out heart-shaped lollipops, red rose-shaped treats,...

Pattaya Set to Host 2025 International Beach Football Cup from Feb 14th-23rd, Full Schedule Here

Pattaya — Pattaya will host the Pattaya International Beach Football Cup 2025 from February 14th to 23rd at Jomtien Beach, in front of the Baptist...

Chonburi Festival 2025 Kicks Off with Amusement Rides, Food Fair, and International Balloon Event

Chonburi City— The much-anticipated festival featuring a world-class amusement park, an international food festival, and a hot air balloon showcase has officially begun today, February...

Pattaya to Host Marriage Equality Celebration on Valentines Day at Royal Garden Mall

Pattaya — Pattaya City is set to celebrate love and equality with a special Marriage Equality Celebration on February 14th at Royal Garden Plaza...

Pattayas 2025 Squid Fair Brings a Pirate-Themed Seafood Feast to Jomtien Beach on Feb 28th – Mar 1st

Pattaya — Pattaya is preparing for its annual celebration of seafood at the 2025 Squid Fair. This year's theme is Pirates' Treasure Under The Sea. The...

Pattaya Kite Festival 2025 to Feature 12-Meter Snoopy and Thailands Longest Kite Parade

Pattaya — Giant Snoopy kites and Thailand’s longest kite parade are set to take over Pattaya Beach this February at the Pattaya International Kite on...

Thailand Named Host Country for 74th Miss Universe Pageant

Thailand, February 8th, 2025 – The Miss Universe Organization has announced that Thailand will host the 74th Miss Universe pageant. A video posted on social...

Pattaya City Holds Press Conference for 2025 Pattaya International Beach Soccer Competition

Pattaya – At 2:00 PM on February 6th, 2025, a press conference was held at the Royal Garden Plaza Pattaya shopping mall to announce...

6th Annual Pattaya Classic Car Show and Parade This Weekend

Pattaya– The 6th annual Pattaya Classic Car Show will take place tomorrow, February 8th, from 2-6 PM at the Asia Hotel on Pratumnak Soi...

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Thai PM Orders Review of Alcohol Sale Restrictions, Including Afternoon Alcohol...

At 11:50 AM on February 11th, 2025, Thai PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra announced after a Cabinet meeting that the government will review legal restrictions on...

Foreign Investors Drive Average Land Prices Up 30 Percent in Chonburi...

Chonburi, February 8th, 2025 – Chonburi Real Estate Association President Wattanapol Phonchiwin revealed that Trump's 2.0 policies and the ongoing trade war have triggered...

Thai Finance Ministry Prepares for Possible U.S. Tariff Impact on Global...

BANGKOK, February 3rd, 2025 – Deputy Finance Minister Paopoom Rojanasakul addressed concerns over U.S. President Donald Trump’s plan to impose new tariffs on Chinese,...

Thailands Foreign Arrivals Surge 26.27 Percent in 2024, Generating 1.67 Trillion...

National — On January 31st, 2025, Mr. Poonpong Nainapakorn, the director of the Commerce Ministry’s Trade Policy and Strategy Office (TPSO) reported that Thailand welcomed...

Billions of Baht in TikTok and AI Cloud Projects Greenlit as...

National — On January 29th, 2025, the Board of Investment (BOI) approved three major projects worth over 170 billion baht in its first meeting of...

Property Giants to Bring New Hotels and Attractions to Pattaya

Pattaya — Major investors are pouring 40 billion baht into Pattaya to build new hotels and attractions to boost tourism. On January 29th, Mrs. Wallaya Traisorat,...

A Brand New Video Tour of Rage Fight Academy in Pattaya!

Today our friends and partners at Rage Fight Academy wanted to share a recent video they put together with Jonny Tello and Fight Nomad...

Thai Aviation Industry Sees Strong Growth and Prepares for Future Expansion

National — On January 27th, 2025, Mr. Suttipong Kongpool, the Director of the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT), reported 2024's performance results, highlighting 140...

Property: Car Service Business For Sale in East Pattaya

🚗 Car service business for sale in East Pattaya near the railroad tracks! Low overhead, loyal customer base, and fully equipped with staff included....

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Update: Man Confesses to Killing Family of Three in Kamphaeng Phet...

Kamphaeng Phet, February 14th, 2025 –Thai national media reported progress in a triple murder case that shocked Kamphaeng Phet. A family of three —...

Thailand Deports 10 Chinese Call Center Scam Suspects Linked to Chinese...

At 4:00 PM on February 14th, 2025, Thai Immigration Police deported 10 Chinese nationals linked to a call center scam operating in Myawaddy, Myanmar.  The...

Chinese-Run Gambling Den Raided in Bangkok, 13 People Arrested Including Foreign...

Bangkok, February 14th, 2025 – Police from Bang Phong Phang station raided an illegal gambling den run by a Chinese national in Yan Nawa...

French Traveler Stranded After Koh Tao-Becomes-Doi Tao in Mix-Up, Thai Police...

Thailand, February 13th, 2025 – A French tourist’s first trip to Thailand took an unexpected turn after a language mix-up allegedly sent him to...

Bodies of Missing Thai Family, Including Young Boy, Found in Kamphaeng...

Kamphaeng Phet, February 13th, 2025 – Police in Kamphaeng Phet’s Khlong Khlung district discovered three decomposed bodies in a covered pickup truck parked outside...

Thailand Imposes One-Year Ban on Gun Carry Permits Amid Rising Violence

Thailand, February 13th, 2025 – Thai PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra and Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul signed an order temporarily banning the issuance of gun carry...

Thailand Receives 260 Foreigners Rescued from Scam Gangs in Myanmar

Thailand, February 12th, 2025 – Myanmar authorities handed over 260 foreign nationals, believed to be victims of human trafficking and online scam operations in...

Fire at Thai Temple in New York Kills Two People, Injures...

A fire broke out at Buddhayaram Temple in the Bronx, New York, at 6:00 AM on February 12th, 2025, killing a Thai monk and...

Top National Thailand Stories From the Past Week: Five Thai Hostages...

Here is a look at the top NATIONAL Thailand stories, chosen by our Pattaya News/TPN National team, from last week, Monday, February 3rd, to...

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Thai PM Orders Review of Alcohol Sale Restrictions, Including Afternoon Alcohol...

At 11:50 AM on February 11th, 2025, Thai PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra announced after a Cabinet meeting that the government will review legal restrictions on...

Thailand, China to Form Joint Task Force Against Scam Networks

Thailand, February 8th, 2025 – Thai PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra discussed efforts to combat call center gangs during her recent visit to China. She stated...

Thailand and China Expand Cooperation in AI, Trade, and Space Exploration

BEIJING, February 6th, 2025 – Thai PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra and Chinese Premier Li Qiang presided over the signing of 14 key agreements at the...

Thai PM Paetongtarn Meets Xi Jinping, Strengthens Thailand-China Strategic Ties

CHINA, February 6th, 2025 –Thai PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra met with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing during her official visit, marking 50 years of...

Thai Authorities Boost Border Patrols After Electricity Shutdown

KANCHANABURI, February 5th, 2025 – The National Security Council (NSC) ordered the shutdown of electricity, internet, and fuel supply to five locations in Myanmar,...

Myanmar Border Residents Affected as Thailand Halts Power Supply

NATIONAL, February 5th, 2025 – Thailand cut electricity, internet, and fuel supplies to five border areas in Myanmar as part of efforts to combat...

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