Bangkok Ranks 6th in Global List of Most Welcoming Cities for Expats
World, April 29th, 2025 — International media reported that InterNations.org, a global expat network, released its 2024 ranking of the world’s friendliest cities for...
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Belgian Tourist Causes Chaos in Pattaya Convenience Store, Fined 35,000 Baht
PATTAYA, Thailand — A disruptive incident involving a foreign tourist at a Pattaya convenience store went viral, sparking widespread debate on social media about...
Bangkok Ranks 6th in Global List of Most Welcoming Cities for Expats
World, April 29th, 2025 — International media reported that InterNations.org, a global expat network, released its 2024 ranking of the world’s friendliest cities for...
Thailand Concerned Over Decline in Chinese Tourists Amid Rising Competition
Thailand, April 28th, 2025 — Natreeya Taweewong, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Tourism and Sports, expressed concern over the sharp decline in Chinese...
Myanmar-Run Venue Busted for Illegal Drugs, Gambling, and Firearms in Samut Sakhon
Samut Sakhon, April 28th, 2025 — Over 200 officers from Samut Sakhon Police and related agencies raided a large entertainment complex in Samut Sakhon...
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...
Pattaya City to Replace Walking Street Signs with New High Tech LED Versions
PATTAYA, Thailand – On April 28, 2025, Pattaya City took a step toward enhancing its world-class tourism appeal with a meeting to discuss the...
Legal Corner: One Fight in Thailand Could RUIN Your Life, Here is Why!
Foreign visitors involved in violent altercations or assaults in Thailand face serious legal repercussions under Thai law. The penalties and sanctions depend significantly on...
VFW Is Cleaning Up the Streets of Pattaya
VFW Is Cleaning Up the Streets of PattayaSois 4 and 5 in Pattaya to get much-needed deep cleaning Pattaya, Thailand by Raymond "Ray" McGee,...
Tourist Police Arrest Iranian Couple for Allegedly Deceiving and Robbing Tourists in Pattaya
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On April 28th, 2025, at 4:00 PM, at the Pattaya Tourist Police Station, Pol. Lt. Col. Torlap Tinamat, Pol. Lt. Col. Supharat Meeprecha, Pol....
Top National Thailand Stories From the Past Week: Chinese Man Confesses to Brutal Murder of Transgender Woman in Pattaya 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 21st, to...
Liverpool Fans in Pattaya Celebrate as Team Secures 3 Points to Clinch Premier League Title for the Second Time
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On the evening of April 27, 2025, at The Camp Pattaya, located along the Motorway Route 7 in Banglamung a group of Liverpool FC...
Security Forces Hunt Suspects After Twin Attacks in Yala Kill Three Law Enforcement Officers
Yala, April 28th, 2025 — A deadly roadside bomb attack targeted Border Patrol Police (BPP) officers from Ban Sri Thanam Base in Thanto District...
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Top National Thailand Stories From the Past Week: Chinese Man Confesses...
Here is a look at the top NATIONAL Thailand stories, chosen by our Pattaya News/TPN National team, from last week, Monday, April 21st, to...
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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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...
Pattaya Honors Tradition with Kong Khao Festival at Lan Pho Park
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Pattaya Mayor Mr. Poramase Ngampichet led the opening of the annual Kong Khao Festival on April 20th at Lan Pho Naklua Park, drawing...
Pattaya to Host First-Ever Beach Lighting Festival This May
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From May 1st to 5th, Central Pattaya Beach will dazzle with “Pattaya Lighting 2025 – FantaSea: The Illumination on the Beach,” the city’s...
Sri Racha Keeps 30-Year Tradition Alive with Colorful Kong Khao Festival
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Locals and visitors gathered at Koh Loy Health Park on April 19th to celebrate the Sri Racha Kong Khao Festival, a tradition...
Photo Tour: Pattaya Celebrates Wan Lai, the Big Songkran Day, in Style
PATTAYA, Thailand – April 19, 2025 – The annual Wan Lai Festival, a cherished local tradition held every April 19, transformed Pattaya into a...
Maha Songkran Festival Attracts Over a Million Visitors, Boosts Tourism and Economy
Thailand, April 18th, 2025 — Anukool Pruksanusak, Deputy Government Spokesman, announced that the Maha Songkran World Water Festival 2025 was a major success, drawing...
Nearly 1 Million People Travel with Thai Transport Company During Songkran, Zero Fatalities Reported
Thailand, April 17th, 2025 — Chatchawan Promratham, Acting President of the Transport Co., Ltd. (BorKorSor), reported that 993,712 people traveled by BorKorSor and affiliated...
Pattaya Stone House Group Celebrates Thai New Year with Traditional Ceremonies
PATTAYA, Thailand – On April 17, 2025, at 5:00 p.m., the Stone House restaurant on Walking Street in South Pattaya, hosted a celebration of...
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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...
Important Announcement: E-Paper to be Discontinued at the End of...
Hello to our readers and fans of The Pattaya News. Today, April 25th, 2025, we have an important announcement that, while disappointing for some...
Thailand Walks Diplomatic Tightrope Amid China-US Tensions
Thailand, April 23rd, 2025 — Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira responded to the IMF’s revised forecast cutting Thailand’s 2025 GDP growth...
Thailand and Cambodia Sign 7 Agreements During PM Paetongtarns Official Visit
Thailand, April 23rd, 2025 — Thai PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra began her official visit to the Kingdom of Cambodia, taking place from April 23rd to...
Foodpanda to Exit Thailand by May 23, 2025 Amid Market Challenges
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Foodpanda, a leading food delivery platform in Thailand, will cease operations on May 23, 2025, after 13 years, as announced by its parent...
Restaurant Businesses in Thailand Continue to Grow, with Over 24,000 Entities...
Thailand, April 22nd, 2025 — Oramon Sapthaweetham, Director-General of the Department of Business Development, revealed that as of March 31st, 2025, Thailand had 24,555...
Thailand Faces Delay in Talks to Avert U.S. Tariffs, Seeks Trade...
BANGKOK, April 22, 2025 – Thailand’s efforts to secure relief from the Trump administration’s proposed 36% tariff on its goods hit a snag as...
Maha Songkran Festival Attracts Over a Million Visitors, Boosts Tourism and...
Thailand, April 18th, 2025 — Anukool Pruksanusak, Deputy Government Spokesman, announced that the Maha Songkran World Water Festival 2025 was a major success, drawing...
Thai PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra Named to World Economic Forums 2025 Young...
Bangkok, April 16, 2025 – Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has been selected as one of the World Economic Forum’s (WEF) Young Global Leaders...
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Bangkok Ranks 6th in Global List of Most Welcoming Cities for...
World, April 29th, 2025 — International media reported that InterNations.org, a global expat network, released its 2024 ranking of the world’s friendliest cities for...
Thailand Concerned Over Decline in Chinese Tourists Amid Rising Competition
Thailand, April 28th, 2025 — Natreeya Taweewong, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Tourism and Sports, expressed concern over the sharp decline in Chinese...
Myanmar-Run Venue Busted for Illegal Drugs, Gambling, and Firearms in Samut...
Samut Sakhon, April 28th, 2025 — Over 200 officers from Samut Sakhon Police and related agencies raided a large entertainment complex in Samut Sakhon...
Top National Thailand Stories From the Past Week: Chinese Man Confesses...
Here is a look at the top NATIONAL Thailand stories, chosen by our Pattaya News/TPN National team, from last week, Monday, April 21st, to...
Security Forces Hunt Suspects After Twin Attacks in Yala Kill Three...
Yala, April 28th, 2025 — A deadly roadside bomb attack targeted Border Patrol Police (BPP) officers from Ban Sri Thanam Base in Thanto District...
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...
Russian Tourists Face 10,000 Baht Fine for Breaking Phi Phi National...
Krabi, April 26th, 2025 — Atthaphon Charoenchansa, Director-General of the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation, revealed that authorities are taking action...
Thai Police Push Digital Border Screening to Combat Transnational Crime
Thailand, April 25th, 2025 — National Police Chief Pol. Gen. Kitrat Phanphet announced intensified efforts to crack down on transnational criminal gangs, especially illegal...
Thai Alcohol Advertising Rules Remain Unchanged as Senate Reviews New Bill
Thailand, April 26th, 2025 — Thai national media provided updates on the Alcohol Control Bill, which the Senate accepted in principle during its first...
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Thailand Walks Diplomatic Tightrope Amid China-US Tensions
Thailand, April 23rd, 2025 — Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira responded to the IMF’s revised forecast cutting Thailand’s 2025 GDP growth...
Thailand and Cambodia Sign 7 Agreements During PM Paetongtarns Official Visit
Thailand, April 23rd, 2025 — Thai PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra began her official visit to the Kingdom of Cambodia, taking place from April 23rd to...
Thai Prime Minister Orders Comprehensive Review of Visa-Free Entry Program, Changes...
Bangkok, Thailand – April 22, 2025 – Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has ordered a comprehensive review of Thailand’s visa-free entry scheme, citing concerns over...
Thailand Faces Delay in Talks to Avert U.S. Tariffs, Seeks Trade...
BANGKOK, April 22, 2025 – Thailand’s efforts to secure relief from the Trump administration’s proposed 36% tariff on its goods hit a snag as...
Thai PM Welcomes Malaysian Counterpart, Strengthens Ties with New Bridge Agreement
BANGKOK, April 17, 2025 — Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra hosted Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim on a working visit to Thailand. The leaders...
Thai PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra Named to World Economic Forums 2025 Young...
Bangkok, April 16, 2025 – Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has been selected as one of the World Economic Forum’s (WEF) Young Global Leaders...
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