Here is a look at the top NATIONAL Thailand stories, chosen by our Pattaya News/TPN National team, from last week, Monday, December 2nd, to Sunday, December 8th, 2024.
They are not in any particular level of importance but are listed in the order of date of publication.
Let’s get started and see what the top stories were!
Thai Suvarnabhumi Airports SAT-1 Crowned Worlds Most Beautiful Airport 2024.
Suvarnabhumi Airport’s SAT-1 wins the Prix Versailles 2024 for its stunning architecture, named “World’s Most Beautiful Airport.”
Thailand’s Tom Yum Kung Joins UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage List.
Tom Yum Kung, Thailand’s iconic dish, is now recognized as UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage, showcasing Thai culture, sustainability, and Soft Power to the world.
Thai PM Denies VAT Increase to 15 Percent, Reaffirms Economic Policy.
The Thai PM has now firmly rejected and denied any such proposal of raising the VAT at this time, saying proposals were only research and not actual proposals or government plans. This came after nearly universal criticism from Thais, expats, and nearly every major business industry.
Moo Deng the Hippo Wins Global Recognition as a Fashion Icon by the New York Times.
Moo Deng, the pygmy hippo from Khao Kheow Zoo, named one of The New York Times’ 63 Most Stylish People. Her fame boosts Chonburi tourism with over 480,000 visitors since October.
Bangkok Police Raid LGBTQ+ Drug Party at Luxury Hotel, 120 Detained.
Thonglor police raided a drug-fueled party involving an LGBTQ group of over 120 Thai and foreign attendees at a luxury hotel in Bangkok.
That’s all for this week, as always thanks for your support!
This article originally appeared on our sister website The TPN News.
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