Top National Thailand Stories From the Past Week: Thailand Responds to U.S. Sanctions Over Uyghur Deportations, and More

Here is a look at the top NATIONAL Thailand stories, chosen by our Pattaya News/TPN National team, from last week, Monday, March 10th, to Sunday, March 16th, 2025.

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!

Deadly Bombings and Shootings Strike Southern Thailand, Kill 5, Injure 11.

Coordinated attacks in Narathiwat and Pattani left five dead, including volunteers and a ranger, and injured nine. Explosions targeted district offices, power poles, and villages. Authorities are investigating.

Quick Response to Fire at Ramathibodi Hospital in Bangkok Avoids Any Injuries.

Ramathibodi Hospital confirmed no radiation leaks after a fire at the main building. 191 patients were evacuated, and one staff member is in the ICU for smoke inhalation.

Thai Senate Approves Law Allowing Small Producers to Make All Alcohol Types.

Thai senate approves Excise Tax Act amendment, allowing small producers to make all types of alcohol and package beer in cans.

Overnight Construction Collapse in Bangkok Claims At Least Six Lives and Leaves 27 People Injured.

Steel beam collapse at Rama 2 Road construction site kills 6, injures 27, with 5 still missing. An emergency meeting is scheduled for March 17th, led by the Thai Prime Minister, after the collapse of construction in Bangkok.

Thailand Responds to U.S. Sanctions Over Uyghur Deportations, Reaffirms Humanitarian Stance.

The Thai government has issued an official response to a U.S. Department of State policy announcement on March 14, 2025, which imposed visa restrictions on Thai officials involved in the deportation of 40 Uyghur men to China.

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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