Here is a look at the top NATIONAL Thailand stories, chosen by our Pattaya News/TPN National team, from last week, Monday, May 26th, to Sunday, June 1st, 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!
- A violent shooting incident occurred in a residential area in Huay Yai, leaving one man injured.
Chinese Group Involved in Shooting Near Pattaya, Suspect Arrested
2. A heated altercation between Chinese nationals in Pattaya escalated into a violent shooting, leaving one man critically injured and a suspect in custody.
3. A Chinese group operating in Pattaya is facing a slew of charges following a violent incident involving a shooting, drug trafficking, and illegal weapons as The Pattaya News covered here yesterday.
Chinese Suspects in Pattaya Face Heavy Charges After Violent Shootout and Drug Bust
4. The Pattaya Sawang Boriboon Rescue Center received a report of a cement shim plate collapsing and injuring a person at a condominium in the Khao Phratamnak area of Pattaya City near the Bali Hai Underpass.
A decorative cement shim plate fell from the 37th floor of a 45-story condominium in Pattaya on the evening of May 28, 2025, injuring an Australian tourist who was relaxing by the poolside.
5. A violent altercation at a Chinese restaurant in Pattaya left one man injured in the early hours of May 26th, 2025. The incident occurred at a Chinese restaurant located along Pattaya Second Road.
Chinese Tourist Stabbed With Knife by Intoxicated Chinese Man at Pattaya Restaurant
6. Phuket police arrested a 20-year-old male Australian tourist suspected of stealing cannabis from a local dispensary, following a social media post that triggered widespread attention.
The shop owner took to social media on May 28, posting surveillance footage and offering a 5,000 THB reward for any information leading to the suspect’s apprehension.
7. Phuket police have intensified their investigation into a Chinese-funded luxury car rental operation following the arrest of suspects involved in illicit business dealings across the province.
Chinese Nominee Luxury Car Rental Businesses Inspected in Phuket
Authorities have detained two suspects, while four others have reportedly fled the country.
8. The Appeal Court Region 8 has overturned a lower court ruling, sentencing Swiss national David, the owner of an elephant camp in Phuket, to one month in prison without suspension.
UPDATE: Swiss Man Sentenced to One Month in Prison for Assaulting Thai Doctor in Phuket
Notably, David did not appear in court for the ruling, and reports indicate that he may have fled the country to evade incarceration.
9. Phuket International Airport was thrown into chaos on Friday (May 24th) when a Thai passenger falsely claimed there was a bomb onboard a flight. The incident prompted an emergency response, delaying the flight and triggering stringent security measures.
The disruptive passenger was taken to Sakhu Police Station for further questioning and legal proceedings.
10. Thai authorities have arrested two British nationals accused of serious financial crimes and robbery in their home country. The suspects had been allegedly evading legal action while operating multiple businesses in Koh Samui under nominee arrangements.
11. The Thai military’s Burapha Task Force, under the command of Major General Benchapol Dechatiwong, conducted a realistic combat exercise along a 165-km stretch of the Thai-Cambodian border in Sa Kaeo Province.
That’s all for this week, as always thanks for your support!
