Here is a look at the top NATIONAL Thailand stories, chosen by our Pattaya News/TPN National team, from last week, Monday, August 4th, to Sunday, August 10th 2025.
They are not in any particular level of importance but are listed in the order of date of publication.
-
On August 3rd, 2025, at 10:00 PM, Pattaya Special Affairs officers detained a 28-year-old Swedish male tourist (name withheld) for operating a drone to capture aerial footage of Pattaya Beach without authorization.
Swedish Tourist Detained in Pattaya for Flying Drone During Nationwide Ban
The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) has enforced a strict ban on all unmanned aerial vehicles (drones) across the country from July 30 to August 15, 2025, or until further notice, to ensure security and safety in sensitive areas.
2. Chonburi Immigration Office, and the South Korean Embassy dismantled a sophisticated Korean-Chinese call center scam network operating in Chonburi’s Huai Yai and Na Jomtien areas.Â
The operation was initiated following a distress call from Mr. Hyunsub An, a 31-year-old South Korean national, who reported to police being assaulted and feared for his safety.
3. Pattaya City Police Station received a report of a foreign national carrying a firearm inside a convenience store located at the entrance of Soi Thepprasit 8.
Police apprehended Mr. Zhang and recovered a modified Glock 19 blank gun, adapted to fire .380 mm ammunition, which he had carried into the store.
4. Police arrested  arrested 29-year-old Indian national Mr. Kohli at a hotel in Nongprue.
Police are urging business owners who suspect similar incidents or recognize Kohli to come forward with evidence.
5. An unidentified foreign woman was found washed ashore near a school in Kamala.
According to lifeguards, she had left some personal clothing items on the beach before entering the water.
6. Authorities have arrested a foreign national for allegedly working without a permit at a motorcycle rental shop in Kathu District, as part of an ongoing effort to enforce labor laws and maintain order in popular tourist zones.
Foreigner Arrested for Allegedly Working at Motorbike Rental Shop in Kathu
During the inspection, officers encountered a foreign man identified only as Mr. Dinar (nationality and age were not identified by officers), who was actively washing motorcycles intended for rental to tourists.Â
7. A family vacation meant to be filled with joy and relaxation turned into unimaginable sorrow when a 10-year-old Canadian girl drowned at Kata Beach in Phuket, Thailand, just one day after arriving.
Canadian Family’s Vacation Turns to Grief as 10-Year-Old Drowns at Kata Beach
On their first full day, they went to enjoy the beach together when tragedy struck. While playing in the water, the 10-year-old was suddenly pulled under by strong waves, disappearing before the eyes of her horrified family.
8. Phuket authorities have launched a sweeping anti-drug operation targeting religious institutions, uncovering a troubling case of drug use among monks at a prominent temple in Cherng Talay .
In addition, three Thai laborers found within the temple grounds also tested positive and were taken in for further questioning.
9. A foreign tourist was seriously injured this week after a street-side dispute over an unpaid fruit bill escalated into violence.
The alleged attacker, a 25-year-old fruit vendor known as Mr. Pan, was found calmly waiting at the scene and immediately surrendered to police.
10. A shocking incident unfolded late Thursday night, August 7th, 2025, outside a major shopping mall at Ratchaprasong intersection in central Bangkok, leaving two Malaysian tourists hospitalized with burn injuries.
Former Thai Boxer Sets Malaysian Tourists Ablaze in Bangkok Attack, Blames Unemployment
The assailant, identified as 30-year-old Warakorn Phabthaisong, a former professional boxer and recently unemployed security guard, allegedly doused the victims with paint thinner and set them on fire in an unprovoked attack driven by personal frustrations.
11. Thailand and Cambodia have finalized a 13-point ceasefire implementation agreement to maintain peace along their shared border, following deadly clashes that killed at least 38 people and displaced over 300,000.
Thailand and Cambodia Agree to 13-Point Ceasefire Implementation Agreement to Sustain Peace
The agreement, first brokered during talks hosted by Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim marks a big step towards de-escalating one of the worst conflicts between the two Southeast Asian neighbors in over a decade.
12. A major train derailment occurred early this morning, August 9th, 2025, in Kui Buri district, Prachuap Khiri Khan province, when a special express train traveling from Padang Besar to Bangkok’s Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal derailed, injuring numerous passengers, including children and monks.
Train Derailment in Kui Buri, Prachuap Khiri Khan Leaves Multiple People Injured, Including Children
Updates on the recovery efforts and the condition of the injured passengers are expected as the situation develops.
That’s all for this week, as always thanks for your support.
