Here is a look at the top NATIONAL Thailand stories, chosen by our Pattaya News/TPN National team, from last week, Monday, September 8th, to Sunday, September 14th 2025.
They are not in any particular level of importance but are listed in the order of date of publication.
- A Chinese couple’s leisurely jet ski ride turned into a major ordeal when they went missing at sea, leading to a large-scale search and rescue operation.
The incident has highlighted the risks of water sports in open waters.
2. A 58-year-old British tourist, Mr. Duncan, was seriously injured after being attacked by a group of four transgender individuals in a Pattaya condominium.
British Tourist Brutally Attacked by Four Transgender Individuals in Pattaya Condo
Mr. Duncan, the incident began when he hired two escorts online for companionship, expecting female companions.
3. A 25-year-old man identified as Yuttana was arrested in Phuket for allegedly acting as a drug courier, with more than 48,000 methamphetamine pills found concealed inside a package of avocados.
Suspect Arrested in Phuket with Over 48,000 Meth Pills Hidden with Avocados
For each bundle successfully delivered, he received a payment of 1,500 baht.
4. A high-stakes drug raid in Phuket ended in tragedy when a narcotics officer was fatally shot and a suspect killed during a violent standoff inside a local apartment complex.
A later search of the apartment uncovered two firearms and approximately 500 methamphetamine pills.
5. Phuket is charting a new course in public transportation with the launch of its ambitious “Boat Taxi” project, aimed at reducing road congestion and enhancing travel options for both locals and tourists.
The Boat Taxi service will operate seasonally from November to April, coinciding with Phuket’s high tourism season.
6. A new road in Thalang District officially opened today, marking a big step towards improving traffic flow and public safety in northern Phuket.
The newly expanded route, located behind Wat Tha Ruea in Moo 3, Si Sunthon.
7. The Bank of Thailand (BOT) held an urgent meeting with commercial banks and the Anti-Online Scam Operations Centre (AOC) today to tackle the growing crisis over frozen bank accounts allegedly linked to a nationwide crackdown on online financial fraud.
The meeting, held on Monday afternoon, aimed to refine procedures for suspending and unfreezing accounts to minimize disruptions for innocent customers while maintaining strong measures against scammers.
8. A veteran zookeeper at a major zoo, Safari World Bangkok, was mauled to death by a pack of lions on September 10th, 2025, right in front of stunned visitors.
Tragic Lion Attack at Bangkok Zoo: Zookeeper Killed in Front of Horrified Tourists
The attack, which unfolded in the zoo’s drive-through lion exhibit, marks the first fatal incident of its kind at the popular attraction in over 40 years.
9. Thailand’s Supreme Court has ordered former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra to serve a one-year prison sentence, ruling that his previous detention in a hospital suite did not meet the standards set by the Department of Corrections for serving a prison term.
Thai Supreme Court Sentences Former PM Thaksin Shinawatra to One Year in Prison
The Medical Council of Thailand launched an investigation into the matter, and two doctors were suspended for issuing documents containing false medical information, while a prison doctor was cautioned for failing to meet medical standards in referring Thaksin for hospital treatment.
That’s all for this week, as always thanks for your support.
