Here is a look at the top NATIONAL Thailand stories, chosen by our Pattaya News/TPN National team, from last week, Monday, September 29th, to Sunday, October 5th 2025.
They are not in any particular level of importance but are listed in the order of date of publication.
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A deadly brawl between rival Myanmar gangs in Pattaya left two people dead and one seriously injured in the early hours of September 30th, 2025.
Two People Dead, One Critically Injured in Violent Clash Between Rival Myanmar Nationals in Pattaya
Investigative teams have been deployed to track down the perpetrators and bring them to justice. Authorities are continuing their investigation and urge anyone with information to contact Pattaya City Police Station.
2. A video clip appearing to show a couple engaging in intimate behavior in the sea has gone viral on social media, prompting an investigation by Pattaya police.
The investigation continues as police and city officials work to address public concerns over the inappropriate behavior displayed in the viral clip and identify the individuals, who appear to be foreign tourists, in the clip.
3. Authorities arrested two suspects in Pattaya: a 77-year-old Dutch national, Mr. Reinard, apprehended at a nearby restaurant, and a 58-year-old Thai woman, Prapaiporn, on charges of Child Sexual Abuse and Trafficking.
Dutch National and Thai Woman Arrested For Alleged Child Sex Trafficking in Jomtien
Both were charged with human trafficking, procuring prostitution, and abducting minors 15 years old or under.
4. In a blow to hip-hop enthusiasts across Asia, organizers of Rolling Loud Thailand announced the abrupt cancellation of their 2025 edition just weeks before the scheduled event, citing “circumstances beyond our control.”
Rolling Loud Thailand 2025 in Pattaya Canceled After Months of Fan Speculation and Radio Silence
No further details were provided on the “circumstances” leading to the decision.
5. The search for a missing Chinese tourist came to a tragic end on the morning of October 3rd, 2025, when rescue teams recovered the body near Koh Man, off the coast of Nai Harn Beach in the Rawai.
The male Chinese tourist arrived in Phuket with his girlfriend few days before.
6. A foreign tourist tragically lost his life after drowning at Naiyang Beach in Phuket.
Initial witness accounts suggest the victim may have been underwater for a prolonged period before bystanders managed to pull him ashore and notify authorities.
7. Authorities have issued an arrest warrant for a man accused of stabbing another individual in a bar in downtown Phuket, in what police suspect was a crime of jealousy.
Arrest Warrant Issued after Stabbing Incident at Phuket Bar Leaves Man Critically Injured
A man identified as the nephew of a well-known politician from Phatthalung province has surrendered to police in connection with a stabbing incident that left a 25-year-old man critically injured in central Phuket.
UPDATE: Suspect Surrenders in Phuket Bar Stabbing, Denies Intent to Kill
He denied any intention to kill, claiming the attack stemmed from a personal dispute and was committed in a moment of rage.
8. After months of ecological recovery, three of Thailand’s most iconic marine destinations—Maya Bay, Loh Samah Bay, and Lo Ko Bay—are set to reopen to visitors on October 1, 2025.
Thailand’s Department of National Parks has announced the seasonal closure of Maya Bay and Loh Sama Bay in the Phi Phi Islands area from August 1st to September 30, 2025.
9. In a multi-agency operation off the coast of Phuket, Thai authorities have intercepted a large-scale drug trafficking attempt, seizing over 500 kilograms of crystal methamphetamine and arresting three suspects.
Authorities Seize Over Half a Ton of Crystal Meth in Phuket Maritime Operation
A fourth suspect, identified as the boat captain, died after jumping into the sea in an attempt to evade capture.
10. Phuket Airport Customs officers have seized more than 9.5 million foreign cigarettes found to be in violation of trademark laws, marking one of the largest such busts in recent years.
Over 9 Million Contraband Cigarettes Seized at Phuket Airport
Authorities estimate the economic damage from the seizure at over 71 billion baht, showing the scale and severity of the violation.
11. A 23-year-old British national was arrested at a hotel in downtown Bangkok while allegedly preparing to traffic over nine kilograms of crystal methamphetamine out of Thailand, according to Metropolitan Police Division 5.
Young British Man Arrested in Bangkok Hotel with 9 Kilograms of Crystal Meth
The suspect admitted the drugs were in his possession and claimed he had received them from another British man known only as “Snoopy.”
12. Lieutenant General Weerayut Raksin, Commander of the 2nd Army Region, has disclosed plans to construct a border fence along the Thai–Cambodian frontier, beginning with key strategic areas to strengthen security for both military personnel and civilians.
Royal Thai Army Plans to Move Forward With Plan for Border Fence with Cambodia
That’s all for this week, as always thanks for your support.
