Here is a look at the top NATIONAL Thailand stories, chosen by our Pattaya News/TPN National team, from last week, Monday, July 13th to Sunday, July 19th.
They are not in any particular level of importance but are listed in the order of date of publication.
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A massive fire ripped through a well-known beer pub and restaurant in Bangkok’s Chatuchak district late on Sunday night, killing at least 27 people initially and injuring many others, according to initial reports from Thai emergency services and local media.
Deadly Fire at Popular Bangkok Pub Kills at Least 27 People, Prime Minister Visits Scene
A massive fire tore through the Rong Beer Na Ladprao in Bangkok’s Chatuchak district late on Sunday, July 12th, 2026, around 11:57 p.m., killing at least 34 people and injuring dozens more.
2. Thailand’s Minister of Tourism and Sports, Surasak Phancharoenworakul, introduced rising star Rattikan Amlai, better known as Nene Royal, to Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul at Government House this morning.
Phuket Youth ‘Ne Ne’ Receives Prime Minister’s Backing to Shine on America’s Got Talent Stage
3. Thai Tourist Police have issued a public warning after arresting an Indian national accused of scamming tourists in Pattaya by pretending to read fortunes and extorting money for “rituals” to ward off bad luck.
4. Senior police officials and the Chonburi governor launched a major operation on July 17th, 2026, to dismantle foreign nominee networks, raiding 41 locations in the eastern province, targeting real estate holdings valued at more than 5 billion baht, and arresting four foreign nationals, as they say the nominee crackdown in Chonburi as begun in force, focused on large land and property holdings to start.
5. A calm-looking man walked into a gold shop inside a Pattaya shopping mall on Friday evening, tried on a gold necklace, and casually walked out with it after quietly telling the employee, “Don’t make any noise.
Police have arrested a 34-year-old man who robbed a gold shop in a Pattaya shopping mall on Thursday evening, stealing a gold necklace valued at more than 120,000 baht.
6. The Governor of Phuket, Mr. Chotnarin Kerdsom, presented a certificate of honor to Rattikan Amloy, better known as “Nene Royal” or Praew, recognizing her outstanding musical talent and international achievements.
‘Ne Ne’ Honored for Musical Achievements from Phuket Governor
7. Cyber police have arrested a 26‑year‑old man in downtown Phuket who, despite having only a primary school education, taught himself advanced hacking techniques using AI chatbots.
8. Thai immigration police have arrested a Belgian national wanted under an INTERPOL Red Notice for attempted murder and organized crime, ending his brief hideout in Phuket.
Alleged Belgian Gang Boss Wanted for Murder Nabbed in in Patong
That’s all for this week, as always thanks for your support.
