Pattaya —
On June 28th, 2024, Pattaya police convened with motorbike taxi drivers, both traditional and app-based, to discuss road safety.
The meeting, which took place at the Baron Beach Hotel, was chaired by Pol. Col. Patikorn Sornchai, Deputy Police Commander of Chonburi Province, under the "Road Safety Improvement Project"...
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Chonburi Pickup Truck Driver Claims Eye-Rubbing Caused Accident
Chonburi —
A Thai woman claimed that rubbing her eyes caused her to lose control of her vehicle, resulting in a multi-vehicle accident in Chonburi...
Female Food Delivery Driver Survives Fall into Construction Hole in Pattaya
Pattaya —
A female food delivery driver narrowly escaped death after falling into a construction hole in Pattaya on the night of June 30th.
The harrowing...
Indian Tourists Brawl in the Middle of Pattaya Road at Dawn, Tourists Later Detained By Police
Pattaya —
Two Indian tourists were spotted attacking their fellow countrymen on a busy Pattaya street on the morning of June 29th, 2024.
The incident, captured...
Top Pattaya News From The Last Week: Jomtien Beach Roadworks Update, Club Manager Dies After Being Stabbed, and More
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Top National Thailand Stories From the Past Week: Government Responds To Surge in Popularity of Yaowarat Following Lisa’s Music Video, and More
Here is a look at the top NATIONAL Thailand stories, chosen by our Pattaya News/TPN National team, from last week, Monday, June 24th, to...
Thai Justice Minister Inspects Yala Car Bomb Site: One Dead, 34 People Injured
Yala —
On June 30th, 2024, Thai Minister of Justice Pol. Col. Thawee Sodsong inspected a car bomb explosion site in front of the police...
26 Escapees Flee Krabi Rehab Foundation by Boat, Citing Poor Conditions and Harsh Punishments
Krabi —
On June 29th, 2024, Mueang Krabi police received a report of 26 recovering drug addicts escaping from a rehabilitation foundation in Mueang, Krabi.
According...
Thai Professor Highlights Medical Benefits of Cannabis Amid Negative Portrayal
National —
On June 29th, 2024, Thai national media reported on an article, titled "It's a Shame Many Thais Don't Know Cannabis Can Be Used...
Tourists in Chiang Mai Rescued from Raging River by Elephant Mahout Team
Chiang Mai —
A group of tourists were stranded in the middle of a raging river after their raft capsized in Chiang Mai province on...
Pattaya Burglar Beaten by Angry Residents After Series of Burglaries
Pattaya —
A suspected burglar was beaten by a group of angry residents in Pattaya after he was caught trying to commit another break-in...
Pattaya Mayor Expands CCTV Network to Enhance Traffic Monitoring and Flood Response
Pattaya —
Pattaya Mayor Mr. Poramase Ngampiches recently increased the number of CCTV cameras to 82 cameras from the previous 28 for better traffic management...
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Events in Pattaya
Thai Prime Minister to Inaugurate LOVE PRIDE PARADE 2024 in Bangkok on June 30th
National —
On June 29th, 2024, Mr. Chai Watcharong, the Thai Government spokesperson, announced that Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin will inaugurate the “LOVE PRIDE...
Pattaya Celebrates Pride Month with Grand Festival and Support from Prime Minister
Pattaya —
Pattaya City held a grand celebration for Pride Month with the Pattaya International Pride Festival 2024, themed "Pride for All," yesterday evening, June...
Safety Measures in Place as Bung Bang Fai Rocket Festival Launches 1,000 Rockets in Roi Et
Yasothon —
On June 22nd, 2024, Yasothon local media reported that Disaster Prevention and Mitigation officials, along with relevant agencies from Mueang, Yasothon, established a...
Central Pattaya Gears Up for Massive Pride Celebration with “Pattaya International Pride Festival 2024”
Pattaya —
Central Pattaya shopping center is preparing to host the "Pattaya International Pride Festival 2024," with this year's edition promising to be the biggest.
The...
Pattaya Hosts First-Ever ‘Drag Queen Star 2024’ Competition
Pattaya —
Central Marina Pattaya recently organized Pattaya's first-ever 'Drag Queen Star 2024' beauty pageant competition on June 16th, 2024, to commemorate Pride Month.
The event,...
Thailand Set to Become First Southeast Asian Country to Pass Marriage Equality Bill on June 18
National —
On June 16th, 2024, Mrs. Radklao Inthawong Suwankiri, the Deputy Spokesperson for the Prime Minister’s Office, announced the upcoming parliamentary deliberation of the...
Once Upon a Time in Hollywoodland Comes to Ben’s Theater Jomtien
Ben's Theater Jomtien is delighted to host again British renowned actor, Nigel Miles-Thomas with his solo performance “Once upon a time in Hollywoodland (The...
Pattaya to Host Pattaya International Pride Festival 2024 on June 22nd
Pattaya —
Pattaya is gearing up for another Pride event called the Pattaya International Pride Festival, scheduled to take place on Saturday, June 22nd,...
Rolling Loud Thailand 2024 Announces First Wave of Lineup, Including A$AP Rocky, Wiz Khalifa, Tyla & Ski Mask the Slump God
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Rolling Loud is proud to showcase many of the world’s most exciting rappers and performing artists during its 2024 World Tour. Today, Rolling Loud...
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Pattaya and National Telecom Partner to Further Develop 5G Pattaya Smart...
Pattaya —
Pattaya City and the National Telecom Plc (NT) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to collaborate on the development of the 5G...
Illegal Electricity Usage Worth 10 Million Baht Per Month Found at...
Ratchaburi —
On June 25th, 2024, Photharam police and relevant agencies conducted a search at a company in Photharam, Ratchaburi, following a warrant issued by...
Thai Prime Minister Visited Rayong and Chonburi to Oversee Key Development...
PRESS RELEASE:
Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin and his team visited Rayong and Chonburi provinces on June 23 to oversee key development projects within the Eastern...
Parents of Students in Thailand’s International Schools Faced Increase in Educational...
PRESS RELEASE:
A report has revealed that parents of students in Thailand’s International schools faced an increase in educational costs in 2024, spending a total...
Bangkok Falls to 129th in Mercer’s 2024 Global Cost of Living...
National —
On June 23rd, 2024, Thai national media reported the results of Mercer's 2024 global cost of living rankings for 226 cities across all...
Thailand Welcomes 16 Million Tourists in 2024, Sees Surge in Middle...
National —
Thailand recorded 16 million foreign tourists from January 1st to June 16th of this year, according to the figures released by the Ministry...
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Thai National Park Fees Soar to 1.78 Billion Baht, Boosted by...
National —
On June 22nd, 2024, Mr. Chaiwat Limlikit-aksorn, the Director of the National Park Office, announced the total revenue generated from national park fees...
Pattaya Football Stadium Set to Also Become World-Class Concert Venue
Pattaya, Thailand – In an exciting development for music enthusiasts and tourists alike, the Pattaya Football Stadium is undergoing construction with plans to also...
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Top National Thailand Stories From the Past Week: Government Responds To...
Here is a look at the top NATIONAL Thailand stories, chosen by our Pattaya News/TPN National team, from last week, Monday, June 24th, to...
Thai Justice Minister Inspects Yala Car Bomb Site: One Dead, 34...
Yala —
On June 30th, 2024, Thai Minister of Justice Pol. Col. Thawee Sodsong inspected a car bomb explosion site in front of the police...
26 Escapees Flee Krabi Rehab Foundation by Boat, Citing Poor Conditions...
Krabi —
On June 29th, 2024, Mueang Krabi police received a report of 26 recovering drug addicts escaping from a rehabilitation foundation in Mueang, Krabi.
According...
Tourists in Chiang Mai Rescued from Raging River by Elephant Mahout...
Chiang Mai —
A group of tourists were stranded in the middle of a raging river after their raft capsized in Chiang Mai province on...
Thai Authorities Seize Parcel from Poland Containing Mephedrone Disguised as Coffee...
National —
On June 28th, 2024, Thailand's Office of the Narcotics Control Board (ONCB) held a press conference announcing the arrest of a Russian suspect...
Thai Prime Minister to Inaugurate LOVE PRIDE PARADE 2024 in Bangkok...
National —
On June 29th, 2024, Mr. Chai Watcharong, the Thai Government spokesperson, announced that Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin will inaugurate the “LOVE PRIDE...
Update: Burmese Worker Arrested After Crashing Stolen Pickup, Injuring Seven People...
Nonthaburi —
At 2:00 PM, on June 28th, 2024, Bang Bua Thong police received a report of a suspicious individual sleeping on a hammock inside...
Government Set to Capitalize Surge in Popularity of Bangkok’s Yaowarat Following...
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The government is set to capitalize on the recent surge in popularity of Bangkok’s Yaowarat district, following its feature in a music video...
Japanese Man Arrested in Bangkok for Overstay and Alleged Gang Involvement
Bangkok — Thai Immigration authorities apprehended a Japanese national, identified only as Mr. Miyoshi, in the Khlong Toei district of Bangkok. The arrest came...
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Thai Professor Highlights Medical Benefits of Cannabis Amid Negative Portrayal
National —
On June 29th, 2024, Thai national media reported on an article, titled "It's a Shame Many Thais Don't Know Cannabis Can Be Used...
Over 100 People Gather to Petition Against Cannabis Recriminalization at Pattaya...
Pattaya —
At 11:00 AM, on June 26th, 2024, over 100 cannabis supporters, including local and foreign individuals, gathered in front of Pattaya City...
Thai Prime Minister Addresses Concerns Over Influence in Senate Elections, Stresses...
National —
Following the national senate election held on June 26th, 2024, by the Election Commission (EC), Mr. Sawang Boonmee, the Secretary-General of the EC...
Thai Appeals Court Reduces Prison Sentences for Suthep Thaugsuban and Associates...
National —
On June 27th, 2024, the Ratchadaphisek Criminal Court's Appeals Court delivered its verdict in a major rebellion case against the People's Democratic Reform...
Thai Police Civil Service Commission Unanimously Validates Temporary Suspension of Police...
National —
At 3:00 PM, on June 26th, 2024, Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin presided over a meeting of the Police Civil Service Commission (PCSC)....
Public Health Minister Discusses Cannabis Reclassification Amidst Strong Public Support
National —
On June 26th, 2024, Public Health Minister Somsak Thepsuthin discussed the potential reclassification of cannabis as a type 5 narcotic after opening the...
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