Thai Government’s Planned Later Closing Times for Nightlife Businesses Challenged by Drunk Driving Victims
National —
A group of anti-drunk driving activists and victims petitioned the Thai government to cancel its plan to extend the closing hours for entertainment businesses.
On Thursday, October 12th, members of the Drink No Drive...
Thai Police Capture Over 1,500 Suspects, Seize 1,789 Firearms in National Illegal Weapons Crackdown
National —
On October 12th, 2023, Pol Gen Torsak Sukvimol, commissioner general of the Royal Thai Police and relevant officers gave an official statement on a large-scale operation to eradicate illegal and improvised weapons...
In Remembrance of His Royal Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej The Great on October 13th,...
National –
This Friday, October 13th, marks the seven-year anniversary of the passing of His Royal Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej (Rama IX) who passed away peacefully in 2016.
The Thai government is preparing events to observe...
Unfinished Pattaya Marina Project Caught in Legal Limbo
Pattaya —
For over 15 years, the "Pattaya Marina Project", with a spent budget of over 300 million baht, has never been put to use. Left behind are remnants of the construction materials, which highlighted...
Thai Tourism Arrivals Fall After War in Israel Breaks Out
Thailand –
The Minister of Tourism and Sports in Thailand recently revealed that the number of foreign tourists has decreased after the mall shooting in Bangkok and the war in Israel.
Ms. Sudawan Wangsupakitkosol, Thailand's Minister...
Nakhon Pathom Police Pledge to Track Down Alleged Murderer at Cockfighting Arena
Nakhon Pathom —
A cockfighting arena turned into a murder scene when an alleged suspect shot his opponent to death over a 110,000 baht bet prize.
In a recent cockfighting murder incident in the Don Tum...
Pattaya Hit By Heavy Rains and Flooding
Pattaya —
Pattaya was inundated early this morning with nearly one hour of unexpected rain reportedly caused by storm systems originally stemming from Tropical Storm Koinu.
Several flood-plagued areas in the city such as Sukhumvit...
Pattaya’s Former Mayor Arrested at Suvarnabhumi Airport
Thailand -
The wanted former mayor of Pattaya and former Thai Minister of Culture Mr. Itthiphol Khunpluem was arrested at Suvarnabhumi Airport after arriving in Thailand from Cambodia.
First our previous stories:
Mr. Itthiphol Khunpluem, the...
Thai Prime Minister Condemns Attacks on Israel, Orders Evacuation of Thai Citizens
National —
At 9:30 PM, on October 7th, 2023, Mr Srettha Thavisin and Minister of Finance tweeted on ‘X’, “I condemn the attack on Israel by Hamas. These are inhumane attacks that cost innocent lives...
Violent Clash Among Pattaya Youth Gangs Leaves Man With Finger Severed
Pattaya —
A chaotic clash between two youth gangs erupted at a Pattaya skatepark near Laem Bali Hai early this morning, October 8th. The incident resulted in one teenager having his finger severed and injuries...
