Thai Justice Minister Supports Constitutional Reform on Ethics and Public Welfare
National —
At 9:20 AM on September 17th, 2024, Pol. Col. Tawee Sodsong, the Minister of Justice, discussed comments made by Chusak Sirinin, the Minister attached to the Prime Minister's Office, stating that all coalition...
Thai Cabinet Keeps VAT at 7 percent Amid Rumors of 11 percent Hike
National —
At 12:40 PM on September 17th, 2024, Mr. Jirayu Huangsub, a newly-appointed advisor to the Prime Minister, announced the Thai Cabinet’s decision to maintain the current value-added tax (VAT) rate at 7% for...
Top National Thailand Stories From the Past Week: Super Typhoon Yagi Triggers Severe Flooding...
Here is a look at the top NATIONAL Thailand stories, chosen by our Pattaya News/TPN National team, from last week, Monday, September 9th, to Sunday, September 15th, 2024.
They are not in any particular level...
13 Provinces Impacted by Floods as Heavy Rain Continues Across Thailand
National —
At 7:00 AM on September 16th, 2024, the National Water Resources Office (NWRO) summarized the national water situation. The highest rainfall over the past 24 hours was recorded in Trat (154 mm), Ubon...
Two Thai Suspects Arrested in Krabi for Smuggling Wildlife from Indonesia
National —
On September 14th, 2024, the Natural Resources and Environmental Crime Suppression Division (NED), in collaboration with related agencies, arrested two Thai suspects involved in smuggling wildlife from Indonesia into Thailand.
The suspects, 28-year-old...
Texas Chicken Announces Closure in Thailand, Final Day Set for September 30th
National —
On September 16th, 2024, Texas Chicken, a fast-food chain under PTT Oil and Retail Business (OR), announced that it will close all of its branches in Thailand by September 30th, 2024, after operating...
Chiang Rai Floodwaters Recede, Residents Begin Cleanup Amid Water Shortage
Chiang Rai —
On September 15th, 2024, Chiang Rai local reporters provided an update on the flood situation. Water levels from the Kok River, which had inundated over 10 communities in Chiang Rai municipality, receded...
Peoples Party Leader Urges Government to Step Up Flood Relief Coordination in Chiang Rai
Chiang Rai —
On September 14th, 2024, Mr. Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut, the leader of the People's Party, posted on social media after leading party members to flood-hit areas in Mueang District, Chiang Rai.
Natthaphong monitored the...
Two Chinese Suspects Arrested at Bang Pakong Motorway Rest Stop for Signal Jammer Car...
Chachoengsao —
On September 15th, 2024, Chachoengsao highway police arrested two Chinese nationals for stealing valuables from parked cars using a signal jammer at a motorway rest stop in Bang Pakong District, Chachoengsao.
The suspects,...
Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai Floods Claim 16 Lives, Health Teams Deployed
North —
On September 14th, 2024, Dr. Opas Karnkawinpong, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Public Health, provided an update on the flood and landslide situation in Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai provinces between...
