Top National Thailand Stories From the Past Week: Sons of His Royal Majesty the...
Here is a look at the top NATIONAL Thailand stories, chosen by our Pattaya News/TPN National team, from the last week, Monday, August 14th, 2023, to Sunday, August 20th, 2023.
They are not in any...
Thai Police Bust Biggest Sex-for-Hire Website Allegedly Run by American-Thai Couple
National —
Thai Police on Friday, August 18th, announced a successful apprehension of an American-Thai couple, believed to have been operating what the authorities said was the largest online escort service and sex agency website...
Miss Universe Thailand 2023 Chosen
Thailand –
Anntonia Porsild, 26, a Thai – Danish woman, was crowned Miss Universe Thailand 2023.
The Miss Universe Thailand beauty pageant final round was held on Sunday night (August 20th) in Bangkok. Anntonia represented Nakhon...
Thaksin All Set to Return to Thailand
Thailand –
Thailand’s former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra has confirmed his return to arrive in Thailand on August 22nd, 2023, the same day as the scheduled Prime Minister vote.
Our previous stories:
A prison warden...
Phuket’s Biggest Stories From the Past Week: Wanted Australian Suspect Arrested, and more
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The following is our weekly feature in which we highlight the top local stories in our area of Phuket from the past week. The number of stories differs from...
Move Forward Deputy House Speaker in New Controversy Over BBQ Party
National —
Padipat Suntiphada, the second deputy speaker for Thai Parliament, is in hot water again after he was accused of misusing state funds to throw a mookata (Thai BBQ) party for parliament workers.
Padipat, originally...
UPDATE: American Tourist Apologizes After Viral Cannabis Smoke Stunt on Bangla Road in Phuket
Patong –
A 49-year-old American tourist apologized after a video clip of him using a machine to blow cannabis smoke across Bangla Road went viral on social media, leading to intense debate around cannabis and cannabis...
Thailand’s Digital Minister Seeking Court Order to Shut Down Facebook in Thailand over Fake...
Bangkok, Thailand-
In a late afternoon press conference on Monday, August 21st, 2023, Thailand's Caretaker Digital Economy and Society Minister Chaiwat Thanakamanusorn stated that his ministry is planning to seek a court order to...
Thai Police Crack Down on Stations Assisting Illegal Call Centers
PRESS RELEASE:
The Royal Thai Police and the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) are cracking down on unauthorized communication antennas that have enabled call center gangs across the border to utilize Thai mobile phone...
Pheu Thai Gains UTN Support to Form Coalition Government
PRESS RELEASE:
Pheu Thai Party on Thursday (17 Aug) gained support from the United Thai Nation Party (UTN), potentially boosting it in its bid to form a government ahead of a prime ministerial vote in...
