Myanmar Military Conscription Sparks Refugee Surge to Thailand
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On February 19th, 2024, Mr. Kannavee Suebsang, the FAIR Party MP, publicly revealed the case where the Myanmar government announced military conscription without gender discrimination, leaving uncertainty about whether it would escape scrutiny under...
Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra’s Section 112 Case: Further Investigation Ordered
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On February 19th, 2024, Mr. Prayut Phetkhun, the spokesperson for the Office of the Attorney General, addressed the case of the former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, on Section 112 of the Criminal Code...
Algerian Tourist Arrested for Alleged Theft of Gold Amulet in Bangkok
Bangkok —
On February 20th, 2024, Bangkok police announced the arrest of a 56-year-old Algerian tourist, identified only as Mr. Garou, on charges of theft at a gold shop in the Phra Nakhon district.
According to...
Thai Meteorological Department Forecasts Extreme Summer Heatwave
PRESS RELEASE:
The Thai Meteorological Department has announced that summer is expected to commence towards the end of this month, with an extreme heatwave predicted for March and April. Temperatures in some provinces could soar...
The Best Time to Visit Thailands Beaches and Islands
PRESS RELEASE:
If you are planning to visit some beaches and islands while on holiday, it is important to note that different sides of the peninsula have different weather.
So, when it is raining on...
THAILAND EVENT: Let’s Go Fly a Kite!
PRESS RELEASE:
Get ready for kite season as winds from the Gulf of Thailand sweep in between February and April.
Here's some of the kite festivals taking place over the next weekends.
Pattaya International Kite On The...
DSI Offers Reward for Clues in Unsolved Murder
PRESS RELEASE:
The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) is offering a reward of 2 million baht for information that could help solve the murder of a Japanese tourist in Sukhothai, which occurred 17 years ago.
The...
Bid to Extend Legal Alcohol Sales Time Rejected Again By Thai Government Panel
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A Thai government committee has dropped, for the second time, a proposal to extend the afternoon alcohol sale time in response to activists' pleas. However, the Public Health Minister has not completely dismissed...
Top National Thailand Stories From the Past Week: Former Thai PM Thaksin Paroled and...
Here is a look at the top NATIONAL Thailand stories, chosen by our Pattaya News/TPN National team, from the last week, Monday, February 12th, to Sunday, February 18th, 2024.
They are not in any particular...
Makha Bucha Arrives This Saturday with Nationwide Alcohol Sale Ban in Thailand
National —
Makha Bucha, the second most important Buddhist day for Thai people, is only a few days away from today, February 19th, 2024. If you're visiting Thailand during this time, here is what you...
