Foreigner Begging for Money in Bangkok Sparks Investigation
Bangkok—
On January 31st, 2024, Mr. Varawut Silpa-archa, the Minister of Social Development and Human Security (SDHS), publicly revealed to the Thai media a complaint about a foreigner in elephant pants asking for money at...
Thai Tourism Authority Proposes 90-Day Visa-Free Stays for More Countries, Western Countries Targeted
National—
On January 29th, 2024, Thai national media stated that the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) requested the Thai government to extend the visa-free stay duration to 90 days for long-haul tourists, including those from...
Thai Court Decides Move Forward Party Bid to Amend Lese Majeste Law an Attempt...
National —
The Constitutional Court of Thailand has ruled that the Move Forward Party's (MFP) proposals and efforts to amend the lese-majeste law is unconstitutional and an attempt to overthrow the country's constitutional monarchy...
Swiss Man Confesses to Wife’s Killing But Claims Was Accidental; Police Probe Mysterious Disappearance...
Nakhon Ratchasima—
On January 29th, 2024, a Swiss husband reported himself to the Khonburi police station in Khon Buri, Nakhon Ratchasima, to request his passport that the police had previously confiscated. The police instead further...
Update: Thai Police Make Headway in Extortion Case; Uncover Allegedly Well-Planned Scheme with Big...
National—
On January 29th, 2024, Pol. Maj. Gen. Charoonkiat Pankaew, the Central Investigation Bureau Deputy Commissioner, publicly revealed the case progress on Srisuwan Janya and others who allegedly extorted the Director-General of the Rice Department.
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Thai Police Bust Counterfeit Cosmetics Warehouse in Lat Krabang, Chinese Investor Allegedly Distributing Illegal...
Bangkok—
On January 29th, 2024, Pol. Lt. Gen. Witthaya Sriprasertphap, the Commissioner of the Police Consumer Protection Division, and relevant agencies held a press conference raiding a warehouse in Lat Krabang, Bangkok, storing counterfeit and...
Update: 14-Year-Old Student Confesses to Killing Classmate Amid Alleged Bullying in Bangkok; Police Investigate...
Bangkok—
At 3:50 PM, on January 29th, 2024, Khlong Tan police publicly revealed the results after interrogating a 14-year-old student who allegedly stabbed another student to death at a school in Phatthanakan 26, Suan Luang,...
Top National Thailand Stories From the Past Week: Airports Delayed after Biometric System Crashes,...
Here is a look at the top NATIONAL Thailand stories, chosen by our Pattaya News/TPN National team, from the last week, Monday, January 22nd, to Sunday, January 28th, 2024.
They are not in any particular...
Bangkok Entertainment Venue Raided: Clio Pub Shut Down for Drugs and Presence of Minors
Bangkok—
On January 27th, 2024, Bangna police officers raided an entertainment venue, Clio, in Soi Udomsuk 58, Bangna, Bangkok, after receiving a report from a concerned citizen of the pub allegedly providing services without valid...
Pheu Thai Party Leader Announces Budget for 2024 Maha Songkran World Water Festival, Awaiting...
National—
On January 27th, 2024, Ms. Paetongtarn Shinawatra, the leader of the Pheu Thai Party, stated to the public that the progress on Maha Songkran World Water Festival 2024 as a national soft power was...
