Chiang Mai Tourist Police Respond to Controversy Over Sunbathing Tourists, Plan Educational Measures
Chiang Mai—
On January 16th, 2024, Chiang Mai tourist police interviewed two tourists who sunbathed in swimwear in the old temple area in Chiang Mai on January 14th, causing controversy among Thai social media regarding...
Fireworks Factory Explosion in Suphanburi Claims 23 Lives and Leaves 6 Injured; Investigation Underway
Suphanburi—
On January 17th, 2024, Thai national media reported a fireworks factory explosion accident in Mueang, Suphanburi, causing 23 casualties and 6 injuries confirmed as of press time.
Suphanburi rescue teams were dispatched to the...
Seventeen Chinese Tourists Injured After Bus Overturns in Phuket
Phuket -
Seventeen Chinese tourists and three Thais sustained injuries after a tour bus overturned in Thalang.
Emergency responders were notified of the accident on Tuesday (January 16th) in the morning at a curve on the...
Move Forward Party Scandal: Nonthaburi MPs’ New Year Brawl Unveils Over 20 Suspects Under...
Nonthaburi—
At 10:30 AM, on January 16th, 2024, Mr. Parit Wacharasindhu, the spokesman for the Move Forward Party, publicly revealed the progress of the investigation into the case of Nonthaburi MPs physically attacking each other...
Cybercrime Claims Almost 7 Billion Baht in 70 Days in Thailand
PRESS RELEASE:
The Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau (CCIB) has reported a surge in cybercrime in Thailand, with losses amounting to 6.76 billion baht over the last 70 days.
While the bureau noted a decrease in call...
Controversial Bikini Sunbathing by Foreign Tourists Sparks Cultural Debate in Bangkok and Chiang Mai;...
National—
On January 15th, 2024, the Phra Nakhon District Office stated to the public regarding viral images of two foreign tourists in a bikini sunbathing at Sanam Luang, Bangkok, causing controversy on Thai social media.
The...
Ongoing Debate Continues Over Draft Thai Cannabis Bill Banning Recreational Use, Prescription Certificates Proposed
National—
On January 15th, 2024, Dr. Cholnan Srikaew, the Thai Minister of Public Health, publicly revealed an issue with Mr. Prasitchai Noonuan, a member of the Thai cannabis network, who mentioned the Cannabis and Hemp...
Husband’s False Confession Unveils Shocking Twist: Thai Teens Exposed in Brutal Assault and Murder...
Sa Kaeo—
On January 15th, 2024, Thai national media reported about a case where a mentally ill person was found with a head wound in a pond next to a school in Aranyaprathet, Sa Kaeo,...
Thai Restaurant Operators Ask Government to Unlock Alcohol Sale Hours, End Afternoon Sales Prohibition
Thailand –
Thai Restaurant operators are asking the Thai government to unlock alcohol sale hours and end periods of sales being restricted, especially from 2PM to 5PM in the afternoons.
The President of the Restaurant...
Top National Thailand Stories From the Past Week: Marijuana Draft Bill Banning Recreational Use...
Here is a look at the top NATIONAL Thailand stories, chosen by our Pattaya News/TPN National team, from the last week, Monday, January 8th, to Sunday, January 14th, 2024.
They are not in any particular...
