Suspect Arrested for 13-Year-Old Alleged Premeditated Homicide Charge in Nong Khai
Nong Khai—
On October 23rd, 2023, the Anti Trafficking In Persons Division (ATPD) team was dispatched to capture an alleged suspect who was publicly identified as Mr. Nai Wongsutho, 71-years-old, at a rental house, in...
Alcohol Sales Banned for End of Buddhist Lent This Upcoming Sunday
Thailand –
The end of Buddhist Lent this year will be on Sunday, October 29th when alcohol sales will be banned nationwide for 24 hours.
The End of Buddhist Lent also called “Awk Phansa” in Thai...
Thai Cabinet Approves Extended Bar Hours, Official Duration and Areas to Be Announced Tomorrow
National —
The Thai Cabinet has approved, in principle, the extension of operating hours for entertainment venues, Karom Phonphonklang, Deputy Spokesperson for the Prime Minister's Office, announced on Tuesday, October 24th.
However, the official duration and...
One Person Dead, 15 Injured After Passenger Van Crashes in Surin
Surin, Northeast –
One person has been pronounced dead while 15 others have been injured after a passenger minivan crashed in the Sang Kha district.
Emergency responders were notified of the accident on Sunday (October 22nd)...
Thai Workers in Israel Urged to Decide on Return
PRESS RELEASE:
BANGKOK (NNT) - The Thai government is asking Thai workers in Israel to promptly determine their plans regarding a return to Thailand. This comes amid Israel’s launch of ground operations, as many agencies are...
Top National Thailand Stories From the Past Week: Russians Allowed to Stay Up to...
Here is a look at the top NATIONAL Thailand stories, chosen by our Pattaya News/TPN National team, from the last week, Monday, October 16th, 2023, to Sunday, October 22nd, 2023.
They are not in any...
Phuket’s Biggest Stories From the Past Week: Vegetarian Festival Street Processions, and More
Hello, Phuket Express Readers and Supporters!
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...
Wild Elephant Kills Village Chief in Surat Thani
Surat Thani —
A cow elephant with a calf attacked and killed a village headman in Surat Thani province in southern Thailand on Sunday when the latter tried to push them back into the forest.
Mr....
Survey Shows Most Thais Disagree with Later Closing Hours of Nightlife Businesses
National —
According to the findings of the recent Nida Poll survey, most Thai citizens oppose the government's idea of extending the closing hours of the country's nightlife from 2 AM to 4 AM.
The survey,...
Late-Night Raid on Illegal Nightclub Uncovers Over 236 Drug-Positive Individuals in Pathum Thani
Pathum Thani—
Thai authorities launched a late-night operation on an illegal nightclub. There were more than 236 people found positive on drug tests.
At 1:45 AM, on October 22nd, 2023, Mr. Orasit Samphantharat, the Director-General of...
