Koh Samui– Thai authorities have arrested two British nationals accused of serious financial crimes and robbery in their home country. The suspects had been allegedly evading legal action while operating multiple businesses in Koh Samui under nominee arrangements. The Surat Thani Immigration told the Phuket Express that Mr. Kieren, 38, was apprehended near a pier […]

British Fugitives Arrested on Samui Island for Fraud and Robbery Charges and Allegedly Using Nominees for Businesses
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Here is a look at the top NATIONAL Thailand stories, chosen by our Pattaya News/TPN National team, from last week, Monday, May 19th, to Sunday, May 25th, 2025. They are not in any particular level of importance but are listed in the order of date of publication. Let’s get started and see what the top […]

Top National Thailand Stories From the Past Week: Second Police Helicopter Crashes In Less Than A Month, and More
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BANGKOK, May 26th, 2025 – Thailand is grappling with intense rainfall across approximately 80% of its territory, with Bangkok, its metropolitan areas, and regions in the north, central, and Andaman coast bearing the brunt of heavy to very heavy downpours. The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) has issued urgent warnings for potential flash flooding and water-related […]

Thailand Braces for Widespread Deluge as Heavy Rainfall Hits Bangkok, Northern, Central, and Andaman Regions
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Thailand- In a shift in its cannabis policy, Thailand is set to introduce new regulations, pending approval by relevant government officials, requiring medical certificates for the purchase and use of cannabis, aiming to curb recreational use and reinforce its medical focus. Public Health Minister Somsak Thepsutin announced on May 22nd, 2025, that the Ministry of […]

Thailand Proposes Stricter Cannabis Regulations Requiring Prescriptions and Medical Certificates
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Prachuap Khiri Khan – A police helicopter crashed in Koh Lak, Mueang Prachuap Khiri Khan at approximately 1:00 P.M. on Saturday (May 24th), 2025, resulting in the deaths of three officers onboard. According to Pol. Maj. Gen. Nakharin Sukonthawit, commander of the Prachuap Khiri Khan Provincial Police, the aircraft belonged to the Royal Thai Police […]

Three Police Officers Die after Helicopter Crashes in Prachuap Khiri Khan, Second Crash in a Month
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Phuket– The Appeal Court Region 8 has overturned a lower court ruling, sentencing Swiss national David, the owner of an elephant camp in Phuket, to one month in prison without suspension. The case, which has garnered widespread attention, stems from an incident in February 2024, in which David was accused of physically assaulting Dr. Taradaw […]

UPDATE: Swiss Man Sentenced to One Month in Prison for Assaulting Thai Doctor in Phuket
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PRESS RELEASE: Thailand has been listed among the world’s top 10 safest destinations for solo female travelers in 2025, according to a report by the New York Post. Ranked eighth globally, the result reinforces Thailand’s image as a welcoming and safe destination for women traveling alone. Travel websites Adventurous Kate and Be My Travel Muse […]

Thailand Ranked Among World’s Safest for Solo Female Travelers
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The Chaîne des Rôtisseurs, the world’s most exclusive gourmet association, has always been very popular in Thailand. Famous people from Europe who live here highly value the association, which offers many culinary highlights. This was also the case on Saturday evening in Bangkok, when the annual gala evening for members in Thailand took place in […]

Chaine des Rotisseurs Thailand: Pattaya is very active here
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Bangkok, Thailand – On May 20th, 2025, Premchai Karnasuta, the 71-year-old former chairman of Italian-Thai Development Plc, was transferred from the medical unit at Bangkok Remand Prison to the Corrections Department Hospital due to deteriorating health conditions. This move follows his recent arrest in connection with the catastrophic collapse of the State Audit Office (SAO) […]

Premchai Karnasuta Transferred from Prison Hospital to Corrections Hospital Amid Health Concerns, Social Media Has Mixed Opinions
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Thailand- On May 20th, 2025, Thai food delivery platform Robinhood announced a strategic redirection agreement with foodpanda Thailand. This agreement, effective immediately, facilitates a seamless transition for foodpanda’s customers, restaurant partners, and delivery riders to Robinhood as foodpanda prepares to cease its operations in Thailand by May 23, 2025 as we previously covered here. Far […]

Robinhood Signs Strategic Redirection Agreement with Foodpanda Thailand and Signals New Opportunities for Thai Food Delivery
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