The Pattaya News -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Pattaya — A 30-year-old Thai man was arrested while casually dining by the beach after threatening a Russian tourist with a gun and stealing 3,000 baht, claiming he needed money for daily expenses. The incident took
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The Pattaya News -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Thailand, April 22nd, 2025 — Oramon Sapthaweetham, Director-General of the Department of Business Development, revealed that as of March 31st, 2025, Thailand had 24,555 registered restaurant businesses, with 97.44% classified as small enterprises. Most were set
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The Pattaya News -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Bangkok, Thailand – April 22, 2025 – Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has ordered a comprehensive review of Thailand’s visa-free entry scheme, citing concerns over the rising number of foreign visitors overstaying their permitted duration and engaging
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The Pattaya News -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- BANGKOK, April 22, 2025 — The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has officially restored Thailand’s aviation safety rating to Category 1, stating that the country now complies with international civil aviation safety standards set by the
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NONG KHAI: Border patrol police arrested two men with 632,360 methamphetamine pills in Muang district late Monday night.
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Public Health Minister Somsak Thepsuthin will travel to Japan on Wednesday to inspect the Thailand Pavilion at the World Expo 2025 in Osaka, amid criticism that its budget of nearly 1 billion baht is excessive.
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The Phuket Kwaeng Court has issued an arrest warrant for a Swiss man after he failed to attend a hearing for a ruling in a high-profile assault case involving a Thai doctor, according to the doctor’s lawyer.
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Bangkok Post
Former deputy attorney-general Nate Naksuk has been sentenced to three years in jail and another ex-prosecutor was given two years for helping Red Bull scion Vorayuth “Boss” Yoovidhya in the 2012 hit-and-run in which a police officer in Bangkok was
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Bangkok Post
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), in collaboration with Leicester City Football Club, spotlighted Thai soft power at a Premier League match on 20 April 2025. Highlights included a Muay Thai showcase, Thai snacks, and a fan-engagement campaign to promote
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Three Thai men suspected of being nominees for a Chinese state-owned construction firm, a major partner in the collapsed state audit building, were arraigned in court on Tuesday.
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Bangkok Post
CHIANG MAI - Mae Hong Son was blanketed by unhealthy ultra-fine dust on Tuesday as wildfires continued to spread across the northern province, with 61 live hotspots detected.
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The Pattaya News -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Phuket – The Phuket Provincial Court has issued an arrest warrant for a suspect identified as David, or Urs Beat Fuhr, 45, a foreign businessman and owner of an elephant park in the Phuket region, after
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The Pattaya News -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Here is a look at the top NATIONAL Thailand stories, chosen by our Pattaya News/TPN National team, from last week, Monday, April 14th, to Sunday, April 20th, 2025. They are not in any particular level of
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PATTAYA — A Taiwanese tourist suffered a head wound in an unprovoked attack by a man wielding a stick, while sitting outside a restaurant in this tourist town on Monday night.
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The Pattaya News -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Pattaya — A Taiwanese tourist was struck in the face with a wooden stick by a homeless man while waiting for a delivery in South Pattaya, prompting calls for action to address public safety and protect
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The Pattaya News -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Pattaya — With over 10,000 daily visitors and a growing local population, Koh Larn is set to get a new police substation at Tawaen Beach to improve safety and ease the burden on existing officers. Mr.
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The Pattaya News -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Thailand, April 21st, 2025 — The Thai Meteorological Department issued a forecast for April 22nd–27th warning of extreme heat and summer Storms. During April 22nd–25th, upper Thailand—including the North, Northeast, Central, and East—will see rising temperatures
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The Pattaya News -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Thailand, April 21st, 2025 — Three Thai executives of China Railway No. 10 (Thailand) Co., Ltd.—Manas Sri-anan, Prachuap Sirikhet, and Sophon Meechai—turned themselves in to the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) after arrest warrants were issued
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The Pattaya News -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- BANGKOK, April 22, 2025 – Thailand’s efforts to secure relief from the Trump administration’s proposed 36% tariff on its goods hit a snag as ministerial-level talks, initially scheduled for April 23, were postponed, officials confirmed Tuesday.
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SONGKHLA - A 16-year-old temple novice, a policeman's son, was shot dead when his father’s pickup truck was ambushed in Saba Yoi district of this southern border province on Tuesday morning.
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Bangkok Post
The post Thai Enquirer News Summary – April 22, 2025 appeared first on Thai Enquirer.
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A new cybercrime law, which took effect on April 13, will help manage cybercrime issues at their source by preventing personal data from being used in criminal activities, according to the Personal Data Protection Committee (PDPC).
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Published 23 hours ago
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Bangkok Post
The Ministry of Public Health has defended spending 900 million baht on setting up the Thailand Pavilion at the World Expo 2025 in Osaka, saying the exhibition has received much praise and criticism has been treated as constructive feedback.
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Bangkok Post
A Senate committee on budgeting is looking to submit a proposal to increase compensation for victims of the March 28 earthquake.
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The ruling Pheu Thai Party has dismissed the possibility of a cabinet reshuffle anytime soon, saying the party is focused on the new budget bill for fiscal year 2026, which starts Oct 1.
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Whether Thailand buys more weapons from the United States depends on the outcome of upcoming trade talks with US officials, according to Defence Minister Phumtham Wechayachai.
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The Transport Ministry has ordered the operator of the ill-fated bus which crashed into two lorries killing seven people and injuring 53 others in Prachin Buri on Monday to issue a public response and warned it could face legal consequences,
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His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn Phra Vajiraklaochaoyuhua and Her Majesty Queen Suthida Bajrasudhabimalalakshana will pay a state visit to the Kingdom of Bhutan from April 25 to 28, the Royal Household Bureau has announced.
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The United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (Unescap) has called for regional cooperation to promote sustainable and inclusive urban development.
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About 13.2 million methamphetamine pills have been seized in two separate operations against drug smugglers in the North, the Justice Ministry and Narcotics Suppression Bureau announced in a press conference yesterday.
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The Pattaya News -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Navigating legal matters in a foreign land can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to face it alone. At Anglo Siam Legal we understand the unique challenges that foreign nationals and expats encounter here in Pattaya.
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The Pattaya News -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Bangkok, April 21st, 2025 – The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Thailand (CBCT) has called on Thailand’s Christian community to offer prayers for the eternal repose of Pope Francis, who passed away on April 21, 2025, at
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The Pattaya News -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Pattaya Pattaya and Kanchanaburi police coordinated a rapid cross-province manhunt, capturing a gunman who shot his partner and tried to escape with her in just under four hours, as we originally reported here. At 8:40 p.m.,
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The Pattaya News -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Bangkok, April 21, 2025 – Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra took to X today to express Thailand’s profound grief over the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis, offering heartfelt condolences on behalf of the Thai people.
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The Pattaya News -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Pattaya — A Pattaya police officer was praised for his bravery after scaling a fourth-floor balcony to rescue a young girl who was trapped alone in a locked condo unit. Pol. Col. Anek Sarathongyu, Superintendent of
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Thailand's trade talks with the United States will no longer take place on April 23, two government sources told Reuters on Monday.
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The decision to reduce the thickness of the walls of the elevator shafts at the new State Audit Office (SAO) building contributed to the building’s collapse, according to Justice Minister Tawee Sodsong.
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The decision to reduce the thickness of the walls of the elevator shafts at the new State Audit Office (SAO) building contributed to the building’s collapse, according to Justice Minister Tawee Sodsong.
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Siranudh "Psi" Scott, a marine conservationist, has been removed from his position as an adviser at the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (DNP) for his alleged inappropriate behaviour.
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A new cybercrime law, which took effect on Sunday, will help manage cybercrime issues at their source by preventing personal data from being used in criminal activities, according to the Personal Data Protection Committee (PDPC).
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The Pattaya News -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- PATTAYA, Thailand – On April 21st, 2025, a road rage incident unfolded in front of Nong Yai Temple in Pattaya, leaving a passenger van heavily damaged. A video circulating online captured a motorcycle taxi driver appearing
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Pheu Thai lawmakers have been instructed to promote the casino-entertainment complex and political amnesty bills in their constituencies during the parliamentary recess period, in a bid to ensure the bills can pass without a hitch.
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The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) hosted the first Amazing Thailand Festival in Bhutan on 19–20 April 2025 at Clock Tower Square, Thimphu. The two-day event highlighted Thailand’s soft power through cultural showcases, culinary delights, Muay Thai workshops, and traditional
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KANCHANABURI - A Myanmar plane was seen dropping about 10 bombs on a Karen National Liberation Army (KNLA) base on Monday as the fighting moved closer to the border with Thailand.
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The opposition on Monday vowed to proceed with legal action against Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra in three alleged ethical misconduct cases which it grilled the premier over in the recent no confidence debate.
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CHIANG MAI - Police were hunting for a lone robber who made off with about 40,000 baht in cash from a Kasikorn Bank branch on Charoen Muang Road in Muang district on Monday.
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Special investigators on Monday asked the Criminal Court to extend their detention of an executive of China Railway No.10 (Thailand) Co so they could continue questioning him in relation to the deadly collapse of the unfinished State Audit Office tower.
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Police have raided a warehouse and seized over 8,000 contraband food items purporting to be Mala suki ingredients and intended for sale to restaurants in Bangkok as well as through online channels.
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The Pattaya News -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Pattaya — Pattaya Mayor Mr. Poramase Ngampichet led the opening of the annual Kong Khao Festival on April 20th at Lan Pho Naklua Park, drawing crowds of locals and tourists celebrating cultural heritage after Songkran. On
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PRACHIN BURI - Seven people were confirmed killed and 20 injured early Monday when their bus crashed into two lorries in an accident blamed on malfunctioning brakes.
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The post Thai Enquirer News Summary – April 21, 2025 appeared first on Thai Enquirer.
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NARATHIWAT: Seventeen people were injured in two attacks in Narathiwat province on Sunday night - one a bombing and the other an attack on a dinner party by gunmen.
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NARATHIWAT: Authorities stepped up security measures Monday morning after two bomging and shooting attacks injured 17 people Sunday night.
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The Pattaya News -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Prachinburi, Thailand – A major accident occurred in the early hours of April 21st, 2025, around 2:00 AM, when a passenger bus traveling from Nong Khai to Rayong collided with the rear of a trailer truck,
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The Pattaya News -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Pattaya- At 8:46 PM on April 20th, 2025, Lt. Col. Panasarn Krongsit, Deputy Chief of the Pattaya City Police Station, received a report of an armed robber targeting tourists in Soi Phratamnak 5. After notifying his
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The price of eggs has been increasing, affecting both consumers and businesses as they bear the rising costs.
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Bangkok Post
Thailand has revised its civil code to ban the corporal punishment of children, a move hailed by child rights advocates as a crucial step toward shifting societal attitudes on parenting.
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City Hall has defended itself against criticism it paid inadequate compensation for home repair to some earthquake victims, saying more money could be forthcoming in exceptional cases.
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A cabinet reshuffle is expected to take place before July, with political observers saying there are likely to be changes to the line-up of ministers in charge of economic affairs.
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A search is underway for three Thai executives of China Railway No.10 (Thailand) Co who are wanted by authorities in connection with the collapse of the State Audit Office building during the March 28 earthquake, which killed dozens of workers.
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Chulalongkorn University political scientist Chaiyan Chaiyaporn is confident that a case involving his tearing up a ballot paper during the 2006 election will not disqualify him in his bid to be named a Constitutional Court judge.
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Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra will pay an official visit to Cambodia on Wednesday and Thursday.
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The Pattaya News -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Have a question for us, a tip, want to say hi to our team in real life, or simply have a coffee and chat? Every Tuesday from 3-5 PM, our Chief of Content Adam hosts a
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The Pattaya News -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Nongprue- At 3:00 PM on April 20, 2025, Nongprue Police Station received a report of a suspicious object resembling a bomb placed under a tree in Soi Nong Mai Kaen 16 in Village 8 in Nongprue.
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The Pattaya News -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Pattaya — From May 1st to 5th, Central Pattaya Beach will dazzle with “Pattaya Lighting 2025 – FantaSea: The Illumination on the Beach,” the city’s debut lighting festival transforming the shoreline into a fantasy world of
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The Pattaya News -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Thailand, April 20th, 2025 — The Thai Meteorological Department issued a 15-day forecast from April 21st to May 4th, warning of a return to scorching weather, especially between April 21st–25th. As the sun moves directly overhead,
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The Pattaya News -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Pattaya — More than 20 tourists reported thefts to Pattaya police on April 19th after falling prey to pickpockets and bag slashers while celebrating Songkran along Central Pattaya Beach Road. At around 5:50 PM, more than
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Thailand has signed the United Nations Agreement on the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Marine Biological Diversity in Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction, or the BBNJ agreement, says the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
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