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Malaysia mulls border wall with Thailand in Narathiwat
The Malaysian government is considering building a new wall on a section of the frontier with Thailand to stamp out illicit drug trafficking and other activities plaguing its border state.
Published 41 minutes ago
Source: Bangkok Post
How Thai political crisis may unfold as PM fights to keep job
Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra is fighting to hold on to power less than a year since taking office, after leaked comments critical of the military triggered a political crisis.
Published 58 minutes ago
Source: Bangkok Post
Seven hurt in 3 bomb blasts at Pattani Red Cross fair
PATTANI: Seven people – five vendors and two police officers – were injured in three bomb blasts at the annual Red Cross fair in Muang district of this southern border province early Friday morning.  
Published 2 hours ago
Source: Bangkok Post
Thai PM Stresses Readiness for Border Incidents
BANGKOK, June 20 (TNA) – Thailand’s Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra today met with governors from seven provinces bordering Cambodia, stressing that all sectors must be ready for any unforeseen incidents, even as the government seeks to avoid conflict. The Premier
Published 2 hours ago
Source: Thai News Agency
By Pantipa Wacharath
Army commander tells PM to 'support national interest' in border dispute
Second Army Region Commander Lt Gen Boonsin Padklang has advised Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra to "be mindful" and support the national interest with a moral policy when handling the border dispute with Cambodia.
Published 3 hours ago
Source: Bangkok Post
Thai PM faces contradictory advice on her future
Premier Paethongtarn Shinawatra is being pressurized on multiple fronts following her leaked and disastrous phone call with Cambodian strongman and ex-prime minister Hun Sen. In Thailand’s House of Representatives, opposition leader and Peoples Party head Nattapong Ruanpanyawut urged Paethongtarn to
Published 4 hours ago
Source: Pattaya Mail
By Pattaya Mail
Bombs Detonate at Pattani Fair, 7 Injured
PATTANI, June 20 (TNA) – Two explosive devices detonated early Friday at the Pattani Red Cross Fair, injuring at least seven people and prompting a search for a third bomb. The blasts occurred around 5:20 a.m. near entrance D1 of
Published 5 hours ago
Source: Thai News Agency
By Pantipa Wacharath
Thai PM to meet army commander to defuse political crisis
BANGKOK - Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra will on Friday visit an army commander she called an "opponent" in a leaked phone call as she battles to defuse a crisis threatening to topple her government.
Published 5 hours ago
Source: Bangkok Post
Thailand credits prey releases for 'extraordinary' tiger recovery
KAMPHAENG PHET - In the thick, steamy forests of western Thailand, 20 skittish sambar deer dart from an enclosure into the undergrowth -- unaware they may find themselves in the jaws of one of the habitat's 200 or so endangered
Published 5 hours ago
Source: Bangkok Post
Thai Enquirer News Summary – June 20, 2025
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Published 6 hours ago
Source: Thai Enquirer
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Pattaya authorities fine business 10,000 baht and suspend operations for illegal waste disposal
PATTAYA, Thailand – A business was fined 10,000 baht and ordered to cease operations after discharging wastewater into the public drainage system and operating without a proper license in Pratamnak area. Local residents expressed support for the strict enforcement, applauding
Published 7 hours ago
Source: Pattaya Mail
By Pattaya Mail
Where should you go in Thailand? Pattaya, Koh Samui, Koh Chang – or somewhere else entirely
PATTAYA, Thailand – Choosing your next holiday destination in Thailand has never been more complicated. While the country remains globally popular, the mood among returning visitors is changing — and fast. As seasoned tourists debate whether to stick with old
Published 7 hours ago
Source: Pattaya Mail
By Pattaya Mail
As protests mount and confidence dips, will Thailand’s political instability drag Pattaya down further?
PATTAYA, Thailand – As Thailand stumbles into a new phase of political turbulence, with mounting protests, leaked diplomatic scandals, and growing calls for the Prime Minister to resign, stakeholders in Pattaya are watching nervously. For a city already reeling from
Published 7 hours ago
Source: Pattaya Mail
By Pattaya Mail
Pattaya faces the facts and pushes forward amid slumping hotel revenues
PATTAYA, Thailand – Pattaya is being forced to confront a difficult truth: tourism recovery is slowing, foreign arrivals are down, and hotel revenues are shrinking. Once a symbol of Thailand’s vibrant tourism economy, the city now faces a challenging low
Published 7 hours ago
Source: Pattaya Mail
By Pattaya Mail
‘Booked a trip to Thailand, got India instead’ – Pattaya welcomes all, but risks losing its identity
PATTAYA, Thailand – As international tourism numbers waver below pre-pandemic highs, Pattaya’s tourism authorities are putting on a brave face, insisting the city remains a top destination thanks to “emerging markets” like India. But behind the curtain of upbeat press
Published 7 hours ago
Source: Pattaya Mail
By Pattaya Mail
Suspect wanted over Hermes bag robbery in Hong Kong caught in Thailand
A man who fled to Thailand after allegedly stealing 11 pre-owned Hermes bags and a Van Cleef & Arpels necklace worth nearly HK$3 million (12.5 million baht) in total has been apprehended and will be extradited to Hong Kong, the
Published 7 hours ago
Source: Bangkok Post
AMCHAM Career Camp 2025 builds professional skills for university and vocational students
The American Chamber of Commerce in Thailand Foundation (ATF) successfully hosted its annual Career Camp from June 8–11, providing 32 final-year vocational and university scholarship students from disadvantaged backgrounds with essential skills for career readiness and professional development. The four-day
Published 8 hours ago
Source: Pattaya Mail
By Pattaya Mail
Pattaya Night Run mini-marathon set with road closures and race pack distribution
PATTAYA, Thailand – On Saturday, June 21, Pattaya will host the much-anticipated “Pattaya Night Run 2025,” a mini-marathon event aimed at promoting tourism and an active lifestyle. To ensure smooth and safe race conditions, partial road closures will be enforced
Published 8 hours ago
Source: Pattaya Mail
By Pattaya Mail
Pressure mounts on PM to quit
Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has come under increasing pressure to resign, following the release of a leaked audio recording of her conversation with Cambodian Senate President Hun Sen.
Published 10 hours ago
Source: Bangkok Post
Pressure mounts on Thai PM to quit
Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has come under increasing pressure to resign, following the release of a leaked audio recording of her conversation with Cambodian Senate President Hun Sen.
Published 10 hours ago
Source: Bangkok Post
Paetongtarn feels heat over leaked call
Thai-Cambodian relations have sharply deteriorated following the leak of a phone call between Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra and Cambodian Senate President Hun Sen. Speaking on Wednesday after the audio surfaced, the premier admitted she had lost trust in Hun Sen.
Published 10 hours ago
Source: Bangkok Post
Hun Sen 'masterstroke' puts PM on back foot
Cambodia's Senate President Hun Sen's masterstroke stemming from his controversial audio conversation with Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has delivered a painful diplomatic lesson for Thailand, according to a popular investigative media CSI LA and a security expert.
Published 10 hours ago
Source: Bangkok Post
Hun Sen 'masterstroke' puts Thai PM on back foot
Cambodia's Senate President Hun Sen's masterstroke stemming from his controversial audio conversation with Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has delivered a painful diplomatic lesson for Thailand, according to a popular investigative media CSI LA and a security expert.
Published 10 hours ago
Source: Bangkok Post
6 marine parks to adopt new e-ticketing system
KRABI: The Department of National Parks will launch a new e-ticketing system at six southern marine parks this October to boost transparency, prevent corruption, and improve revenue collection, according to the environment minister.
Published 11 hours ago
Source: Bangkok Post
Man cuffed over illegal soil mining
The Crime Suppression Division (CSD) has arrested a 70-year-old businessman in Chiang Mai's San Kamphaeng district for running an illegal soil excavation operation in a designated green zone, following years of complaints from local residents.
Published 11 hours ago
Source: Bangkok Post
Premier rips Hun Sen for secretly taping call
Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has apologised for a leaked audio recording of her private phone conversation with Cambodian Senate President Hun Sen.
Published 11 hours ago
Source: Bangkok Post
PM in crisis after leaked audio
Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra is under intensifying legal and ethical scrutiny after a leaked audio recording of her conversation with Cambodian Senate President Hun Sen surfaced, triggering a wave of high-profile complaints.
Published 11 hours ago
Source: Bangkok Post
Cambodia a 'cybercrime centre' now
The Ministry of Digital Economy and Society has accused Cambodia of possibly harbouring the world's largest cybercrime networks backed by the ruling elite.
Published 11 hours ago
Source: Bangkok Post
'Trust lost' in border dispute
The leaked telephone conversation between Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra and Cambodian Senate President Hun Sen has impacted Thailand's internal affairs, an international law scholar at Thammasat University has observed.
Published 11 hours ago
Source: Bangkok Post
Thai PM Paetongtarn to Visit Ubon Ratchathani to Meet Troops, Address Leaked Conversation Controversy
The Pattaya News -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- UBON RATCHATHANI, Thailand — Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra will travel to Ubon Ratchathani on Friday, June 20, 2025, to meet with troops stationed along the Thai-Cambodian border and hold talks with Second Army Area Commander Lt
Published 19 hours ago
Source: Pattaya News
By Adam Judd
Cambodia a ‘cybercrime centre’ now
The Ministry of Digital Economy and Society has accused Cambodia of possibly harbouring the world’s largest cybercrime networks backed by the ruling elite.
Published 19 hours ago
Source: Bangkok Post
Man cuffed over illegal soil mining
The Crime Suppression Division (CSD) has arrested a 70-year-old businessman in Chiang Mai for running an illegal soil excavation operation in a designated green zone, following years of complaints from residents.
Published 19 hours ago
Source: Bangkok Post
Gambling raid nets 54 suspects, B200k in cash
Fifty-four people were arrested during a raid on a suspected illegal gambling den inside a warehouse in Bang Yai district, Nonthaburi, seizing over 200,000 baht in cash and various gambling equipment.
Published 19 hours ago
Source: Bangkok Post
Cambodian human trafficking suspects arrested in Pattaya
CHON BURI - Seven Cambodian suspects have been arrested in Pattaya in a crackdown on human trafficking and illegal labor, rescuing nine children from alleged exploitation.
Published 20 hours ago
Source: Bangkok Post
Army calls for national unity after coup fears
The national army chief has reaffirmed his commitment to democracy and national sovereignty, urging Thais to unite amid talks of a potential military coup.
Published 20 hours ago
Source: Bangkok Post
Army calls for national unity after coup fears
The national army chief has reaffirmed his commitment to democracy and national sovereignty, urging Thais to unite amid talks of a potential military coup.
Published 20 hours ago
Source: Bangkok Post
Thai Opposition Leader Demands PMs Resignation Over Controversial Call with Hun Sen of Cambodia
The Pattaya News -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- BANGKOK, June 19, 2025 — Natthapong Ruengpanyawut, leader of Thailand’s opposition People’s Party, has called for Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra to resign following a leaked phone call with Cambodia’s former leader Hun Sen as we reported
Published 21 hours ago
Source: Pattaya News
By Adam Judd
Man dies after being turned away from Bangkok clinic
A family is calling for an investigation after a 60-year-old man died outside a clinic in the Pracha Uthit area of Bangkok, alleging that it refused to treat him, with one staff member saying, “Don’t die in the clinic.”
Published 21 hours ago
Source: Bangkok Post
Cannabis becoming a turn-off for Phuket tourism
Businesses in Phuket say widespread use of cannabis on the southern tourist island — home to 1,500 weed shops — has started to have a negative impact on tourism in Thailand.
Published 22 hours ago
Source: Bangkok Post
Activists say PM could be guilty of death-penalty offence
KHON KAEN - Two activists in this northeastern province have filed a police complaint against Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, accusing her of violating several sections of the Criminal Code, with punishments that could even include the death penalty.
Published 22 hours ago
Source: Bangkok Post
Thai Deputy PM Anutin Charnvirakul Resigns as Bhumjaithai Party Exits Government Coalition
The Pattaya News -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- BANGKOK, June 19, 2025 — Anutin Charnvirakul, Thailand’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior, announced his resignation from both posts this afternoon, following a dramatic decision by his Bhumjaithai Party to withdraw from the
Published 23 hours ago
Source: Pattaya News
By Adam Judd
Why do so many Thai names include ‘Porn’?
If you’re familiar with Thai names, you may encounter some that make you do a double-take, specifically those ending or beginning with “porn” (spelled “พร” in Thai). Examples include Somporn, Arpaporn, Pornthip, Waranporn and Phattaraporn — and the list goes
Published 23 hours ago
Source: Bangkok Post
Senators Demand PM’s Resignation
BANGKOK, June 19 (TNA) – The Senate Committee on Military Affairs and State Security, alongside a group of senators, today called for Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra to immediately resign and cease duties, citing severe damage to the country and loss
Published 23 hours ago
Source: Thai News Agency
By Pantipa Wacharath
Full Text of the Official Letter Released by the Thai Government Regarding the Leaked Phone Call to Cambodia
The Pattaya News -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Full text of the official letter released by the Thai government regarding the leaked phone call to Cambodia Senate leader Hun Sen. This article contains only the letter verbatim in English, for context and full details
Published 1 day ago
Source: Pattaya News
By Adam Judd
Transnational sex traffickers arrested in Thailand
Two Singaporean men and a Thai man have been arrested in Thailand on charges of transnational trafficking of women for prostitution in the city-state.
Published 1 day ago
Source: Bangkok Post
British embassy tours Pattaya Walking Street
PATTAYA, Thailand – Senior tourist police commanders welcomed British embassy officers to see the latest developments and examine the technology now being used on Pattaya’s Walking Street. The traditional minibus, which was a feature of the tourist police presence for
Published 1 day ago
Source: Pattaya Mail
By Pattaya Mail
Thailand Protests Cambodia Over Leaked Audio Clip
BANGKOK, June 19 (TNA) – Thailand’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) has lodged a formal protest with Cambodia following the release of a private audio conversation between the Thai Prime Minister and Cambodia’s Senate President Hun Sen. The MFA asserts
Published 1 day ago
Source: Thai News Agency
By Pantipa Wacharath
Thai PM Apologizes for Leaked Hun Sen Audio
ฺฺBANGKOK, June 19 (TNA) – Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra today apologized to all Thais for a leaked audio clip of her conversation with Cambodia’s Senate President Hun Sen. She clarified the situation with the military, explaining her true, peace-seeking intentions
Published 1 day ago
Source: Thai News Agency
By Pantipa Wacharath
Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra Apologizes Over Leaked Audio with Cambodian Leader Hun Sen
The Pattaya News -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Bangkok, Thailand- On June 19th, 2025, Thailand’s Prime Minister, Ms. Paetongtarn Shinawatra, publicly addressed a diplomatic controversy sparked by the leak of a private conversation between herself and Cambodia’s Senate President and former Prime Minister, Samdech
Published 1 day ago
Source: Pattaya News
By Adam Judd
Protesters Demand PM’s Resignation, Threaten Government House Blockade
BANGKOK, June 19 (TNA) – The Network of Students and People for Reform of Thailand (NSPRT) and the Dhamma Army are demanding the Prime Minister’s resignation, staging their protests at Chamai Maruchet Bridge and setting a June 24 deadline to
Published 1 day ago
Source: Thai News Agency
By Pantipa Wacharath
Note found on body tells heartbreaking tale of debt and hardship
PRACHIN BURI - A woman found dead in a pond left a heartbreaking note apologising to her son, saying she was exhausted and saw no way out, despite her efforts to repay her debts, police said.
Published 1 day ago
Source: Bangkok Post
Thai PM apologises but coalition on the brink
The government of Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra was hanging by a thread on Thursday following the withdrawal of major coalition partner Bhumjaithai, building pressure on her to resign after just 10 months in power.
Published 1 day ago
Source: Bangkok Post
Protesters demand PM step down after phone call leak
Protesters began gathering near Government House on Thursday morning, demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra after a damaging leak of a phone call with former Cambodian prime minister Hun Sen.
Published 1 day ago
Source: Bangkok Post
Thai Opposition Leader Calls for Parliament Dissolution
ฺBANGKOK, June 19 (TNA) – Natthapong Ruangpanyawut, leader of Thailand’s People’s Party (PP), today demanded Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra dissolve parliament, calling it the only legitimate solution following a leaked audio clip of her conversation with Cambodian Senate President Hun
Published 1 day ago
Source: Thai News Agency
By Pantipa Wacharath
Thai opposition calls for House dissolution to head off coup
Thai opposition leader Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut has called on Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra to dissolve the House to take responsibility for damage over a leaked phone conservation with former Cambodian prime minister Hun Sen.
Published 1 day ago
Source: Bangkok Post
Rotary Clubs Global Pattaya and Krungthep Mahanakorn forge friendship through Sister Club Agreement
PATTAYA, Thailand –In a world where collaboration and unity are more important than ever, two Rotary clubs in Thailand are setting an inspiring example. The Rotary Club Global Pattaya (District 3340) has formalized a partnership with the Rotary Club Krungthep
Published 1 day ago
Source: Pattaya Mail
By Pattaya Mail
Thai coalition on the brink after PM’s phone call
The Thai government faces potential collapse after a leaked phone call involving Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra unleashed political turmoil, as she faces calls to resign and grapples with the exit of the second-biggest party in her coalition.
Published 1 day ago
Source: Bangkok Post
Bhumjaithai Quits Thai Coalition Government
Thailand’s Bhumjaithai Party today announced its immediate withdrawal from the ruling coalition, with all its ministers tendering resignations effective June 19. The party cited a leaked audio clip of Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra’s conversation with Cambodian Senate President Hun Sen,
Published 1 day ago
Source: Thai News Agency
By Pantipa Wacharath
Thai Enquirer News Summary – June 19, 2025
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Published 1 day ago
Source: Thai Enquirer
By Thai Enquirer Summary
Seven Thai doctors linked to drug fraud
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has submitted evidence to police to bring legal action against seven doctors, including senior psychiatrist Pol Col Dr Anchulee Theerawongpaisal, for alleged association in the misuse of dead patients' names to acquire prescription drugs
Published 1 day ago
Source: Bangkok Post
Ex-MP Sira jailed for defaming royalist doctor
Sira Jenjaka, a former Palang Pracharath Party MP for Bangkok, was sent to jail on Wednesday after the Supreme Court upheld a lower court's decision to imprison him without suspension in a case brought by Mongkutwattana Hospital director Rienthong Nanna.
Published 1 day ago
Source: Bangkok Post
Pattaya clears shades from beach road footpaths, baht-bus parking on Soi Buakhao still a headache
PATTAYA, Thailand – Pattaya officials are taking action to solve one of the most common frustrations for tourists and residents alike: navigating the cluttered sidewalks along Beach Road. This week, the city’s municipal enforcement officers (thesakij) launched a fresh campaign
Published 1 day ago
Source: Pattaya Mail
By Pattaya Mail
Pattaya residents slam officials for letting businesses encroach on public spaces and walk free without fines
PATTAYA, Thailand – Jomtien municipal officers have issued a public announcement urging local businesses and residents to remove items unlawfully placed on public spaces to help maintain cleanliness and orderliness in Pattaya. The announcement sparked a range of public responses,
Published 1 day ago
Source: Pattaya Mail
By Pattaya Mail
Pattaya Mayor and Danish Ambassador deepen friendship through safe tourism and global networking
PATTAYA, Thailand – Mayor Poramet Ngampichet, along with Secretary to the Mayor, Phumipipat Kamonat and Assistant Secretary, Pithaya Piromyon, warmly welcomed H.E. Mr. Danny Annan, Ambassador of Denmark to Thailand, and his delegation at Pattaya City Hall, Meeting Room 132.
Published 1 day ago
Source: Pattaya Mail
By Pattaya Mail
Pattaya Tourist Police use AI and local tips to bust human trafficking ring on Walking Street
PATTAYA, Thailand — Pattaya officials and police announced the successful dismantling of a human trafficking network operating in the heart of the city’s Walking Street. At a press conference held at the Pattaya Tourist Police Station, Deputy Mayor Wuttisak Rermkijakarn
Published 1 day ago
Source: Pattaya Mail
By Pattaya Mail
Hope for eco-tourism rises after whale shark spotted swimming beside dive boat off Bang Saray
PATTAYA, Thailand – A diving instructor in Bang Saray has captured the hearts of ocean lovers and sparked excitement among eco-tourism operators after sharing a remarkable video of a 6-meter whale shark peacefully swimming alongside a dive boat off the
Published 1 day ago
Source: Pattaya Mail
By Pattaya Mail
Police warn Pattaya family travelers about long-distance dangers after near-fatal upcountry crash
PATTAYA, Thailand – Pattaya authorities are urging caution, especially for those traveling long distances by car. A recent harrowing accident involving a family returning home from Bangkok highlights the dangers that can lurk on Thai roads — serving as a
Published 1 day ago
Source: Pattaya Mail
By Pattaya Mail
Pattaya is not a bad place after all — perspectives from visitors and residents
PATTAYA, Thailand – For many, Pattaya has long carried a reputation tied to wild nightlife, party scenes, and controversy. But scratch beneath the surface, and you’ll find a city with many layers — and for some visitors and residents, Pattaya
Published 1 day ago
Source: Pattaya Mail
By Pattaya Mail
Chinese tourists quietly leaving Pattaya, choosing Japan instead; 6 key reasons explained
PATTAYA, Thailand – Pattaya, once a hotspot for Chinese tourists, is seeing a quiet but steady decline in Chinese visitors, many of whom are now favoring Japan as their preferred travel destination. This shift is causing concern among local tourism
Published 1 day ago
Source: Pattaya Mail
By Pattaya Mail
Expats and investors paying taxes scream for change in Pattaya; the government should lend an ear
PATTAYA, Thailand – Pattaya has long been a magnet for expats and tourists alike, drawn by its vibrant nightlife, warm climate, and welcoming atmosphere. But beneath the surface, many long-term residents are growing increasingly frustrated — and their voices are
Published 1 day ago
Source: Pattaya Mail
By Pattaya Mail
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