Thai News Summary List

The Criminal Court on Thursday approved arrest warrants for 17 people, including construction tycoon Premchai Karnasuta, in connection with the collapse of the 2.1-billion-baht State Audit Office building in Bangkok, triggered by the 7.7-magnitude earthquake in central Myanmar on March... Read more

Police were still trying to get an armed and disturbed man in Bangkok Noi district to surrender on Thursday evening after he repeatedly shot his gun skywards and hiding in a house of relatives from Thursday morning.... Read more

Authorities in Pattaya have arrested a broker linked to an online gambling network who received illicit funds from Wat Rai Khing’s abbot, who surrendered to police to assert his innocence.... Read more

The Pattaya News -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- PATTAYA, Thailand – On the afternoon of May 15th, 2025, at the Garden Cliff Hotel in Pattaya City, Mayor Mr. Poramese Ngampichet, alongside Mr. Phumpipat Kamolnath, Secretary to the Mayor, warmly welcomed Mr. Zhang Li Xin,... Read more

At the Bangkok Post Knowledge Forum 2025, held on Thursday at Chulalongkorn University under the theme “After the Quake: From Lessons to Prevention — What We Must Know When the World Shifts”, experts gathered to explore how Bangkok can better... Read more

The Pattaya News -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- PATTAYA, Thailand (May 15, 2025) – Pattaya Mayor Poramese Ngampichet welcomed Mr. Thawit Singhaplot, Vice President of the Thai Senior Football Association, along with association executives, at Pattaya City Hall’s Meeting Room 131. The meeting focused... Read more

Police have dismantled a scam network that lured victims into clicking 'Like' on YouTube using fake handsome Line profiles, resulting in over 1.5 million baht in losses.... Read more

The Pattaya News -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Thailand – Mr. Mongkol Sorada, better known as Ajarn Yod, a well-known Thai social media influencer, has voluntarily surrendered to authorities in alleged connection with a major robbery case involving cash and cryptocurrency worth approximately 21... Read more

The Pattaya News -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- PATTAYA, Thailand – On the morning of May 15th, 2025, Pattaya City Mayor Poramese Ngampichet led a workshop to educate hoteliers, restaurant operators, and other local business owners on environmentally friendly and health-conscious practices. The event,... Read more

NAKHON SI THAMMARAT – Authorities on Thursday raided a construction site in Tha Sala district of this southern province and arrested four unregistered Myanmar nationals, along with their Thai employer and a residence owner.... Read more

The Medical Council of Thailand on Thursday submitted its recommendation to punish three doctors involved in the treatment of former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra to Public Health Minister Somsak Thepsutin.... Read more

The Pattaya News -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- PATTAYA, Thailand (May 15, 2025) — Pattaya City, in collaboration with the World Bank, held a meeting to explore opportunities for developing areas surrounding public transit stations, aiming to build sustainable economic growth through Transit-Oriented Development... Read more

The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) says it will move ahead with its investigation into alleged vote-rigging in last year’s Senate election even though a court has suspended Justice Minister Tawee Sodsong from overseeing the agency.... Read more

The Pattaya News -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Pattaya, Thailand – On May 15th, 2025, residents along Sukhumvit Road in Naklua were gripped by fear after thick clouds of smoke billowed from beneath the Naklua Bridge. Fearing a potential disaster, locals urgently alerted authorities... Read more

The Pattaya News -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- YALA, Thailand – On Thursday morning, May 15, 2025, the Amirul Mu’mineen Foundation, in collaboration with CP Axtra, the Wannee Jiaravanon Ross Foundation, and other partners, distributed school uniforms, bags, and shoes to over 100 orphaned... Read more

The Pattaya News -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- PATTAYA, Thailand – An accident unfolded at 10:00 AM on May 15th, 2025, when a 30-year-old man from Maha Sarakham, identified only as Narong, suffered a seizure while driving, causing his sedan to plow into two... Read more

BANGKOK, May 15 – A prominent Thai Buddhist abbot, Phra Thamwachiranuwat of Wat Rai Khing in Nakhon Pathom, is facing arrest after a court issued a warrant for his alleged embezzlement of over 300 million baht in temple funds. The... Read more

Photo Cr. Thai Government Website HANOI, May 15 (TNA) – Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra arrived in Hanoi today for an official visit aimed at bolstering trade and investment ties between Thailand and Vietnam.   Accompanied by a high-level delegation, including... Read more

Mention “the 14th floor” to almost anyone in Thailand and they will know instantly what you mean — it’s where former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra spent six months while serving out his prison sentence at the Police General Hospital in... Read more

A 70-year-old abbot accused of embezzling 300 million baht from a famous Buddhist temple and using it for gambling turned himself in to police in Bangkok on Thursday, just as they were about to seek a warrant for his arrest.... Read more

Similan Islands will be closed for five months for natural rehabilitation and management elevation, with e-tickets required for all tourists upon reopening.... Read more

Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has given an assurance that the third phase of the government’s 10,000-baht handout programme will not be scrapped.... Read more

Parents have been advised to pay close attention to the spread of drugs in cartoon-shaped pill form that could easily lure children to try. Their effects could be fatal, according to the Food and Drug Administration of Thailand (FDA).... Read more

BANGKOK, May 15 (TNA) – Thailand is developing a 120 acre- rai zoological park in the Thung Rangsit area of Pathum Thani, slated to become the world’s first dedicated wetland zoo. The initial phase of the project is expected to... Read more

BANGKOK, May 15 (TNA) – Thailand has presented the US with five proposals aimed at resolving the ongoing tariff issue, according to Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira. He expressed optimism that negotiations could lead to a reduction... Read more

A park ranger in Chiang Mai has been fired after a drunken rampage in which he shot his supervisor and a colleague, prompting an investigation into the incident.... Read more

Two thieves were electrocuted while attempting to steal electrical cables in Bangkok, resulting in severe injuries and their subsequent arrest. The incident caused power outages and damage estimated at millions of baht, police said.... Read more

Police rushed to Soi Wat Lakhon Tham in Bangkok Noi district of Bangkok, where a disturbed man fired gunshots skywards and reportedly had a hostage on Thursday morning.... Read more

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Deputy Senate Speaker Kriangkrai Srirak confirmed he will appear before the Election Commission's (EC) inquiry panel on May 19 as summoned.... Read more

The Chinese-made submarines that Thailand ordered will not contain engines from Germany as the country is a member of the European Union and is so barred from exporting arms to China, says Germany's defence ministry.... Read more

In a lighthearted move, Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra posted a TikTok video of herself playing the role of a fruit vendor for a day, encouraging Thais to consume locally grown fruit.... Read more

The Pattaya News -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- PATTAYA, Thailand – On the afternoon of May 14th, 2025, Pattaya City held a preparatory meeting for the upcoming “Rally Sailboat Festival Thailand Grand Year 2025” at City Hall’s Meeting Room 242. The meeting was chaired... Read more

The Pattaya News -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Pattaya, Thailand – The highly anticipated POK MODEL 2025 By SWING competition is back for its second year, promising an exciting showcase of talent and charisma on June 20th, 2025, at Jomtien Complex. This vibrant event,... Read more

The Pattaya News -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- PATTAYA, Thailand (May 15, 2025) – At a meeting held in the reception room of Pattaya City Hall, Mayor Poramese Ngampichet, alongside his secretary, Mr. Phumipipat Kamolnath, joined a Zoom conference with a company specializing in... Read more

The Pattaya News -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Pattaya, Thailand – A kind-hearted man narrowly escaped legal trouble after offering temporary shelter to a homeless man who turned out to be a thief. The incident unfolded in Banglamung, Chonburi, when a stolen motorcycle was... Read more

The Pattaya News -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Pattaya, Thailand – A fire erupted at Anne’s Island Spice Bar in Soi Phratamnak 5, in the early hours of May 14th, 2025, prompting a swift response from authorities. The blaze, reported at 2:30 AM, led... Read more

An architectural firm involved in the construction of the collapsed State Audit Office (SAO) headquarters has denied making any revisions to the original design, amid an ongoing parliamentary investigation into the tragedy.... Read more

The fate of the third phase of the government’s flagship digital wallet scheme is hanging in the balance in light of the impact of US tariffs on the Thai economy.... Read more

The opposition People’s Party has vowed to continue monitoring 4.4 billion baht worth of development projects at Trang airport, which are now expected to be at least partly finished next month.... Read more