Category: Thailand

Banglamung District Intensifies 90-Day Drug Crackdown: More Raids in Jomtien Sois 2 and 3 Yield Multiple Arrests, Two Major Dealers Nabbed

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Jomtien, Thailand – Under the Thai government’s policy to combat drug abuse, local authorities in Banglamung district have intensified a 90-day anti-drug operation, with sustained raids in notorious drug hotspots Jomtien Soi 2 and Soi 3 entering their third consecutive day. On the night of July 16th, 2026, Chonburi Governor Naris Niramaiwong and Bang Lamung […]
Banglamung District Intensifies 90-Day Drug Crackdown: More Raids in Jomtien Sois 2 and 3 Yield Multiple Arrests, Two Major Dealers Nabbed
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Pattaya City Strengthens Community Leaders with Training on “New-Era Leaders Building Safe Communities” to Tackle Digital-Age Threats

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PATTAYA, July 16th, 2026 Pattaya City has launched a program for community committee members, wanting to equip local leaders with the skills needed to address modern safety challenges, including cyber threats and online scams. The training, titled “New-Era Leaders Create Safe Communities Towards a Society of Peace and Happiness,” was officially opened yesterday at the […]
Pattaya City Strengthens Community Leaders with Training on “New-Era Leaders Building Safe Communities” to Tackle Digital-Age Threats
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Laem Chabang Port Conducts Full-Scale Fire Evacuation and Firefighting Drill to Boost Emergency Readiness

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LAEM CHABANG, July 16th, 2026 Laem Chabang Port successfully carried out its annual fire evacuation and firefighting drill for fiscal year 2026, simulating a major fire in the port’s Administration Building to test and strengthen emergency response capabilities. The exercise took place on Tuesday, July 15th, under the leadership of Ms. Natthanantha Jindapongcharoen, Director of […]
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Pattaya Cement Plant Erupts in Violence After Concrete Mixer Driver Clubs Coworker Over the Head with Wooden Stick, Flees Scene

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Pattaya, Thailand A workplace assault at a cement batching plant in Pattaya left a 32-year-old worker with severe head injuries on Thursday evening, causing a police manhunt for his fleeing colleague. The incident occurred at approximately 9:06 p.m. on July 16th, 2026, at Plant No. 54/1, Moo 3, in Pong, just East of Pattaya. Rescue […]
Pattaya Cement Plant Erupts in Violence After Concrete Mixer Driver Clubs Coworker Over the Head with Wooden Stick, Flees Scene
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PM urged to strengthen tourism ties with China

With Chinese economic growth at a three-year low in the second quarter, the Association of Thai Travel Agents (Atta) has urged the government to discuss agreements with Beijing to strengthen affordable connectivity and bilateral tourism cooperation during this week's official visit.

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Singer’s death brings Bangkok pub fire toll to 33

The death toll from Sunday’s Bangkok pub fire has risen to 33 with the passing of the singer who was performing when the blaze broke out at Rong Beer Na Ladprao in Chatuchak district.

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