Pattaya’s New Administration Officially Begins Second Term with Unity Pledge and Ambitious “3 Goals, 33 Policies” The Pattaya News -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- PATTAYA — Mayor Poramese Ngamphichet, known by his nickname of Beer, led the newly elected city executive team this morning, Monday, July 20th, 2026, in a traditional blessing ceremony at Pattaya City Hall before formally… read more

Police General Samran Orders Expanded Nominee Crackdown as 250+ Officers Raid 18 Locations in Chiang Mai to Dismantle Foreign Nominee Network Involving 633 Million Baht in Assets The Pattaya News -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Chiang Mai, Thailand – July 20th, 2026 In a major escalation of Thailand’s nationwide campaign against illegal foreign business ownership, Police General Samran Nuanma… read more

Top National Thailand Stories From the Past Week: Bangkok Pub Fire Death Toll Reaches 34, and More 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, July 13th to Sunday, July 19th. They are not in any particular level… read more

Thai Minister Opens Thailand Food Therapy Festival in Pattaya to Boost Food and Health Tourism Operators with AI Integration The Pattaya News -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- PATTAYA, Thailand– On July 20th, 2026, Mr. Naphinthon Srisarangphang, Minister attached to the Prime Minister’s Office, officially opened the Thailand Food Therapy Festival at the Rattanakosin Meeting Room of the Eastern Grand… read more

UK Thai community shows off its style at weekend cultural celebration organised by Royal Thai Embassy in London London’s Tower Bridge becomes the backdrop for Thailand’s flagship overseas festival as more than 90,000 visitors are expected to celebrate Thai culture, while Britain’s Thai… Read More › The post UK Thai community shows off its style… read more

Female foreign tourist killed in Phuket hit and run in early hours of Monday morning. Police seek driver Hit-and-run horror in Phuket as a foreign tourist is killed and the driver escapes into the darkness. Police are analysing CCTV, forensic evidence and the… Read More › The post Female foreign tourist killed in Phuket hit… read more

Husband says farewell to wife killed in Lat Phrao fire as 34th victim, a 20 year old woman, passes away Death toll climbs to 34 after another Lat Phrao brewery fire victim dies in intensive care. Police press on with a widening probe as grieving… Read More › The post Husband says farewell to wife… read more

Bhumjaithai led government targets online platforms with new Digital Platform bill with stronger powers Thailand is preparing landmark laws to tighten control over digital platforms, with mandatory registration, revenue disclosure, seller verification, fraud liability, advertising transparency and stronger consumer… Read More › The post Bhumjaithai led government targets online platforms with new Digital Platform bill… read more

Top tycoon says Chinese state visit by PM Anutin could be a turning point for massive inward investment Suphachai Chearavanont says PM Anutin’s China roadshow could restore Thailand as ASEAN’s manufacturing powerhouse, with Chongqing, Sichuan and Huawei central to a drive for AI,… Read More › The post Top tycoon says Chinese state visit by… read more

No third party cover for Lat Phrao pub disaster victims but family will hand over any insurance payout Lat Phrao fire victims are not covered by the brewery’s insurance policy, the OIC confirms. Yet the owner’s family has offered to surrender the full… Read More › The post No third party cover for Lat Phrao… read more

Pattaya Police Station Hosts High-Level National Delegation for Crime Prevention Study Visit The Pattaya News -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Pattaya, Thailand – Pattaya City Police Station welcomed a distinguished group of senior police commanders, prosecutors, and private sector executives on Saturday, July 18th, as part of a study tour reviewing community involvement in combating crime. The visit, which… read more

Jomtien Complex Lights Up Pattaya with Colorful Pride Night 2026 Celebration The Pattaya News -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Pattaya, Thailand– The Jomtien Complex came alive on Saturday night with smiles, electric colors, and an outpouring of energy as hundreds gathered for the Jomtien Complex Pride Night 2026. The event featured a lively Pride Parade, spectacular performances by artists… read more