Myanmar Man Arrested in Na Jomtien for Stealing Camera Gear Worth Estimated 459,000 Baht From Chinese Man The Pattaya News -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Na Jomtien; A 53-year-old Chinese man reported the theft of camera and photography equipment valued at approximately 459,000 baht from his rented house in Na Jomtien. Police from Na Jomtien Police Station tracked down… read more

Crab, Cocktails & Crescendos Why the Saturday Brunch at Courtyard by Marriott North Pattaya Just Became My New Obsession The Pattaya News -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- My friend and I recently went to experience the delights of the brunch that needs to be tried, and honestly, I haven’t stopped thinking about it since. We rolled up to Courtyard… read more

Thai Senate Hosts “Mobile Research” Forum in Pattaya to Bridge Knowledge into Policy Proposals The Pattaya News -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Pattaya, Thailand – August 21st, 2026 – The Secretariat of the Senate, through its Academic Bureau, organized the third session of the fiscal year 2026 project “Developing Capacity and Research Networks to Support the Senate’s Legislative Missions… read more

Looking for Something to Do This Weekend? Pattaya Invites Visitors to “Feel All the Feelings” with Art, Food and Music Festival in Naklua! The Pattaya News -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- PATTAYA, Chonburi – The city of Pattaya is set to host a weekend celebration of local culture, street art, cuisine and community spirit on August 22–23, 2026. Titled… read more

Ministry allays data privacy concerns The Digital Economy and Society (DES) Ministry insists the government's TH-AI Passport project has enforced data safeguards amid public concerns about their data privacy. Read Full Story read more

Thai steelmakers call for stricter manufacturing rules Thailand's steel sector faces a pivotal moment as domestic producers press the government to accelerate stricter quality controls on induction furnace (IF) steel, which they say is critical to advancing the shift towards electric arc furnace (EAF) and ladle furnace (LF) technologies, in line with global standards. Read… read more

PM pledges fair EV incentives to retain investors Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has pledged to improve investment conditions for Japanese businesses and review electric vehicle (EV) incentives to ensure manufacturers from all countries are treated fairly, amid concerns over regional competition for automotive investment. Read Full Story read more

Co-payment scheme boosts Thai spending A survey by the Trade Policy and Strategy Office (TPSO) has found that most Thais participating in the "Thais Helps Thais Plus (60/40)" co-payment scheme used their benefits to buy ready-to-eat food and essential household goods. Read Full Story read more

PTT allocates B1tn for capital expenditure National oil and gas conglomerate PTT Plc has announced a sweeping capital expenditure programme amounting to 1.01 trillion baht, underscoring its long-term strategy despite uncertainty in global petroleum markets caused by geopolitical conflicts. Read Full Story read more

Ex PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra calls on Pheu Thai MPs and ministers to aid Northern flooding victims Northern floods surge across five provinces as Paetongtarn mobilises Pheu Thai ministers and MPs. Five people survive after a mudslide buries their Mae Hong Son… Read More › The post Ex PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra calls on Pheu Thai MPs… read more

TH AI Passport artificial intelligence to go live on August 28th with strong public demand says Minister AI fever hits Thailand as 307,000 people rush to register for TH-AI Passport within half a day. The five-million-user scheme offers 30+ AI models, but… Read More › The post TH AI Passport artificial intelligence to go live… read more

Political pressure building up in advance of expected August 31st decision on the controversial Senate collusion case Secret meetings, offline vote calculations, ฿500m spending and audio citing “higher-ups” pile pressure on Thailand’s Senate probe. Nattapong demands equal standards as the Election Commission… Read More › The post Political pressure building up in advance of expected… read more