Prime Minister Anutin plants a Magnolia tree at a Thai temple in Canberra on historic Australian visit Canberra visit puts Thai-Australian ties into high gear as Anutin plants a magnolia before talks with Anthony Albanese. Both countries push deeper trade, investment, defence… Read More › The post Prime Minister Anutin plants a Magnolia tree at… read more

Minister says Thailand would consider being part of a Japanese led 2046 World Cup bid spanning East Asia Japan’s bold seven-nation 2046 World Cup plan could bring football’s biggest tournament to Thailand for the first time. Rajamangala is lined up as Bangkok’s key… Read More › The post Minister says Thailand would consider being part… read more

Police smash huge Mekong River 350 million baht meths shipment. Suspects fled leaving 10 million pills Mekong drug run smashed as Thai forces seize 10 million meth pills worth ฿350m in Chiang Rai. Four to five suspects escape into the darkness,… Read More › The post Police smash huge Mekong River 350 million baht meths… read more

Pattaya City Joins 2026 Mother of the Land Fund Festival to Strengthen Communities Against Drugs The Pattaya News -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Nonthaburi, Thailand – August 19th, 2026– Pattaya City officials participated in the Mother of the Land Fund Festival 2026, held at the Royal Jubilee Ballroom in the Challenger Building at Impact Muang Thong Thani in Pak… read more

Seven Teens Surrender in Pattaya Area Pool Villa Assault Case, Hand Over Gun and Knives The Pattaya News -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Pattaya, Thailand Seven members of a group of teenagers accused of raiding a pool villa near Pattaya and assaulting a rival have turned themselves in to the police, bringing with them a handgun and knives, authorities… read more

Pattaya Mayor Welcomes DiDi Global to Discuss Dockless E-Bike Service but Cites Regulatory Limits The Pattaya News -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- PATTAYA, Thailand – On August 19th, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. in Meeting Room 132 of Pattaya City Hall, Pattaya Mayor Poramese Ngamphichet, accompanied by Assistant Secretary to the Mayor Wachira Thongdileot, received representatives from DiDi Global Inc.,… read more

Pattaya Marathon 2026 Preparations Underway as City Focused on International Standards The Pattaya News -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- PATTAYA, August 19th, 2026 Deputy Mayor of Pattaya City Mr. Kritsana Boonsawat chaired a preparatory meeting for the 33rd Pattaya Marathon 2026 on Wednesday at the Naphalai Room of the Dusit Thani Hotel Pattaya. The meeting brought together Pattaya City… read more

Paradise Found at The Lay Beach Club in Pattaya The Pattaya News -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- My friend and I recently spent an unforgettable day at LAY Beach Club, Pattaya, enjoying the Siesta Duo Day Pass and honestly, paradise found is the only way to describe it. From the moment we arrived at lunchtime right through to late… read more

Local government examination fraud probe rolls on. Anti corruption commission and police pursue cases Thailand’s ฿4bn exam scandal deepens with nearly 6,000 disputed recruits still in office. CIB chief Pol Lt Gen Natthasak Chaowanasai says the probe will go… Read More › The post Local government examination fraud probe rolls on. Anti corruption commission and… read more

Industry Minister acts on rising pollution concerns linked with Thailand’s northern rivers and mining Toxic Kok River contamination puts Thailand on alert as Varawut tightens mining controls nationwide. Officials trace the pollution abroad, pursue bilateral action, enlist UNIDO and… Read More › The post Industry Minister acts on rising pollution concerns linked with Thailand’s northern… read more

Civil servants linked with irregular exam scores still in place as Interior Ministry only issues guidance Exam scandal leaves 5,925 people linked to irregular scores effectively still in their positions. Deputy Interior Minister Worasit denies dumping the cases on local authorities… Read More › The post Civil servants linked with irregular exam scores still in… read more

Parliament Police Committee Visits Pattaya to Study Strengthening Civilian Oversight of Police and Reviews Pattaya’s AI Crime Analysis System The Pattaya News -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- PATTAYA, August 18, 2026 A parliamentary police committee has conducted a field visit to Pattaya to examine ways to elevate the role and authority of Police Administration Inspection and Monitoring Committees (known… read more