European Embassy tip leads to visa consultancy office in Bangkok being raided. Evidence of forgery found Visa fraud dragnet hits Bangkok after a European embassy flags suspect bank statements. Immigration police raid a Sai Mai consultancy, seize fake stamps and records,… Read More › The post European Embassy tip leads to visa consultancy office in… read more

Thailand navigates clash of world powers in AI tech arena. Dr Cheng to hold talks with Foreign Minister US-China AI battle puts Thailand on the spot as Deputy PM Yotsanan insists Bangkok must stay neutral. He calls for stronger data, hardware, cybersecurity and… Read More › The post Thailand navigates clash of world powers in… read more

Thailand recalibrates policy as data shows Chinese EVS gaining with many not made in the kingdom Car tax battle looms as Ekniti moves to raise taxes on imported EVs and reward vehicles built in Thailand. Chinese brands now command 32% of… Read More › The post Thailand recalibrates policy as data shows Chinese EVS gaining… read more

Leading animal rights activist warns that feeding alcohol to dogs is unacceptable and may be illegal Drinking session turns deadly for German Shepherd pup Peter after he is forced to consume a bottle of 40-degree white liquor. TSPCA warns animal cruelty… Read More › The post Leading animal rights activist warns that feeding alcohol to… read more

Vast deposits and annual income earned by the Office of the Judiciary questioned in parliament on Monday Veteran economic journalist and budget committee member Veera Teerapatranon questions ฿36.7bn held by the judiciary at a 2027 budget committee hearing. Courts earned ฿126m in… Read More › The post Vast deposits and annual income earned by the… read more

Royal Thai Immigration Raids Visa Agency in Bangkok, Seizes Alleged Fake Stamps and Alleged Fake Bank Documents Linked to Over 400 Clients Worth 16 Million Baht The Pattaya News -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Bangkok – An embassy of a European country has coordinated with the Immigration Bureau after detecting suspicious documents in multiple visa applications, particularly bank statements… read more

Sattahip Officials Examine Decaying Bryde’s Whale Carcass Near Ko Samae San The Pattaya News -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- SATTAHIP, Chonburi – Authorities on Tuesday examined the remains of a large Bryde’s whale found floating and stranded on rocks behind Ko Samae San in the Samae San Subdistrict. Local fishermen discovered the carcass on August 17th and alerted officials.… read more

Bang Saray Municipality Opens Local Civil Registration Office to Bring Services Closer to Residents The Pattaya News -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Sattahip, Chonburi – August 17th, 2026 Mr. Natthawut Anuyotha, District Chief of Sattahip, presided over the official opening ceremony of the Local Civil Registration Office of Bang Saray Subdistrict Municipality on Monday. The new office marks a… read more

Chonburi Selects Candidates for 7th Princess Maha Chakri Award The Pattaya News -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- CHONBURI, Thailand – On Monday, August 17th, 2026, Mr. Phongthasit Pijanthan, Deputy Governor of Chonburi Province, chaired the selection process for teachers nominated for the Princess Maha Chakri Award at Bueng Sriracha Pittayakom School in the Bueng Subdistrict of the Sriracha District.… read more

Phol Luk-in Pan Suk Group Donates 440 Student Uniforms to Ease Burden on Pattaya Families The Pattaya News -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- PATTAYA, Thailand – On August 17th, 2026, the Phol Luk-in Pan Suk Group, together with local officials and community supporters, donated 440 sets of student uniforms valued at 660,000 baht to pupils from all 11 schools… read more

PM Anutin denies a plan for an American drone base to be set up in Thailand despite military’s US visit US drone factory reports collide with Bangkok’s denial as Thailand studies American UAV technology after a defence mission to the US. LUCAS, co-production and technology… Read More › The post PM Anutin denies a plan… read more

Cryptocurrency pair commit suicide by arson at Nonthaburi estate. 2nd floor fire also killed 30 pet cats Deadly mystery at a luxury Nonthaburi home as a crypto-trader couple and about 30 cats perish in flames. Police find petrol stains, a charcoal stove… Read More › The post Cryptocurrency pair commit suicide by arson at Nonthaburi… read more