The Royal Thai Air Force orders two Airbus C295 tactical transport aircraft The Pattaya News -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Bangkok, Thailand, 25 May 2026 – The Royal Thai Air Force has acquired two Airbus C295 in tactical transport configuration, which will enhance Thailand’s defence capabilities. The two C295s will be operated by the 46th Wing Division of the… read more

Young Bolt Driver Brutally Beaten by Gang of Over 10 Men in Pattaya Road Rage Attack The Pattaya News -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Pattaya, May 24th, 2026 – A young Bolt ride-hailing driver was left severely injured after being savagely assaulted by a large group of men in the early hours of Sunday morning in Pattaya. At approximately… read more

Top National Thailand Stories From the Past Week: Thailand Revoking 60-Day Visa-Free Entry, 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, May 18th to Sunday, May 24th. They are not in any particular level of importance… read more

Pattaya Police Chief Orders Urgent Manhunt After Gang of Transgender Women Rob Swedish Tourist of Over 111,000 Baht The Pattaya News -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Pattaya, Thailand – Pattaya police are intensifying efforts to restore the city’s reputation as a safe family friendly tourist destination following a brazen robbery of 110,000 Baht from a 67-year-old Swedish man by… read more

Wanted French Drug Trafficking Suspect Arrested in Pattaya, Chinese Fugitive Arrested in Bangkok The Pattaya News -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Bangkok/Pattaya, May 24th, 2026 In a high-profile operation showing Thailand’s crackdown on transnational crime, investigators from the Immigration Bureau’s Division 3 mobilized forces to arrest two foreign fugitives wanted by their respective governments on the same day, May… read more

Pattaya Cafe Fest Episode Two at Central Pattaya with Follow Me Sis Runs From Monday May 25th to the 31st! The Pattaya News -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- 🥤✨ Cafe Hoppers, are you ready!? Pattaya Cafe Fest • EP.2 💗 Central Pattaya x Follow Me Sis Bringing together the top, must-visit cafes from the Eastern region, handpicked by “Sis… read more

Police Arrest 9 Suspects with Guns and Knives After Nighttime Home Invasion in Huay Yai The Pattaya News -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Chonburi, Thailand– Investigators from Huay Yai Police Station have arrested nine suspects following a nighttime raid on a residence, during which the group allegedly used firearms and bladed weapons to invade a home and assault occupants.… read more

Rotary Club of Pattaya Sweeps Five Awards at District 3340 Night The Pattaya News -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Pattaya, Thailand– The Rotary Club of Pattaya has been congratulated after an outstanding performance at the District 3340 Awards Night, where the club collected five prestigious awards. The awards were presented on Saturday, May 23rd, 2026, in Chanthaburi by District… read more

Canal walls unrepaired, Songkhla residents fear fresh flooding SONGKHLA – Residents along a major canal draining storm water from Hat Yai city are again living on the edge, with last year's damaged floodwall still unrepaired ahead of the return of the annual wet season in the South. Read Full Story read more

Dusit Poll: Chadchart favoured to win second term as city governor Outgoing Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt has cemented his position as the voters' favourite  to win a second term, according to a Suan Dusit poll released on Sunday.   Read Full Story read more

21 foreign suspects in Koh Phangan nominee probe in court on Monday SURAT THANI – Police will oppose bail when they apply to extend the detention of 21 foreign nationals arrested in connection with the operations of nominee businesses on  Koh Phangan in the Samui Provincial Court on Monday.   Read Full Story read more

Opposition and People’s Party leader attacks ‘blue regime’ on the 12th anniversary of the 2014 coup Thailand’s opposition leader has launched a blistering attack on the post-coup “blue regime”, accusing elites, courts and the Senate of crushing dissent and monopolising power… Read More › The post Opposition and People’s Party leader attacks ‘blue regime’ on… read more