Revealed: The Past Violent Criminal History of the Main Suspect “Pong” in Brutal Slaying of Thai Family of 3 and 2 Russian Siblings Near Pattaya The Pattaya News -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Pattaya Authorities and local residents are revisiting a 2018 shooting incident involving Mr. Pong, the main suspect and alleged ringleader of a group of criminals now… read more

13 year old died on Saturday in Nakhon Si Thammarat after being stung by jelly fish at an after match swim A charity football day on Saturday, August 1, turned to horror when 13-year-old Nanthaphat Boonplod died after a lightning jellyfish sting off Sichon’s Ban Fai… Read More › The post 13 year old died… read more

Prime Minister in Indonesia for two-day visit focused on regional issues, security and economic progress Thailand and Indonesia enter a new era as PM Anutin and President Prabowo unveil a five-year partnership covering defence, trade, cybercrime, transport and ASEAN cooperation… Read More › The post Prime Minister in Indonesia for two-day visit focused on regional… read more

Battle for Bangkok Port opens up with plans to close the old cargo facility and focus on development Thailand’s biggest waterfront redevelopment is on the table as ministers seek to move Bangkok Port to Laem Chabang, unlocking 2,353 rai while unions, experts and… Read More › The post Battle for Bangkok Port opens up with… read more

Former Deputy PM and Justice Minister calls for death penalty to be carried out after all legal appeals end Pirapan calls for immediate executions after Pattaya’s five-body murder horror, saying brutal killers deserve death. As police probe alleged links between officers and suspect “Pong”,… Read More › The post Former Deputy PM and Justice Minister… read more

Minister plans to inject loan decree cash into boosting Thailand’s dwindling tourism prospects in 2026 Tourism Minister Surasak launches a ฿2.45bn recovery drive with possible flight subsidies as visitor numbers slip, global tensions mount and Thailand moves to restore confidence… Read More › The post Minister plans to inject loan decree cash into boosting Thailand’s… read more

Pattaya Deputy Mayor Opens Anti-Drug Training for Students on Koh Larn The Pattaya News -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Koh Larn, Pattaya, August 3rd, 2026 – Pattaya City Deputy Mayor Mr. Damrongkiat Pinijkarn led the opening ceremony of a school-based anti-drug immunity training program at Muang Pattaya School 10 (Ban Koh Larn). Senior executives from Pattaya City, D.A.R.E. police… read more

Pattaya Hosts Closing Ceremony of Youth Moral and Ethical Development Camp at Father Ray Foundation The Pattaya News -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- PATTAYA, Thailand, August 2nd, 2026 – The closing ceremony of the Moral and Ethical Development Camp project was held yesterday at the Center of the Redeemer, Father Ray Foundation in Pattaya City. Mr. Poramese Ngamphichet, Mayor… read more

Suspect in Thai Family Triple Murder Near Pattaya Gives Additional Statement, Denies Link to Other Cases, Says He Was Forced to Participate by Other Suspects The Pattaya News -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- CHONBURI, Thailand On August 3rd, 2026, police questioned one of the suspects in the murders of three members of a Thai family for approximately one hour… read more

Top National Thailand Stories From the Past Week: Bodies of Missing Two Russians and Three Thais Found in Pattaya, 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 27th to Sunday, August 2nd. They are not… read more

Pattaya Prison Commander Details Strict Custody of Suspects in Five-Body Murder Case; Notes Main Suspect “Pong” Has Prior Record of Violence Behind Bars The Pattaya News -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Pattaya- Pattaya Special Prison Commander Phatsaphong Jaiklongklaeo has outlined the strict measures being applied to the suspects in the high-profile case involving the murder and concealment of five… read more

Still no clearance to bring dead Thai vlogger home from Georgia The Foreign Affairs Ministry is still awaiting clearance from police investigators in Georgia, in eastern Europe, to return the body of Thai Youtuber Hlun Solo to Thailand for funeral rites.  Read Full Story read more