Transgender Woman in Pattaya Punches Japanese Tourist in Face After Payment Dispute on Beach, Claims Self Defense The Pattaya News -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Pattaya, June 3rd, 2026 Pattaya City Police were called to a physical altercation on Pattaya Beach early Wednesday morning after a transgender woman allegedly punched a 40-year-old Japanese tourist in the face during a… read more

Thailand Celebrates Her Royal Majesty Queen Suthida’s Birthday The Pattaya News -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Pattaya, June 3rd, 2026– On this auspicious day, the Thai people come together to honor Her Royal Majesty Queen Suthida Bajrasudhabimalalakshana as she celebrates her Birthday. Known for her grace, unwavering devotion, and tireless dedication to the welfare of the nation, Her Royal… read more

Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra Freed Entirely From Parole After Royal Pardon The Pattaya News -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Bangkok – Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra was released on Wednesday from the remaining portion of his prison sentence involving parole conditions following a royal pardon granted under the 2026 Royal Decree on Royal Pardons, Thailand’s Justice… read more

VietJet commits to new aircraft despite turbulence Despite the ongoing Middle East war and unfavourable market conditions, VietJet Thailand remains committed to replacing its fleet with 50 new Boeing 737-8 planes over three years, while accelerating plans to phase out its existing Airbus jets to streamline costs. Read Full Story read more

Government tightens welfare criteria The Finance Ministry has revised the eligibility criteria for the state welfare card programme, a move expected to reduce the number of beneficiaries from 13.2 million people. Read Full Story read more

Police arrest mentally ill man who escaped a facility on Sunday to make a scene at Rayong Police Station A hospital escapee sparked chaos outside Rayong City Police Station, forcing a tense police standoff before officers regained control. The drama ended without injuries but… Read More › The post Police arrest mentally ill man who… read more

Economy dominated by geopolitics turning its back on small concerns. Commerce Minister’s warning Thailand’s economy is booming on paper but leaving thousands of smaller firms behind, as exports surge, investment jumps and big corporations capture up to 90%… Read More › The post Economy dominated by geopolitics turning its back on small concerns. Commerce Minister’s… read more

Mystery of two car fiery smash after midnight on Bangkok road. One driver gravely injured, one missing Bangkok motorists watched in horror as two cars collided and exploded into flames after midnight, leaving burned-out wrecks, an injured Mercedes driver and a mystery… Read More › The post Mystery of two car fiery smash after midnight… read more

Immigration Bureau officers discover suspected human trafficking ring using Bangkok as a hub Immigration officers smash human-smuggling exploits after arresting a Sri Lankan man with a forged Canadian passport at Suvarnabhumi Airport. CCTV, phone messages and a second… Read More › The post Immigration Bureau officers discover suspected human trafficking ring using Bangkok as a… read more

Two Pattaya Bar Hosts Apologise for Viral Road Rage Incident, Claim Foreign Driver Cursed Them First The Pattaya News -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Pattaya – The two young men involved in the widely circulated video of aggressive road rage against a foreign tourist in Pattaya seen on our X here, have come forward to explain their actions, admitting… read more

Young Saleswoman Terrified After Intruder Climbs into Pattaya Apartment; CCTV Captures Break-In While She Was Out The Pattaya News -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Pattaya, June 1st, 2026 – A 22-year-old female house saleswoman was left shaken after discovering that a young man had secretly climbed into her fourth-floor apartment via the fire escape while she was briefly out… read more

Pattaya City Election Candidate Registration Closes with 5 Mayoral Hopefuls The Pattaya News -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Pattaya, Thailand — Candidate registration for the Pattaya City Mayor and City Council elections officially ended on Monday, June 1, 2026, at 4:30 p.m., with no additional candidates submitting applications on the final day. Mr. Kiattisak Sriwongchai, Pattaya City Clerk and… read more