Cannabis industry on the brink. Anutin threatens to reschedule the drug after huge seizures worldwide Global cannabis smuggling networks, collapsing prices and mounting overseas pressure have pushed Thailand’s landmark legal cannabis experiment to the brink, with senior Bhumjaithai leaders now… Read More › The post Cannabis industry on the brink. Anutin threatens to reschedule the… read more

Two injured in a public protest outside Chinese consulate in Chiang Mai over poisoning of local rivers Northern Thailand’s worsening river poisoning crisis has moved from scientific reports to street protests, with campaigners accusing Chinese-backed mining across the Myanmar border of contaminating… Read More › The post Two injured in a public protest outside Chinese… read more

Commerce Minister Suphajee talks about gold in an economy and world driven by US-China trade rivalry Thailand is betting its future on more than exports, with the government using gold, diplomatic neutrality and expanding trade deals to strengthen the kingdom’s position… Read More › The post Commerce Minister Suphajee talks about gold in an economy… read more

Another electric car goes up in flames in Samut Prakan on Sunday night. Sparks and a loud blast then fire Witnesses reported hearing two explosions before an electric car caught fire outside a family home, as police, forensic specialists and firefighters investigate the latest in… Read More › The post Another electric car goes up… read more

Mukdahan Police await to find out if 11 year old boy who drove pickup killing 10 monks can be questioned How did an 11-year-old drive a pickup truck for more than 10 kilometres before mowing down a procession of monks? Detectives are rebuilding every moment… Read More › The post Mukdahan Police await to find… read more

Pattaya Officials Launch Urgent Drainage Pipe Dredging in Jomtien to Combat Flooding The Pattaya News -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Pattaya, Thailand– On the afternoon of Monday, July 6th, 2026, Kiattisak Sriwongchai, Pattaya City Clerk acting as Mayor, personally inspected ongoing work to dredge drainage pipes in front of The Yaimak Market in Jomtien. Accompanied by engineers and staff… read more

Pattaya Police Station Gets Top Commendation and Praise for Quick Work Investigating and Catching Australian Man Accused of Murdering Teen Girl in Pattaya The Pattaya News -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Pattaya, Thailand – A commendation letter from Thailand’s top police chief has brought smiles across the faces of officers at Pattaya City Police Station, showing their outstanding professionalism… read more

Concerned Local Residents Call for Repair of Damaged Exercise Path Near Buddha Hill in Pattaya The Pattaya News -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Pattaya- Local concerned residents in Pattaya have recently contacted The Pattaya News asking to bring attention to relevant authorities of a damaged exercise path in the Pratumnak Buddha Hill area. The photos, which were taken by… read more

Two Chinese Nationals Wanted for Illegal Surrogacy Ring Arrested in Pattaya The Pattaya News -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Pattaya, Thailand– Thai authorities have arrested two Chinese fugitives hiding in Pattaya accused of leading an illegal surrogacy and underground medical network in China, as part of a joint operation to combat transnational crime. Officers from the Central Investigation Bureau… read more

Unidentified Man Found Dead on Jomtien Beach in Pattaya, Cause of Death Unknown The Pattaya News -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Pattaya, Thailand– Authorities are investigating the death of an unidentified man discovered on Jomtien Beach on Monday morning. Officials from the Jomtien Municipal Office, along with police from Pattaya Police Station and rescue workers from the Sawang Boriboon… read more

Pattaya Songthaew Cooperative Suspends Driver for 7 Days After Overcharging Fare by 300 Baht The Pattaya News -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- The Pattaya Transportation Cooperative has ordered a 7-day suspension for a songthaew driver after a complaint of overcharging passengers by 300 Baht, (normally 15 Baht for most distances) and has forwarded the case for legal action. On… read more

Thai Prime Minister Denies Chinese Land Grab in Eastern Economic Corridor, Vows Strict Enforcement of Nominee Laws The Pattaya News -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Bangkok Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul firmly rejected allegations that Chinese investors are indiscriminately buying up land in Thailand’s Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) to establish illegal industrial estates, stating that all developments must comply… read more