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

Pattaya Traffic Police to Strictly Enforce Ban on Motorcycles from Central Pattaya Tunnel The Pattaya News -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Pattaya, Thailand – The Traffic Division of Pattaya City Police Station has issued a strict prohibition on motorcycles entering the Central Pattaya underpass tunnel, citing road safety concerns for all users. Motorcyclists are now completely barred from riding… read more

Trump counters Iran with tougher terms and a warning. Tehran now says it does not trust the US Iran rejects Trump’s tougher proposal and says it does not trust the US, as Trump threatens renewed attacks, Rubio warns of “other methods” and Tehran’s… Read More › The post Trump counters Iran with tougher terms and… read more

68 year old Canadian educator arrested on rape charge after being hired as a tutor for a teenage girl Canadian educator James Inkster, 68, has been arrested in Prachuap Khiri Khan over a teenage student rape case after police say he was released on… Read More › The post 68 year old Canadian educator arrested… read more

Ranger killed in heavy Narathiwat security operation. Extended battle between army and insurgents Southern insurgents killed a 29-year-old ranger in a dawn gun battle during a Narathiwat raid, then escaped into dense forest. Blood trails, a day-long manhunt,… Read More › The post Ranger killed in heavy Narathiwat security operation. Extended battle between army and… read more

Joyous birthday celebrations for Queen Suthida begin in Bangkok, Thailand and among Thais living overseas Thailand launches nationwide celebrations for Queen Suthida’s birthday with royal ceremonies, cultural showcases and events worldwide, highlighting her growing international profile, gold-medal sailing success, cultural… Read More › The post Joyous birthday celebrations for Queen Suthida begin in Bangkok, Thailand… read more

Things have changed in politics but Thaksin still faces legal issues including a 17 billion baht tax debt Former PM Thaksin Shinawatra faces a renewed ฿17 billion tax battle as ex-Democrat Watchara Petchthong vows monthly pressure on authorities. The Shin Corp dispute that… Read More › The post Things have changed in politics but Thaksin… read more

Top National Thailand Stories From the Past Week: Chinese Fugitives Arrested for Alleged Kidnapping, Torture, and Violent Debt, 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 25th to Sunday, May 31st. They are not in… read more

At Least 55 People Killed, Over 70 Injured in Massive Explosion at TNLA Explosives Depot in Northern Shan State, Myanmar The Pattaya News -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Myanmar- A powerful explosion ripped through an economic center and explosives storage facility belonging to the Ta’ang National Liberation Army (TNLA) in Kong Tab village, Namkham district, northern Shan State, on… read more