Teenagers die swimming in the Chao Phraya River. Rescuers found both holding each other under water Bangkok tragedy at Chao Phraya River: three teens swim at Phasi Pier, strong current pulls two under during rescue attempt. Divers from Ruamkatanyu recover both… Read More › The post Teenagers die swimming in the Chao Phraya River. Rescuers… read more

Thai Royal Princess honoured with Légion d’honneur presented in Paris during the Prime Minister’s visit Princess Sirivannavari Nariratana Rajakanya awarded France’s Grand Officier of the Légion d’honneur in Paris, decree signed by President Emmanuel Macron. Ceremony attended by Prime Minister… Read More › The post Thai Royal Princess honoured with Légion d’honneur presented in Paris… read more

Austrian national living on Phuket’s streets arrested and deportation ordered after repeated complaints Destitute Austrian  arrested and deported in Phuket after viral Rawai footage showed alleged intoxicated disorder, road chaos and cash demands. The Immigration Bureau revoked his… Read More › The post Austrian national living on Phuket’s streets arrested and deportation ordered after repeated… read more

Top Pheu Thai Minister Suriya rushed to hospital in Udon Thani on Sunday night after taking ill at hotel Thai Agriculture Minister Suriya Jungrungruangkit rushed to hospital after collapsing at a Udon Thani hotel at 10 pm. The 72-year-old lost consciousness during an official… Read More › The post Top Pheu Thai Minister Suriya rushed… read more

Drug trafficking player killed in northern Sukhothai province after police chase with 2 million pills Fatal checkpoint chase in Sukhothai ends in a deadly crash as a grey sedan hits a pole, killing one and injuring a teen. Police then… Read More › The post Drug trafficking player killed in northern Sukhothai province after police… read more

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