Thailand –
A total of 2,044 road accidents, with 2,060 injuries and 287 deaths, were reported on Thursday (April 18th) by the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM) in the ‘Seven Days of Road Safety Campaign’ during Songkran (April 11th – April 17th) 2024.
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Top Pattaya News From The Last Week: Songkran in Pattaya, Beachfront...
Greetings to all our readers and supporters!
We have gathered together here our top LOCAL stories that happened in our areas, Pattaya and Chonburi, in...
Phuket’s Biggest Stories From the Past Week: Songkran Seven Days Road...
The following is our weekly feature in which we highlight the top local stories in our area of Phuket from the past week. The...
Top National Thailand Stories From the Past Week: Songkran World Water...
Here is a look at the top NATIONAL Thailand stories, chosen by our Pattaya News/TPN National team, from last week, Monday, April 8th, to...
Top Pattaya News From The Last Week: Chonburi to Be Listed...
Greetings to all our readers and supporters!
We have gathered together here our top LOCAL stories that happened in our areas, Pattaya and Chonburi, in...
Phuket’s Biggest Stories From the Past Week: Crackdown On Foreign Owners Using...
The following is our weekly feature in which we highlight the top local stories in our area of Phuket from the past week. The...
Top National Thailand Stories From the Past Week: Hualien’s Most Powerful...
Here is a look at the top NATIONAL Thailand stories, chosen by our Pattaya News/TPN National team, from last week, Monday, April 1st, to...
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Thai and New Zealand Prime Ministers Sign MOU, Discuss Strategic Partnership...
National—
At 10:00 AM, on April 17th, 2024, Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin welcomed an official visit to Thailand from the New Zealand Prime Minister...
Massive Success: Maha Songkran World Water Festival 2024 Draws 784,000 Participants,...
Bangkok—
On April 16th, 2024, Mr. Chai Watcharong, the Thai Government spokesman, publicly revealed details of a successful “Maha Songkran World Water Festival 2024” event...
Thailand Gearing Up for Extended Three-Week Songkran Festival, Projected Revenues Reaching...
PRESS RELEASE:
Thailand is gearing up for an extended three-week Songkran festival this year, with projected revenues reaching tens of billions of baht. Thanks to...
International Airports Gearing Up for Expected Surge Travelers During Songkran
PRESS RELEASE:
As Thailand prepares for the Songkran festival, its international airports are gearing up for an expected surge in travelers. The Transport Ministry estimates...
Sony Invests 2.57 Billion Baht in Thai Factory for Autopilot Sensors
National—
On March 30th, 2024, Thai national media reported that a large private international company, Sony Semiconductor Solutions, announced an investment of more than 2.57...
Thai Prime Minister Endorsed Idea of Establishing Entertainment Complexes with Casinos
PRESS RELEASE:
Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has reportedly endorsed the idea of establishing entertainment complexes with casinos in Thailand, highlighting the potential to transform illegal...
National Thailand News
Thai Meteorological Department Warns of Intense Heat and Potential Storms
PRESS RELEASE:
The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) has reported that the upper part of the Kingdom is experiencing extremely hot weather due to a low-pressure...
Thai Transport Minister Defends 20 Baht Electric Train Ride Policy Amid...
Bangkok—
At 9:30 AM, on April 18th, 2024, Mr. Suriya Juangroongruangkit, the Thai Minister of Transport, stated to the public regarding criticism of the 20...
Chinese Nationals Allegedly Steal Diamond Bracelet Worth 1 Million Baht from...
Bangkok—
At 7:00 PM, on April 17th, 2024, Pathumwan investigative police officers and relevant agencies investigated a case of two Chinese individuals allegedly stealing a...
Fire Breaks Out in Doi Suthep, Chiang Mai; Local Authorities Work...
Chiang Mai—
At 9:10 PM, on April 17th, 2024, Chiang Mai local media reported a fire incident in Doi Suthep, Chiang Mai. Locals could witness...
Thai Police Crack Down on Transnational Criminals in ‘The Purge’ Operation,...
National—
On April 17th, 2024, Mueang Thong Thani Royal Thai Police officers and relevant agencies held a press conference on “The Purge” operation to eradicate...
Thailand Announces Total of 287 Deaths in the ‘Songkran Seven Days...
Thailand –
A total of 2,044 road accidents, with 2,060 injuries and 287 deaths, were reported on Thursday (April 18th) by the Department of Disaster...
Super Poll Highlights Massive Losses from Cybercrime
PRESS RELEASE:
Super Poll has revealed that cybercrime -- particularly call center scams -- has caused significant financial damage to the public, with tens of...
Relocation of Cadmium Tailings Set for May
PRESS RELEASE:
Industry Minister Pimphattra Wichaikul has announced that Bound & Beyond Plc will begin relocating cadmium tailings from Samut Sakhon, Bangkok, and Chon Buri...
Prime Minister Scheduled to Visit Phuket to Review Traffic Management and...
PRESS RELEASE:
Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin is scheduled to visit Phuket province on Friday (Apr 19) to review several key traffic management and infrastructure projects....
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Thai Transport Minister Defends 20 Baht Electric Train Ride Policy Amid...
Bangkok—
At 9:30 AM, on April 18th, 2024, Mr. Suriya Juangroongruangkit, the Thai Minister of Transport, stated to the public regarding criticism of the 20...
Thailand Announces Total of 287 Deaths in the ‘Songkran Seven Days...
Thailand –
A total of 2,044 road accidents, with 2,060 injuries and 287 deaths, were reported on Thursday (April 18th) by the Department of Disaster...
Thailand Records Total of 243 Deaths in Six Days of the...
Thailand –
A total of 1,811 road accidents, with 1,837 injuries and 243 deaths, were reported on Wednesday (April 17th) by the Department of Disaster...
Three Teenagers Allegedly Shoot at Taxi After Road Dispute, Injuring Two...
Pathum Thani—
At 10:00 AM, on April 16th, 2024, Mueang Pathum Thani police officers publicly revealed a case detail of three teenagers allegedly shooting at...
Citizens Flood Back to Bangkok After Songkran: Almost 100,000 Travelers in...
National—
On April 16th, 2024, Mr. Atthawit Rakchamroon, the acting director and president of Transport Company Ltd., publicly revealed a massive number of citizens traveling...
Thailand Records Total of 206 Deaths in Five Days of the...
Thailand –
A total of 1,564 road accidents, with 1,593 injuries and 206 deaths, were reported on Tuesday (April 16th) by the Department of Disaster...
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Thai Transport Minister Defends 20 Baht Electric Train Ride Policy Amid...
Bangkok—
At 9:30 AM, on April 18th, 2024, Mr. Suriya Juangroongruangkit, the Thai Minister of Transport, stated to the public regarding criticism of the 20...
Prime Minister Scheduled to Visit Phuket to Review Traffic Management and...
PRESS RELEASE:
Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin is scheduled to visit Phuket province on Friday (Apr 19) to review several key traffic management and infrastructure projects....
Thai Constitutional Court Grants Move Forward Party 15-Day Extension Amid Dissolution...
National—
On April 17th, 2024, the Thai Constitutional Court published an official document regarding the Thai Election Commission’s request for the dissolution of the Move...
Thai and New Zealand Prime Ministers Sign MOU, Discuss Strategic Partnership...
National—
At 10:00 AM, on April 17th, 2024, Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin welcomed an official visit to Thailand from the New Zealand Prime Minister...
Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin Denies Immediate Cabinet Shuffle After Visit...
National—
At 11:05 AM, on April 16th, 2024, Mr. Srettha Thavisin, the Thai Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, publicly revealed to the public rumors...
Thai Government Prepares as Iran-Israel Tensions Escalate
PRESS RELEASE from National News Bureau of Thailand-
Iran launched a military assault on Israel early Sunday (Apr 14), firing over 200 drones, ballistic missiles,...
Thai PM Assigns Special Group to Monitor Myanmar Civil War, Sets...
National—
On April 11th, 2024, Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin issued an order to assign a government special working group to monitor the volatile situation...
Thai Air Force Commander Reveals F16 Aircraft on 24-Hour Standby Amid...
National—
On April 11th, 2024, ACM Phanpakdee Pattanakul, the air force commander, publicly revealed the preparation of F16 aircraft on standby for a full 24...
Thai Prime Minister Urgently Addresses Myanmar Aircraft Landing, Emphasizes Cooperation for...
National—
At 10:00 AM, on April 9th, 2024, Mr. Srettha Thavisin, the Thai Prime Minister, and relevant agencies held an urgent meeting regarding a Myanmar...
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