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Thailand's Minister of Interior Anutin Charnvirakul.

News

October 30, 2025

Thai PM Engages in After-Dinner Diplomacy with US President on Tariffs

BANGKOK – Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul held a significant diplomatic discussion with US President Donald Trump following an official dinner during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Summit in South Korea. The brief but substantive exchange focused on improving trade conditions between the two nations, particularly regarding tariff structures. Trump Witnesses Signing of Thailand-Cambodia Ceasefire Agreement […]

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Bangkok

October 30, 2025

Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaew Closed for Royal Rites Until November 8

BANGKOK – The Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaew, Bangkok’s most iconic cultural landmarks, have been temporarily closed to the public to accommodate royal funeral rites for Her Majesty Queen Sirikit, The Queen Mother. The Bureau of the Royal Household announced the closure will remain in effect until November 8, 2025, advising both domestic and […]

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The Rama IX bridge over the Chao Phraya river with the Kasikorn Bank building in Bangkok.

Tourism

October 30, 2025

TAT Adjusts Events to Honor Queen Sirikit The Queen Mother

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has revised its October–November 2025 event calendar following the passing of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit The Queen Mother. The adjustments observe the national period of mourning, with changes to dates, programming, and presentation to ensure appropriate tone and respect. Thailand to Hold Four Merit-Making Ceremonies for Late Queen Mother […]

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Pattaya

October 30, 2025

Nigerian Nationals Arrested in Pattaya Drug Bust

In a coordinated overnight operation in Jomtien, immigration authorities and Pattaya police have apprehended two Nigerian men allegedly involved in drug trafficking. The arrest, which occurred in the early hours of October 29, 2025, led to the seizure of 33 grams of methamphetamine and 9 grams of cocaine. Bangkok Pub Raid Nets Nigerian Dealer, Dozens […]

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Pattaya

October 30, 2025

Finnish Tourists Report $2,000 Theft from Pattaya Rental Home

Two Finnish sisters have reported the theft of $2,000 in cash from their rented vacation home in Pattaya, sparking a police investigation into the mysterious disappearance. The incident occurred on Soi Jomtien 7, where the tourists returned from a dinner outing to discover the missing funds, valued at over 60,000 baht. Iranian Tourists Arrested for […]

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Asia

October 30, 2025

Thai Woman Dies in Fall from Building in Cambodian Border Town Poipet

SA KAEO – A 27-year-old Thai woman died on Wednesday after falling from the fourth floor of a building in Poipet, a Cambodian border town known for its concentration of casinos and suspected scam operations. The victim was identified as Kanokwan Chaluaysaeng, originally from the Non Nong Wat community in Khon Kaen’s Muang district. Thai […]

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Bungalows along the beach in Koh Phangan.

South

October 30, 2025

Police Shut Down Illegally Operated Spanish-Run Hostel on Koh Phangan

KOH PHANGAN – Tourist police and immigration officials have raided a hostel on Koh Phangan, arresting nine individuals in connection with operating an illegal business. The operation targeted The 10 Club Hostel in Moo 1 of the popular tourist island on Tuesday afternoon. Immigration Police Crack Down on Illegally Operated Hotels on Koh Phangan Authorities […]

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Wat Phra Kaew and the Grand Palace in Bangkok

News

October 29, 2025October 29, 2025

Thailand to Hold Four Merit-Making Ceremonies for Late Queen Mother

BANGKOK – The Ministry of Interior has directed all 76 provincial governors across Thailand to organize four official merit-making ceremonies in honor of the late Queen Mother, Her Majesty Queen Sirikit. The ceremonies will mark key traditional observance periods following her passing, with the first scheduled for tomorrow to commemorate the seventh day. Thailand Bids […]

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