PATTAYA – A Chinese national was abducted at gunpoint in a shocking early-morning attack on Pattaya North Road, with assailants posing as police officers before robbing the victim of over 230,000 baht in cash and valuables. The incident, captured on CCTV, has raised alarms over tourist safety in the popular beach destination. Two Chinese Nationals […]
BANGKOK — Thailand’s top business alliance has urged the government to eliminate import taxes on most US-made goods in a strategic move to persuade the Trump administration to reconsider its steep 36% tariff on Thai exports. The proposal, aimed at easing trade tensions, was presented during a high-level meeting with Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira on […]
PRESS RELEASE – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has introduced a new aircraft livery to commemorate fifty years of diplomatic relations between Thailand and China. The unveiling, took place on July 9, was led by TAT Governor Thapanee Kiatphaibool in collaboration with Thai AirAsia executives. The event also included representatives from the Ministry of […]
PATTAYA – Police are hunting for three Russian men accused of stealing 2 kilograms of premium cannabis worth 160,000 baht from a local clinic in a daring daylight robbery. The incident, which occurred on July 4th at approximately 9:00 PM, has sparked outrage among Pattaya’s legal cannabis community. Australian Tourist Arrested for Cannabis Theft in […]
BANGKOK — A violent altercation erupted in Din Daeng district on Thursday morning when a disturbed young man overpowered police officers and opened fire, leaving two law enforcement personnel wounded before being apprehended. The shocking incident unfolded around 11:00 AM in the garden area of a condominium located on Ratchada Soi 16. Highway Policeman Shot […]
PHUKET – A high-profile drug raid at a luxury condominium in Wichit led to the arrest of three individuals, including a Russian national, on Tuesday, July 9, 2025. The operation, conducted by Wichit Police, targeted a unit located behind a prominent shopping mall in the area, uncovering a cache of illegal substances. Russian Tourist in […]
PATTAYA – Pattaya City Police launched a late-night operation in South Pattaya early Tuesday, July 9th, targeting a large group of Kuwaiti nationals whose disruptive motorbike antics have plagued the neighborhood. The crackdown came after exhausted residents reported sleepless nights due to roaring engines, incessant honking, and illegal street racing that regularly continues until dawn. […]
BANGKOK – The Thai government will implement a flat 20-baht fare across eight major train lines in Bangkok beginning 1 October, significantly reducing commuting costs for millions of passengers. The policy, aimed at easing financial burdens and encouraging public transport use, will require eligible Thai citizens to register through the government’s “Tang Rath” app before […]
