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Kuwaiti Tourists Allege Fake Fines By Uniformed Officers In Pattaya

Chiang Mai Hotel Fire Forces Early Morning Evacuation

Thai Cabinet Approves First Draft Of Strict New Deportation Regulations

Chiang Mai Karaoke Venue Refunds 150,000 Baht To British Tourists

Pattaya Police Crack Down on Noisy Kuwaiti Motorbike Races Following Resident Outcry

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. […]

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Bangkok’s Major Train Lines to Offer Flat 20-Baht Fare Starting October

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 […]

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Thai-Cambodian Border Tensions Ease as Military Talks Resume

UBON RATCHATHANI – Routine discussions between Thai and Cambodian military officers have helped de-escalate border tensions in the disputed Emerald Pagoda area, according to Lt Gen Boonsin Padklang, commander of Thailand’s Second Army Region. Speaking today, he confirmed that field officers from both sides have agreed to hold informal talks every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday […]

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German National Arrested in Koh Phangan for Multi-Million Baht Investment Scam Targeting Australians

SURAT THANI – A 54-year-old German man was apprehended on Koh Phangan on Tuesday in connection with an elaborate investment fraud scheme that primarily targeted Australian victims. The arrest followed a coordinated operation involving Provincial Police Region 8, the Immigration Bureau, Surat Thani and Pathum Thani authorities, alongside the Australian Federal Police. Russian DJ Arrested […]

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Korat Intensifies Anti-Drug Campaign with Surprise Tests at Provincial Hall

Korat, July 8, 2025 – Provincial authorities conducted unannounced drug screenings for approximately 200 government workers at Korat’s provincial hall today, escalating efforts to combat substance abuse following last month’s alarming test results that revealed 167 positive cases across the province. Unlicensed Pub Raided in Nakhon Pathom: 81 Test Positive for Drugs Governor Chaiwat Chuenkosum […]

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Pattaya Police Raid Chinese National’s Villa Over Social Media Gun Posts

Pattaya, July 8, 2025 – Tourist police stormed a luxury villa in Pattaya’s Thepprasit area early Tuesday morning, arresting a Chinese national after social media posts showed him posing with firearms. The raid, authorized by the Pattaya Provincial Court, targeted 47-year-old Liu, whose online activity raised suspicions of illegal weapons possession. Chinese Nationals Flee Pattaya […]

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U.S. Slaps 36% Tariff on Thai Imports in Major Trade Policy Shift

Bangkok, July 8, 2025 – The United States will impose sweeping 36% tariffs on all Thai imports effective August 1, President Donald Trump announced Monday, escalating trade tensions with one of Southeast Asia’s key export economies. The policy shift comes as Washington seeks to address what it calls Thailand’s “unsustainable” trade practices. Thailand develops a […]

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Thailand’s National Costume ‘Chut Thai’ Advances Toward UNESCO Recognition

Bangkok, July 8, 2025 – Thailand’s iconic national attire, Chut Thai, has been formally submitted for UNESCO review, marking a significant step toward global recognition of the country’s sartorial heritage. The nomination will be evaluated during the 2026 session of UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage Committee. People urged to wear retro-Thai costumes during Songkran festival Developed […]

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