Bangkok Thai authorities are exploring the reintroduction of a 1000 Baht exit fee on Thai nationals traveling abroad, wanting to generate billions of baht annually to subsidize domestic tourism and keep more spending within the country. Tourism and Sports Minister Surasak Phancharoenworakul announced that his ministry is in discussions with the Finance Ministry about reviving […]

Thailand Considers 1,000-Baht Exit Fee on Outbound International Thai Travelers to Boost Domestic Tourism
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Bangkok, Thailand – Thailand’s Meteorological Department has issued a fresh warning for a powerful summer storm expected to sweep across the upper regions of the country from April 29 to May 1, with Bangkok and its surrounding provinces among those likely to feel the brunt. According to the department, the storm system will initially strike […]

Summer Storm Brews Over Thailand, Bangkok and Nearby Provinces Brace for Impact
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NAKHON RATCHASIMA— Thai police have arrested two Chinese nationals suspected of carrying out a daring daylight robbery at a gold shop in the Dan Kwian subdistrict of the Chok Chai district earlier on Monday, April 27th, 2026. All stolen gold items were recovered during the swift operation. The incident occurred around 10:10–10:21 a.m. at Yaowarat […]

Two Chinese Tourists Arrested in Bangkok for Bold Gold Shop Robbery in Korat
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Here is a look at the top NATIONAL Thailand stories, chosen by our Pattaya News/TPN National team, from last week, Monday, April 20th to Sunday April 26th. They are not in any particular level of importance but are listed in the order of date of publication.  Police at Pattaya City Police Station took Pol. Lt. […]

Top National Thailand Stories From the Past Week: Pattaya Police Officer Allegedly Murdered Cannabis Shop Owner, and More
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In a viral video posted recently, a Kazakhstani influencer walked into a Thai 7-Eleven, grabbed snacks from the shelves, poured them over her head, and then emptied two bottles of fresh milk over herself while joking about a “delicious cocktail.” Milk and crumbs spilled across the floor and splashed onto nearby products, leaving store staff […]

The Rise of Nuisance Influencers in Thailand: Milk Pours in 7-Eleven, Public Backlash, and Growing Global Frustration
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Here is a look at the top NATIONAL Thailand stories, chosen by our Pattaya News/TPN National team, from last week, Monday, April 20th to Sunday April 26th. They are not in any particular level of importance but are listed in the order of date of publication.  Police at Pattaya City Police Station took Pol. Lt. […]

Top National Thailand Stories From the Past Week: Pattaya Police Officer Allegedly Murdered Cannabis Shop Owner, and More
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In a viral video posted recently, a Kazakhstani influencer walked into a Thai 7-Eleven, grabbed snacks from the shelves, poured them over her head, and then emptied two bottles of fresh milk over herself while joking about a “delicious cocktail.” Milk and crumbs spilled across the floor and splashed onto nearby products, leaving store staff […]

The Rise of Nuisance Influencers in Thailand: Milk Pours in 7-Eleven, Public Backlash, and Growing Global Frustration
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Bangkok — Thailand’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Commerce Suphajee Suthumpun met with U.S. Ambassador to Thailand Sean O’Neill on April 24th to reaffirm and deepen the longstanding bilateral trade partnership, which dates back more than 190 years. The discussions focused on advancing the Agreement on Reciprocal Trade (ART), addressing ongoing U.S. concerns under […]

Thailand Moves to Strengthen Trade Ties with the U.S., Advancing Reciprocal Agreement and Investment Opportunities
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On the 24th of April 2026, Thailand’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sihasak Phuangketkeow warmly welcomed Wang Yi, Member of the Political Bureau, Director of the Office of the Central Foreign Affairs Commission of the Communist Party of China, and concurrently Minister of Foreign Affairs. Together, they co-chaired the 3rd Thailand-China Foreign […]

Thailand and China Renew Commitment to Peace, Stability, and Development
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Bangkok Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has stated that he will support a Clean Air bill only if it is the version drafted by his Bhumjaithai Party, reaffirming the party’s central role in addressing Thailand’s persistent air pollution crisis. Speaking recently amid ongoing concerns over PM2.5 dust levels, particularly in northern Thailand, Anutin explained that his […]

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul Says He Will Only Back Bhumjaithai Party’s Clean Air Bill
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Bangkok A dramatic accident occurred on Saturday evening, April 25th, 2026, when a luxury BMW sedan plowed through the glass entrance of a well-known KFC fried chicken restaurant located inside a Bangchak petrol station in Soi Sukhumvit 62. Rescue workers from the Ruam Katanyu Foundation were dispatched around 7:50–8:09 p.m. after receiving reports of the […]

Chinese Driver Smashes into KFC Outlet at Bangchak Gas Station in Bangkok, Injuring Multiple People
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Phuket- Thai immigration police, working in coordination with national law enforcement, apprehended a 33-year-old Indonesian man wanted by the FBI and Interpol for his alleged role in a massive cryptocurrency fraud scheme. Authorities confirmed that the suspect, identified as Mr. William (alias), was located at a luxury resort in Phuket around 2:00 p.m. on April […]

Indonesian Fugitive Arrested in Phuket for $10 Million USD Crypto Romance Scam
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