Brunei Darussalam – Thailand’s Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow sat down with his Cambodian counterpart, Prak Sokhonn, on Monday, April 27th, during a major ASEAN-EU meeting in Brunei. The top item on the agenda was straightforward: Thailand is moving forward with the formal process to cancel a 25-year-old agreement known as MOU 44. Minister Sihasak made […]

Thailand Tells Cambodia It’s Revoking a Long-Standing Sea Border Deal – But Promises Talks Will Continue
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Bangkok Thai households consuming modest amounts of electricity are set for significant relief under a new progressive tariff structure announced by Energy Minister Akanat Promphan, which hopes to lower power bills by as much as 20% for millions of families while encouraging energy conservation and rooftop solar adoption. Speaking on Tuesday, Minister Akanat said the […]

Thailand Introduces Progressive Electricity Tariff to Slash Bills for Low-Usage Households by Up to 20%
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Bekasi, Indonesia At least seven people were killed and 38 others injured when two trains collided late Monday at Bekasi Timur Station in the city of Bekasi, on the eastern outskirts of Indonesia’s capital Jakarta, officials said. The accident occurred around 8:55 p.m. local time on April 27th, 2026, when the long-distance Argo Bromo Anggrek […]

At Least Seven People Killed, Dozens Injured in Train Collision at Bekasi Timur Station Near Jakarta
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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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