Here is a look at the top NATIONAL Thailand stories, chosen by our Pattaya News/TPN National team, from last week, Monday, April 27th to Sunday May 3rd. They are not in any particular level of importance but are listed in the order of date of publication. Thai authorities are exploring the reintroduction of a 1000 […]

Top National Thailand Stories From the Past Week: Thaksin Shinawatra’s Parole, Cleared For Release on May 11th, and More
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NONTHABURI Thai police have arrested a 33-year-old man suspected of murdering his 25-year-old girlfriend, a popular online seller and influencer, whose body was discovered in a ransacked condominium room in the Bang Bua Thong district, authorities said on May 3, 2026. The victim, identified as Panitsuda Hattadol (also known as “Dream”), a 25-year-old online vendor […]

Boyfriend Arrested for Murder of Popular Online Vendor and Influencer Girlfriend in Nonthaburi Condominium
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Bangkok- Two Japanese men were arrested in Bangkok on suspicion of possessing methamphetamine, Thai authorities announced on May 3rd, 2026. The arrests took place on the evening of May 2nd in Soi Sukhumvit 33, an area popular with expats and tourists. Officers from the Immigration Bureau’s Investigation Division detained Mr. Yuya, 47, and Mr. Naoto, […]

Two Japanese Men Arrested in Bangkok on Suspicion of Possessing Methamphetamine
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Sa Kaeo – Thai authorities have secured court approval to detain eight Chinese nationals suspected of being senior members of a major scam network operating out of Poipet, Cambodia, after the group was caught attempting to enter Thailand illegally. The suspects, seven men and one woman, were arrested along with a Myanmar national on May […]

Eight Chinese Nationals Linked to Cambodian Scam Network Detained in Eastern Thailand
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Krabi, Thailand A foreign couple was safely rescued after becoming stranded during a guided kayaking trip in the mangrove-lined Tha Len canal (Ao Thalane) in Krabi province on Saturday evening, according to local reports and the tour guide involved. The incident occurred in the popular eco-tourism area known for its scenic mangrove forests, tidal waterways, […]

Foreign Couple Rescued After Kayaking Mishap in Krabi’s Tha Len Canal
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Bangkok — Thailand will remain on the United States Trade Representative’s (USTR) Watch List for intellectual property (IP) protection in 2026, according to the annual Special 301 Report released on May 1st (Thailand time). The decision comes even as U.S. officials acknowledged notable progress in Thailand’s enforcement efforts against piracy and counterfeiting. The report places […]

US Keeps Thailand on Watch List For Counterfeit Goods and Online Piracy Despite Enforcement Gains
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Bangkok As Pet Expo Thailand 2026 takes place at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center this weeked, drawing thousands of pet lovers with hundreds of booths showcasing everything from premium foods to innovative accessories, the event serves as a vivid snapshot of a pet industry that has exploded into a multi-billion-baht powerhouse in the kingdom. […]

Thailand’s Booming Pet Industry Takes Center Stage at Massive Pet Expo, Showing Huge Growth of This Industry
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Pattaya, Thailand– In a dramatic joint operation, Thai immigration authorities and the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) have arrested a key international drug trafficking suspect who was hiding in a condominium in central Pattaya. Acting on intelligence from U.S. authorities, the operation was coordinated under the direction of Immigration Bureau Commissioner Pol. Lt. Gen. Phanumat […]

DEA Leads Cross-Continent Manhunt, Captures Major Drug Trafficker in Pattaya Condo, Suspect to Be Deported to United States for Prosecution
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Krabi – Authorities at Hat Noppharat Thara–Mu Ko Phi Phi National Park have issued a formal statement refuting viral claims that Phi Phi Island will soon host its own international airport. Authorities told the Phuket Express that the clarification comes after a post on Instagram dated April 1st, 2026, declared: “Phi Phi will have its […]

National Park Denies Rumors of “Phi Phi International Airport”
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Surat Thani, Thailand Joint Thai security forces conducted a raid on an unlicensed private school operating as a childcare center on Koh Phangan, uncovering significant violations including far more children than permitted and numerous illegal foreign workers. On May 1st, 2026, officials from the Internal Security Operations Command (ISOC) Region 4, military units under the […]

Thai Authorities Raid Unlicensed Private School on Koh Phangan, Discover 89 Mostly Israeli Children and Illegal Foreign Workers
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Chiang Mai, Thailand Police in northern Thailand have arrested a 31-year-old man who confessed to the serial killings of three homeless men in separate incidents across Chiang Rai and Chiang Mai provinces, authorities said on May 1st, 2026. The suspect, identified as Mr. Panet Pooli, a 31-year-old drifter from Mae Yao sub-district in Mueang Chiang […]

Chiang Mai Area Serial Killer Arrested After Confessing to Three Homeless Murders
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Pathum Thani, Thailand Police have filed charges against a 22-year-old Thammasat University student for drunk driving after he slammed his BMW at high speed while under the influence into the rear of a motorcycle ridden by a 27-year-old food delivery worker, killing him instantly in the early hours of May 1st. The accident went viral […]

Thammasat University Student Charged with Drunk Driving After Fatal Crash Kills Food Delivery Rider in Pathum Thani, Social Media Outraged Over Alleged Comments At Scene
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