SARABURI A 42-year-old Thai woman has been arrested after she allegedly drove her car into her common-law husband’s motorcycle on Phahon Yothin Road in Muang district on Wednesday (May 6th, 2026), causing his death at the scene, before getting out and stamping on his face, police said. The incident occurred around kilometre 102 on the […]

Saraburi Woman, 42, Deliberately Rams Car into Common-Law Husband on Phahon Yothin Road, Then Stomps on His Face, Killing Him
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Bangkok  A Thai lawmaker has called on the government to address what he describes as the growing settlement of Israeli nationals on the southern island of Koh Phangan, warning that lax oversight and visa policies could compromise national sovereignty and draw Thailand into Middle East conflicts. On May 6th, 2026, at the Thai Parliament, Chris […]

Thai MP Urges Government Action Over Large Israeli Community on Koh Phangan, Citing Sovereignty and Security Concerns
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Phuket – A foreign couple has been arrested and deported after engaging in a public indecent act aboard a tuk-tuk in Patong, sparking widespread condemnation and raising concerns over the image of Phuket as a premier tourist destination. The pair, identified as a Spanish man and a Peruvian woman, admitted to the act, claiming they […]

Foreign Couple Deported After Indecent Act on Tuk-Tuk in Patong
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Phuket – Authorities in Phuket have seized more than six kilograms of heroin concealed within traditional Thai clothing, thwarting an attempt to smuggle the drugs overseas. The Wichit Police told the Phuket Express that on Tusday (May 5th) they and the forensic officers, examined evidence linked to charges of possession and attempted export of Category […]

Heroin Worth Millions Found in Phuket Shipment Bound for Australia
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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 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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