Bangkok A panel under Thailand’s Ministry of Justice has officially approved parole for former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, paving the way for his release from prison on May 11th without the requirement to wear an electronic monitoring (EM) bracelet. The decision, made on Wednesday, April 29th, follows standard parole procedures after Thaksin met eligibility criteria […]

Thai Justice Ministry Panel Approves Thaksin Shinawatra’s Parole, Cleared For Release on May 11th Without EM Bracelet
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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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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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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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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 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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Bangkok – Thailand and China have committed to intensifying teamwork against transnational crime, with a particular emphasis on dismantling cross-border scam operations, following high-level talks on Friday. Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul received Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi at Government House, where the two sides agreed to incorporate the fight against scams into a new Thailand–China […]

Thailand and China Vow Joint Action Against Scam Networks, Elevate Bilateral Partnership
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Pattaya, April 23rd, 2026 – A terrifying incident took place on Pattaya Second Road when a white BMW suddenly reversed at high speed into a group of pedestrians, sending foreign tourists flying and injuring five people, including a two-year-old child. At approximately 7:50 PM on April 22nd, 2026, Pattaya City Police were alerted to a […]

Dramatic CCTV Captures Moment BMW Driver Accidentally Reverses into Tourists in Pattaya, Injuring Five Foreigners
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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 13th to Sunday, April 19th 2026. They are not in any particular level of importance but are listed in the order of date of publication. A report by the Tourism Authority of Thailand […]

Top National Thailand Stories From the Past Week: Traffic Fatalities in Songkran Seven Days of Danger, and More
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Pattaya, Chonburi– A senior investigator from Pattaya City Police Station has been charged with murder and firearms offences after allegedly shooting and killing a 41-year-old cannabis shop owner during a late-night drinking dispute in the popular Walking Street area. The incident occurred around 1:06 a.m. on Sunday, April 19th, 2026, behind a cannabis shop at […]

Pattaya Police Lieutenant Charged with Murder After Drunken Shooting of Cannabis Shop Owner; Officer Ordered Out of Service Pending Disciplinary Probe
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Thailand- Authorities have released a summary of the annual road safety statistics from the intensive control period during the Songkran festival, April 10–16, 2026. The Kingdom nationwide recorded 242 fatalities, 1,242 accidents, and 1,200 injuries. Phrae recorded the highest number of accidents (48) and injuries (50). Bangkok reported the highest death toll (21). Ten provinces […]

Thailand Records 242 Traffic Related Fatalities in Songkran Seven Days of Danger, Dropping Year Over Year
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