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Pattaya railway crossing closure planned for major emergency drill
PATTAYA, Thailand – Motorists are being advised to avoid the Nong Hin Junction area on 13 July as emergency agencies conduct a full-scale road...
Pacific storm giant Typhoon Bavi sends Japan and Taiwan into alert
ISHIGAKI, Japan – A powerful typhoon moved closer to Japan’s remote southern and southwestern islands on Friday, triggering warnings for violent winds, torrential rain,...
Pattaya Mail launches Fireworks Festival promotion for local businesses
PATTAYA, Thailand – Pattaya's biggest tourism weekend is fast approaching. On November 27–28, 2026, the Pattaya International Fireworks Festival will once again attract tens...
Sniffing out crime Thailand unleashes K-9 teams against drug smugglers
BANGKOK, Thailand – Thailand Tightens Airport Security to Combat Drug Smuggling
Thailand is stepping up its fight against drug smuggling — right at the airport...
Cigarette tax crisis forces Thailand’s single-rate reform push
BANGKOK, Thailand – The Excise Department has proposed a move to a single-rate cigarette tax system as it seeks to address declining tobacco tax...
Phayao earthquake shakes communities but no damage reported
PHAYAO, Thailand – A magnitude 2.4 earthquake struck Phayao province on Friday afternoon, with residents in several areas reporting brief tremors, while authorities confirmed...
Thai Police wait at Suvarnabhumi as Dubai returnee walks into mule...
BANGKOK, Thailand – A 40-year-old woman who had been working at a massage shop in Dubai was arrested at Suvarnabhumi Airport after police discovered...
Thai stocks set for 7% rise as AI investment and foreign...
BANGKOK, Thailand – Thailand’s stock market could climb further in the third quarter of 2026, with Krungthai XSpring Securities (KTX) setting a target of...
Red Bull’s Yoovidhya family tops Thailand’s richest list as Forbes reveals...
BANGKOK, Thailand – The Yoovidhya family behind Red Bull has retained its position as Thailand’s wealthiest family for the third consecutive year, according to...
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Koh Larn needs more than parking fines to protect its tourism future
PATTAYA, Thailand – Koh Larn’s popularity brings welcome income to local businesses, but managing the island’s growing visitor numbers requires more than attractive beaches...
Phuket’s luxury boom raises questions about infrastructure readiness
PHUKET, Thailand – Phuket is experiencing an extraordinary wave of tourism, hospitality and property investment, reinforcing its position as one of Asia’s leading luxury...
Rotary world leaders to join over 1,200 delegates at 2026 Pattaya Institute
PATTAYA, Thailand – More than 1,200 delegates from 24 countries have registered for the 2026 Pattaya Rotary Institute, which will bring senior Rotary leaders,...
Watch the Pattaya International Fireworks Festival from Avani Rooftop
PATTAYA, Thailand – Get ready for two spectacular nights of dazzling fireworks, panoramic skyline views and rooftop dining as Avani Pattaya Resort invites guests...
Two big nights at Ka Ri Ki Sportsbar: Halloween Party on 31 October and...
PATTAYA, Thailand – Mao and Ning, the team behind Ka Ri Ki Sportsbar & Restaurant near Mabprachan Lake, invite everyone to two evenings of...