Phuket— Deputy Interior Minister Polpree Suwanchawee has intensified efforts to dismantle nominee business structures in Thailand, leading a high-profile inspection of hotels in Phuket suspected of foreign-controlled ownership. The campaign is part of the government’s stance that “Thailand’s land must belong to Thai people.” During the inspection of hotels across three districts in Phuket, authorities […]
Phuket – On July 22nd, 2026, the Customs Department, through the Regional Customs Office 5, carried out a targeted inspection at a private courier company in Phuket. The operation was to prevent the spread of illegal substances in one of Thailand’s most prominent tourist destinations. Using X-ray screening and random checks on suspicious parcels, officers […]
Krabi – Deputy Interior Minister Polapee Suwunchwee led a surprise inspection of two suspected unlicensed hotels in Ao Nang, Krabi, on July 24, expanding a nationwide crackdown on illegal hotel operations and suspected nominee businesses. The inspections followed complaints that some properties were operating without required licenses. One property, a luxury pool villa advertised on […]
Krabi – Krabi recorded Thailand’s highest growth in staycation accommodation bookings on Traveloka, with bookings more than doubling compared to the same period last year. This increase demonstrates strong traveler confidence in Krabi as a leading destination for short-term getaways. The booking data confirms Krabi’s ongoing popularity, supported by its renowned beaches, islands, natural attractions, […]
Phuket – Police in Phuket have arrested a 36-year-old woman accused of brutally murdering her 74-year-old mother-in-law during a violent domestic dispute inside their home in Chalong. The Chalong Police told the Phuket Express that they responded to an emergency call from neighbors who reported a shocking attack in Chalong. Upon arrival, officers discovered the […]
NARATHIWAT, Thailand Security forces in Thailand’s southern border province of Narathiwat have intensified the application of martial law powers following a deadly assault on a checkpoint that left five paramilitary rangers dead and several civilians injured. On the evening of July 22nd, 2026, at approximately 6:45 p.m., a group of about six attackers dressed in […]
Bangkok, July 24th 2026 An unidentified foreign man went on a violent rampage in a residential soi in eastern Bangkok on Friday afternoon, smashing shop windows and chasing residents with a knife before stabbing a police officer and being shot by responding officers. The incident occurred around 16:30 in Soi Phatthanakan 43 in the Suan […]
BANGKOK – Online fraud continues to pose a major threat in Thailand, with the Anti-Cyber Scam Center (ACSC) reporting more than 5,700 cases and damages exceeding 177 million baht in just one week. According to ACSC statistics for July 19–25, 2026, authorities received 5,716 complaints through the ThaipoliceOnline system. The total financial losses amounted to […]
BANGKOK – Thailand’s Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) has dismantled a transnational Chinese network involved in credit card data theft, arresting four suspects and seizing equipment linked to losses exceeding 29 million baht affecting more than 1,200 Chinese victims. The network operated by opening fruit stalls in areas including Chonburi and telling Chinese visitors that they […]
Here is a look at the top NATIONAL Thailand stories, chosen by our Pattaya News/TPN National team, from last week, Monday, July 20th to Sunday, July 26th. They are not in any particular level of importance but are listed in the order of date of publication. 1. In a major escalation of Thailand’s nationwide campaign […]