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October 30, 2026 Political news No Call for People in Thailand to Stockpile on Necessities – Say PM Anutin Charnvirakul, Prime Minister and Minister of Interior have come out to say that he has not…

The Thai Meteorological Department forecasts heavy rain in 12 provinces today, with the south's east and west coasts hit hardest, while Bangkok sees scattered thundershowers. The story Thailand…

A 40-year-old man filed a complaint at Pattaya City Police Station early on October 30th after claiming he was beaten outside his home following a noise dispute. – He said patrol…

Officers inspected entertainment businesses on South Pattaya’s Walking Street on the evening of October 29th, focusing on drugs and illegal firearms. – The operation followed…

Phone mix-up nightmare! Scot Rory McColl faces five years in a Thai jail after a tourist accepted his apology. Two police officers reportedly back his… Read More ›

A 35-year-old contractor electrician was found dead above the false ceiling of a single-storey house after being hired to install the electrical system. – The homeowner heard…

War spills into Thailand. Burmese troops attack Karen rebels as mortars and bullets strike Tak homes. A woman is wounded, a boy escapes injury and… Read More ›

The three-day event will take place at Central Pattaya Beach from November 13–15, 2026. – Visitors can enjoy seaside coffee stalls, sunrise runs, sunset cycling, tile-painting…

Pattaya Mayor Poramese Ngampichet and city executives attended celebrations marking the 35th anniversary of the Maryvit School Network on October 28th, 2026. – The ceremony was…

Airport nightmare in Bangkok. A China Airlines Boeing 737-800 gets stuck in sinking pavement for nearly four hours. Five flights are hit, 116 passengers evacuated… Read More ›

Thailand — Prime Minister and Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul on October 28th signed an official order stripping Thai citizenship from Mr. Joseph, a naturalized Thai national…

Diwali Pattaya Festival 2026 will take place from November 13–15 along Central Pattaya Beach. – Pattaya City and the Thai-Indian Business Association are coordinating preparations…

Pattaya tourism and business representatives met on October 28th to discuss tourism promotion, industry cooperation and upcoming events. – Major attractions on the calendar include…

Pattaya City held a tabletop fire emergency exercise on October 28th to improve safety preparedness in the busy Soi 6 (Yodsak) entertainment district. – Police, rescue volunteers,…

Pattaya City has agreed in principle to help host the WGP#1 Waterjet World Cup 2026 and WGP#1 Waterjet World Series 2026. – The international competitions are scheduled for January…

Pattaya Deputy Mayor Krishna Boonsawat chaired an initial discussion on October 27th, 2026, about introducing a centralized data system powered by artificial intelligence (AI)…

Passport bombshell in Thailand. Anutin revokes a prominent rabbi’s citizenship after investigators uncover 16 journeys using US nationality. Chabad-linked businesses face scrutiny, while Phuket…

A 41-member delegation from Pak Kret City Municipality visited Pattaya City Hall on October 29th, 2026, to exchange knowledge and experience in municipal management. – Topics…

Pattaya Deputy Mayor Krishna Boonsawat distributed shirts to traditional Thai massage workers along Jomtien Beach on October 29th. – This is to promote a more orderly appearance…

Underground communications work along Pattaya Second Road is nearly 100% complete, with full completion targeted before November 30, 2026. – Work along Jomtien Second Road includes…

Pattaya City is collecting public feedback as part of Thailand’s 2026 Integrity and Transparency Assessment (ITA). – Community representatives, business operators and shop owners…

The Coffee ​A hot cup of Americano, unsweetened, plus a croissant with a sweet or butter filling inside. That was the request of Arnon Nampa—Thailand’s most prominent prisoner of conscience. When I…

Agnes Callamard, Secretary-General of Amnesty International, who is in Bangkok to launch a new report on scamming centres in Cambodia on 29 October 2026, said the Cambodian government had failed to…

Pattaya Mayor Poramese Ngampichet and GISTDA Director Dr. Pakorn Apaphant signed a cooperation agreement on October 29th, 2026. – The partnership will explore Digital Twin…