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Interpol wanted Kyrgyz suspects arrested at Phuket hotel

Two Kyrgyz suspects wanted under Interpol Red Notices over a kidnapping and murder case in their home country were arrested yesterday, April 25, at a hotel in Phuket after fleeing to Thailand. The 26 year old men, Aiat…

Viral 7-Eleven stunt spotlights rise of nuisance influencers in Thailand

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…

Thailand’s top stories: Pattaya killing case, Phuket arrests lead weekly roundup

Here is a look at the top NATIONAL Thailand stories, chosen by our Pattaya News/TPN National team, from last week, Monday, April 20th to Sunday April 26th. They are not in any particular level of importance but are…

Phuket murder suspect surrenders in Nakhon Sri Thammarat case

Wittawat Pantharat, 51, from Wichit, turned himself in to Border Patrol Police Unit 427 in Thung Song in the early hours of Friday (Apr 24), after an arrest warrant was issued in relation to the death of Kimyong…

Phuket police target school-term traffic and dangerous U-turns

Phuket police target school-term traffic and dangerous U-turns — confirmed details at this stage for Phuket readers.

Forest chief seeks transfer after charges in 100-rai Freedom Beach case

Forest chief seeks transfer after charges in 100-rai Freedom Beach case — confirmed details at this stage for Phuket readers.

Bomb scare delays Krabi-Bangkok flight after passenger's joke

The incident occurred at about 4:47pm as flight FD4401, bound for Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport, was preparing to depart. According to officials, a male passenger made a remark about a bomb while cabin crew were…

Four men die in Phang Nga well after suspected gas exposure

Officers from Kuraburi Police Station were called to a house in Moo 11, Khura subdistrict, at about 10am after reports of multiple people unconscious in a well behind the property.

Phuket passes Thailand Biennale hosting duties to Rayong for 2027

The flag handover ceremony was held at 6:30pm on Saturday (Apr 25) at Queen Sirikit Park in Phuket Town, presided over by Permanent Secretary for Culture Prasop Riang-ngern on behalf of Culture Minister Sabida Thaiseth.

Truck driver brandishes scythe in Patong road dispute, video shows

The incident occurred at about 11:50pm on Phra Baramee Rd, near Kalim Beach, as traffic was heading towards Kamala. Video footage posted online shows a water tanker truck abruptly cutting in front of a car before…

Foreign man causes disturbance at Patong shabu restaurant

PHUKET — 26 April 2026, A foreign man caused a disturbance at a shabu restaurant in Patong, prompting police to intervene after a confrontation with the shop manager, according to a video that went viral on social…