Top National Thailand Stories From the Past Week: Diesel Prices Continues to Rise, and More
Here is a look at the top NATIONAL Thailand stories, chosen by our Pattaya News/TPN National team, from last week, Monday, March 30th to Sunday, April 5th 2026. They are not in any particular level of importance but are…
Diesel prices in Thailand surged last week after the Oil Fuel Fund Management Board announced on April 1, 2026, a reduction in the diesel subsidy rate, pushing pump prices up by 3.50 baht per litre to 44.24 baht. The move, aimed at managing the fund’s liquidity, triggered immediate reactions nationwide, including long queues at fuel stations in Pattaya. The price hike and its economic impact were among several top national stories monitored by Rawai Phuket News, with significant developments also reported in Phuket.
Phuket Airport Congestion and Immigration Response
The Immigration Bureau Division 2 addressed reports of severe overcrowding at Phuket International Airport’s immigration checkpoint. Viral social media posts had alleged irregular practices and long wait times for arriving passengers.
Officials issued a formal statement clarifying the situation and responding to public concerns. The announcement followed a week of heightened scrutiny of airport operations in Phuket.
High-Tech Arrests and Tourist Incidents
Phuket Tourist Police used artificial intelligence cameras to arrest a French national who had overstayed his visa by 42 days. This case marked a new application of technology in immigration enforcement on the island.
Elsewhere, Pattaya police responded to a violent rampage by a foreign tourist on Walking Street after he was awakened from a drunken stupor. In a separate incident, officers launched a crackdown on groups of transgender individuals in key tourist zones, citing a rise in viral incidents and altercations involving foreigners.
Source: https://thephuketexpress.com/2026/04/06/top-national-thailand-stories-from-the-past-week-diesel-prices-continues-to-rise-and-more/
