Here is a look at the top NATIONAL Thailand stories, chosen by our Pattaya News/TPN National team, from last week, Monday, July 6th to Sunday, July 12th.
They are not in any particular level of importance but are listed in the order of date of publication.
- Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul firmly rejected allegations that Chinese investors are indiscriminately buying up land in Thailand’s Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) to establish illegal industrial estates, stating that all developments must comply with Thai law and that the government will further intensify a campaign against illegal nominee usage, especially for large land plots.
2. An air-conditioned public bus driver lost control early Saturday morning, July 11th, 2026, mounting the sidewalk and crashing into a traffic signal control box and a roadside tree on Lat Phrao Road in Bangkok’s Wang Thonglang district, injuring at least 10 people.
10 People Injured in Bangkok Bus Crash on Lat Phrao Road, Bus Driver Blames Brake Failure
3. Thai authorities have issued a strong advisory to both domestic and international travelers, urging them not to carry or accept luggage or packages from strangers for transport abroad, as even unwitting involvement in transnational cannabis-smuggling networks could lead to severe legal consequences including up to ten years in Thai prison.
4. Police from Pattaya City Police Station’s Dongtan Curve branch rushed to the scene after receiving a report of a gunman firing at a civilian’s vehicle near the entrance of Soi five across from the busy morning Rompho Market around 6:30 AM today, scaring morning shoppers and tourists.
5. A motorcycle collision in a Pattaya side street early Sunday morning left one Thai rider in critical condition and a foreign national from Uzbekistan with minor injuries.
6. Patong police have arrested a 25‑year‑old American man at Suvarnabhumi Airport after he allegedly assaulted a jet ski operator in Phuket and attempted to flee the country.
7. Authorities at Phuket International Airport arrested a 21‑year‑old Belgian woman after discovering more than 31 kilograms of cannabis concealed in her luggage as she attempted to leave the country.
Belgian Woman Arrested at Phuket Airport with 31 Kilograms of Cannabis
8. Phuket authorities have arrested a 30‑year‑old Russian man after discovering a large quantity of cannabis products hidden in his luggage at Phuket International Airport.9
9. A coordinated police operation in Phuket has struck at the heart of a transnational fraud network, leading to the arrest of a Russian suspect and the seizure of more than 5.4 million baht in cash.
Phuket Police Dismantle Russian Cash Mule Network, Seize Over 5.4 Million Baht
10. Authorities at Phuket International Airport have arrested two women, one Thai and one Filipino, after uncovering more than 32 kilograms of cannabis flowers hidden in their luggage.
Filipino and Thai Arrested at Phuket Airport, 32 Kilograms of Cannabis Seized
That’s all for this week, as always thanks for your support.
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