Thailand News Resources, Newspapers & Links
Thailand News Resources Pattaya Newspapers, Media & Online News
Thailand News Resources Pattaya Newspapers, Media & Online News
Thai Newspapers & Online News Resources
By Southeast Asian standards, Thailand's media are considered relatively independent. Except for times of political crises, Thailand's English-language newspapers, in opposition to broadcast media or the Internet, are relatively free of official political censorship, and always worth having a look at if you want to keep up-to-date with what's happening in Thailand.
Thailand's two major English-language daily newspapers - Bangkok Post and The Nation - cover national, political, business, cultural and sports news, plus regional and international news. Both their online editions provide readers with frequently updated "Breaking News".
The Bangkok Post, established in 1946 as an 'independent but pro-American paper', is Thailand's longest-running English-language daily newspaper. The Nation was founded in 1971. Both papers are similar in their news coverage and address mainly foreigners residing in Thailand and the Thai elite. While The Nation tends to be closer to the poltical camp of the Yellow Shirts (PAD), and its online edition increasingly lacks both in professional journalism and unbiased news coverage, the more balanced Bangkok Post, too, has often been accused of self-censorship. Still, both papers are the most comprehensive news resources for English readers with a more profound interest in what's going on in Thailand. Printed editions are for sale at 25 Baht each.
Other online news resources include MCOT English News (by Thai News Agency) and National News Bureau (NNB) - Thailand's official information centre from the Government Public Relations Department. 2Bangkok offers daily Thai news you can't find anywhere else, including summaries of the Thai-language press in English translations.
Thai-Asean News, or TAN Network, is Thailand's first 24-hour English news channel. Launched in August 2009, TAN promises to present "factual news information in an unbiased manner," which, given its affiliation with the yellow-shirt ASTV, may be difficult to achieve, though. TAN Network is also available via its website www.tannetwork.tv
Prachatai is an independent, non-profit daily web newspaper established in June 2004 to provide relevant news and information "during an era of serious curbs on the freedom and independence" of Thai news media. This alternative bilingual online newspaper is always worth a read.
Bangkok Pundit is arguably Thailand's most prolific English-language political blog which started in 2005. Describing him/herself as a 'political news junkie', BP mainly posts on issues related to Thai politics. Other blogs worth reading include Thailand Crisis (with a focus on economy), Siam Report and Thailand Jumped the Shark.
If you're familiar with what's going on in the self-proclaimed "Land of Smiles", have a biting sense of humour and want something to laugh, also have a look at NotTheNation from time to time.
The Phuket-based German-language newspaper TIP Zeitung - published twice a month - also has an informative website including daily updated news from Thailand on its homepage. Probably the best online news resource for German speakers.
Google News Thailand offers a comprehensive summary of Thailand-related press releases.
English-language publications, which focus mainly on local news and such of interest for tourists and expats, include the Phuket Gazette (including a popular online edition), the weekly published Chiang Mai Mail in the North, and a half a dozen foreign-language newspapers in Pattaya.
Last but not least, on our Pattaya & Thailand News Update page, we aim to provide visitors with a comprehensive summary of what's going on across Thailand, and particularly in Pattaya - with (commented) samples from news stories we've come across on the Internet.
By Southeast Asian standards, Thailand's media are considered relatively independent. Except for times of political crises, Thailand's English-language newspapers, in opposition to broadcast media or the Internet, are relatively free of official political censorship, and always worth having a look at if you want to keep up-to-date with what's happening in Thailand.
Thailand's two major English-language daily newspapers - Bangkok Post and The Nation - cover national, political, business, cultural and sports news, plus regional and international news. Both their online editions provide readers with frequently updated "Breaking News".
The Bangkok Post, established in 1946 as an 'independent but pro-American paper', is Thailand's longest-running English-language daily newspaper. The Nation was founded in 1971. Both papers are similar in their news coverage and address mainly foreigners residing in Thailand and the Thai elite. While The Nation tends to be closer to the poltical camp of the Yellow Shirts (PAD), and its online edition increasingly lacks both in professional journalism and unbiased news coverage, the more balanced Bangkok Post, too, has often been accused of self-censorship. Still, both papers are the most comprehensive news resources for English readers with a more profound interest in what's going on in Thailand. Printed editions are for sale at 25 Baht each.
Other online news resources include MCOT English News (by Thai News Agency) and National News Bureau (NNB) - Thailand's official information centre from the Government Public Relations Department. 2Bangkok offers daily Thai news you can't find anywhere else, including summaries of the Thai-language press in English translations.
Thai-Asean News, or TAN Network, is Thailand's first 24-hour English news channel. Launched in August 2009, TAN promises to present "factual news information in an unbiased manner," which, given its affiliation with the yellow-shirt ASTV, may be difficult to achieve, though. TAN Network is also available via its website www.tannetwork.tv
Prachatai is an independent, non-profit daily web newspaper established in June 2004 to provide relevant news and information "during an era of serious curbs on the freedom and independence" of Thai news media. This alternative bilingual online newspaper is always worth a read.
Bangkok Pundit is arguably Thailand's most prolific English-language political blog which started in 2005. Describing him/herself as a 'political news junkie', BP mainly posts on issues related to Thai politics. Other blogs worth reading include Thailand Crisis (with a focus on economy), Siam Report and Thailand Jumped the Shark.
If you're familiar with what's going on in the self-proclaimed "Land of Smiles", have a biting sense of humour and want something to laugh, also have a look at NotTheNation from time to time.
The Phuket-based German-language newspaper TIP Zeitung - published twice a month - also has an informative website including daily updated news from Thailand on its homepage. Probably the best online news resource for German speakers.
Google News Thailand offers a comprehensive summary of Thailand-related press releases.
English-language publications, which focus mainly on local news and such of interest for tourists and expats, include the Phuket Gazette (including a popular online edition), the weekly published Chiang Mai Mail in the North, and a half a dozen foreign-language newspapers in Pattaya.
Last but not least, on our Pattaya & Thailand News Update page, we aim to provide visitors with a comprehensive summary of what's going on across Thailand, and particularly in Pattaya - with (commented) samples from news stories we've come across on the Internet.
Pattaya Newspapers, Online News Links & Media
Pattaya offers nearly a dozen foreign-language news publications, some of which are sponsored by advertisers. These are available for free and can be picked in restaurants, tour agencies, hotel lobbies etc. Others can be purchased at around 25 Baht in supermarkets and book shops.
Pattaya's two main weekly English-language newspapers, Pattaya Mail (published every Friday, 25 Baht) and Pattaya People (published every Saturday, 25 Baht) cover local political, crime and community news, plus useful information for tourists and expats (travel features, visa information, reader's letters, local events and sports, extensive classified sections etc.)
Other than the all-English Pattaya Mail (established in 1993), Pattaya People features a few Thai pages and a Scandinavian section, too, and has rather the "feel" of a tabloid than its counterpart.
While the online edition of the Pattaya Mail is updated once a week only (every Friday), Pattaya People's website is being updated daily but - on the downside - only features shortened versions of articles.
Pattaya Today - published bi-weekly and for sale at 20 Baht - has news updates on crime, local politics and "expat life", and is also available online.
Pattaya Times, launched in 2008, has already become Thailand's third largest English-language newspaper and is the largest outside of Bangkok. Pattaya Times is in full-color and covers local, national and international news, sports and entertainment, business, real estate and classifieds.
The Pattaya Times is not a "tabloid full of dead bodies" and crime reports, but genuine journalism focusing on the positive aspects of life in Pattaya and on "News You Can Use."
Pattaya Times is published twice a month, on the first and on the 16th, and costs only 20 Baht. Pattaya Times website
Pattaya's most valuable online news resources are Pattaya One News and Pattaya Daily News. Both their websites are updated daily and feature interesting news reports about what is going on in Pattaya - crime, society, politics, local events etc. While articles on PDN are rather extensive, stories on Pattaya One are kept short and "to the point".
A comprehensive coverage of Pattaya nightlife news, including events, promotions, bar openings etc., can be found on Thai-Anxiety aka PattayaGogos.com.
Pattaya One News, Pattaya People and Pattaya Mail (PMTV) all have their own news programs on local cable television. Pattaya People (Yes2Day) and Pattaya One News (PCN FM 105) also operate own radio stations.
For broadcasting schedules and programs, please visit their websites: Pattaya Mail TV (PMTV)
Pattaya People TV Pattaya People Radio Yes2Day Pattaya One News
Pattaya Blatt is the German-language edition of the Pattaya Mail and is available both online and in a printed version, published every Friday.
The Phuket-based German-language TIP Zeitung - published twice a month and also available in Pattaya - also has an informative website with daily updated news from Thailand.
Other German-language news publications, e.g. Der Farang, which covers Pattaya and Thailand-
related news, are available for free in German restaurants, at supermarkets and venues catering predominantly to German-language visitors.
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Pattaya offers nearly a dozen foreign-language news publications, some of which are sponsored by advertisers. These are available for free and can be picked in restaurants, tour agencies, hotel lobbies etc. Others can be purchased at around 25 Baht in supermarkets and book shops.
Pattaya's two main weekly English-language newspapers, Pattaya Mail (published every Friday, 25 Baht) and Pattaya People (published every Saturday, 25 Baht) cover local political, crime and community news, plus useful information for tourists and expats (travel features, visa information, reader's letters, local events and sports, extensive classified sections etc.)
Other than the all-English Pattaya Mail (established in 1993), Pattaya People features a few Thai pages and a Scandinavian section, too, and has rather the "feel" of a tabloid than its counterpart.
While the online edition of the Pattaya Mail is updated once a week only (every Friday), Pattaya People's website is being updated daily but - on the downside - only features shortened versions of articles.
Pattaya Today - published bi-weekly and for sale at 20 Baht - has news updates on crime, local politics and "expat life", and is also available online.
Pattaya Times, launched in 2008, has already become Thailand's third largest English-language newspaper and is the largest outside of Bangkok. Pattaya Times is in full-color and covers local, national and international news, sports and entertainment, business, real estate and classifieds.
The Pattaya Times is not a "tabloid full of dead bodies" and crime reports, but genuine journalism focusing on the positive aspects of life in Pattaya and on "News You Can Use."
Pattaya Times is published twice a month, on the first and on the 16th, and costs only 20 Baht. Pattaya Times website
Pattaya's most valuable online news resources are Pattaya One News and Pattaya Daily News. Both their websites are updated daily and feature interesting news reports about what is going on in Pattaya - crime, society, politics, local events etc. While articles on PDN are rather extensive, stories on Pattaya One are kept short and "to the point".
A comprehensive coverage of Pattaya nightlife news, including events, promotions, bar openings etc., can be found on Thai-Anxiety aka PattayaGogos.com.
Pattaya One News, Pattaya People and Pattaya Mail (PMTV) all have their own news programs on local cable television. Pattaya People (Yes2Day) and Pattaya One News (PCN FM 105) also operate own radio stations.
For broadcasting schedules and programs, please visit their websites: Pattaya Mail TV (PMTV)
Pattaya People TV Pattaya People Radio Yes2Day Pattaya One News
Pattaya Blatt is the German-language edition of the Pattaya Mail and is available both online and in a printed version, published every Friday.
The Phuket-based German-language TIP Zeitung - published twice a month and also available in Pattaya - also has an informative website with daily updated news from Thailand.
Other German-language news publications, e.g. Der Farang, which covers Pattaya and Thailand-
related news, are available for free in German restaurants, at supermarkets and venues catering predominantly to German-language visitors.
Pattaya & Thailand News Update
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