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- Pattaya News
Swinging street: Catfight erupts near Pattaya Walking Street (video)
Pattaya’s party scene took a wild turn yesterday when a vicious catfight between two Thai women, captured in a now-viral 79-second clip, exploded just steps from the city’s infamous Walking Street, all while bars blared music like it was still midnight. The bust-up broke out behind the Marine Hotel in South Pattaya as a rowdy crowd of Thai and foreign…
- Pattaya News
Street patrol cracks down on Pattaya Walking Street sleaze
Cops, immigration, and anti-trafficking teams swooped on Pattaya’s infamous Walking Street in a no-nonsense blitz to stamp out sleaze, snare traffickers, and school nightlife bosses on the law. At 9.36pm, yesterday, June 16, a massive joint task force led by Thailand’s Anti-Human Trafficking Division (AHTD) swept through Walking Street, targeting illegal activity and warning venue owners to clean up their…
- Pattaya News
Rap battle: Russian teens brawl on Pattaya Walking Street
Tourists on Pattaya’s infamous Walking Street got more than they bargained for when a booze-fuelled bust-up erupted between a gang of rowdy Russian lads and a crew of Thai rappers, sending holidaymakers diving for cover. The street fight, which kicked off around 12.44am, yesterday, June 9, saw four Russian teenagers, aged between 18 and 19, clash violently with a group…
- Pattaya News
Thai women’s early morning fight rocks Pattaya’s Walking Street (video)
A brutal street fight between rival groups of Thai women erupted on Pattaya’s famous Walking Street, stunning foreign tourists and sparking social media frenzy. Today, May 17, at around 5am, six women were caught on camera violently clashing amid light rain in South Pattaya’s bustling nightlife district. The 42-second viral video shows the women punching, kicking, and grappling fiercely in the…
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Festive cops hit Pattaya Walking Street with candies
Tourists in Pattaya got an unexpected festive surprise on Christmas Day as the city’s Tourist Police doled out sweets to delighted visitors while promoting the Thailand Tourist Police app, a tool designed to enhance safety and provide quick assistance across the country. “Safety doesn’t take a holiday,” quipped one officer, handing out candy to a group of tourists. The app,…
- Pattaya News
BB gun vendors spark shootout on Pattaya Walking Street (video)
More than 20 police officers intervened in a violent clash between two BB gun vendors on Pattaya Walking Street yesterday, December 17. Fortunately, no innocent people were injured in the incident. Officers from Mueang Pattaya Police Station were called to Pattaya Walking Street on the night of December 16 after a 43 year old BB gun vendor, Chart “Job” Sukboondaeng, punched…
- Pattaya News
Former cop caught on the wild side of Pattaya Walking Street
A former Thai police officer on the run was nabbed while casually strolling down Pattaya’s infamous Walking Street. Former cop Adisorn Tummato found himself in cuffs yesterday, November 24, after eagle-eyed Tourist Police swooped in, ending his reign of terror with a suave arrest in the bustling heart of South Pattaya. The 47 year old ex police officer was no…
- Pattaya News
Thai woman arrested on Pattaya Walking Street with loaded gun
A Thai woman was apprehended on Pattaya Walking Street for carrying a loaded firearm, claiming it was intended for self-defence against harassment. Pattaya police received a report early yesterday, October 11, at 5.06am regarding a woman with a firearm in the bustling area of South Pattaya. Upon arrival, officers discovered 39 year old Isaree who was visibly intoxicated. A thorough…
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Pattaya police boost Walking Street security as high season nears
Tourist Police and the Office of the Narcotics Control Board (ONCB) conducted a joint inspection on Walking Street in South Pattaya on Sunday evening, September 1, to increase tourist confidence as the high season approaches. The inspection began at 7.30pm, overseen by Police Lieutenant General Panurat Lakboon, Secretary-General of the ONCB, and Pol. Lt. Gen. Saksira Phueak-am, Commissioner of the Tourist…
- Pattaya News
Pattaya police slaps bar worker for ruckus at Walking Street
A Pattaya city official reportedly slapped a Thai bar worker during a confrontation, sparking outrage after a video of the incident went viral on Thai social media. The footage shows the official, a municipality worker, appearing to slap the bar worker in the face and attempting to force her into a city pickup truck to take her to the police…
- Thailand News
Pattaya: Major electrical system overhaul on Walking Street
To modernise Pattaya’s infrastructure, plans are underway for a significant electrical system upgrade in the bustling Walking Street area. The ambitious project, spearheaded by Mayor Poramet Ngampichet, aims to revitalise the city’s electrical grid and enhance public safety. At a recent City Hall meeting on Wednesday, July 24, Mayor Poramet and the Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) finalised the project details.…
- Phuket News
Phuket’s Walking Street market leads new street food initiative
Phuket’s Chartered Walking Street market has been selected by the Department of Health as the premier venue for the Street Food Good Health from Local to Global initiative. This programme aims to bolster tourist confidence and attract visitors throughout the year. Deputy Director-General of the Department of Health, Dr Atthaphon Kaewsamrit, and Dr Kusak Kukiattikoon, Chief of the Phuket Provincial…
- Pattaya News
American sailors set foot on the wild side of Walking Street, Pattaya
Pattaya’s notorious Walking Street played host to around 6,000 American sailors from the United States Navy’s Carrier Strike Group 9. The sailors, who were on a rest and relaxation visit, arrived in Pattaya on April 24 and departed yesterday, April 28. The visit, marked by their presence in various bars, restaurants, and go-go bars, ended up being a welcome economic…
- Thailand News
Thai woman arrested for pickpocketing on Pattaya Walking Street
Pattaya Tourist Police arrested a pickpocket suspect on Pattaya’s Walking Street yesterday. The suspect, Sumalee Kima-rae, a 59 year old woman hailing from Phetchaboon province, was apprehended following the identification by a Chinese tourist couple. The suspect was caught for pickpocketing from the tourists who were engrossed in the festivities. Pattaya Tourist Police Inspector, Police Lieutenant Colonel Piyapong Ensan, detailed…
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Pattaya Walking Street: Thief nabs 32,000 baht bling from 25 year old Thai woman
The bustling Walking Street in Pattaya was the scene of yet another audacious gold theft after a 25 year old Thai woman was robbed of her jewellery worth 32,000 baht. The perpetrator, a tall young man on a motorcycle, made off with her gold necklace, forcing the victim to report the incident to the Pattaya police. The suspect was apprehended…
- Thailand News
Intoxicated tourist’s festive frolic on Pattaya Walking Street
On Pattaya Walking Street, a tourist found himself in the spotlight after refusing to foot the bill for his drinks, stirring a peaceful intervention by the local law enforcement on December 24. The tourist, whose identity remains undisclosed, showcased signs of inebriation, becoming uncooperative in settling his tab amounting to 198 baht. Responding swiftly to the distress call from the…
- Pattaya News
Israeli tourist causes chaos on Pattaya’s Walking Street, blames cannabis and stress
Pattaya’s bustling Walking Street witnessed an unusual scene last night when an Israeli tourist was apprehended for causing disruption and stealing from a local convenience store. The man, whose identity remains confidential, admitted to having consumed cannabis beforehand, attributing his disorderly conduct to the stress induced by the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, coupled with the effects of the…
- Pattaya News
Pattaya’s Walking Street gets facelift with removal of power poles
The renowned Walking Street in Pattaya has been given a contemporary makeover as unsightly power poles have been removed. The inspection of the upgraded tourist attraction was conducted by Mayor Poramase Ngampiches yesterday. Along with him, other city officials marked the successful completion of the major project, which involved the dismantling of utility poles on the street. Over the past…
- Thailand News
Street drama: Locals accuse police of sight-seeing while Vietnamese visitors cause trouble on Pattaya’s Walking Street
Exasperated locals in Pattaya reached out to a news agency to highlight the trouble caused by a group of Vietnamese women and children on Pattaya Walking Street after accusing the police of turning a blind eye to the problem. Locals in the area informed Amarin TV that several Vietnamese women, and their children, are harassing foreigners on Walking Street to…
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Distraught woman rescued from signboard in Walking Street, Pattaya
A distraught woman was fortunately rescued from atop a signboard at the southern end of Walking Street, Pattaya. While the exact reasons behind Wareena Kiewluksana climbing the sign near the Motta Tailors remain unclear, police have revealed that the 39 year old woman had been a patient at Srithanya Psychiatric Hospital. Pattaya security officers and Sawang Boriboon Thammasathan Foundation volunteers…
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Police close nightclub after raid on Pattaya Walking Street
Pattaya Police will recommend the closure of a popular nightclub to the provincial governor after the venue’s repeated license violations on the district’s notorious Walking Street. Flexx Club on Walking Street in tambon Nong Prue, Bang Lamung district, was raided by police in the early hours of this morning for violating legal operating hours. The raid, led by Pattaya Police…
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Pattaya officials discuss motorcycle taxis and other issues plaguing Walking Street
Pattaya officials, police, and business owners on Walking Street held a meeting yesterday to discuss motorcycle taxis and other issues plaguing the street. One of the main issues discussed was the complaints of motorcycle taxi riders driving in pedestrian areas. The city officials have planned to move them to nearby areas. Garbage disposal was also discussed at the meeting. It…
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Hundreds of Cops dispatched to Pattaya’s Walking Street | GMT
In today’s episode, Blaze damages tour boats in central Thailand, National park officer becomes an alien to promote tourism in southern Thailand, Thai man finds soulmate in sex doll after wife leaves him for another man, Samui Open Beach Volleyball Tournament in March, and Hundreds of cops dispatched to Pattaya’s Walking Street to reassure tourists.
- Pattaya News
Hundreds of cops dispatched to Pattaya’s Walking Street to reassure tourists
Hundreds of cops were dispatched to Pattaya’s Walking Street on Friday night to reassure tourists of their safety. The deputy commander of Provincial Police Region 2, Pattaya Police chief Pol. Col. Thanapong Photi, and Deputy Mayor Wutisak Rermkitkarn dispatched 234 officers to the street. The officers walked through the street letting bar and club owners know that they were launching…
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Pattaya Walking Street gunman surrenders claiming it was ‘friendly fire’
A Pattaya Walking Street gunman surrendered to police, allegedly claiming that the incident was one of “friendly fire.” But, his friends may not be thinking the same as they are currently injured. The suspect insisted that he was friends with the men he shot and felt really sorry for them as he called the shooting an accident. According to The Pattaya…
- Pattaya News
Indian tourists injured in fight with ganja seller on Pattaya’s Walking Street
Indian tourists were injured in a fight with a ganja seller on Pattaya’s Walking Street. The fight broke out in the early hours of the morning on November 14. The weed seller said the tourists had bought ice cream from a shop near his stall when they came to sit down at one of his tables. The seller said the…
- Pattaya News
Angry Pattaya teens allegedly assault Walking Street nightclub guards
There’s been another report of late-night violence on Pattaya’s iconic Walking Street. Around 30 angry Pattaya teens allegedly assaulted the guards of one nightclub on the street. The youths reportedly attacked the Jannaat club guards for not allowing them to enter the club at 4am on Tuesday, well past the legal closing time of 2am. After being denied entry to…
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Two lost children found on Pattaya’s Walking Street
Two lost children were found on Pattaya’s famous Walking Street yesterday. A Good Samaritan alerted Pattaya Tourist Police when he saw a three year old boy and five month old girl near a pumping station in front of the street. The children were alone with two bags of clothes. The police tried to find the children’s parents, but were unsuccessful,…
- Pattaya News
Foreigners brawl near Pattaya’s Walking Street, one left with slash wounds
More violence near Pattaya’s famous walking street, a site of numerous late night scuffles. Between last night and this morning, 2 foreign men on a soi near the street got into a brawl which left one with slash wounds. A witness said the men had gotten into a verbal argument, which escalated into a physical fight. They said one man…
- Pattaya News
Completion of Pattaya’s Walking Street postponed again
Pattaya City authorities are kicking the can down the road again. After Pattaya city officials announced last month that construction of the city’s famous Walking Street would finish in August, they now say it will be completed in September (presumably September 2022). The contractor, DD Infrastructure Company, informed Pattaya’s city council chairman that the postponing is due to the delay…
