- Pattaya News
Cambodian worker dies fixing roof at Sri Racha factory
A 38 year old Cambodian man died after falling from a roof he was repairing at a wooden furniture factory in Sri Racha district, Chon Buri, yesterday afternoon. Rescue teams from Sawang Prateep Si Racha, together with Police Lieutenant Colonel Dechanat Thansirichuti, an investigator from Sri Racha Police Station, responded to the scene at a factory along Sukhumvit Road in…
- Pattaya News
Gang poses as officers to steal motorcycle in Pattaya raid
Seven individuals allegedly impersonating narcotics officers stormed a home in Pattaya late on April 4, threatening a couple at gunpoint and knife-point before making off with a motorcycle. The incident took place at 10.46pm in the Nong Prue subdistrict of Pattaya. The group of seven claimed to be officers from the Office of the Narcotics Control Board (ONCB) as they…
- Thailand News
Northern Thailand declared emergency disaster zone over air quality
Three northern provinces declared emergency disaster zones over hazardous air Chiang Mai, Lamphun, and Phayao have been declared emergency disaster zones as persistent hazardous air quality continues to grip northern Thailand, unlocking emergency funds for provincial governors to deploy relief efforts. The announcement was made on Saturday by the permanent secretary of the Ministry of Interior, Unsit Sampuntharat, as he…
- Thailand News
Thai government enforces price control on essential goods amid conflict
Thailand’s government has placed bottled drinking water, seasoning sauces, and plastic pellets under price control to curb potential price hikes due to cost pressures linked to the Middle East conflict. The measure will be enforced for one year, as stated in an announcement from the Central Committee on the Prices of Goods and Services. The announcement, signed by Commerce Minister…
- Pattaya News
65-year-old British man dies in Pattaya motorcycle crash
A 65 year old British national died after losing control of his motorcycle and colliding with a utility pole on Na Mueang Road in Pattaya late on Friday. Rescue workers from the Sawang Boriboon Thammasathan Pattaya unit responded to the incident at around 8pm. On arrival, they found the man lying unconscious beside his motorcycle, suffering from severe head injuries.…
- Thailand News
Myanmar woman arrested for murder of daughter in Bangkok
A 34 year old Myanmar woman has been arrested for allegedly strangling her seven year old daughter to death in Bangkok’s Min Buri district on April 1, after fleeing to Koh Larn instead of taking her own life as she had planned. Police Lieutenant Colonel Suriya Kunjakon, along with Police Lieutenant Colonel Prabda Suksuntree and a team of officers from…
- Pattaya News
American critically injured in Pattaya car accident
An American man was left in critical condition after being struck by a car while crossing Sukhumvit Road near the Pattaya Central underpass in the early hours of Wednesday, April 2. The incident occurred at around 1.46am on the Bangkok-bound side of the road. Rescue volunteers from the Sawang Boriboon Thammasathan Pattaya Rescue Centre, working alongside Pattaya City Police, responded…
- Thailand News
Thai PM vows crackdown on oil hoarding amid energy crisis
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul announced on Friday the discovery of extensive oil hoarding and market manipulation, committing to legal action and ordering a comprehensive investigation to identify those involved. Following a high-level meeting with energy and security agencies, Anutin stated that multiple tactics had been employed to exploit consumers during the ongoing global energy crisis. These included intentional delays in…
