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Repairman fatally attacked in Pattaya sparks justice concerns
A repairman was lured to a site by a phone call, only to be ambushed and fatally assaulted. His wife fears justice may not be served and has sought media help. The incident occurred on Friday, August 23 in Chon Buri. The repairman’s wife, 29 year old Chutikarn reported her husband, 28 year old Natthaphon, the repairman, was attacked and…
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Chinese man arrested for offering illegal Pattaya travel on TikTok
Police officers arrested an illegal Chinese tour guide at Pattaya Floating Market on Thursday for illegally operating a travel agency and offering travel packages on the TikTok application. Pattaya Tourist Police received a tip-off about illegal foreign tour guides from the Department of Tourism. The department reported that these foreign tour guides were taking foreigners, especially Chinese nationals, to multiple…
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Intoxicated municipal inspector injures four in Pattaya crash
A municipal inspector, identified as Wuttikorn, was involved in a car accident in Pattaya while driving under the influence, resulting in injuries to four individuals, including a two year old child. Yesterday, August 24, at 8pm, the Sawang Boriboon Thammasathan Rescue Radio Centre in Pattaya, Chon Buri, received a report of a car colliding with a motorcycle, causing multiple injuries.…
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Tourist Police crack down on illegal tour operators in Pattaya
The Tourist Police Bureau’s Investigation Division arrested several individuals operating illegal tour businesses in a decisive move to safeguard Thailand’s tourism industry. This operation, under the direction of Police Lieutenant General Saksira Pueak-am, Commander-in-Chief of the Tourist Police Bureau, alongside his Deputy Commanders in Cheif Police Majaor General Phongsayam Mee-khanthong and Police Majar General Kritsana Warit, underscores the government’s commitment…
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Truck overturns in Chon Buri, injures four due to brake failure
A six-wheel truck overturned on the road leading down Pratumnak Hill in Bang Lamung district, Chon Buri province on Thursday, August 22, causing moderate injuries to four individuals. The driver attributed the accident to brake failure. The Sawang Boriboon Rescue Center received the report of the overturned truck at 3.46pm. The incident took place near the Bali Hai Pier intersection…
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Chon Buri police arrest 100 migrant workers in construction site raid
Chon Buri Immigration Police conducted a significant raid on a construction site yesterday, leading to the arrest of over 100 migrant workers who now face possible deportation. This operation was spearheaded by Police Colonel Napaspong Khositasuriyamanee, Chief of Chon Buri Immigration, and took place in Soi Takhian Tia 20, Takhian Tia subdistrict, Bang Lamung district. During the inspection, the site…
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Frenchman robbed by transgender individual on Pattaya songthaew
A Frenchman in Pattaya reported being robbed by a transgender individual who slashed his bag and stole his mobile phone before fleeing. Pascat Gaston Pair Francais, a 71 year old French national, filed a complaint with Pattaya police yesterday at 2am. He recounted that while riding a songthaew from Soi Buakhao to Soi 6, someone had secretly slashed his bag…
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Pattaya to co-host Chon Buri music festival this September
Pattaya City is preparing to co-host the Chon Buri International Music Festival in the Rain this September at Pattaya Beach. Yesterday, August 22, a meeting took place at Pattaya City Hall, with Mayor Poramase Ngampiches leading the discussions about the festival’s organisation. The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) launched a project aimed at boosting tourism in five of Thailand’s most…
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Pattaya’s boat show bonanza: Mayor inspects preparations
Pattaya is gearing up for a nautical spectacle that promises to put it on the world map as a leading maritime destination. The Pattaya Water Sports Club unveiled the ambitious plans for the Pattaya Boat Show 2025 to Mayor Poramet Ngampichet at City Hall on August 20, setting the stage for a truly world-class event. Scheduled to take place at…
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Massive oil slick threatens Sattahip’s pristine shores
A massive oil slick has been discovered just 4 nautical miles from Bang Saray Beach, sending shockwaves through the local community and environmental groups. The slick, stretching over 2 kilometres, was first reported in the afternoon, igniting fears of its devastating impact on marine life and the booming tourism industry. Bang Saray Community Enterprise for Tourism and Sports chairperson Udom…
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Indian man attacked by fellow countrymen in Pattaya (video)
An Indian man lost consciousness on a footpath along Pattaya Tai Road after being attacked by a gang of fellow countrymen in the early hours of yesterday. A video of the physical assault went viral on Thai social media yesterday, August 22. The footage showed the Indian victim running away from a group of fellow countrymen along Pattaya Tai Road…
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Pattaya fruit vendor pleads for police help after repeated thefts
A fruit vendor in Pattaya seeks urgent police intervention after experiencing two thefts at her shop. Somporn Phetnak, a 39 year old fruit vendor operating in Naklua Soi 16, shared CCTV footage on Wednesday with local news outlets. The footage captures the moment a thief stole money from her shop. Somporn explained that she has been selling fruit in Naklua…
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Gun-toting schoolkids spark East Pattaya chaos
Violence erupted on the streets of East Pattaya as shocking footage emerged yesterday, showing school kids from a local public school and a rival private school engaging in brutal confrontations. The disturbing scenes, captured on Soi Nern Plub Wan in Nong Prue, reveal students clashing in a series of chaotic brawls. These violent altercations have reportedly occurred at least three times…
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Road rage: Polish man stabbed in Pattaya after fistfight
A Thai man turned a routine traffic dispute into a life-threatening attack, leaving a Polish man severely injured after a road rage incident spiralled out of control in Pattaya yesterday. The violent altercation erupted at 6.06pm, yesterday, August 20, on Soi Boonsamphan in the Nong Prue subdistrict, Bang Lamung district, Chon Buri province. Local police, accompanied by rescue teams from…
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Drunk foreigner attacks German man and Thai wife in Pattaya bar
A violent altercation involving a drunk foreigner attacking a German man and his Thai wife unfolded at the Gold Bar Beer on Soi 6, Pattaya Beach Road, Nong Prue subdistrict, Bang Lamung district yesterday. Pattaya police were alerted to the incident at around 12.10am yesterday, August 20, immediately rushing to the scene with local rescue services. Upon arrival, police found…
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Teenagers cause chaos with late-night food order in Pattaya
A late-night food order in Pattaya ended in chaos when a group of teenagers ordered a large amount of food but refused to accept it upon delivery. The incident left the delivery rider frustrated and out of pocket. Red Skull, a notable account on social media platform X, received a complaint from a food delivery rider who shared his unfortunate…
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Suspected motorbike thief caught in Pattaya
A suspected motorcycle thief was apprehended in Pattaya yesterday after being recognised by his victim, who then alerted the police. Bang Lamung police received a report at 8.19am yesterday, August 19, from residents stating they had successfully detained a motorbike theft suspect. The police dispatched patrol officers to the scene on the road alongside the railway near Soi Nern Plub…
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Irishman’s fatal fall leaves Pattaya hotel guests stunned
Tragedy struck a swanky 5-star hotel in Pattaya in the early hours of this morning when an Irishman plunged to his death from the 31st floor. The Irishman, Michael Browne, shocked hotel staff and patrons as he fell to his death from the 31st floor today, August 19. The shocking incident, which has left the Pattaya police baffled, raises questions…
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Pattaya targets traffic congestion with new management strategies
Efforts to address Pattaya’s persistent traffic congestion took a significant step forward as Bang Lamung district chief Wikit Manarojkit led a pivotal meeting with key stakeholders at Pattaya City Hall just before the weekend. The gathering included Pattaya City Mayor Poramese Ngamphiches, Police Colonel Nawin Thirawit, Superintendent of Pattaya City Police Station, Police Colonel Tawi Kutthaeng, Superintendent of Nong Prue…
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Pattaya’s big splash: New app to make Chinese tourists feel at home
Pattaya launched a groundbreaking initiative aimed at enriching the travel experience for Chinese tourists. The Pattaya Business and Tourism Association, led by Boon-anan Pattanasin, hosted a meeting at the Sabai Sabana Hotel on Pattaya Soi 2 to unveil the “Wei Tai Guo” application. During the event, Panawika Limpaphan, Executive Chairman of Digilink (Thailand) Co., Ltd., introduced the new app. Panawika…
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Insurance agent assaulted by homeless man in Pattaya
An insurance agent was assaulted by a homeless man in Pattaya’s Soi Phra Tamnak 5. The incident happened at 8pm yesterday, August 17, when the 30 year old agent, identified only as Thanapon, was struck in the head with a wooden stick. Thanapon, who works for an insurance company, was handling a road accident claim when the attack occurred. Thanapon…
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British family struggles with father’s funeral costs in Thailand
The sudden death of a British man from Sunderland has left his family reeling, both emotionally and financially. Alan Carr Bryan, a well-known Sunderland local nicknamed “The Bear” passed away at his hotel in Pattaya on July 28, prompting his daughter, Abigail Ilsley, and stepdaughter, Natalie Parish, to travel to Thailand for his funeral and to settle his affairs. Despite…
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Pattaya police inspect stores after toxic drain cleaner deaths
Pattaya police have carried out a series of inspections at hardware stores and their construction materials to probe sources of hazardous chemicals and educate the public on their safe use. This action comes in the wake of the tragic deaths of a mother and her two children, who were killed by toxic fumes from a drain cleaner. Police Colonel Navin…
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South Korean man arrested in Pattaya for drug smuggling
Pattaya police yesterday arrested a South Korean man for illegally entering Thailand and smuggling drugs into the kingdom. Pattaya Tourist Police yesterday, August, 14, received a tip-off that a South Korean man, later identified as Kim Jinjong, had entered Thailand from a neighbouring country. Further investigation revealed that Jinjong was staying in a village in the Bang Lamung district of Chon…
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Pattaya Film Festival returns with 20 global films, free screenings
Pattaya welcomes the return of the Pattaya Film Festival, running from August 21 to 25. This year’s festival will showcase over 20 films from around the globe, offering free admission to all screenings. The event is a collaborative effort by Pattaya City, the Special Tourist Area Development Authority, and the Film Archive of the Ministry of Culture. Screenings are set…
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Two Thai men arrested for stealing motorbike in Chon Buri
Bang Lamung police arrested two Thai men on suspicion of stealing a motorbike. At 6pm yesterday, August 15, police raided a house in the Nong Yai 14 area of the Nongprue sub-district, Bang Lamung district, Chon Buri province. This operation was initiated after a 40 year old man reported his grey-red Honda Wave 125 motorcycle stolen around 4.08pm on August…
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Pattaya amps up city services with an ‘electrifying’ EV overhaul
Pattaya City is sparking a revolution in government services with a groundbreaking new project to integrate electric vehicles (EVs) into its operations. In an exciting collaboration with seven prototype municipalities and Pathum Thani University, the city officially signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to kick off this forward-thinking initiative. The signing took place yesterday, August 13, in the Thappraya Room…
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Bolt rider arrested for raping 18 year old passenger in Pattaya
More than 10 teenagers yesterday apprehended a Thai Bolt motorcycle rider for raping an 18 year old friend while drunk in May. Officers from Mueang Pattaya Police Station were later called to detain the rapist. Officers from Meuang Pattaya Police Station were called to arrest the rapist, 37 year old Prakob Singhplod, at a car park on Marine Road at…
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Motorbike rider arrested for wheelies in Pattaya tunnel
Police arrested a motorbike rider performing wheelies in a central Pattaya tunnel after a video of the incident went viral on social media. The rider is now facing legal action. A video clip showing a man performing wheelies on a motorcycle inside the Central Pattaya underpass quickly gained attention online. The clip, about 26 seconds long, shows the rider wearing…
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Pattaya rolls out the red carpet: Aiming for film-tastic UNESCO spot
The seaside resort of Pattaya is gearing up to host the Pattaya Film Festival 2024 in a bid to establish itself as a UNESCO Creative City of Film. The festival seeks to boost tourism through film-related activities and position Pattaya as a central hub in the film industry as part of its development plan for 2023-2030. A press conference was…
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