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American-Thai couple arrested for running Thailand’s largest online escort service
A significant breakthrough in the fight against online prostitution rings came to light last Friday when Thai Police revealed the capture of an American-Thai couple. The authorities believe they were the brains behind Thailand’s most extensive online escort service and sex agency website, tailormade to cater to an international clientele. The website, which was revealed in a joint press briefing…
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Transformer explosion in Pattaya destroys six motorbikes
A power transformer located near Pattaya Beach Road met with an unfortunate incident in the early hours of yesterday when it exploded during a heavy rain shower. The blast resulted in the destruction of six motorbikes parked beneath it. However, in a stroke of luck, no casualties were reported. The Pattaya Fire Department received the report of the explosion at…
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Pattaya taxi turf war leaves four ride-share drivers severely injured
An otherwise quiet alleyway in Pattaya erupted in violence at around 2.30am today when an eruption of animosity between rival motorbike taxi groups led to a serious altercation. The stand-off which unfolded nearby a popular tourist spot, Central Mall, and within a stone’s throw of the Pattaya Police Station, involved traditional orange-vested motorbike taxi riders, known as Win, and ride-sharing…
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Thai couple detained for alleged unauthorised infant burial near Pattaya
A Thai couple was taken into custody following an alleged infant burial attempt near the Huai Chak Nok Reservoir, neighbouring Pattaya in the province of Chon Buri. Their arrest on Wednesday, August 16, was undertaken by the coordinated efforts of the Huay Yai Police and their counterparts in Pattaya. Acting on a tip-off from public-spirited locals, who had concerns about…
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Condo technician dives into irony: A lifesaver’s plunge in Pattaya pool becomes his last
A condominium technician unervingly drowned in the same swimming pool where he tried to save the life of a tourist in the heart of Pattaya. The incident occurred at 1am today when the Sawang Boriboon Thammasathan Rescue Center in Pattaya, received a distress call from a condo in Nong Prue Subdistrict, Bang Lamung District, Chon Buri province. The call reported…
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Arabian tourist killed and two others injured in late-night Pattaya road crash
A shocking road incident occurred along Sukhumvit Road in Pattaya late last night resulting in the death of an Arabian tourist and serious injuries to two others. The accident, which involved two high-powered motorcycles, adds to the recent tally of life-threatening incidents in the region. On receipt of the unfortunate news around midnight, Pattaya Police Station’s duty officer, Akarapong Saenputawong, spearheaded…
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Calamari calamity: Squid vendor cart-wiped on Pattaya street by pickup truck
In an unfortunate event spurring questions about road safety, a squid vendor riding her food cart was struck by a speeding pickup truck on a bustling street of Pattaya on Tuesday night. The pickup truck implicated in the incident did not stop at the site, leaving the vendor and her companion with minor injuries and raising concerning questions about road…
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Unsettling find: Tragic discovery of newborn baby on South Pattaya Road
In the late hours of Monday evening, a deeply unsettling discovery of a newborn baby was made on South Pattaya Road, Pattaya. The lifeless body of the newborn baby girl was found on a mound of waste, left to the mercy of fate. The details of this harrowing incident were disclosed by local police who received a distress call at…
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Kuwaiti rider’s downhill dash leads to street spectacle in Pattaya
A Kuwaiti motorcycle rider’s recklessness turned into a dramatic scene on the streets of Pattaya, Thailand, as he lost control of his bike while speeding down a slope, resulting in an accident and injuries. The incident unfolded as the Sawang Borriboon Meaung Pattaya Rescue team was summoned to the scene after receiving a distress call from a concerned local. Upon…
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Goodbye Family Mart, hello Tops: Thailand’s retail favorite gets a fresh aisle
The well-known Family Mart stores, a cornerstone of the local retail landscape for over 30 years, are set to be rebranded as Tops Daily in the heart of Thailand. The decision made by the Central Retail Corporation PLC (CRC) projected completion by the end of this year will bring an end to an era as it follows a decision to…
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International influencers invited to bolster Thai tourism in TAT initiative
In a move to bolster the nation’s tourism industry, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) held a lively event over the previous extended Mother’s Day holiday weekend, extending an invitation to notable international influencers. Write Your Own Amazing New Chapter was the title chosen for the event that took place over five days, from August 9 to August 13. The…
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National Mother’s Day weekend anticipates 2.6 million trips boosting Thai tourism revenue
Anticipation is building up in the kingdom of Thailand as the upcoming long weekend for National Mother’s Day approaches, strategically set from August 12 through August 14. According to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), the weekend is estimated to see a surge of 2.6 million local travels yielding total revenue of approximately 8.76 billion baht (US$249 million). This flurry…
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Major post-midnight inspection conducted at Jomtien Beach
In the wake of suggestions put forth by local proprietors and representatives from the business and tourism sectors, a team of over 200 officers from Bang Lamung District conducted an inspection tour along the coastal stretch of Jomtien Beach in Pattaya, Thailand. This early morning examination of the beach vicinity started at 1.30am today. Phisit Sirisawatdinukul, the District Chief of…
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Australian tourist disrupts Pattaya temple, allegedly high on cannabis
The peace of a local Buddhist temple in South Pattaya was abruptly shattered yesterday morning as a seemingly stoned Australian tourist started to wreck the sanctuary. Jason Bradley Scott snuck into the temple at dawn, allegedly high on cannabis, and did damage before injuring himself while trying to flee. Wat Chai, also known as Wat Chai Mongkol Royal Monastery, situated in…
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Beach regulations: Pattaya considers time limits due to litter and noise surge
Escalating noise levels and litter are being reported on the popular beaches of Pattaya City. As a result, the city council is contemplating the introduction of strict timings for public access to these beaches, in line with the proposed beach regulations. Reports include disturbances from visitors who choose to extend their beach parties into the early hours of the morning.…
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Kuwaiti tourists clash with local Thais after minor accident in Pattaya
In the southern part of Pattaya, a minor road collision instigated an altercation between a group of Thai men and tourists from Kuwait. The incident was reported to the local police in the early hours of this morning, slightly before 1am. The clash transpired in an area popular with tourists, in front of an Islamic restaurant with no specific name…
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Brawl of hearts: In love and war, Indian men clash for Thai maiden in Pattaya
British writer John Lyly once wrote “All is fair in love and war,” but try saying that to two groups of Indian men who brawled in the street in a bid to win the heart of a fair Thai maiden on Southern Pattaya Road last night. According to an eyewitness who shared the account with Channel 3, a heated altercation…
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Kuwaiti tourists hinder medics following motorbike accident
In the early hours today, a frustrating incident unfolded in South Pattaya where a group of over 100 Kuwaiti tourists became an obstacle for rescue services attending to their injured companion. The group insisted on personally escorting their friend onto the ambulance, thereby hindering the work of the paramedics. Sawang Boriboon, a local rescue team, received a report of a motorbike…
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Pattaya UFO spotting instills joy instead of panic and fear
A rare sight in Thailand, a UFO turned heads in Pattaya on Monday. With a whimsical glint of humour lighting up the coast, shocked eyebrows were raised, and smiles crept onto the faces of onlookers as the peculiar sight came into view. An “Unidentified Flying Object” was reported coursing along the popular thoroughfare of Pattaya Klang Road. Yet, instead of…
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Pattaya’s party spirit: Monsoon vibes groove at Jannaat for Indian Independence Day
Even as the monsoonal rains set in, the city of Pattaya refuses to dampen spirits, and the vibe at the Jannaat Nightclub can vouch for that as it celebrates Indian Independence Day. Revelry gyrates to the rhythm of the rains here, with the club all set to present its patrons with a cascade of exciting amusements. The can’t-miss event of…
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Coastal caper: Foreign thief takes a ‘wheely’ wild ride with unattended motorbike in Pattaya
In the serene coastal town of Pattaya, a regular day veered off course when an opportunist foreign thief playfully “wheely”-ed away with an unwatched motorbike, melting into the bustling throng. This surprising escapade revved up the pressing query about individual safety and communal security in our day-to-day adventures The black and white Honda Click 125i motorbike, owned by a woman…
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Poolside panic: Daring rescue mission frees Chinese girl trapped in Pattaya’s suction pipe
An intense rescue mission unfolded at a Pattaya resort today when a six year old girl from China got her arm stuck in a swimming pool’s suction pipe. For over three hours, personnel from the Sawang Boriboon Foundation Pattaya City Station worked tirelessly to free her arm. The incident took place at a holiday resort in Huai Yai, in Pattaya’s…
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Thai Mother’s Day long holiday weekend brings TikTok FoodFest to Pattaya
If it feels like Thai banks and government services are closing all the time, the upcoming long holiday weekend will feel like deja vu following almost directly on the heels of the just-concluded super-long holiday weekend. Thai Mother’s Day, coinciding with the 91st birthday of the Queen Mother, will be highly celebrated on August 12, saturating the city in hues…
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Pattaya beach businesses blighted by proliferating food cart vendors
In Pattaya’s Jomtien Beach area, numerous businesses are expressing displeasure over what they describe as a monopolisation of the beach area by an excessive number of food cart vendors. The number of street stalls has swollen to over one hundred food carts that set themselves up and heavily populate the roadway. Lamphueng Hamilton, known locally as Lisa, who presides over…
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Hit-and-run on Pattaya beach leaves young woman dead
A tragic occurrence marred the night in Pattaya Beach on Thursday, where an unidentified pickup truck caused the untimely demise of a woman lighting up the serene beach-side city. The bustling city was taken aback when the life of 23 years old Songkran Phadunglom was cut short after being caught in a hit-and-run incident that happened in the pure sight…
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Mountain B nightclub fire: anniversary of Thai tragedy remembered
Sattahip, a picturesque coastal town in Thailand, became etched in the mind of the nation on August 5th last year when flames engulfed the lively Mountain B nightclub, metamorphosing the hub of entertainment into a scene of tragedy. The eruption of the inferno, around 1am which swiftly transformed the nightlife hot spot into a furnace, was a catastrophe that remains…
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German man rescued after 8-hour ordeal at Pattaya condo
An incident in Pattaya culminated in the successful rescue of a 61 years old German man, after an intense 8 hours operation. It involved the coordinated efforts of the Sawang Boriboon rescue team as well as the local police force on a fateful Thursday morning. The man, whose identity remains anonymous due to privacy reasons, was found on the outer…
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Ganja and gravity: Naked German’s high-rise drama in Pattaya condo
The wife of a naked German man who tried to jump from the eighth floor of a Pattaya condominium blamed the heavy use of ganja and the stress of a court case as the reasons behind his irrational behaviour. Mueang Pattaya Police Station officers received a call about the naked German man on Wednesday, August 2, and rushed to the…
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Husband shoots wife after violent domestic argument in Pattaya
Pattaya Police yesterday swooped to arrest a gun-toting husband who shot his wife after a domestic argument escalated into a shocking act of violence. The quiet vicinity of the Nongprue Fresh Market, in the Nongprue sub-district inside Banglamung district of Chonburi province, was rocked when the 25 year old woman found herself at the mercy of her violent husband. The…
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Terror in Pattaya: Burmese ‘gangsters’ nabbed for gun roleplay with Kuwaiti tourists
Police apprehended two Burmese men following the emergence of a video of a foreign man holding a gun to the head of a Kuwaiti tourist and threatening about 10 of his fellow countrymen in Pattaya. The suspects admitted their involvement but insisted they were only playing a gangster role in response to the tourists’ request. The incident was brought to…
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