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Pattaya’s long-delayed stadium finally back on track
Once dubbed a never-ending construction nightmare, Pattaya’s 20,000-seat stadium is finally rising — and could open early. After years of delays, controversies, and abandoned construction, Pattaya’s Eastern Sports Stadium is finally back in the spotlight — for the right reasons. Mayor Poramet Ngampichet has revealed that the long-stalled project is now around 53% complete and 51 days ahead of schedule.…
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Pattaya rolls out posh loos to keep tourists cool and comfortable
Pattaya City is taking public convenience to the next level with the launch of high-end mobile toilets equipped with air conditioning, designed to serve residents and tourists, and it’s free of charge. The first of these deluxe loo units is now stationed outside Walking Street, near the South Pattaya Pumping Station. The air-conditioned facility, which caters to both men and…
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Pattaya urges public to avoid posting on public property
Pattaya City officials are urging residents and visitors to refrain from attaching signs or writing on public property, including electrical poles and other city infrastructure. The campaign is part of an effort to maintain the city’s cleanliness, order, and visual appeal. Authorities have made it clear that anyone found in violation of these rules will face legal consequences. The announcement…
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Pattaya officers puzzled by foreign tourist’s erratic behaviour
Jomtien municipal officers were called to investigate reports of a foreign man acting suspiciously along Jomtien Second Road, Pattaya, yesterday, April 30. Initially, the situation appeared to be under control, with the man engaging in conversations with officers and passersby. However, he suddenly fled the scene, sprinting down the road away from the officers, raising further concerns among residents and…
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Hungarian man attacked by Pattaya transwoman over unpaid service
A Thai transwoman and her friend attacked a Hungarian man outside a bar in Pattaya in the early hours of today, April 30, after he allegedly failed to pay for entertainment services. Officers from Mueang Pattaya Police Station were alerted to a physical assault at 12.16am. The incident occurred outside a bar in Soi Pattaya Beach 12. The assailants had…
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Boozed-up Belgian tourist smashes up store in drunken rampage
A boozed-up Belgian tourist turned a Pattaya 7-Eleven into his personal wine-tasting warzone but ended up footing a hefty bill after turning the aisle into a scene straight out of Bottleship Down. Chaos erupted at around 4am on April 27 when a drunken foreigner wreaked havoc inside a convenience store in Pattaya’s Bang Lamung district, smashing at least ten wine…
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Pattana Pet Run 2025: Dogs and cats race for fun in Chon Buri
Pattana Sports Resort is stepping up its pet-friendly game with an exciting new event that’s sure to make tails wag! The Pattana Pet Run 2025 will take place in Chon Buri this June, offering pet parents a unique opportunity to run alongside their four-legged friends and create lasting memories together. On Thursday, April 24, a press conference for the event…
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Teenager reels in thief after mobile snatched at Pattaya pier
A teenager’s quiet night of squid fishing in Pattaya turned into a real catch of the day, when a suspected thief tried to make off with his mobile, only to get hooked and hauled in by a quick-thinking witness. It was around 9pm on Sunday, April 27, when a peaceful evening at Bali Hai Pier in Pattaya was interrupted by…
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Iranian couple nicked after pulling sneaky money scam on tourists
Holidaymakers in Pattaya got more than they bargained for when a smooth-talking Iranian couple allegedly fleeced unsuspecting tourists out of their hard-earned cash before the long arm of the law finally caught up with them. Pattaya Tourist Police chiefs Police Lieutenant Colonel Torlap Tinamat, Pol. Lt. Col. Supharat Meeprecha, Pol. Maj. Apichart Jarurak, with Chon Buri Immigration Police yesterday, April…
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Chinese man denied bail for transgender’s murder in Pattaya
The 42 year old Chinese national, arrested for the murder of a 25 year old transgender woman in Pattaya, was denied bail after a three-hour-long interrogation today, April 28. Officers cited the severity of the crime, along with concerns of his fleeing, as the reason. Following the investigation, Tongyuen Fu, a was escorted to the Pattaya Provincial Court, where police implemented…
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Pattaya sees drop in Chinese tourists, welcomed by Europeans
Pattaya is seeing a noticeable decline in Chinese tourist arrivals, a shift met with mixed feelings by locals and long-term visitors. Business owners reliant on mass tourism have voiced concern, while many European tourists and residents are quietly welcoming the change. The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) reported that daily Chinese arrivals in Pattaya have fallen to around 5,000, compared…
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2 British men fined after clash with group of Thai men in Pattaya
Two British men clashed with a group of Thai men at a convenience store in Pattaya and were ordered to pay 15,000 baht in compensation. The news Facebook page เจ๊มà¸à¸¢ v+ (Jamoi v+) reported the incident yesterday, April 27, and attached a video of the altercation to the post. The initial cause of the confrontation was a road dispute between…
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Curry on thief: Pattaya market vendor fleeced by motorbike bandit
A crafty crook made off with a Thai food vendor’s cash after pulling a sneaky stunt at a bustling Pattaya market. The police fear it’s just the latest in a growing trend of brazen street thefts. At 8.06am, yesterday, April 27, officers at Huai Yai Police Station were alerted to a snatch theft at Khao Mai Kaew Market, Pattaya. Patrol…
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Irishman critically injured in Pattaya motorcycle stabbing attack
An Irishman is in critical condition after being repeatedly stabbed in an early morning attack outside an apartment building in Pattaya City yesterday, April 26. The 34 year old victim sustained multiple slash wounds to his left arm, abdomen, and both legs. He was found lying injured next to his red-plated Honda motorcycle. KhaoSod English reported that the attack occurred…
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Chinese man arrested for murder of transgender in Pattaya
A Chinese man accused of murdering a transgender woman in Pattaya was arrested at Suvarnabhumi International Airport yesterday, April 26, as he attempted to exit Thailand. The victim, identified as 25 year old Woranan, a post-operative transgender woman from Nong Khai, was discovered by a housekeeper at a Pattaya apartment complex, who was conducting a welfare check. Local police were…
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Youths throw pétanque balls at boxing leader’s Chon Buri home
In a bizarre and frightening incident in Chon Buri, a group of youths targeted the home of a boxing camp leader, throwing pétanque balls at his house in the early hours yesterday, April 25. The attack, which narrowly missed his six year old daughter, left the family car and house windows damaged, leaving the family shaken and fearful. The incident…
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Woman attacked near Sattahip beach, deranged suspect arrested
A horrific attack near Sattahip’s Abhakornkiatiwong Hospital has left a 52 year old woman severely injured and a suspect in psychiatric evaluation. Police were called to the scene after a violent assault near the beach, leading to a swift response from rescue teams and medical staff. Upon arrival, officers found Namnong Samsi, bleeding heavily from a brutal head wound inflicted…
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Train slams pickup as driver ignores barrier in Sattahip
A 69 year old man is lucky to be alive after a shocking collision with a freight train in Sattahip that left his pickup truck mangled and his body seriously injured. At 9.50am yesterday, April 24, Sattahip Police were alerted to a dramatic accident at a railway crossing near Ban Noen Samakkhi in Chon Buri province. The crash involved a…
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Pattaya lifts out of order after Wan Lai water chaos
The aftermath of Pattaya’s wild Wan Lai water festival has left more than just soaked streets, some public elevators are out of order, causing frustration and major accessibility issues across the city. As the celebrations fade, the Cleanliness Control Division of the Department of Natural Resources and Environment has launched a deep-cleaning operation, targeting lifts in public areas hit hardest…
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Baht slump could boost Pattaya tourism in low season
As Pattaya gears up for its traditional low season, a silver lining has emerged, Thailand’s weakening baht could bring a welcome surge in foreign visitors. With the Thai currency slipping to 33.57 baht per US dollar yesterday, April 24, down from 33.39 the day before, analysts suggest the trend may continue, offering tourists more bang for their buck. “Foreign travellers…
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Pattaya police arrest Uzbek national with counterfeit US$3,000
A swift police operation in Pattaya led to the arrest of a 31 year old Uzbek national today. He was caught red-handed with 30 counterfeit US$100 bills, triggering a wave of concern among local businesses. “After a report from a currency exchange shop, which revealed that a foreign tourist had exchanged US$3,000 for Thai baht only to discover the bills…
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Pattaya poker faces dealt losing hand in underground bust (video)
A major crackdown on illegal gambling in Pattaya led to the arrest of 19 people, including 10 foreigners, after police raided an underground poker club. The raid on Wednesday, April 23, uncovered more than 5 million baht in gambling circulation, and the police are now pressing charges. “On Tuesday afternoon, Pol. Col. Anek Srathongyu, Superintendent of Pattaya Police Station, led…
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DSI uncovers illegal pork import scheme with Thai, Chinese links
The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) announced the discovery of illegal pork imports involving Thai and Chinese investors, along with government officials. A total of 161 containers of frozen pork were found. This announcement took place yesterday, April 24, at the DSI office in Chaeng Watthana Government Complex. Present were Somboon Muangklam, advisor to the justice minister, and several DSI…
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Star voyager cruise docks in Pattaya for the first time
Thailand just got a massive upgrade on the luxury travel map — and it’s coming by sea. For the first time ever, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) teamed up with StarDream Cruises to welcome the Star Voyager to Thai shores, marking a milestone moment in the kingdom’s cruise tourism ambitions. The sleek, high-end cruise ship officially launched operations from…
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Pattaya’s new parking rules spark confusion and complaints
Motorists in Pattaya may want to double-check where they park from now on, or risk fines, towing, and a whole lot of frustration. In a bid to unclog its traffic-choked streets, Pattaya City has rolled out new parking regulations on Pattaya South Road and Thepprasit Road, hoping to ease congestion and restore some order to the city’s notoriously chaotic roads.…
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Chinese tourist’s joyride ends in horror crash on Pattaya street
A Chinese tourist’s midnight thrill ride turned into a nightmare after he slammed his high-powered motorcycle into a utility pole in Pattaya, leaving him fighting for his life. The horrific crash occurred at 5.16am yesterday, April 23, in Soi Chaloem Phrakiat 3. Emergency responders from the Sawang Boriboon Thammasathan Rescue Centre rushed to the scene, joined by Police Lieutenant Anand…
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South Korean man injured in restaurant bill dispute with Pattaya women
A South Korean man sustained a cut wound to his hand after attempting to wrest a knife from a Thai woman during a dispute over a restaurant bill in Pattaya. Rescuers from the Sawang Borriboon Dhammasathan Foundation were dispatched to a small alley near Pattaya Walking Street at around 9am, yesterday, April 23, to provide first aid to the 32…
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Thai ex-wife and new partner of foreign man brawl in Pattaya bar
Drama erupted in the twilight hours of today as a foreign man’s boozy bar night in Pattaya spiralled into chaos. His Thai ex-wife clashed with his new partner, igniting a fierce brawl that left onlookers stunned. Rescuers from the Sawang Borriboon Dhammastan Foundation rushed to a bar in the Jomtien area of Pattaya to transport two injured women to a…
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Fake Pattaya taxi rider arrested for stealing from Russian woman
Police arrested a Thai man who posed as a motorcycle taxi rider, stole from a Russian woman, and attempted to rob a Thai woman in Pattaya at the weekend. The Thai woman, 21 year old Wichayada, and the Russian woman, Liliia, lodged complaints with Mueang Pattaya Police Station on Sunday, April 20, after being targeted by a man impersonating a…
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Koh Larn to get new police station amid tourist boom
With more than 10,000 tourists descending on Koh Larn every day, officials have finally responded to mounting concerns about safety and stretched police resources by announcing plans for a brand-new police substation at Tawaen Beach. In a recent meeting held at Pattaya City’s branch office on the island, Deputy Mayor of Pattaya Manoch Nongyai, Permanent Secretary Kiatthisak Sriwongchai, and other…
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