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Car crash in Pattaya tunnel causes severe damage, minor injuries
A car lost control and crashed into a barrier in a Pattaya tunnel, causing severe damage. The driver claims another vehicle forced him off the road. Fortunately, he sustained only minor injuries. At 10.06pm yesterday, October 28, the Sawang Boriboon Thammasathan Rescue Centre in Pattaya received a report of a car accident. The incident occurred on the road through the…
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Disabled Thai woman robbed, physical assaulted and dumped in Pattaya
A disabled Thai woman sought help from officers at Mueang Pattaya Police Station yesterday after her dishonest girlfriend, in collusion with her boyfriend, allegedly robbed, physically assaulted, and abandoned her in Pattaya. The 33 year old victim, Chutiphat “Air” Noo-krod, arrived at the police station last night, October 28, to file a complaint against her girlfriend, Nam. However, officers faced…
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Pattaya vendors protest daily fines and increased operating days
Vendors from the Thepprasit area market have petitioned the Pattaya City Mayor, claiming unfair treatment by the market owner. They face a daily fine of 1,000 baht for non-attendance and an extension of operating days from three days to daily. A group of vendors from the Thepprasit area market approached Pattaya City Hall, seeking justice from the Mayor of Pattaya.…
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Pakistani vendors in Pattaya attack tourist for refusing their products
Pakistani vendors at Pattaya Night Bazaar brutally attacked a fellow countryman last night, leaving him unconscious after he refused to buy their herbal products. A Thai witness, Mit, and his friend shared a video of the unconscious Pakistani victim, Muhammad Abdullah, yesterday, October 28, on social media to seek justice for him. The video showed Abdullah lying on the ground…
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Exhausted Thai security guard tumbles off bike in Pattaya
A 42 year old Thai security guard has been rushed to hospital after collapsing from sheer exhaustion and tumbling off his motorcycle in South Pattaya. The shocking incident unfolded at around 9pm, yesterday, October 28, when the Sawang Boriboon Thammasathan Rescue Centre received frantic calls about an unconscious man sprawled on the road near Wat Thammasamakkee. Emergency responders, including medics…
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Thai man arrested for attempted murder of sex worker over wallet dispute
Police arrested a Thai man for the attempted murder of a sex worker in Pattaya after he crashed his car into her and fired shots at her, following a misunderstanding over a suspected theft. Officers from Nong Prue Police Station apprehended the 51 year old man, identified as Wathin, at his home in the Isaan province of Sisaket at around…
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Tropical Trami Storm alert: Pattaya sets sail on safety measures
Pattaya City Tourist Police and the Marine Department of Thailand are stepping up safety measures in response to the looming threat of Tropical Storm Trami. Although the storm is currently positioned about 400 kilometres southeast of Hainan, China, its effects are already making waves along Thailand’s eastern coastline, including the Gulf of Thailand. In Pattaya Bay, the waves have surged…
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Honda Wave goodbye: Café worker’s motorbike snatched in Pattaya
A motorbike theft has rocked Central Pattaya, with a 28 year old café worker left distraught after his red and black Honda Wave was snatched. The incident occurred yesterday, October 27, at around 1.48pm in the Soi Yume area, and CCTV footage captured the moment the thief made off with Surapong Trakulphon’s bike. In the shocking video, a man in…
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Motorbike crash in Pattaya leaves rider critically injured
A motorbike crash in Naklua, Pattaya, has left a rider in serious condition after a terrifying incident early yesterday morning. Emergency responders raced to the scene near Soi Sukhumvit 3 at 3.36am, yesterday, October 27, where they found chaos unfolding. The scene was grim, with the motorbike heavily wrecked and the rider, an unidentified man believed to be around 35…
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Fake grenade: Landlord’s explosive find sends Pattaya into panic
Panic erupted in Pattaya yesterday when a landlord stumbled upon a fake grenade that sent shivers through the rental community. The alarm bells rang at 2.36pm, yesterday, October 27, as Pattaya City Police rushed to the scene on Soi Naklua 27 after receiving a frantic call. Upon arrival, a team of Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) officers, police, and reporters discovered…
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Chinese fugitive arrested in Pattaya for 225 million baht loan fraud
Chon Buri Immigration officers arrested a former Chinese bank manager wanted for loan fraud exceeding 200 million baht in Pattaya on October 25. At 4.11pm, police apprehended Wang Luan Fa, a 49 year old Chinese national, at a local hotel. Wang had been evading Chinese officials for allegations of fraud and document forgery, accused of embezzling over 45 million yuan…
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Pattaya Tourist Police prepares for upcoming high season
Pattaya Tourist Police are increasing safety measures for the upcoming high season, especially for the upcoming Christmas and New Year celebrations heading into 2025. On October 24, Police Colonel Man Rotthong, Superintendent of Tourist Police Division 2, led a meeting to discuss preparations for the high season in Pattaya. Key points included reviewing the Strong Tourism Community (S.T.C.) project and…
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Drunk duo crash pickup into electric pole in Pattaya
A pickup truck crashed into an electric pole creating a deafening bang and resulting in significant damage to the vehicle and injuries to the passengers. The driver and a female passenger appeared to be intoxicated. At 3.06am today, October 25, the Sawang Boriboon Thammasathan Pattaya Rescue Radio Centre received a report of a pickup truck losing control and crashing into…
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Architectural visionary Mario Kleff unveils new luxury villas in Pattaya
Mario Kleff, a celebrated figure in Pattaya’s architectural scene, has made a striking comeback with his latest project, Bamboo Luxury Villa. This exclusive development, set on over 4.5 rai of land in the tranquil suburb of Huai Yai, showcases Kleff’s distinctive approach to modern architecture, blending bold design with functionality and sustainability. Best known for his groundbreaking contributions to Pattaya’s…
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Drunk motorcyclist crashes into Pattaya repair shop
An allegedly drunk motorcyclist lost control and crashed his motorcycle into a repair shop in Pattaya, resulting in serious injuries. This incident took place early today, October 24, on Pattaya Central Road near Soi 8/1. Pattaya police received reports of the accident at 1.30am. Following this, they coordinated with the Sawang Boriboon Rescue Foundation and a medical team from Bangkok…
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Beach please: Pattaya tourists tide over by shocking litter crisis
Tourists at Pattaya Beach raised alarm bells over the shocking amount of litter strewn across the holiday resort’s shoreline, sparking questions about where it all came from. Visitors reported seeing a disturbing collection of rubbish both floating in the sea and littering the sands, including cigarette butts, plastic bags, water bottles, foam containers, and Styrofoam boxes. The unsightly mess extends…
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Pattaya bike thief pedals away with a full plate, leaves sticky rice
A bicycle worth 15,000 baht was stolen from a Pattaya journalist, with the thief casually inflating the tyres before riding away, leaving a bag of sticky rice and pork behind. CCTV footage from an apartment in Soi Thetsaban 1, Moo 1, Huai Yai Subdistrict, Bang Lamung district, Chon Buri province, captured the thief in action. The individual, identified as a…
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Intoxicated woman flips car on Pattaya overpass, claims heartache
A young woman, heavily intoxicated, lost control of her car, causing it to flip over and sustain significant damage. When confronted by police, she confidently stated, “It hurts in my heart,” while expressing confusion about how the accident occurred. At 1.16am today, October 23, the Sawang Boriboon Thammasathan Rescue Radio Centre in Pattaya received a report of a car accident…
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Kit and run: Thief brazenly changes into stolen sports uniform in Pattaya
In a bold and shameless act, a brazen thief stole a schoolboy’s sports kit from a house in Pattaya and had the audacity to change into it right in front of a security camera! Yesterday, October 22, reporters spoke to Songwut Thiangsiri, who had taken to social media to warn locals, revealing that the crook had swiped his son’s sports…
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Pattaya Beach cops crack down on nighttime mischief
In a dramatic crackdown on mischief by moonlight, a battalion of law enforcement officers swept Pattaya Beach last night. This bold move came hot on the heels of a shocking knife incident involving a rebellious beach chair vendor who went rogue on a city official after being slapped with a warning for peddling booze and kratom juice on the sands…
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Pattaya mat rental operator arrested for threatening official with knife (video)
Police today arrested a mat rental operator who threatened a municipal official with a knife after being warned not to offer the service on Pattaya Beach. The municipal official, 43 year old Chalermphon, filed a complaint with Mueang Pattaya Police Station at around 12.36am today, October 21, after narrowly avoiding the knife attack by the mat rental operator, later identified…
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Illegal migrants in Pattaya soliciting money to be deported
Chon Buri immigration officers recently intensified efforts to clamp down on illegal migrants in Pattaya following reports of foreign nationals soliciting money from customers at a local restaurant at the weekend. The crackdown was initiated after the owner of an Arab restaurant on Soi 17 in South Pattaya raised concerns about a group of men, believed to be from Myanmar,…
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Norwegian tragedy: Expat’s final Fjorday in Pattaya ends in horror
A Norwegian expatriate was discovered dead in harrowing circumstances in the early hours of yesterday morning in his Pattaya hotel room after allegedly inflicting horrific injuries upon himself. Shortly after 4am, yesterday, October 20, the Sawang Boriboon Rescue Centre received a frantic alert about a foreigner’s disturbing behaviour and self-harm in a second-floor room on Soi 14. Upon arrival, local…
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Pattaya police detain foreign beggars to restore public peace
Pattaya police have detained a group of foreign beggars, aiming to bring back peace and security to the area. Early today, Police Colonel Nawin Thirawit, Superintendent of Pattaya City Police Station, and Police Lieutenant Colonel Piyapong Ensan, Senior Inspector of Tourist Police Division 4, Sub-Division 2, Tourist Police Bureau 1, along with their team, conducted a coordinated operation. This action…
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Teen severely injured in Pattaya hit-and-run, family seeks justice
A tragic hit-and-run incident left a 16 year old boy, Ittichat, severely injured in Pattaya. This incident took place when a black sedan abruptly cut in front of his motorcycle at a U-turn opposite Soi Banglamung 29, causing a collision. The driver then sped away, leaving Ittichat injured on the road. Witnesses sprang into action, with one good Samaritan calling…
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Australian driver crashes into Nong Prue drugstore after drinking
An Australian man driving a pickup truck crashed into a drugstore at 4.30am this morning in Nong Prue, near Pattaya, resulting in significant damage. Police Lieutenant Apinan Srithongrungthip, Deputy Inspector (Investigation) of the Bang Lamung Police Station, reported that the incident took place in front of the Sukun Piem drugstore on Soi Khao Talo. Officers arrived at the scene to…
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Thai women arrested for Pattaya luxury resort booking scam
The Thai Tourist Police swooped to arrest two Thai women accused of scamming tourists with fake Facebook pages for luxury resort bookings in Pattaya. The suspects, 30 year old Hattaya and 27 year old Sirilak, allegedly created counterfeit profiles for a high-end resort on Koh Larn, luring tourists into paying deposits for room reservations. Once the victims transferred the money,…
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Jordanian man arrested in Pattaya for 490-day visa overstay
Chon Buri Immigration officers detained a Jordanian man at a fitness centre in Pattaya for overstaying his visa by more than 490 days. The Jordanian national, 24 year old Yaha Abdel Rauof Yahya Alsakran, was apprehended on Wednesday, October 16 after being located in the Khao Phra Tamnak area of Pattaya. The arrest followed a tip from concerned locals who…
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Billion-baht investment boosts Pattaya’s Terminal 21 mall
The bustling beachside retreat of Pattaya is about to see its shopping scene taken to new heights. Land and Houses (LH), one of the country’s largest property developers, announced a massive 5.7 billion baht investment in its Terminal 21 Pattaya shopping mall, proving that the city’s economic potential is glowing as bright as its beaches. Terminal 21 Pattaya, which opened…
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Pattaya cops target rogue Bolt drivers in Bali Hai blitz
Pattaya’s traffic woes faced a heavy crackdown on Tuesday, October 15, as city officials teamed up with local police, including Deputy Police Inspector Captain Theprot Kasemsuk, to restore order in the bustling Bali Hai area. The coordinated operation saw tourism police and a rapid response traffic unit join forces to rein in unruly drivers and improperly registered vehicles, particularly targeting…
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