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Fun, food, and fancy drills: Thailand gears up for Children’s Day
This year’s National Children’s Day is shaping up to be an unforgettable experience, with exciting events planned in Nong Pla Lai and Sattahip, Chon Buri. From bike giveaways to thrilling naval demonstrations, families are in for a treat. In Nong Pla Lai, Mayor Pinyo Homklan has announced a fun-filled celebration at the municipality building, starting with registration at 8.30am tomorrow,…
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Gang of terror: Teen brutally beaten in Pattaya attack
A chilling video of a teenager being savagely beaten by a gang in Pattaya has surfaced, prompting outrage and calls for justice. The victim’s family is seeking public help to identify the assailants, who are allegedly connected to local police. A 27 year old woman, Aris Sousa and her 17 year old nephew, Chitsanuphong, presented the harrowing footage to reporters…
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Moo Deng turns 6 months, sparks ID card and auction frenzy
Thailand’s favourite pygmy hippo, Moo Deng, just turned six months old, and she’s stealing the spotlight with her very own ID card. The bouncing bundle of joy from Khao Kheow Open Zoo in Chon Buri has captured hearts worldwide, but it’s her latest milestone that’s sending netizens into a frenzy. The zoo’s playful superstar celebrated her half-year birthday in style…
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Thai woman defends drunk foreign boyfriend in Pattaya crash
A drunk foreign man crashed his sedan into a som tam vendor in Pattaya in the early hours of today. However, the foreigner’s Thai girlfriend refused to accept the blame, accusing the victim of faking his injuries, and having connections with a top police chief. The Sawang Boriboon Thammasathan Rescue Foundation was alerted to the incident, which occurred at the entrance of…
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Pattaya: Swiss dad collapses on the way to pick up his son
A 57 year old Swiss man died after collapsing while riding his motorcycle to pick up his young son from school in South Pattaya on Monday. The heartbreaking incident unfolded Monday afternoon, January 6, in Soi Bua Khao as the Swiss father was en route to Wat Chai Mongkol Kindergarten. Eyewitnesses reported the man suddenly losing consciousness, causing his motorcycle…
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Panic at Pattaya pet hospital: Firefighters launch balcony rescue
A fire broke out early this morning at Doctor Ja Animal Hospital in Pattaya, triggering a frantic rescue effort to save trapped residents and animals. The Sawang Boriboon Rescue Centre received reports of a fire at the three-storey building in Soi Phonpraphanimit at 7.30am today, January 9. Smoke billowed from the structure, and six terrified residents, including children, were stranded…
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Police thwart Thai woman’s suicide attempt in Pattaya
Tense drama unfolded in Pattaya on Tuesday as police were alerted to a young woman’s suicide attempt after she tried to leap from a five-storey building near the bustling Walking Street. Responding with urgency, the Pattaya police, along with the Sawang Boriboon Foundation’s rescue teams and emergency services, raced to the scene on Tuesday, January 7, swiftly inflating an air…
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Metal thieves arrested at abandoned Bang Lamung factory
Two men were apprehended on Tuesday for attempting to steal metal from an abandoned former construction materials and cement factory in Bang Lamung district, Chon Buri province. The individuals, identified as 38 year old Pinkaew Boonsuan and 41 year old Pinthong Boonsuay, were found with tools and metal pieces, including a sledgehammer and a hacksaw, which they had cut and…
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Pattaya poker face-off: Cops bust beachside card game
A clandestine poker game involving foreigners and Thai nationals in Pattaya was busted by police in a dramatic raid near Jomtien Beach. The illegal gambling operation, disguised as a beer bar, was exposed on Monday, January 6, after officers acted on a tip-off. Officers from the Chon Buri Immigration Police, led by Police Colonel Napassapong Kositsuriyamani, uncovered seven foreigners, including…
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Pop Mart makes a splash in Pattaya with new By the Sea store
Global art toy phenomenon Pop Mart is turning heads once again, this time with the grand opening of its brand-new By the Sea store at Central Pattaya Shopping Centre. The quirky, seaside-themed outlet is the latest addition to Pop Mart’s Thai expansion, cementing its position as a major player in the booming collectable art toy market. The move follows Pop…
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Thai man arrested with 1,800 meth pills and crystal meth
A 56 year old Thai man was apprehended by Bang Lamung police with a significant quantity of drugs, including 1,800 methamphetamine pills and crystal meth. Yesterday, January 7, officers arrested Amnuay Uean-amnuay and seized the drugs, which were contained in a green plastic bag, along with a white Toyota Altis sedan, at a property in the Takhian Tia area. This…
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Sloshed and splashed: Tipsy Thai man makes waves in Pattaya
Pattaya officials sounded the alarm yesterday after a booze-soaked escapade by a local Thai man made waves in front of the Amari Hotel. The drunken Thai man, clearly under the influence, took a less-than-graceful plunge into the sea, leaving onlookers in disbelief. Pattaya City municipal officers dashed to the scene, only to find the soggy thrill-seeker showing all the signs…
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Attack on transgender woman by foreign man rocks Pattaya Beach
A 27 year old transgender woman was subjected to a brutal attack by a foreign man in a shocking incident that has sent ripples through Pattaya Beach. The brazen assault on the transgender woman, Ms A, left her injured and humiliated in broad daylight, as the thug casually sped off on a motorcycle, laughing in her face. The incident, flagged…
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Chinese family survives Pattaya yacht capsize, seeks compensation
A Chinese family of nine is seeking justice after a travel agency denied responsibility for a yacht capsize at Na Jomtien Bay in Pattaya on January 3. They claim the operator violated a red flag, leading to their near-death experience and a loss of nearly 200,000 baht. The 42 year old Chinese man, identified only as Geng, and his eight…
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Yacht crew member suffers severe burns in Pattaya engine fire
A distressing incident unfolded on Saturday when a yacht crew member from Laos sustained severe burns while conducting engine repairs near Bali Hai Pier, Pattaya. On January 4, at 5.36pm, the Sawang Boriboon Thammasathan Rescue Centre received an urgent call regarding an individual suffering from burns at the pier. Rescue teams, accompanied by local reporters, promptly arrived at the scene…
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Guide lines crossed: Pattaya cops nab four for illegal tour guiding
Police in Pattaya apprehended four people for allegedly working illegally as tour guides. The arrest occurred after local police acted on intelligence suggesting foreign nationals were conducting unauthorised guide activities in the area. Police surveillance was conducted at Laem Bali Hai Pier in South Pattaya where tourists can get a ferry to the nearby island of Koh Larn, a popular…
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Pattaya nightclub raid finds drug use, breaks curfew
Police in Pattaya conducted a significant raid on a nightclub located on the bustling Walking Street early this morning, January 5. The operation targeted Club Panda, which was operating beyond its legal hours, revealing traces of drug abuse among patrons. At approximately 3.30am, a contingent of 100 police and administrative officials descended upon the club, discovering over 300 patrons, both…
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Four injured in Bang Lamung multi-vehicle crash on S.R. Road
A significant accident involving multiple vehicles occurred yesterday, January 4, in Bang Lamung, drawing attention to road safety in the area. At 7.16am, the Sawang Boriboon Thammasathan Rescue Centre in Pattaya responded to reports of a serious collision on S.R. Road. The accident left four individuals injured and involved a white pickup truck, a second pickup, and a trailer truck.…
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Russian tourist stabbed in Pattaya convenience store incident
A Russian tourist was injured in a stabbing incident that occurred at a convenience store on Jomtien Second Road in Pattaya. The Sawang Boriboon Thammasathan Rescue Centre received the emergency call at 2am yesterday, January 4, detailing the injuries sustained by 39 year old Denis Rumiantsev, who suffered a knife wound to his left leg. The bleeding was severe, prompting…
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Drunk motorcyclist crashes into Honda bike in Pattaya, 2 injured
A collision involving two motorcycles in the early hours of the morning in Pattaya resulted in injuries to two individuals. The Nong Prue Police Station was alerted to the incident at 1am yesterday, January 3, which took place on Soi Khao Talo 10 in Bang Lamung district. The police, in collaboration with the Sawang Boriboon Rescue Foundation, promptly responded to…
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Couple caught engaging in public sex near Pattaya Police Station
A witness protested after a couple engaged in sexual activity on Pattaya Beach, near Mueang Pattaya Police Station, in front of a crowd of beachgoers in December last year. The witness shared a video of the incident, showing the couple, whose nationality was not disclosed, having sex on the beach. The footage was provided to Channel 7 today, December 3.…
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32 injured in Russian tourist bus crash at Pattaya toll gate (video)
A Russian tourist bus crashed at a toll gate in Pattaya yesterday, December 2, resulting in 32 injuries. The incident is suspected to have been caused by a brake system failure. The Sawang Borriboon Dhammastan Rescue Foundation and Mueang Pattaya Police Station were alerted to the accident at the Pong Toll Gate at around 6.50pm. Two vehicles were damaged at…
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Tour bus rage: Driver slams into SUV over parking row in Pattaya
A jaw-dropping video from Pattaya has gone viral, showing a tour bus intentionally smashing into an orange SUV during a heated parking dispute. The dramatic incident unfolded on Monday, December 30 near a hotel on North Pattaya Road, Naklua, leaving onlookers stunned. The chaos began when 35 year old O, a ride-hailing driver for Bolt and Grab, briefly parked his…
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Pattaya horror: Foreigner’s body found wedged in drainpipe
Pattaya police faced a puzzling situation when they were alerted to the discovery of a foreigner’s body near a Naklua resort on December 30. The body was found in an unusual and alarming position, folded and wedged into a drainpipe measuring 50 by 50 centimetres, with the legs pointing upward, sparking immediate concern. Officers quickly secured the area to conduct…
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Caretaker killed in brutal Pattaya rent dispute
A shocking incident unfolded yesterday as a violent altercation led to the tragic death of a caretaker at an apartment complex in Pattaya. The conflict erupted after a woman, upset over being asked to pay her rent, allegedly summoned a group of over 10 men who attacked the caretaker, resulting in his death. At 12:10am yesterday, December 31 last year,…
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Pattaya countdown 2025 carnival draws thousands to Central Beach
The Pattaya Countdown 2025: Carnival of Happiness kicked off with great enthusiasm, attracting thousands of visitors to Central Pattaya Beach. The event, which marks the beginning of a three-day celebration, captivated attendees with a vibrant array of entertainment and activities, setting the stage for an exciting start to the new year. Crowds gathered as the festivities unfolded, creating a lively…
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Van drivers’ feud in Sattahip leaves one injured amid passenger poaching row
A heated dispute among van drivers in Sattahip escalated into a physical altercation on December 28, resulting in injuries to one individual. Police were alerted to the incident at a public van terminal in Sattahip, Chon Buri province, prompting a swift response from both police and rescue teams. Upon arrival, officials found a man named Chatree Deekhuntod suffering from facial…
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Japanese man killed in Pattaya stabbing after intervening in dispute
A Japanese man tragically lost his life following a stabbing incident in Pattaya, with the alleged perpetrator being a Thai-English man embroiled in a dispute with his girlfriend. The incident escalated when the Japanese victim intervened, resulting in his untimely death. The confrontation occurred early this morning, December 29, on Pattaya Third Road, Nong Prue, Bang Lamung district, Chon Buri.…
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Pattaya bust dismantles South Korean online gambling network
A major bust took place in Pattaya as police dismantled a South Korean-operated online gambling network using the city as a server base. This operation, with transactions exceeding 5 billion won, catered to over 20,000 users worldwide. Police descended on the property in Nong Prue, Bang Lamung, Chon Buri, yesterday, December 28, at 10am. The raid was led by Thawatchai…
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Firework chaos in Pattaya as foreign man causes injuries and damage
A chaotic scene unfolded on December 27 evening on Pattaya’s Buakhao Road when a foreign man allegedly set off a firework, causing injuries and property damage. The incident, which occurred at 8.30pm, left Thais and tourists scrambling for safety as sparks ignited panic and a nearby shop suffered damage. CCTV footage captured when the man incorrectly positioned the firework upside…
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