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Woman groped in Pattaya bar by man posing as inspector
A man claiming to be a police inspector groped a woman in a well-known Pattaya bar, before quickly fleeing the scene with his friends when a police officer arrived. The victim immediately reported the incident to the police, prompting an investigation. At 2.36am today, July 9, Pattaya City Police received a report of an indecent act at a popular entertainment…
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Nong Prue kicks off anti-drug day with goal-driven football festival
Nong Prue Municipality is gearing up to host the Anti-Drug Day 2024 football competitions, an initiative to promote physical activity, community unity, and the fight against drug abuse. The event, spearheaded by Mayor Winai Inpitak, seeks to engage youth and adults in wholesome activities while underscoring the significance of avoiding illegal drugs. The football tournament is divided into two main…
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Pattaya Education Office checks out Chon Buri’s finest reads
Pattaya Education Office yesterday launched its annual Library Week Project, spotlighting Chon Buri province with the theme Chon Buri: What Is Good About This Province? The event is designed to promote reading awareness and highlight the unique qualities of this vibrant region. Prasatphon Deeden, a Pattaya City Council Member, led the opening ceremony at the Pattaya Public Library on Thepprasit…
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Repeat offender rearrested in Bangkok five minutes after release
A repeat offender found himself back behind bars just five minutes after he had been released from prison for theft in Chon Buri. The suspect stole money from numerous donation boxes. Initially from Udon Thani province, 21 year old Saharat Sananthai was apprehended by Banglamung police as he exited Min Buri Central Prison in Bangkok yesterday, July 8. Saharat had finished…
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Bangkok brawl leaves two teens dead, one injured in soi showdown
Two teenagers were found dead yesterday and another 16 year old was severely injured following a fatal brawl involving several teenagers in Soi Udomsuk 26, Bang Na in Bangkok. Bangkok police received a report at 11.30pm, Sunday, July 7, regarding the killing and injuries. Upon arrival, officers and rescuers discovered the bodies of the two victims, one 14 and the…
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Thai woman injured in alleged attack by Indian national in Pattaya
A Thai woman sustained injuries following an alleged attack by an Indian national in Pattaya early yesterday. Pattaya City Police were alerted to the incident at 2.50am on Pattaya Beach Road near Soi 13/1 in Nongprue. Emergency responders, police, and local media rushed to the scene in front of a convenience store. The injured woman, 20 year old Natthawadee Mueanthawong,…
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Thai man arrested for extorting French woman with explicit images
The Thai Technology Crime Suppression Division (TCSD) apprehended a suspect in Pattaya, Chon Buri, for an alleged extortion attempt involving a French woman. Police arrested a 40 year old man at a condominium in Pattaya under a criminal court warrant. The case dates back to 2017 when Chalermwut and the French victim reportedly recorded obscene activities while together in Thailand.…
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Pattaya police investigate foreigner’s claim of 20,000-baht slot win
A foreign man recently stirred controversy among the Pattaya community by claiming a 20,000-baht win from an online slot machine in a Facebook post. His boastful remarks quickly caught the attention of netizens and local police. The incident occurred when the foreigner posted in the Facebook group Pattaya, Thailand on July 3. “It’s good to play slot machines and win…
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Banglamung police arrest 12 during casino raid
Banglamung officials, led by District Chief Weekit Manarojkit, conducted a successful raid on an illegal gambling den named Tong Card Casino. The operation took place at a house in Village Number 7, situated in Huai Yai subdistrict, following a tip-off from a concerned resident worried about the adverse effects of gambling on the community. Police, acting on orders from the…
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Disabled man dies in hit-and-run in Chiang Rai
A 28 year old disabled man from Chiang Rai province was killed in a hit-and-run accident near the Khao Kai Kaew intersection in Banglamung district. Amae Ma-yea, who suffered from atrophied limbs and polio, was struck by an unidentified vehicle near the Khao Mai Kaew intersection on Highway No. 331 (Sattahip – Nakhon Ratchasima). His lifeless body was found near…
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Pattaya’s new campaign puts the brakes on illegal bike parking
Pattaya City’s latest public awareness campaign, launched yesterday outside Terminal 21, aimed to curb the rampant issue of motorcycles parking on footpaths. However, the initiative has sparked mixed reactions from residents and visitors, revealing deeper frustrations over the city’s parking infrastructure. The campaign, spearheaded by the Policy and Planning Division of the Pattaya City Office, focused on educating the public…
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Feline fine: Chinese couple’s lion taming lands them in hot water
Police yesterday charged a Chinese couple at their luxury home in Pattaya for illegally housing two lions. The couple were also suspected of illegally importing luxury cars, a Ferrari and a Rolls-Royce. Officers from Nongprue Police Station and the Office of Natural Resources Conservation Area 2 (Sriracha) raided a luxury home in the Bang Lamung district of Pattaya yesterday, July…
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Pattaya plunged! Streets submerged after heavy rain havoc
Heavy rainfall early today in Pattaya City led to severe flooding, submerging streets and stranding numerous vehicles. The sudden downpour created chaos in various key locations, significantly impacting daily life. Many cars and motorcycles were unexpectedly caught as water levels rose swiftly, particularly affecting sedans parked along roadsides. Notable areas such as Third Road, the Mum Aroi Restaurant intersection in…
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Russian woman falls to death in Pattaya after cannabis use row
A tragic incident occurred in Pattaya when a woman fell to her death from a luxury condominium, allegedly following an argument with her husband regarding her cannabis use. Police are currently investigating CCTV footage and questioning the husband to determine the exact circumstances surrounding the event. Police Lieutenant Sanan Kotanont of Pattaya City Police Station reported that at 10.36pm yesterday,…
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Pattaya taxi driver assaults 2 women over signal dispute (video)
Two women reached out to several Thai news agencies to seek justice after a motorcycle taxi rider physically assaulted them in Soi Pattaya 4 after they complained about the rider failing to signal before turning. The victims, 42 year old Mayom and 25 year old Arthitiya, revealed to Channel 3 and other news agencies that the assault occurred on July…
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Thai police arrest key suspect in major Bangkok shooting incident
Thai police arrested a 26 year old man on charges of conspiracy, premeditated murder, and other crimes following a shooting incident in Bang Na, Bangkok. The suspect, Danai Bangkha, was arrested during a large-scale operation named “Crackdown on Influential Criminals” in Mueang, Samut Prakan, led by Police Major General Theeradech Thamsuthee of the Metropolitan Police Investigation. Over 100 officers from…
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Pattaya Sea Walker accident prompts police dive into safety checks
An unfortunate incident involving an Indian tourist prompted the Pattaya Tourist Police to inspect a Sea Walker business, a popular water activity in the area. The tourist suffered severe injuries while participating in the Sea Walker experience and needed urgent medical care at Bangkok Pattaya Hospital. The Sea Walker activity involves participants wearing helmets that supply air while they explore…
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Pattaya introduces beach zoning to improve water tourism safety
Pattaya City and the Pattaya Marine Department are taking steps to revitalise the Pattaya Model plan to better regulate water tourism activities in Pattaya Bay. The initiative aims to enhance marine safety by implementing crucial zoning measures. Pattaya Mayor Poramase Ngampichet and Director of the Pattaya Regional Marine Department, Ekkarat Kantaro, discussed these plans in a recent meeting. Poramase noted that…
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Making a splash: Pattaya school dives into swimming education
Pattaya City School 11 has introduced a basic swimming programme for its students, spearheaded by the Mayor of Pattaya City, Poramese Ngamphichet, aiming to not only equip young learners with crucial swimming skills but also to enhance sporting skills in students and promote water safety. The significance of teaching swimming to children cannot be overstated. According to the Bureau of…
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Pattaya’s youth dive into new swimming programme
To promote youth development and safety, Pattaya City launched its Youth Recreation Activities Project with a focus on the Basic Swimming Programme at Pattaya City School 11 (Mathayom Sathit). Running from July 2 to September 3, the Basic Swimming Programme aims to integrate essential aquatic skills into the school curriculum. Recognising the importance of swimming for both safety and physical…
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Pattaya mandates better lighting after delivery rider falls into unlit pit
A food delivery rider’s fall into an unlit excavation pit prompted immediate action in Pattaya. Banglamung District Chief Weekit Manarojkit visited the accident site today and mandated increased lighting to ensure such incidents do not happen again. The incident involved Nattanicha Owat, a 28 year old food delivery rider, who sustained injuries after her motorcycle fell into the pit on…
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Banglamung chief bets on crackdown: No dice for gambling dens
Banglamung District Chief Wikit Manarojkit led a meeting with village headmen and officials at the Bang Lamung District Office community hall. The focus was on reinforcing policies and guidelines to prevent gambling dens in the Banglamung area. Chon Buri Province Governor Thawatchai Srithong stressed the importance of cracking down on illegal gambling activities. Local leaders, including kamnans and village headmen,…
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Pattaya crackdown: Mayor checks on ‘soi sore’ after eviction deadline
Pattaya Mayor Poramet Ngampichet led city officials on a site inspection of Photisan Soi 6 in North Pattaya yesterday, July 1. This followed the June 30 deadline for residents to vacate their illegally built homes on public land. For over 30 years, unauthorised structures have stood in Photisan Soi 6. Now, Pattaya City is reclaiming this land to restore it…
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Pattaya punch-up: Indian men’s street brawl goes viral
A viral video on Thai social media platforms showed three Indian men involved in a physical altercation in the middle of the road in Pattaya. The motive for the incident has not been made public. The video, shared on social media and by several news agencies yesterday, June 30, featured two Indian men in striped shirts attacking another Indian man…
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Pattaya burglar caught red-handed, faces fury of locals
A suspected burglar faced the wrath of angry residents in Pattaya after being caught attempting another break-in early this morning. The incident occurred today, July 1, at a villa village on Soi Thappraya 15, within the Nongprue sub-district of Banglamung district, Chon Buri province. The alleged repeat offender, Thanapat Sangjamrang, was detained by the villagers before being handed over to…
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Chinese man injured in early-morning Pattaya crash
A 42 year old Chinese man sustained moderate injuries in an early-morning crash yesterday in Pattaya. The collision took place at 3.36am on Jomtien Second Road in the Nongprue sub-district, Banglamung district, Chon Buri province. Rescue workers from the Sawang Boriboon Thammasathan Foundation arrived to find a white Hyundai Elantra had struck a black Isuzu D-Max pickup truck parked on…
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Pattaya police arrest drug dealer supplying nightclubs
Pattaya police arrested a Thai drug dealer suspected of supplying illicit substances to local nightclubs. The arrest occurred on Thursday, June 27 at 10.05pm following a tip-off indicating the suspect’s planned drug drop in Soi Thepprasit 7. Police officers observed the suspect, Sittichai Sapsawat, also known as Bank, arriving on a Yamaha Fino motorcycle. The 30 year old was seen…
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Girlfriend of Pattaya theft suspect arrested with stolen items
The girlfriend of a theft suspect arrived at the Pattaya Police Station to support her boyfriend, only to be arrested herself after police discovered numerous stolen items on her person. Pattaya police apprehended 35 year old Samphan Prabkratum on Wednesday, June 26, under a Pattaya Provincial Court arrest warrant issued on June 7. He faced charges of burglary following a…
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Pattaya’s Bali Hai Pier cleanup unveils stunning new look
Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin’s recent visit sparked a major makeover at Bali Hai Pier in Pattaya. The seaside hotspot, famous for its bustling activity, is undergoing a massive transformation that promises to leave locals and tourists in awe. Following the Thai premier’s directive, an army of sanitation and waste management officers from the Pattaya City Environment Department, along with other…
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Gamble gone wrong: Pattaya rescue foils truck-held hostage drama
A Chinese national was rescued by Pattaya police and immigration officers today after allegedly being abducted and held captive in a pickup truck by a fellow Chinese gambler over a football betting debt. This incident unfolded at 3am, today, June 28, in front of a Chinese restaurant on Pattaya Second Road. According to Fu, the Chinese national, the ordeal began…
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