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Foreign vendors in Pattaya exploit kids to tug at tourist heartstrings
Pattaya’s bustling tourist spots have taken a darker turn as foreign vendors, believed to be predominantly Vietnamese, are using children to drive aggressive street sales. Concerned reporters documented these vendors in action along Walking Street and Petchtrakool Road, North Pattaya, at around 4am yesterday, November 12, showcasing a worrying new trend that has locals and tourists alike on edge. These…
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Anchoring history: Amerigo Vespucci makes waves in Phuket
The prestigious Italian Navy ship Amerigo Vespucci made a historic stop in Phuket as part of its ongoing 22-month World Tour, visiting 31 countries across five continents. Docked at Phuket Deep Sea Port from November 6 to 10, the vessel represented a significant naval diplomacy initiative by the Italian Ministry of Defense and the Italian Navy. The tour aims to…
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Pattaya crash: Motorcycle passenger killed by foreign driver
A horror crash in Pattaya has claimed the life of a woman and left a man fighting for his life after a foreign driver collided with a motorcycle in a terrifying midday smash. The tragedy unfolded yesterday, November 12, at 12:30pm in Nong Prue, a district in the resort city of Chon Buri, as confirmed by Police Lieutenant Colonel Jirasak…
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Man sets family’s truck on fire near Pattaya amid drug frenzy
A 28 year old man in the Takhian Tia area near Pattaya set his family’s pickup truck ablaze and wreaked havoc in their home, reportedly under the influence of illegal drugs, before fleeing the scene. The incident unfolded around 10pm, yesterday, November 11, prompting an urgent response from Bang Lamung police and local rescue teams. Upon arrival, law enforcement and…
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Pattaya woman survives sixth-floor plunge onto Volkswagen
In the early hours of Sunday morning a dramatic incident in Soi Bong Kot, Pattaya, left bystanders stunned as a young woman fell six storeys from a condominium building. Rescue teams responded to the emergency at 4.36am, on November 10, only to find a large crowd already gathered around the scene of the shocking accident. The victim, identified as 21…
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Missing teen reunited with mother after found in Pattaya girlie bar
A relieved mother has been reunited with her 16 year old daughter, who had been missing for two months and was reportedly found working at a girlie bar in Pattaya. The shocking discovery came after the teenage girl’s 42 year old mother raised the alarm with local police, fearing her daughter had been misled about the nature of the job…
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Car and motorbike crash in Bang Lamung claims one life
A tragic crash in Bang Lamung has left one passenger dead and a motorbike rider critically injured. The devastating accident unfolded just before 12.30pm yesterday, November 11, near a housing estate and Motorway 7 on Soi Chaiyaphon Vidhi 25 in Nongprue. Emergency services were quickly on the scene following the horrific collision, which involved a car and a motorbike. Officers…
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Mentally ill woman in Pattaya denies coffin cart theft
Monks and workers at Bun Kanchanaram Temple in Pattaya caught a mentally ill Thai woman taking a coffin cart to use as a clothes hanger at home. She claimed she did not steal it and simply “requested to borrow it in her mind.” Officers from Mueang Pattaya Police Station were called to the temple to apprehend the woman, identified only…
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Motorcyle thief busted by Bang Lamung’s brave teen vigilantes
In a remarkable display of community spirit and quick thinking, a group of local teens turned heroes yesterday as they apprehended a suspected motorcycle thief in the bustling streets of Bang Lamung. The drama unfolded at 2pm, yesterday, November 10, right in front of a mobile phone repair shop near Wat Boon Samphan, drawing quite a crowd. When Nong Prue…
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Brits and pieces: Pattaya calm shattered by heated road rage clash
The tranquillity of Pattaya’s sun-kissed streets was shattered yesterday by a shocking road rage meltdown involving a British man and a Thai local. Chaos unfolded outside the LK Metro Hotel on Soi Buakhao as emergency services rushed to the scene in response to a violent altercation between a British man and a Thai driver. James Edward, a British national, was…
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Tattoo artist arrested for ketamine dealing in Bang Lamung
In an evening operation on November 8, Bang Lamung police arrested a young tattoo artist suspected of drug dealing. The arrest took place at a tattoo shop in the Bang Lamung district around 6pm, following a tip-off about a planned ketamine delivery intended for Pattaya’s nightlife scene. Police had set up surveillance around the shop and observed a man fitting…
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Koh Si Chang police uncover illegal immigration operation
Koh Si Chang police, in collaboration with various agencies, discovered a significant case of illegal immigration while patrolling the waters off Koh Si Chang in Chon Buri on November 8. A cargo vessel was found transferring a group of workers to a smaller boat. Upon further inspection, police identified that none of the 72 workers had the necessary immigration documents…
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Cat chaos: Jomtien official abused in late-night clash
In a bizarre midnight showdown by Jomtien Beach, a city official found himself at the centre of a street-side skirmish over none other than a cat’s chair. Jomtien municipal officer Kritsana Rattanakhuen filed a formal complaint with Pattaya City Police on Thursday, November 7, after an encounter that escalated from polite request to heated confrontation. The drama unfolded around midnight…
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Pattaya mayor wins big for Thai-Chinese diplomacy
In a glittering ceremony that brought together stars and statesmen, Pattaya Mayor Poramet Ngampichet proudly took home the prestigious Political News award at the Thailand Headlines Person of the Year Awards 2024. Celebrating leaders who champion Thai-Chinese relations, this high-profile event highlighted Thailand’s diplomatic soft power and the approach of a landmark year – the 50th anniversary of Thai-Chinese ties…
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Immigration raid uncovers 100 illegal workers at Pattaya hotel site
More than 100 illegal foreign workers have been uncovered by immigration police during a significant operation at a luxury hotel construction site on Pattaya Second Road, Chon Buri province. This joint initiative was spearheaded by immigration officials and a labour expert from the Chon Buri Provincial Employment Office. Yesterday, November 7, over 50 officers converged on the construction site, where…
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Pattaya parents outraged after teacher attacks 12 year old boy
Pattaya City is in uproar as furious parents of a 12 year old boy from Pattaya City School 2 claim their son was assaulted by his physical education (PE) teacher in a brutal attack that has sparked outrage and calls for immediate action. According to the boy’s parents, the teacher allegedly kicked their son, choked him, and threatened to “smack…
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Pattaya police imposter caught on camera collecting ‘donations’
Residents in Central Pattaya’s Nong Or community were left stunned and suspicious after spotting a woman dressed as a police officer, going door-to-door and claiming to collect donations on behalf of the Pattaya Police Station. The incident, which occurred on Tuesday, November 5, has raised serious concerns about a new wave of scams hitting local neighbourhoods. Described as middle-aged, with…
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Motorcyclist suffers ankle injury in East Pattaya railroad accident
In a dramatic road collision in East Pattaya, a motorcyclist was left seriously injured after a high-speed impact on a car, leading to a horrific ankle wound and multiple abrasions. The Sawang Boriboon Thammasathan Rescue Centre rushed to the scene near Sukhumvit Soi 83 on the railroad-side road yesterday, November 7, following reports of the crash. When rescue teams arrived,…
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Coconut calamity: Thai man’s high-stakes suicide leap near Pattaya
The Sawang Rojanatham Sathan Foundation yesterday received a call about a desperate Thai man’s suicide attempt from a coconut tree near HomePro in Bang Saray, just south of Pattaya. Rescue teams dashed to the chilling scene. When they arrived, they found 38 year old Veeranan Jitcharoen sitting by the roadside, stark naked and covered in scrapes, wincing with severe back…
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Teenage girl’s phone fished out from Pattaya drain
A teenage girl visiting Pattaya Beach was greatly relieved when local officials managed to recover her mobile phone after it accidentally slipped down a drainage pipe. The mishap occurred on Wednesday, November 6, when the 17 year old, who was in the area with friends, dropped her iPhone 11 into a drain opposite Soi Pattaya Beach 10. The Pattaya City…
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Thai man caught with 300,000 meth pills in Chon Buri bust
A significant drug bust occurred in Chon Buri when law enforcement swooped to apprehend a Thai man in possession of a large stash of methamphetamine pills. At a routine checkpoint, police stopped the vehicle driven by Sattawat O-sot, leading to the discovery of 300,000 meth pills concealed within his car. A press conference was held by the Chon Buri Police…
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Pattaya bike shop owner demands police action after burglary
A distraught bike shop owner in Pattaya has gone public, calling out the local police for their lack of action following a brazen burglary that left her feeling vulnerable and frustrated. The shop owner, 29 year old Sujanthra Im-arom, who owns Cadence Cycle on Jomtien Soi 8, says her case has stalled, with no updates from the police despite repeated…
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International fireworks festival to light up Pattaya later this month
The International Fireworks Festival 2024 in Pattaya is set to dazzle spectators with a vibrant display from five countries on November 29 and 30. Following a meeting chaired by Pattaya Mayor Poramet Ngampichet at Pattaya City Hall, the event promises to be both exciting and well-organised, ensuring safety and success as seen in previous years. Held along Pattaya Beach Road,…
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Chon Buri Coffee on the Beach 2024 to perk up Pattaya tourism
Pattaya is bustling with anticipation for the upcoming Chon Buri Coffee on the Beach 2024 event. Scheduled to take place from November 22 to 24 at Pattaya Beach, this event promises a unique blend of coffee culture and scenic beachfront experiences. Pattaya’s leadership, spearheaded by Mayor Poramet Ngampichet, took centre stage on Monday, November 4, to formally announce this event.…
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Pattaya beach brawl as rival sex workers ‘shore’ up competition
Pattaya Beach turned from paradise to pandemonium last night as foreign women clashed over alleged issues of competition in the local sex trade in a shocking display of violence. The usually vibrant beach atmosphere was shattered yesterday, November 5, when police were called to Soi 13/4, Pattaya Beach Road, in Chon Buri Province to break up a heated brawl. Arriving…
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Pattaya enhances water safety with ‘Better Pattaya Bay’ initiative
Pattaya City, in collaboration with the Marine Department, has introduced the Better Pattaya Bay initiative to enhance the organisation of speedboat, jet ski, and banana boat services along Pattaya Beach. This move aims to prioritise the safety of tourists by keeping marine motorsports 200 metres away from the shore, as highlighted by Pattaya Mayor Poramet Ngampichet yesterday, November 5. With…
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Pattaya woman crashes pickup into lover after 4-day drinking binge
A drunk Thai woman in Pattaya deliberately crashed her pickup truck into her lover after he went on a four-day drinking binge with his friends without returning home. Officers from Nong Prue Police Station were called to the car park of Tung Klom-Tarn Man Temple in Pattaya’s Bang Lamung district at about 1pm yesterday, November 4, to address a disturbance…
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British tourist falls through Pattaya cafe ceiling covered in poop
A drunken British tourist managed to redefine the phrase “making an entrance” in the most revolting fashion by falling through the ceiling of an Internet café in Pattaya, Thailand, covered in his excrement. The 51 year old British man last night, November 4, fell from his hotel balcony and somehow ended up stuck, naked and covered in poop in the…
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Tragedy strikes after man’s fatal fall from Pattaya hotel
A tragic scene unfolded at a hotel on Sukhumvit Road, Na Jomtien when a shocking accident saw a man fatally fall to his death. At precisely 9.50pm on November 2, Police Colonel Watthanachai Saengrit, the head honcho of Na Jomtien Police Station, received the alarming news. Wasting no time, he dashed to the scene, joined by medics from Wat Yan…
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Pattaya beach bling: Chinese tourist falls prey to jewellery heist
A Chinese tourist found himself the victim of a brazen jewellery theft yesterday in Pattaya. The cunning caper happened around 2.06am, yesterday, November 3, right by the beach near Soi 6 on the bustling Pattaya Beach Road. Chinese tourist Shen Yanqing, who was soaking up the local nightlife with friends in central Pattaya, got more than he bargained for when…
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