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Sea-rious splash: Russian tourist makes waves with daring swim between Pattaya’s viewpoints (video)
A Russian tourist sent shockwaves through the local community when he was found swimming in the sea between Pattaya’s Khao Phra Tamnak viewpoint and Koh Larn. The incident occurred around 1pm today. Asadakorn Bangsi, also known as Copy, the owner of Koh Larn’s accommodation, reported the event to the Khaosod Online after sharing the story on TikTok. Asadakorn revealed the…
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Turkish man loses nearly 100,000 baht to Thai woman he met on dating app
A Turkish man sought assistance from Mueang Pattaya Police Station officers after losing nearly 100,000 baht to a Thai woman he met on a dating app. The 50 year old victim, Ruhan Topal, told officers the theft occurred at a hotel in Pattaya last night, November 19. He spoke to a Thai woman who claimed to be from Phuket province…
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Insufficient street lighting blamed for motorcycle crash in Pattaya
Pattaya witnessed a motorcycle crash in the early hours of yesterday that left two people injured on Soi 11. The driver of one of the motorcycles, a 21 year old man named Korakot, reported that insufficient street lighting in the area was to blame for the accident. The incident occurred at approximately 1am on November 19 and was promptly reported to…
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Pattaya: Central Marina Shopping Mall to host Marina Countdown 2024 festival
The Central Marina Shopping Mall in Pattaya is set to host an exciting food and beverage festival named Marina Countdown 2024. The festival, designed to be a casual and enjoyable affair, is scheduled to run from November 23 to January 3 next year. The event promises a lineup of various artists such as Klear, No One Else, Ble Patumrach, and…
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Royal Thai Police’s eradication of convictions in massive justice reform
The Royal Thai Police (RTP), under the leadership of Commissioner Police General Torsak Sukvimol, has unveiled a significant achievement for the national justice system. A substantial number of convictions, specifically over 9.3 million from a total of 13 million, have been successfully expunged within two years. This announcement by Torsak was made public yesterday, marking a significant milestone in the…
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5 year old girl survives 3 metre fall from balcony in Pattaya
A five year old girl in Pattaya was left alone in her room and subsequently fell 3 metres from a balcony onto a canopy. The incident occurred in a commercial building in Nong Prue, Bang Lamung district, Chon Buri province. The child suffered abdominal pain and injuries from the impact and was rushed to the hospital. The girl was found…
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Global EV trend surges with Thailand joining the race
A surge in the global trend of electric vehicles (EVs) usage has been highlighted by Poonphong Naiyanaphakorn, the director of the Trade Policy and Strategy Office. This information was shared with the public on a day not too long ago. The International Energy Agency (IEA) has predicted that the total EV sales are set to rise from 10 million units…
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Thai Metropolitan Police Bureau tackle student conflicts with preventive measures
Police General Kittirat Phanphet, the Deputy Commissioner of the Royal Thai Police, and the Thai Metropolitan Police Bureau unveiled a meeting convened to address ongoing student conflicts between competing colleges. The meeting, on Wednesday, November 15, which saw the participation of Min Buri police and other relevant officials, aimed to formulate actionable guidelines to transform erroneous values into correct ones.…
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Amazing Seafood Festival 2023: Si Racha gears up for shell-ebration
The coastal town of Si Racha is ready to host the highly anticipated Amazing Seafood Festival 2023, taking place from November 25 to 27. This gastronomical extravaganza is expected to be a major draw for food enthusiasts, with a smorgasbord of sea-derived delicacies being prepared for the attendees to savour. From the freshest of sashimi to succulent squid, shrimp, richly…
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Pattaya businesses backs discarded proposal for Chinese police patrols in Thailand
Pattaya Nightlife Business Association chairwoman Lamphueng Hamilton expressed her support for a now-discarded proposal for Chinese police officers to patrol popular tourist areas in Thailand. The proposal, originally mooted by the Thai government, has since been unequivocally dismissed. However, several Pattaya-based private tourism operators continue to champion the idea. Their support stems from a notable decrease in Chinese visitors, which…
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TMD: Thailand braces for winter onset with lower temperatures and shifting winds
The Thai Meteorology Department (TMD) officially marked the onset of the winter season from yesterday, November 14. With this shift in seasons, the northern regions of Thailand are bracing for a noticeable drop in temperature, potentially reaching below 23 degrees Celsius in some areas. Signifying the winter’s arrival, the wind direction across Thailand, ranging from 100 to 3,500 metres in…
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Pattaya purrs: Black Sheep Motorcycle Club’s charity ride revs up for elephantine cause
The gentle hum of motorcycle engines echoed through Pattaya as the Black Sheep Motorcycle Club, along with dozens of keen volunteers, embarked on a charity ride. Their mission? To raise funds for the Elephant Camp nestled in the heart of Pattaya. The charity ride took place on a sunny Sunday morning, November 5. While the Black Sheep Motorcycle Club Pattaya stood…
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Family tourism rises in Pattaya despite extended nightlife hours
In Pattaya, Thanet Supornsahasrungsi, who operates as the Executive Director of Sunshine Hotels & Resorts, made a public announcement on November 10 about the rise in family tourism trends, despite the extended service hours till 4am in four pilot provinces. Thanet recounted how, in the past, over 90% of overseas visitors were drawn to Pattaya’s vibrant nightlife. They would congregate…
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Beach brawl in Pattaya leaves two injured, police investigating
A squabble broke out on the sands of Pattaya Beach, Bang Lamung, Chon Buri in the early hours of yesterday. The Pattaya City police were alerted at 2.30am, and promptly made their way to the scene of the reported incident. Upon arrival, they discovered a group of individuals who had been wounded, with two of them suffering minor injuries. The…
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Pattaya: Female bar worker abducted, manhunt underway
Pattaya, a city known for its vibrant nightlife, was rocked in the early hours of yesterday when a female bar worker was allegedly abducted from Soi Pattaya 3. The bar worker’s friend, 36 year old Worasuda Satthaun, reported the incident to Pattaya police, stating that her colleague was forcefully taken by a group of men who whisked her away in…
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Cash cabaret: Japanese man loses over 60,000 baht to 2 transwomen in Pattaya
A Japanese man lost more than 60,000 baht in cash to two transwomen while travelling on a baht bus in Soi Bua Khao in Pattaya. The Japanese victim, Toshiaki Shinohe, filed a complaint against the two Thai transwomen at Mueang Pattaya Police Station around 10.30pm yesterday, November 9. He said the transwomen pickpocketed 60,000 baht cash, 40,000 Thai baht and…
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Four arrested for possession of 140,000 amphetamine pills in northern Thailand
A drug bust operation in Phon Thong, Roi Et, led by Police Lieutenant General Sarayut Sa-nguanphokai, the Commander-in-Chief, resulted in the arrest of four suspects on November 8. The suspects, 34 year old Suthat (surname withheld), 55 year old Thanattha, 46 year old Wisava, and 41 year old Prapanich, were apprehended with over 140,000 amphetamine pills. The operation was the…
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Vape escape: Thai ATP’s contraband crackdown sparks cloud of justice in Ayutthaya
The bustling province of Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya was the scene of a significant crackdown on illegal goods on November 8. Thai Anti Trafficking In Persons (ATP) officers swooped in on a private distribution centre in Bang Pa-in, seizing a massive haul of E-cigarettes, E-liquids, and associated equipment. This operation led to the confiscation of 60,500 units of contraband, with…
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Pattaya Jazz Festival hits the right notes: Kenny G takes the stage to blow minds tomorrow
The eagerly anticipated Pattaya Jazz Festival 2023 blows its trumpet tomorrow, featuring the world-class talents of renowned jazz musician Kenny G. Set against the bustling backdrop of Pattaya Beach, the event is conveniently situated in proximity to the Central Klang intersection, neighbouring Central Mall. The festival promises an array of captivating performances from world-class artists, all offered without charge, making…
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Pattaya police pacify possessed man with exorcism in unexpected late-night disturbance
A most unusual scenario unfolded on Thappraya Road in Pattaya, in the early hours of today. Pattaya police found themselves playing the role of exorcists when they were called in to placate a local man, aged between 40 to 45 years old, who was causing a late-night disturbance. The man, who was said to be possessed, had been wreaking havoc…
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Tragic road trip takes toll: Family of three’s fate takes a dark turn in Chon Buri
A tragic car accident in Chon Buri province yesterday evening resulted in the unfortunate demise of a family of three, including a five year old girl. The fatal incident took place on the Bo Thong – Khlong Ta Phet Road, located within the Bo Thong subdistrict. In response to the tragedy, emergency services and the Chon Buri police hurried to…
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Pattaya’s Soi Buakhao set to become one-way street in major traffic overhaul
The streets of Pattaya are on the brink of a significant transformation. Officials announced that Soi Buakhao, a bustling road in the city, will soon be converted into a one-way street. To alleviate the regular high congestion and traffic density in the area, the traffic system change is set to take place within the next two weeks. The plan follows…
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Thai man feigns mental illness to evade arrest for motorbike theft
A 28 year old Thai man was recently arrested by Banglamung police while in possession of an allegedly stolen motorbike. Interestingly, upon his arrest, he attempted to feign mental illness as a means of evasion. The intriguing sequence of events culminated on November 6, following a report lodged with the Banglamung police four days prior on November 2. The complainant,…
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Russian tourist arrested for running naked on the streets of North Pattaya (video)
A 23 year old Russian tourist found himself in police custody last night when he was nabbed for causing a public disturbance whilst naked on the streets of North Pattaya. The man, whose identity has been kept under wraps as he awaits psychological assessment, was apprehended around 8pm yesterday on Soi Na Kluea 16. The arrest was executed by a…
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Routine traffic stop in Chon Buri uncovers homemade firearm
In an unexpected incident in Chon Buri, a routine traffic stop turned into a significant police operation. Officers from the Banglamung police station discovered a loaded homemade firearm during a search of an individual who aroused their suspicion. The incident unfolded at 2.15am on November 4 in the Banglamung district of Chon Buri province. According to the deputy inspector of…
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Elderly Thai man rescued from Gulf of Sattahip after surfboard ordeal
In a fortunate turn of events, an elderly Thai man, whose identity and age have not been disclosed, was rescued from the waters of the Gulf of Sattahip, in the Sattahip district of Chon Buri province. The man, who had ventured out to sea on a surfboard, fell into the water after experiencing a blackout. The Sattahip rescue team yesterday…
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Foreigner injured intervening in trans women’s beachfront brawl in Pattaya
A drama unfolded on Pattaya‘s popular beachfront as an unnamed foreign individual bravely intervened in a violent altercation between two trans women and their victim. The courageous act, however, led to the man sustaining moderate injuries. The incident, which took place in the vicinity of the Baywalk Residence, occurred in the early hours of November 5. Two trans women, whose…
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Pattaya to trial Thailand’s new 4am bar closing time initiative
Pattaya’s legal entertainment zones are gearing up to pioneer the Thai government’s new 4am bar closing time initiative, starting from December 15. The announcement was made by Pattaya Mayor Poramase Ngampiches. Ngampiches, in his announcement on Saturday, November 4, stated that establishments within the legally designated nightlife zones in Pattaya would be the first to trial the extended operating hours…
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Foreign hero’s good deed ends in Pattaya Beach brawl: Man injured trying to stop transwomen tiff
A foreign man sustained severe injuries when he attempted to break up a fight among three Thai transwomen on Pattaya Beach. A viral video of the fight between the Thai transwomen went viral on Thai social media. The footage depicted two transwomen assaulting another individual on Pattaya Beach, right in front of Baywalk Residence. The victim, a transwoman, suffered injuries…
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Chon Buri: Russian man causes multiple motorcycle collision, refuses alcohol test and tries to escape
Today at 2am Pattaya police received report of a multiple motorcycle collision which involved a Russian man in Bang Lamung, Chon Buri. The Pattaya City rescue team was dispatched to the incident scene on Pattaya Third Road. Three motorcycles crashed on an intersection road with four individuals suffering from minor injuries. A 32 year old mobile app taxi rider and…
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