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The Great American Smokeout, held this year on November 17, is a nationwide event that encourages smokers to take their first steps towards a smoke-free life. If you’re an expat in Thailand, this day could be a timely reminder to...
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Bang Lamung police nab suspects for 10 million baht factory theft
Bang Lamung police apprehended four suspects involved in stealing large machinery from a recycling factory in the Bang Lamung area. Acting on a tip-off from the factory owner, who reported that several individuals were stealing and damaging property, over 20 officers moved in and caught the suspects in the act, attempting to move steel pipes weighing nearly 20 kilogrammes. The suspects, identified…
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Pattaya police boost patrols ahead of Police Day celebration
Pattaya’s police force is ramping up security measures in the lead-up to the city’s Police Day celebration. The city’s police chief has directed officers to bolster patrols and target crimes to enhance safety and security. Police Colonel Navin Teerawit, Superintendent of Pattaya Police Station, presided over a monthly meeting to issue new directives and review the performance of each department.…
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Thai woman arrested on Pattaya Walking Street with loaded gun
A Thai woman was apprehended on Pattaya Walking Street for carrying a loaded firearm, claiming it was intended for self-defence against harassment. Pattaya police received a report early yesterday, October 11, at 5.06am regarding a woman with a firearm in the bustling area of South Pattaya. Upon arrival, officers discovered 39 year old Isaree who was visibly intoxicated. A thorough…
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Pattaya woman in coma after brutal assault by boyfriend
A Thai woman remains in a coma in a hospital in Pattaya with a collapsed lung after her boyfriend brutally assaulted her after she failed to clean their condominium to his high standards. The victim’s friend, Thanankornkan “Pim” Boonlaeb, took to social media to expose the shocking behaviour of the brutal thug and urged netizens to help them seek justice. Pim…
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Poker face-off: Pattaya cops deal winning hand to illegal gambling ring
Pattaya police, in a well-coordinated raid, last night successfully dismantled an illegal poker gambling ring involving foreign nationals. The operation yesterday, October 9, spearheaded by Bang Lamung District Chief Wekit Manarojkij and Pattaya City Police Chief Police Colonel Nawin Thirawit, resulted in the arrest of 11 individuals at a residence on Soi Sanamkhan Land in Nong Prue. Pol. Col. Nawin…
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Shore thing: Thai man decks drunk Indian tourist for sexual assault on wife in Pattaya
A Thai man assaulted a drunk Indian man yesterday, rendering him unconscious after the foreigner allegedly sexually harassed his wife on Pattaya Beach. Rescuers from the Swang Borriboon Dhammastan were called to Pattaya Beach, near Pattaya Soi 13/4, yesterday, October 9, to provide first aid to the injured Indian man, whose name was not disclosed. Upon arrival, the rescue team found…
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Motorcyclist critically injured in Pattaya hit-and-run incident
A motorcyclist suffered critical injuries after a hit-and-run incident on Sukhumvit Road in Pattaya on Monday evening. The collision occurred at 9.10pm on October 7 in front of an unidentified department store. The Sawang Boriboon Rescue Centre promptly received the report and coordinated with medical staff from Bang Lamung Hospital. Upon arrival at the scene, the rescue team and reporters…
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Woman crashes Ford Ranger into minivan while drunk in Pattaya
A heavily intoxicated 29 year old woman caused a dramatic scene by driving her shiny new Ford Ranger straight into an Alphard minivan, resulting in significant damage. The incident unfolded in the early hours of the morning, with the driver admitting to having had a few too many drinks. At 1.26am today, October 9, Police Lieutenant Amorntep Phetthim of Pattaya…
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Fire at Big Moose bar near Pattaya Beach traps six residents
A fire at the Big Moose beer bar and rental rooms near Pattaya Beach Road trapped six residents early yesterday morning. The blaze erupted around 7.30am, yesterday, October 7, originating on the ground floor and blocking all exits, which left the residents unable to escape unaided. Firefighters quickly arrived at the scene and began dousing the flames with water. They…
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High stakes, high escapes: Pattaya police hit the jackpot in drug bust
Pattaya police raided a gambling den yesterday, uncovering a significant stash of drugs after the suspects made a swift getaway. At around 12.15pm, yesterday, October 6, officers targeted a small gambling operation tucked away in a parking lot on Soi 3 near Jomtien Beach, following numerous complaints from residents. As the police approached the scene in a pickup truck, they…
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Pattaya woman locks herself in bathroom as cops rush to flush her out
A woman high on drugs in Pattaya sparked chaos when she locked herself in a hotel bathroom, leading to a dramatic police intervention. Pattaya police yesterday, October 6 received reports about a Thai woman who had barricaded herself inside after her rental period had ended, refusing to vacate the premises. When officers arrived, they spent over 30 minutes trying to…
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Pattaya heartbreak: Six year old drowns in pond while playing
A heart-wrenching tragedy unfolded near Pattaya yesterday when a six-year-old boy drowned in a water retention pond while playing with friends. At precisely 3.06pm, yesterday, October 6, Huay Yai police received a harrowing call about a child drowning at the large pond, sparking a swift response from local officials and a volunteer rescue team, who raced to the scene accompanied…
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South Korean drug fugitive arrested in Thailand after visa overstay
Thai and South Korean officials collaborated to apprehend a South Korean fugitive involved in drug-related crimes. The Office of the Narcotics Control Board (ONCB) and the National Police Agency of South Korea arrested 44 year old Seo Jung Num at a hotel in Bang Lamung on October 3. Seo had been evading an arrest warrant issued in South Korea for…
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British man busted in Pattaya after cannabis-fuelled escape attempt
A British man on the run from Thai police had his escape plan go up in smoke—literally. On Thursday, October 3, Chon Buri Immigration officers apprehended a 28 year old British national who was wanted for trespassing and overstaying his visa in Thailand. But in a bizarre twist, the arrest only came after he tried to flee while high on…
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Factory worker killed in Chon Buri shooting, suspect at large
A factory supervisor shot and killed a co-worker outside their workplace, firing eight shots from a 9mm gun. The incident occurred around 6pm yesterday, October 3. Police and rescue workers were called to the scene in Don Hua Lo, Chon Buri province. Police officers, led by Kitthivet Ngasuwan, arrived to find 38 year old Natthawut lying in a pool of blood.…
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Pattaya thief begs for mercy after stealing to aid sick grandmother
A shop owner in Pattaya set a trap to catch a persistent thief who had been stealing from his stall, only to face a tearful plea for forgiveness as the suspect claimed he was stealing to feed his sick grandmother. Officers from Nong Prue Police Station responded to a call about a detained thief at the Khao Talo Market in…
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American woman makes long journey to Thailand to see Moo Deng (video)
An American woman travelled by air for nearly 21 hours to see Moo Deng, the baby pygmy hippopotamus who has become a global Internet sensation at Khao Kheow Open Zoo in Chon Buri. The US national, Molly, shared details of her journey on TikTok, noting that she flew for 18.5 hours and faced disbelief from immigration officials about her unique…
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Pattaya car chase over Thai woman sparks gunfire
A dramatic car chase involving gunfire unfolded in Pattaya yesterday after a heated confrontation between two Thai men over a woman. Pattaya police responded to a report of the incident on Soi Khao Talo 5/1 at 11am, yesterday, October 3. Police officers apprehended 34 year old Thosawat at the scene, who is suspected of firing shots. A .32 calibre revolver…
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Pattaya pool party busted: Cops dive into illegal ops crackdown
Pattaya police raided three pool villas where a Chinese gang was operating illegal money lending and online gambling activities, seizing 13 computers and over 100 mobile phones. Chatchai Surachetphong, Deputy Regional Police Chief of Region 2, along with Navin Theerawit, Pattaya City Police Chief, and Thananon Athiphansri, Deputy Chief of Pattaya City Police, led a raid to investigate a pool…
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Pattaya officials inspect Walking Street venues for fire safety
Pattaya officials conducted a thorough inspection of Walking Street venues on Tuesday evening, October 1, to ensure fire safety measures are up to par for the incoming tourist season. The inspection, which took place around 8pm, was spearheaded by Weekit Manarotkit, Bang Lamung District Chief, and Pattaya Mayor Poramase Ngampichet. The focus was on several entertainment venues located on Walking…
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Pattaya residents call for action against late-night street races
Residents of Pattaya are urging police to take action after late-night street races disrupted their peace on Jomtien Second Road. Local news reporters received numerous complaints from locals about street racers causing disturbances by racing motorcycles on public roads at 3am yesterday, October 2. The noise was so disruptive that nearby residents were unable to sleep. Upon investigating the area,…
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Lettuce pray: Market shoppers face steep prices ahead of Pattaya Vegetarian Festival
The Rai Vanasin Market in East Pattaya was buzzing with anticipation yesterday as eager shoppers scrambled to stock up on fresh produce for the upcoming Pattaya Vegetarian Festival, which kicks off today, October 2 and runs until October 12. However, as the crowds grew, so did the prices – with many vegetables seeing eye-watering surges just days before the festival…
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Pattaya mafia bully brutally assaults teen, rapes innocent woman
A ruthless Thai mafia enforcer unleashed a brutal assault on a 15 year old boy and raped a 20 year old woman in his rented Pattaya room, accusing them of helping his wife escape from him. Yesterday, October 1, the boy’s 32 year old mother accompanied her son, Tang, to Bang Lamung Police Station to file a complaint against the…
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Reel trouble: Anglers cause turmoil at Chon Buri sanctuary
A major row erupted at Wat Yan Sangwararam in Bang Lamung, Chon Buri, when a large group of fishermen brazenly set up their rods in the sacred sanctuary area. The incident, which took place on September 27th, prompted the Royal Thai Navy (RTN) to swoop in and seize fishing equipment from a group of teenagers. But the drama didn’t end…
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Residents rejoice at Chon Buri temple after lottery win
Residents celebrated their luck at Wat Huai Sup, Chon Buri province, after winning the lottery with over 100 tickets, thanks to the blessings of Luang Pho Yai. They lit 10,000 firecrackers in gratitude and plan to use the new numbers from the firecrackers for the next draw. Over 20 villagers gathered at Wat Huai Sup in Namatoom subdistrict, Phanat Nikhom…
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Pattaya drunken brawl: Construction worker dies, Brit arrested
Thai police have provided an update on a drunken fight in Pattaya that left a Western Australian man dead and a British tourist under arrest. The tragic brawl, which occurred outside the Walk In Mansion Hotel in Pattaya, saw the Aussie construction worker lose his life after an altercation with a 29 year old British man. The construction worker, 58…
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Mysterious figure seen tossing objects from Pattaya building
A mysterious figure was seen throwing objects from an abandoned building at Waterfront, Bali Hai Pier, Pattaya. A Facebook user posted a video clip in the Pattaya Facebook group on Monday, September 30. In the clip, an unknown figure is seen throwing objects that looked like long white sticks, measuring more than 3 metres long, off the balcony of an…
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Pattaya’s wastewater treatment project delayed again
Pattaya City Hospital is asking for a major budget extension to tackle its long-delayed wastewater treatment project. The hospital, under the Health and Environment Bureau, has requested an additional period for the disbursement of 23.8 million baht—part of a total 25.3 million baht budget—to continue its vital environmental initiative. Deputy Mayor Wuthisak Rermkijakarn presented the proposal at a Pattaya City…
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Electric scooter inferno: Sattahip park blaze leaves metal carnage
A peaceful evening at Nong Takian Park in Sattahip turned into a fiery spectacle when an electric scooter exploded into flames on Sunday, September 29, leaving behind nothing but a pile of scorched metal. Firefighters swooped in to save the day, dousing the blaze before it could engulf the surrounding area. The scooter’s owner, who had just returned from a…
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Slithering surprise: Python pops into Pattaya mall, sparking chaos
A bustling Pattaya City mall turned into a scene of chaos when a nearly 3-metre long python made an unexpected appearance. The incident, which occurred yesterday, September 30, at 4pm, saw the Pattaya Land Disaster Prevention Radio Centre receiving a report of a large snake spotted under a car in the mall’s parking lot on Pattaya Klang Road. Upon arrival,…
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