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  • Cambodian monks disrobed in Pattaya for breaching Buddhist rules

    Cambodian monks disrobed in Pattaya for breaching Buddhist rules

    Three Cambodian monks were stripped of their saffron robes in Pattaya after locals complained they had broken traditional Buddhist rules. The incident unfolded when the trio was spotted on the notorious Walking Street, a vibrant nightlife hub, late at night, begging for food – a clear violation of Buddhist practice. Buddhist monks are traditionally permitted to ask for food only…

  • Smoke scare at sea: Pattaya tourist boat evacuates 35 passengers

    Smoke scare at sea: Pattaya tourist boat evacuates 35 passengers

    A tourist boat carrying 35 Russian passengers yesterday narrowly avoided disaster after a massive cloud of black smoke engulfed the vessel near Sak Island. Fortunately, quick-thinking by the captain and emergency services ensured a safe outcome for everyone on board. The Marine Disaster Prevention Radio Center (Marine Rescue) in Pattaya received an urgent report at 10am yesterday, March 18, of…

  • Indian gang no match for Belgian MMA fighter in Pattaya

    Indian gang no match for Belgian MMA fighter in Pattaya

    Four Indian men gang attacked a Belgian mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter over a parking issue outside a condominium in Pattaya at the weekend but were no match for the Belgian man’s skills. The Belgian fighter, 22 year old Maxim Arbille, and his Thai girlfriend shared the details of the altercation with Channel 8 today, March 19. The couple explained…

  • Pattaya takraw players forced to practice in darkness

    Pattaya takraw players forced to practice in darkness

    Residents and athletes are in the dark, literally, at a local sports facility in Chon Buri, where the lack of lighting has left players stranded in the shadows. The Nong Pla Lai Takraw Group is urgently calling on Thai officials to fix the issue, which has made night-time training impossible and raised safety concerns. In a recent complaint, 31 year…

  • Tourists fume over persistent foreign beggars in Pattaya

    Tourists fume over persistent foreign beggars in Pattaya

    Tourists flocking to Pattaya, particularly around the notorious Walking Street area, are growing increasingly frustrated with the ongoing issue of foreign beggars harassing visitors. Many of these beggars, often accompanied by young children ranging from infants to seven to 10 years old, can be seen wandering the streets selling goods or soliciting money. When tourists refuse to buy, some beggars…

  • 6 thieves, including foreigner, wanted for robbing Laotian woman in Pattaya

    6 thieves, including foreigner, wanted for robbing Laotian woman in Pattaya

    Six thieves, one a foreigner, robbed and brutally slashed a Laotian woman’s face with a knife in Pattaya. The Laotian woman reached out to a famous Thai social media influencer for help as there has been no developments since the attack a month ago. Guntouch “Gun” Pongpaiboonwet accompanied the Laotian victim, Waewta, to Mueang Pattaya Police Station to follow up…

  • Holy serpent! Monk spotted cruising Pattaya with a snake

    Holy serpent! Monk spotted cruising Pattaya with a snake

    A Thai woman captured a monk riding a motorcycle with a snake draped over his shoulder on a Pattaya road. The video has since exploded on social media, instantly going viral. The 40 year old woman, Bang-on Chom-ngam, witnessed the alleged monk’s reckless riding and recorded a video of him, sharing it with local media outlets. She hoped to verify…

  • Vape and escape: Pattaya police snuff out illicit puff trade

    Vape and escape: Pattaya police snuff out illicit puff trade

    In a bold move to clamp down on the illegal vape trade, Pattaya City Police arrested three in a late-night sting operation. The raid resulted in the confiscation of seven fruit-flavoured vapes and the arrest of the suspects for illegally selling electronic cigarettes. At around 11.36pm, yesterday, March 17, the police launched the operation after gathering intelligence about a group…

  • Baht luck: German and Indian tourists pickpocketed in Pattaya

    Baht luck: German and Indian tourists pickpocketed in Pattaya

    A German man yesterday lost about 6,000 baht in cash while an Indian man lost over 13,000 baht in a pickpocketing incident in Pattaya. The 67 year old German victim, Manfred Frey, along with his Thai wife and his friend, visited Mueang Pattaya Police Station yesterday, March 16, to report the theft. He stated that he was pickpocketed outside a…

  • Shoddy washing machine sparks fire in Pattaya

    Shoddy washing machine sparks fire in Pattaya

    A fire broke out in a large housing estate in Pattaya last night when a clothes dryer caught fire in a home within the Ek Mongkol 4 community in Nong Prue, Bang Lamung district. Emergency services and Pattaya’s Sawang Boriboon Thammasathan rescue team quickly responded to the scene at at 9pm, yesterday, March 16, to contain the situation. The fire…

  • Foreigner assaults Thai man after alleged hit-and-run in Pattaya

    Foreigner assaults Thai man after alleged hit-and-run in Pattaya

    A viral video surfaced showing a foreigner physically assaulting a Thai man in the middle of a road, following an alleged hit-and-run incident in Pattaya. The Thai motorist who witnessed the incident shared the video on his Facebook account yesterday, March 16, with a caption that read, “The assault was caused by a motorcycle crash. They ended up at a…

  • Czech man falls to death from 30-metre cell tower on Koh Larn

    Czech man falls to death from 30-metre cell tower on Koh Larn

    A Czech man yesterday fell to his death from a 30-metre cell tower on Koh Larn, an island in Chon Buri province. Officers from Mueang Pattaya Police Station were alerted to the death of a foreign man at about 11.30am yesterday, March 16. They rushed to the scene with a medical team from Ban Koh Larn Hospital and rescuers from…

  • Pattaya shooting range noise reduced, but residents uneasy

    Pattaya shooting range noise reduced, but residents uneasy

    Residents expressed relief as Pattaya officials inspected a shooting range adjacent to their village, which has caused persistent noise disturbance. Yesterday, Krisana Boonsawat, Pattaya’s Deputy Mayor, along with officials from the engineering and public health and environment departments, visited the Guns Shooting and Battle range, now renamed 556 Shooting Club, following complaints from residents of Jomtien Park Villa 2 in…

  • Teen stabbed in Pattaya over motorcycle exhaust dispute

    Teen stabbed in Pattaya over motorcycle exhaust dispute

    A teenager in Pattaya sustained a severe head injury after a knife attack linked to a dispute over a loud motorcycle exhaust. The incident occurred at 1.06am yesterday, March 14, with the Sawang Boriboon Thammasathan Rescue Centre receiving the report of an assault in Soi Wat Boon Samphan. Coordination between Nong Prue Police Station officers and rescue volunteers was swiftly…

  • Pattaya cracks down on beach chaos and homelessness

    Pattaya cracks down on beach chaos and homelessness

    Pattaya City officials are stepping up efforts to bring order to the city’s beaches and tackle its growing homelessness problem. A high-level meeting chaired by Deputy Mayor Wutthisak Rermkijakarn at City Hall focused on enforcing stricter regulations for beach umbrellas, deck chairs, and sunbathing areas while addressing mounting concerns over homelessness. Officials discussed the need for designated sunbathing areas, ensuring…

  • Thai Elephant Day celebrated with buffet for oldest elephant

    Thai Elephant Day celebrated with buffet for oldest elephant

    Khao Kheow Open Zoo pulled out all the stops for Thai Elephant Day, treating its oldest resident, Pang Nat, to a lavish buffet. The grand celebration, held at 10am, yesterday, March 13, was led by Ularika Kongprom, the zoo’s assistant director, and attended by executives, staff, and visiting students eager to take part in the festivities. The event was designed…

  • Si Racha woman left with head injury after altercation with man

    Si Racha woman left with head injury after altercation with man

    A conflict between a man and a woman in Si Racha resulted in injuries and a police investigation. Yesterday, March 12, emergency services were called to an altercation on Sriracha-Nong Kho Road, Mueang subdistrict, Si Racha district, Chon Buri province. Kanokwan, a 36 year old victim, was found with a deep wound to her forehead. Despite her injuries, she was…

  • Another tourist brawl in Pattaya sparks local outrage

    Another tourist brawl in Pattaya sparks local outrage

    Another violent clash between foreign tourists erupted in Jomtien yesterday adding to growing concerns about unruly behaviour tarnishing Pattaya’s reputation. The brawl, which took place yesterday morning, March 12, near Dong Tan Beach, saw two groups of foreigners engaging in a heated dispute before the situation turned violent. Local officials, including the Pattaya City Patrol and Jomtien District Civic Guard, swiftly…

  • Pattaya road rage: Motorcycle taxi fight ends in stabbing

    Pattaya road rage: Motorcycle taxi fight ends in stabbing

    A violent street fight between motorcycle taxi drivers in Pattaya’s Soi Diana left one man with severe stab wounds after an argument over a minor traffic accident spiralled out of control. The brutal attack, captured on CCTV, saw two young drivers ambush and stab a fellow rider in a shocking act of road rage. The drama began when 37 year old Rewat Saechua accidentally…

  • From pink to takeoff: Pattaya’s bus link to Bangkok takes off

    From pink to takeoff: Pattaya’s bus link to Bangkok takes off

    Responding to news of a new shuttle bus service linking Don Mueang International Airport to Pattaya, the Transport Company Ltd., unveiled a new bus service connecting the bustling seaside city to the Bangkok airport. The Transport Company Ltd., announced to travellers and tourists alike to look for the iconic pink buses on Sukhumvit Road, directly across from the Father Ray…

  • Police reopen British teacher’s chilling murder case from 2012

    Police reopen British teacher’s chilling murder case from 2012

    West Yorkshire Police detectives are once again on the hunt for clues connected to the brutal murder of a British teacher in Thailand 12 years after the chilling attack that ultimately claimed his life. Adam Pickles, a former head of English at the Regents International School in Pattaya, tragically died in West Yorkshire in January 2021. His demise followed a…

  • Illegal foreign workers busted in Pattaya villa scam crackdown

    Illegal foreign workers busted in Pattaya villa scam crackdown

    Tourist Police in Pattaya arrested 25 foreign nationals working illegally at pool villa construction sites, exposing a growing network of illegal foreign-run property developments. The operation, led by Police Colonel Man Rotthong, targeted Chinese investors suspected of developing villa rentals that function as illegal hotels. Acting on a tip-off about 40 Chinese and Myanmar workers, officers raided four construction sites…

  • Rent, steal, sell: Couple busted in Pattaya car theft scam

    Rent, steal, sell: Couple busted in Pattaya car theft scam

    A couple accused of running an elaborate car theft scam were arrested in Pattaya after allegedly renting vehicles, disabling GPS trackers, and selling them on the black market. The operation spanned multiple provinces, with victims reporting losses in Chon Buri, Pattaya, Nonthaburi, and Kanchanaburi. On March 9, Chon Buri Highway Police arrested 48 year old Thanakrit and 29 year old…

  • Jomtien Beach revamp nears completion, flooding fix underway

    Jomtien Beach revamp nears completion, flooding fix underway

    Pattaya’s Jomtien Beach transformation is well underway, with more than 80% of the project completed as the city works to tackle persistent flooding and modernise its landscape. Set for completion by the end of this year, the massive upgrade promises better drainage, improved footpaths, more parking, and enhanced lighting—a game-changer for residents and tourists alike. Mayor Poramet Ngampichet recently inspected…

  • Pattaya punch-up: Teenage girl kicks off in wholesale showdown

    Pattaya punch-up: Teenage girl kicks off in wholesale showdown

    A violent punch-up erupted at a wholesale store in Pattaya yesterday between local Thai shoppers when a teenager kicked off after she was blocked by another consumer. The fracas sparked at a store on Soi Khao Noi, East Pattaya, at 8pm yesterday, March 9. The drama exploded when a 19 year old woman flew into a fury over a shopping…

  • AI-powered surveillance to boost tourist security in Pattaya

    AI-powered surveillance to boost tourist security in Pattaya

    Pattaya City is set to enhance tourist security with artificial intelligence (AI) powered surveillance systems, allowing closer monitoring and response to incidents. This follows a meeting between the mayor and the city’s Tourist Police. Pattaya Mayor Poramet Ngampichet met with the newly appointed Pattaya Tourist Police Chief, Police Colonel Songwut Chueaplakij, and his team to discuss the initiative. The AI-integrated…

  • Ring the changes! Muay Thai to save Pattaya’s reputation? (video)

    Ring the changes! Muay Thai to save Pattaya’s reputation? (video)

    Residents of Pattaya believe the introduction of a Muay Thai boxing ring on the city’s infamous Walking Street could tame the recent tide of street brawls among foreign tourists and reclaim some of the holiday resort’s lost charm. The call for change comes hot on the heels of a violent encounter near Pattaya Beach in late February that left two…

  • Lover’s leap: Thai teen falls from Pattaya condo after lover’s spat

    Lover’s leap: Thai teen falls from Pattaya condo after lover’s spat

    A Thai teen is fighting for her life after a heated argument with her foreign boyfriend ended with her falling from the 14th floor of a Pattaya condominium. The 19 year old girl, Jane, was left with critical injuries after plummeting from the 14th floor of a condo in Nong Prue subdistrict, Bang Lamung district, Chon Buri province. At around…

  • Nature calls: Italian man denies public masturbation in Pattaya, blames UTI

    Nature calls: Italian man denies public masturbation in Pattaya, blames UTI

    An Italian man denied masturbating in public in Pattaya, claiming that he only took his penis out to urinate because he was suffering from urinary incontinence, a result of a urinary tract infection (UTI). A Channel 8 female journalist sought help from Mueang Pattaya Police Station after she and her friend caught a foreign man masturbating on a beach near the…

  • Bang Bang Lamung: Thai man shot near Pattaya car shop

    Bang Bang Lamung: Thai man shot near Pattaya car shop

    A 37 year old Thai man was shot after finding himself in the crosshairs of a rival’s rage in Bang Lamung at the weekend. The shocking scene, unfolded on Saturday, March 8, when a petty feud exploded into chaos at a local auto shop in the typically quiet Khao Mai Kaew area of Chon Buri province. The drama began at…