Chon Buri

  • Thailand NewsChinese tourists dine and dash across Chon Buri restaurants

    Chinese tourists dine and dash across Chon Buri restaurants

    A growing number of restaurant owners in Chon Buri have reported incidents of Chinese tourists leaving without paying for meals. The latest case involved a group of four Chinese men who racked up a bill of 1,205 baht at a local eatery before walking out without settling the amount. One restaurant owner, 42 year old Seree Chanchaiyaphum recalled an incident…

  • Thailand NewsMan arrested for wife’s murder 20 years ago as deadline looms

    Man arrested for wife’s murder 20 years ago as deadline looms

    Police from the Anti-Trafficking in Persons Division apprehended a 58 year old man accused of fatally stabbing his wife nearly 20 years ago. The arrest occurred just days before the statute of limitations on the murder case was set to expire. The suspect, identified as Prajuab, was found working as a construction labourer in Chon Buri. Yesterday, March 9, Police…

  • Thailand NewsAllegedly drunk foreigner overturns Mercedes-Benz in Chon Buri

    Allegedly drunk foreigner overturns Mercedes-Benz in Chon Buri

    An allegedly drunk foreigner sustained minor injuries after his Mercedes-Benz overturned on a road in Chon Buri in the early hours of Saturday. Rescuers from the Sawang Boriboon Dhammasathan Foundation rushed to the scene outside Nong Prue Municipality Kindergarten at approximately 2.30am on Saturday, March 8, to assist the injured foreign man, whose name was not disclosed to the public.…

  • Pattaya NewsMother and son confess to murder for inheritance in Chon Buri

    Mother and son confess to murder for inheritance in Chon Buri

    A 46 year old woman in Chon Buri has confessed to collaborating with her 30 year old biological son in the murder of her husband, with the intent of seizing his assets. The victim’s body was found in a fertiliser sack in a forested area. The development comes after the body of 52 year old Wachara, a security guard from…

  • Thailand NewsBurmese man commits suicide in Chon Buri during video call with girlfriend

    Burmese man commits suicide in Chon Buri during video call with girlfriend

    A Burmese man yesterday committed suicide on a railway track in the Bang Lamung district of Chon Buri during a video call with his girlfriend. Officers from Bang Lamung Police Station were called to the railway track near Krating Lai Temple yesterday, March 4, to investigate the death of 22 year old Burmese national Maw Asein. He was reported to…

  • Thailand NewsNavy officer charged with drink-driving after Chon Buri crash

    Navy officer charged with drink-driving after Chon Buri crash

    Chaos erupted on Sukhumvit Road in Chon Buri’s Sattahip district when a drunken navy officer crashed his car, only to have armed soldiers show up demanding his release. Lieutenant Commander Kriangsak Taeklang allegedly smashed his white Toyota Vios into a brown Honda City driven by Tharanya, damaging the rear right side of the vehicle. Police arriving at the scene found…

  • Thailand NewsChon Buri man offers 20,000 baht reward for missing wife

    Chon Buri man offers 20,000 baht reward for missing wife

    A Facebook post about a missing person has gone viral, offering a 20,000 baht reward to anyone who can provide information leading to the discovery of the woman, a wife, who has been reported missing in Chon Buri since February 19. A 36 year old contractor, Khomsan, revealed that his wife had been missing. They have been together for over…

  • Thailand NewsDriver dozes off and crashes timber trailer truck in Chon Buri

    Driver dozes off and crashes timber trailer truck in Chon Buri

    A routine drive turned disastrous on Road 331 in Chon Buri when a sleepy lorry driver ploughed into the back of a parked timber trailer, sparking a dramatic rescue mission. The early-morning crash saw heroic efforts from local emergency crews to free the ensnared driver from his crumpled cab in a scene worthy of a Hollywood thriller. It was just…

  • Thailand NewsBangkok-Pattaya bus overturns in Chon Buri, 40 injured

    Bangkok-Pattaya bus overturns in Chon Buri, 40 injured

    A bus accident occurred in Chon Buri yesterday, resulting in injuries to 40 people. The incident happened at 2pm yesterday, February 18, on the bypass road, Route 36, inbound to Pattaya, when the bus overturned after swerving to avoid a vehicle emerging from a gas station. Rescue services from the Sawang Boriboon Thammasathan Foundation responded promptly to the accident in…

  • Thailand NewsChinese ex-boyfriend who attacked Chon Buri woman freed

    Chinese ex-boyfriend who attacked Chon Buri woman freed

    A 23 year old woman in Chon Buri escaped an assault by her Chinese ex-boyfriend, who attacked her with a metal bar and threatened to cut her toes with scissors. Despite the severity of the incident, the man was released without charges after paying 50,000 baht in damages. Police at Huay Yai Police Station received a report requesting assistance for…

  • Pattaya NewsFour illegal foreign nationals nabbed in Pattaya swoop

    Four illegal foreign nationals nabbed in Pattaya swoop

    Bang Lamung police officers swooped on Naklua at the weekend, leading to the arrest of four foreign nationals working illegally in the bustling area behind Naklua New Market in Chon Buri province. The targeted raid on Saturday, February 15 uncovered a startling six-year overstaying spree by two of the apprehended individuals. The crackdown unfolded in Moo 5, Naklua subdistrict, where…

  • Thailand NewsBurmese drug adddict fatally assaulted for sexual harassment

    Burmese drug adddict fatally assaulted for sexual harassment

    A group of men fatally assaulted a Burmese drug addict after he sought sex from their female friend at an apartment in the Chon Buri province. The 29 year old apartment worker, Pimchanok, called officers from Bor Win Police Station to investigate the brutal attack at building number 8 in the Si Racha district of Chon Buri yesterday, February 6. Upon…

  • Thailand NewsThai man assaulted by seller for trying on shoes without buying

    Thai man assaulted by seller for trying on shoes without buying

    A Thai woman took to social media to seek justice for her family after a shoe seller at a shopping mall in the Si Racha district of Chon Buri physically assaulted her husband when their son tried on a pair of shoes but did not buy them. The woman named Ploysai shared videos of the assault on her TikTok account,…

  • Pattaya NewsEscaped Thai inmate from Nonthaburi caught on Chon Buri beach

    Escaped Thai inmate from Nonthaburi caught on Chon Buri beach

    Police arrested an inmate who had escaped from Nonthaburi Provincial Prison on February 2 while enjoying the beach in Chon Buri. The 32 year old prisoner, Wasan Obnual, seized an opportunity while working for the Department of Corrections at the Corrections Museum in Nonthaburi to escape. He immediately took a taxi back home, which was close to both the museum…

  • Thailand NewsRomance scammer ‘Noon Hundred Faces’ caught after 4 million baht loss

    Romance scammer ‘Noon Hundred Faces’ caught after 4 million baht loss

    Police arrested a Thai woman, known as “Noon Hundred Faces,” in Chon Buri for operating a romance scam and swindling more than 4 million baht from victims. Four victims filed complaints against the 29 year old Thai woman, Pinyaphak, also known as Noon, for deceiving them out of money. Most of the victims fell prey to Pinyaphak’s romance scam operation,…

  • Pattaya NewsCyber police crack down on scam gang in Chon Buri

    Cyber police crack down on scam gang in Chon Buri

    The Thai Cyber Police yesterday provided an update on the investigation into a high-profile scam involving a gang known as Ploy Phet and other victims at the Technology Crime Suppression Division headquarters in Mueang Thong Thani. This follows the arrest of 28 year old Thanawut, who impersonated police officers to extort money via video calls. Thanawut was apprehended in Nong…

  • Pattaya NewsHot sting: Thai child scalded by soup at Chon Buri restaurant

    Hot sting: Thai child scalded by soup at Chon Buri restaurant

    A restaurant owner pledged to take responsibility and provide compensation after a five year old girl was scalded by hot soup at a popular eatery in Chon Buri. The incident took place yesterday, January 30 at the Khrua Pla Too Thit Auan restaurant, located on Hat Wonnapha Beach, Mueang district, Chon Buri. The child’s mother posted about the incident online,…

  • Road deaths19 year old Thai-British driver kills Thai woman in Chon Buri car crash

    19 year old Thai-British driver kills Thai woman in Chon Buri car crash

    A 19 year old half-Thai, half-British man crashed his SUV into a motorcycle on a road in the Bang Lamung district of Chon Buri, leaving one Thai woman dead and another seriously injured. Officers from Nong Prue Police Station and rescuers from the Sawang Borriboon Dhammasatan Foundation responded to the accident on Noen Plub Wan Road at approximately 11pm last…

  • Thailand NewsChon Buri stray dog adopted by American man after firecracker scare

    Chon Buri stray dog adopted by American man after firecracker scare

    An American man calmed a stray dog that was frightened by firecrackers during a Chinese New Year celebration in Chon Buri and ended up adopting the animal. ThaiRath reported yesterday that chaos broke out at a convenience store in the Sattahip district of Chon Buri, but the incident surprisingly had a happy ending. According to the media, a white and…

  • Thailand NewsThai baht bus driver hits and kills colleague on Chon Buri road

    Thai baht bus driver hits and kills colleague on Chon Buri road

    A Thai baht bus driver hit and killed his colleague on Sukhumvit Road in Chon Buri province yesterday, January 22, following an argument over their work schedule. An app-based food delivery rider, Parkphum, contacted officers from Saen Suk Police Station at around 10am yesterday to report the incident. Parkphum later told Amarin TV that he was on his way to deliver…

  • Crime NewsHuman skeleton found in Chon Buri suitcase sparks investigation

    Human skeleton found in Chon Buri suitcase sparks investigation

    The discovery of a human skeleton inside a suitcase in Chon Buri has prompted police investigations. No traces of blood or bodily fluids were detected, leading to suspicions about the circumstances of the bones’ presence. The suitcase was found yesterday, January 11, at 7pm, near Huai Yai road, approximately 1 kilometre before the intersection with road 331 in Bang Lamung…

  • Thailand NewsThai police bust Chon Buri bitcoin mining scam stealing electricity

    Thai police bust Chon Buri bitcoin mining scam stealing electricity

    Thai police uncovered a high-tech heist in Chon Buri, where nearly 1,000 bitcoin mining machines were illegally powering up at the expense of the public. A joint operation by the Crime Suppression Division (CSD) and the Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) today exposed a bitcoin mining setup in Chon Buri’s Phanat Nikhom district that had been tampering with its power meter…

  • Thailand NewsFireworks spark devastating blaze at Bang Saen Beach restaurant

    Fireworks spark devastating blaze at Bang Saen Beach restaurant

    Tourists experienced a terrifying countdown escape as fireworks ignited a blaze at a popular restaurant on Bang Saen Beach. Debris from the fireworks landed on the restaurant’s roof, causing a fire that destroyed the establishment in the early hours of today, January 1. Police from Saen Suk Station, Chon Buri province, received a report of a fire at a restaurant…

  • Thailand NewsElderly Thai singer impersonator battles cancer and poverty

    Elderly Thai singer impersonator battles cancer and poverty

    The heart-wrenching story of a 71 year old man, known for mimicking the voice of the legendary Thai singer, Chai Mueangsing, has surfaced, highlighting his struggle with terminal cancer and poverty. Living in Chon Buri, the elderly man now finds himself collecting garbage to sell, his home devoid of electricity and water, and his health rapidly declining. Adun Wongnoi’s Facebook…

  • Crime NewsChon Buri pyramid scheme fraud costs victims 40 million baht

    Chon Buri pyramid scheme fraud costs victims 40 million baht

    More than 30 victims have reported a significant fraud involving a pyramid scheme after being deceived by a group leader known as Mae May. The victims, who have suffered a total loss of 40 million baht (US$1.17 million), gathered to file complaints at Saensuk Police Station, Chon Buri, yesterday, December 23. The fraudulent activities have left many individuals in financial…

  • Thailand NewsElvis of Thailand reveals duct tape secret for younger look at 78

    Elvis of Thailand reveals duct tape secret for younger look at 78

    A 78 year old Thai man from Chon Buri, popularly known as the “Elvis of Thailand,” shared his unconventional tips for looking younger in a TikTok video showing him using duct tape to lift his face. The TikTok channel, @elvisthailand, was created by Somsak’s granddaughter to share his story and showcase how he remains fit and firm at his age.…

  • Thailand NewsPickup truck fire in Chon Buri ends without injury as driver escapes

    Pickup truck fire in Chon Buri ends without injury as driver escapes

    A dramatic fire engulfed a pickup truck at a busy intersection in Chon Buri, leaving only a metal frame behind. Fortunately, the driver managed to escape unscathed. The incident occurred yesterday, December 18, at the Ban Bueng Bypass intersection in Mu 6, Ban Suan subdistrict, Mueang district, Chon Buri province. Officers from the Chon Buri City Police Station quickly coordinated…

  • Thailand NewsChon Buri man dies after being struck by train, police investigate

    Chon Buri man dies after being struck by train, police investigate

    Chon Buri police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a 29 year old man from Maha Sarakham after he was struck by a train. Evidence from TikTok, posted by the deceased, sparked further inquiries into the incident. A train hit a pedestrian near the railway tracks before reaching Soi Rong Po in Bang Lamung, Chon Buri yesterday, December…

  • Thailand NewsClose call: Buffalo rescued from deep well in Chon Buri (video)

    Close call: Buffalo rescued from deep well in Chon Buri (video)

    A dramatic rescue unfolded yesterday when villagers banded together to save a buffalo named Mam, who had fallen into a deep well in Chon Buri province. The incident drew significant attention as the distressed animal, weighing over 500 kilogrammes, found itself trapped 7 metres below ground. The emergency unfolded at around 6.30pm, yesterday, December 10, when the Sawang Het Ban…

  • Pattaya NewsElderly Thai man walks 14 days to find missing son

    Elderly Thai man walks 14 days to find missing son

    An elderly Thai man, partially blind and determined to find his long-lost son, embarked on a remarkable 14-day journey on foot from Nakhon Ratchasima to Chon Buri. This poignant tale of parental love and perseverance unfolds as 85 year old Lung Lek Wongjaiya made the arduous trek with a cane, driven by the hope of reuniting with his eldest son,…