Chon Buri

  • Pattaya NewsUPDATE: Officers shot during gunfire exchange at luxury home in Chon Buri

    UPDATE: Officers shot during gunfire exchange at luxury home in Chon Buri

    2 police officers were shot and severely wounded in a gunfire exchange while executing a search warrant at a luxury home in Chon Buri’s Huayyai, just outside Pattaya. A gardener was mowing the lawn when a team of police arrived at the home. As soon as they knocked on the front door, a man inside fired shots from an upper…

  • Pattaya NewsElderly Chon Buri woman sets house on fire to thwart thieves

    Elderly Chon Buri woman sets house on fire to thwart thieves

    If an intruder breaks into your house, you have some options of how to react, but an old woman in Chon Buri discovered that maybe you shouldn’t respond by setting your house on fire. The old woman heard thieves trying to break into her house in the Hua Tanot sub-district of Panat Nikhom. She lives alone, and when she heard…

  • Pattaya NewsMonks, police, health dept help Chon Buri Covid-19 success

    Monks, police, health dept help Chon Buri Covid-19 success

    Covid-19 infections have decreased significantly in Chon Buri province which was recently downgraded from the highest Covid-19 restriction zone, but what was the key to their success? Law enforcement and public health officials each have their own opinion, but a group of Buddhist monks that hosted a massive prayer session believe that they successfully prayed away the Coronavirus. After receiving…

  • Pattaya NewsChon Buri to start mass Covid-19 vaccination campaign tomorrow

    Chon Buri to start mass Covid-19 vaccination campaign tomorrow

    A mass Covid-19 vaccination campaign is set to start in Chon Buri this week. Local health officials will administer 45,000 doses of the Sinovac Covid-19 vaccine to residents in the province tomorrow and Friday. Two doses are needed for the vaccine to be effective. Pattaya News notes that expats cannot yet register for a vaccine through the Chon Buri Health…

  • Pattaya NewsPickup truck catches fire in Chonburi, passengers escape

    Pickup truck catches fire in Chonburi, passengers escape

    A pickup truck erupted into a flaming inferno with the occupants narrowly escaping the fire in Phanat Nikhom district of Chon Buri. The driver and passenger managed to climb out of the burning truck and run to safety. Local police received notification of the incident which happened on Suk Prayoon Road in the Kut Ngao subdistrict on Wednesday. By the…

  • Covid-19 NewsMonks gather for a special ceremony in Pattaya to pray Covid-19 away

    Monks gather for a special ceremony in Pattaya to pray Covid-19 away

    Hands placed together in the “wai” position and seated in chairs placed a safe “social distance” apart, monks in Pattaya gathered together at a local temple for a special ceremony to pray Covid-19 away. The Wat Chai by the Pattaya Walking Street was given special permission to hold the event where dozens of monks from other temples in the area…

  • Thailand NewsCovid-19 daily death toll reaches new high today at 34 fatalities

    Covid-19 daily death toll reaches new high today at 34 fatalities

    Today, Thailand’s daily Covid-19 related death toll has reached a new high with 34 fatalities reported. Over the past 24 hours, the government is reporting 1,983 new infections, raising the overall total to 88,907 since the pandemic began. The death toll is now at 486 in the Kingdom since the start of the pandemic. Over the past day, 2,006 cases…

  • Pattaya NewsChon Buri sees lowest amount of daily Covid infections since latest wave began

    Chon Buri sees lowest amount of daily Covid infections since latest wave began

    Chon Buri province, which features Pattaya, is seeing the lowest amount of daily Covid infections today, at 57, since the latest wave began in early April. Now, the total amount of cases in the province is 3,491 since April 9th. 1,430 are still listed as in medical care, with 10 deaths. 2,051 people have been released from care and have…

  • Pattaya NewsChon Buri sees lowest number of new, daily infections since early April – Monday, 63

    Chon Buri sees lowest number of new, daily infections since early April – Monday, 63

    Chon Buri province, including Pattaya, is reporting 63 new, daily Covid-19 infections, and 1 new death. The number is a large drop from yesterday’s totals and is the lowest daily amount reported since early April. The total in the current wave of infections is now 3,361, with 1,507 currently listed as in treatment for the virus, and 9 deaths. 1,845…

  • Pattaya NewsFisherman’s body found after 3-day search in Chon Buri

    Fisherman’s body found after 3-day search in Chon Buri

    After a 3-day search, a body of a missing fisherman was found off the coast of Lin Island in Chon Buri’s Sattahip district. A squid boat capsized around 3am on Thursday after a heavy storm. Local police were called after a resident reported a dead body floating in the water. The 52 year old captain and a 17 year old…

  • Thailand NewsMore thunderstorms and winds projected nationwide for weekend

    More thunderstorms and winds projected nationwide for weekend

    The Thai Meteorological Department is extending the forecast of heavy thunderstorms and gusty winds to last through the weekend nationwide. Previously, it issued warnings of thunderstorms to last through today as a high-pressure system from China, winds, and a westerly trough from Myanmar are making landfall in the Kingdom. The system is bringing moisture to upper Thailand and the central…

  • Thailand Weather UpdatesPattaya fishing boat capsized in storm, 2 crew rescued, 2 missing

    Pattaya fishing boat capsized in storm, 2 crew rescued, 2 missing

    2 members of a fishing boat crew are still missing after a strong storm that capsized their boat off the Pattaya coast. Yesterday morning 2 people on board the boat were rescued after it was flipped in the high waves but confirmed that 2 more crew were aboard the ship and have not been found. The accident took place off…

  • Pattaya NewsHomes and temples damaged, 11 boats sunk as major storm hits Chon Buri

    Homes and temples damaged, 11 boats sunk as major storm hits Chon Buri

    The district of Sattahip, in the eastern province of Chon Buri, is picking up the pieces after a devastating storm struck in the early hours of yesterday morning. According to a Pattaya News report, 11 fishing boats have sunk and at least 20 homes have sustained damage, mainly along the coast. It’s understood most of the fishing boats belong to…

  • Pattaya NewsChon Buri sees drop in today’s daily Covid infections – Thursday, 76

    Chon Buri sees drop in today’s daily Covid infections – Thursday, 76

    Chon Buri province, which features Pattaya, is seeing a drop in the number of daily Covid-19 infections at 76 recorded today. Yesterday, the province saw 110 new infections. With today’s new infections, the province has seen a total of 3,041 infections since the latest wave of Covid-19 began in early April. 1,600 people are currently listed in medical care and…

  • Pattaya NewsChon Buri woman in custody for allegedly stabbing husband to death

    Chon Buri woman in custody for allegedly stabbing husband to death

    A woman in Chon Buri’s Banglamuang district is facing charges for allegedly stabbing her husband to death with a butcher knife. The woman was injured during the alleged attack and is being treated at a local hospital. District police officers were called to the scene just after midnight to the couple’s home. They found 23 year old Burin “Geng” Bamrungphon…

  • Pattaya NewsChon Buri’s daily Covid-19 infections slightly increase Wednesday – 110

    Chon Buri’s daily Covid-19 infections slightly increase Wednesday – 110

    Chon Buri province, which features Pattaya, is reporting 110 new Covid-19 infections for today. The number is a slight increase from yesterday, which saw 91 new infections. With today’s reported infections, the total amount in the province, since early April, now stands at 2,965, with 7 deaths. The Department of Public Health reports that 1,620 are still under medical care…

  • Pattaya NewsChon Buri reports a decline in daily Covid-19 infections – Tuesday, 91

    Chon Buri reports a decline in daily Covid-19 infections – Tuesday, 91

    Chon Buri province, which includes Pattaya, is seeing a general decline in the amount of daily Covid-19 infections today. 91 were reported today. Yesterday, the number of infections reported in the province was 153. The total amount of infections in the province since the third wave began at the start of April, sits at 2,855, with 1,611 still in medical…

  • Covid-19 NewsKoh Lan proposes closing to tourists for 15 days from May 5

    Koh Lan proposes closing to tourists for 15 days from May 5

    Koh Lan, off Pattaya, may be closed to tourists for 15 days, starting May 5. The island resort is waiting for the vote to be officially approved but 845 residents and business operators voted on the island’s closing. 420 voted for it to be closed to tourists for at least 15 days, while 306 voted for a complete closing to…

  • Pattaya NewsChon Buri sees 153 new infections of Covid-19, 1 death

    Chon Buri sees 153 new infections of Covid-19, 1 death

    Chon Buri province, home to Pattaya, reported 153 new Covid-19 infections today, along with 1 death. The results from the Department of Public Health are thought to be due to a large increase in pro-active testing. The new infections today make a total of 2,764 infections in the province since the latest wave of Covid hit at the start of…

  • Tourism NewsSriracha Tiger Zoo in Chon Buri closes its doors forever

    Sriracha Tiger Zoo in Chon Buri closes its doors forever

    One of Thailand’s most popular and visited Tiger zoos has announced that it’s closing its doors, permanently. Sriracha Tiger Zoo, a Chon Buri tourist magnet, located in Nong Kham, was in operation for 24 years. Wasan Temsiriphong, the MD of the Sriracha Tiger Zoo operation said that they will meet with employees on Monday to discuss termination payments and the…

  • Covid-19 NewsCovid UPDATE: 1,871 new infections and 10 deaths; provincial totals

    Covid UPDATE: 1,871 new infections and 10 deaths; provincial totals

    1,871 new Covid-19 cases and 10 coronavirus-related deaths were reported today by Thailand’s Public Health Ministry, raising the total count since the start of the pandemic last year to 63,570 Covid-19 infections and 188 fatalities. Covid-related deaths in Thailand have been reported each day since April 17. Thailand now has 27,988 active Covid-19 cases with many infections related to entertainment…

  • Pattaya NewsChon Buri foundation rehabilitating Thailand’s disabled dogs

    Chon Buri foundation rehabilitating Thailand’s disabled dogs

    A dog charity in the eastern province of Chon Buri is giving disabled stray dogs a second chance at life. Michael J. Baines, a Swedish national, set up The Man That Rescues Dogs in 2011 after seeing numerous sick and injured stray dogs in the streets. Originally, Michael would take the animals to a local veterinary clinic for treatment, while…

  • Covid-19 NewsCovid UPDATE: 2,012 new infections, provincial updates

    Covid UPDATE: 2,012 new infections, provincial updates

    2,012 new Covid-19 infections and 15 coronavirus-related deaths were reported by the Ministry of Public Health’s Department of Disease Control this morning. Over the past month, more than 32,000 Covid-19 infections have been reported. There are currently 27,119 active Covid-19 cases in Thailand. 695 patients are in critical condition with 199 of those patients on ventilators. Out of the 2,012…

  • Covid-19 NewsChon Buri province sees 108 new infections today

    Chon Buri province sees 108 new infections today

    Thailand’s Chonburi Province, which features the city of Pattaya, is confirming 108 new Covid-19 infections today. Now, the province has seen a total of 2,153 infections since the third wave of Covid began in early April. 1,590 are still listed as undergoing medical care, with 1 death recorded this week. 562 have now been released from medical treatment and have…

  • World NewsDouble truck driver bust yields 2.2 million meth pills, 165 grams of marijuana

    Double truck driver bust yields 2.2 million meth pills, 165 grams of marijuana

    Two truck drivers were arrested in a massive double bust where police seized a total of 2.2 million methamphetamine pills and 165 grams of dried marijuana. One truck full of meth was caught in the Nong Khai province on the Laos border, while the other driver was apprehended in Chon Buri province. Banglamung Police announced the arrest yesterday while working…

  • Covid-19 NewsPattaya, Chon Buri gives timeline of visited places of those infected with Covid

    Pattaya, Chon Buri gives timeline of visited places of those infected with Covid

    Chon Buri health officials are releasing a timeline of visited places by those recently infected with Covid-19. Chill Zone at Zen Siri Market in Sattahip on April 7th from 11:00pm to 1:30am Siam Commercial Bank at Central Marina Pattaya on April 7th to April 16th from 11:00am to 6:30pm Oishi Ramen restaurant on the 3rd floor at Central Plaza Chonburi in the…

  • Covid-19 NewsCovid UPDATE: 1,470 new Covid-19 infections, 7 deaths, provincial totals

    Covid UPDATE: 1,470 new Covid-19 infections, 7 deaths, provincial totals

    1,470 new Covid-19 infections and 7 deaths were reported today by the CCSA. 446 new cases are in Bangkok which remains the hotzone of new infections, although the latest outbreak has now spread to most Thai provinces. Out of the 7 deaths, one was a 24 year old Thai woman with a history of visiting an entertainment venue in the…

  • Covid-19 NewsThai police to focus on busting house parties and other social gatherings

    Thai police to focus on busting house parties and other social gatherings

    Police are now focusing on busting house parties and other social gatherings in an effort to combat the spread of Covid-19. With large parties and nightclub hopping setting off a new wave of the coronavirus, with the epicentre in nightlife district in Bangkok’s Thong Lor area, the Royal Thai Police are now ordered to delay its crackdown drunk driving to…

  • Pattaya NewsOfficials confirm Koh Larn will remain open to domestic visitors for now

    Officials confirm Koh Larn will remain open to domestic visitors for now

    Officials in Pattaya and Koh Larn say there are currently no plans to close the island to visitors despite a man who worked briefly at a local restaurant testing positive for Covid-19. It’s understood the worker was employed from April 3 to April 6, before quitting. During his short employment stint, he visited a number of nightlife venues in Pattaya…

  • Pattaya NewsChon Buri adds 99 new Covid-19 infections today

    Chon Buri adds 99 new Covid-19 infections today

    The Chon Buri Covid-19 cluster is spreading with the Chon Buri Provincial Public Health Office confirming 99 new cases today. The province, which contains Pattaya, seems to be following a growing infection trend. The Pattaya area saw 47 new cases, and Mueang Chon Buri had 41 cases, with other districts having less than 5 each. 2 people infected with Covid-19…