Chon Buri

  • 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…

  • Pattaya NewsPattaya’s homeless population on the rise after a year without foreign tourists

    Pattaya’s homeless population on the rise after a year without foreign tourists

    More people are sleeping on the streets in Pattaya. Even some women who work in bars in the city’s red light district are setting up tents in the empty bars to sleep at night. The lack of foreign tourists in Pattaya, a city that was named one of the top 20 most visited cities in the world back in 2019…

  • 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 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…

  • Covid-19 NewsChon Buri sees 82 new infections today

    Chon Buri sees 82 new infections today

    Thailand’s Chon Buri province, is reporting 82 new infections today, the lowest amount of daily infections since April 9. The numbers today are also on the decline from the past week. Bang Lamung district, which features the Pattaya area, reported the highest amount of infections from the daily total at 43. Mueang Chonburi reported 23, Si Racha, 10, Sattahip 3,…

  • 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…

  • Covid-19 NewsPattaya police warn restaurants not to act like bars

    Pattaya police warn restaurants not to act like bars

    Following the closure of entertainment venues in 41 provinces for 2 weeks, Pattaya police warn that bars acting as restaurants and restaurants acting as bars would be punished. In Pattaya, police patrolled heavily to check in on venues and remind them of the penalties and fines for breaking shut-down rules. The current outbreak of Covid-19 throughout Thailand has been disproportionately…

  • Pattaya NewsChon Buri: 141 new Covid-19 infections, 54 linked to nightlife

    Chon Buri: 141 new Covid-19 infections, 54 linked to nightlife

    Chon Buri now has 264 confirmed Covid-19 infections this month after the Chon Buri Public Health Department announced that today brought 141 new infections. Many of the new cases stem from exposure from evening entertainment venues. 54 of the new cases are from an outbreak cluster at the Flintstones Pub in Mueang Chon Buri, bringing the total number of Coronavirus…

  • Pattaya News40 Covid-19 infections in Chon Buri area; list of exposure sites

    40 Covid-19 infections in Chon Buri area; list of exposure sites

    An outbreak of Covid-19 mostly related to bars and entertainment venues has brought 40 new cases to the Chon Buri province today. Provincial health department staff say entertainment venues in Pattaya, Si Racha and Bangkok are hubs for spreading the virus. 510 people considered to be at high risk of infection have been tested and are currently awaiting results. Walk-ins…

  • Pattaya News10 new infections in Chon Buri – many linked to Bangkok nightlife

    10 new infections in Chon Buri – many linked to Bangkok nightlife

    Chon Buri is reporting 10 new Covid infections this morning, with officials saying all the infections appear to have originated from other areas, including entertainment venues in Bangkok. 5 infections were found in Banglamung, 1 in Mueang Chon Buri, and 4 in Sri Racha. The new infections totalled to less than half of yesterday’s 23, with local officials saying they…

  • Pattaya NewsChon Buri sees 7 more Covid infections today, 5 foreigners

    Chon Buri sees 7 more Covid infections today, 5 foreigners

    Thailand’s Chon Buri province, which features the tourist city of Pattaya, is seeing 7 more Covid-19 infections today. The Chon Buri Public Health Office made the announcement after seeing 8 infections just yesterday. The new infections are worrying officials, who say they are the most the province has seen in 3 months. Japanese nationals claimed 5 of the infections today,…

  • Thailand NewsYoung Chon Buri couple in debt win 12 million baht in Thai lottery

    Young Chon Buri couple in debt win 12 million baht in Thai lottery

    A young couple in Chonburi, who say they are in debt, has won 12 million baht in the Thai national lottery. The couple won the 1st prize yesterday which is equivalent to US$360,000. 32 year old Saweng Norabut and 29 year old Kotchakorn Norabut went to the Nongkham Police Station yesterday with the set of 2 lottery tickets. The winning…

  • Pattaya NewsMan finds live hand grenade in Pattaya area forest – VIDEO

    Man finds live hand grenade in Pattaya area forest – VIDEO

    A man found a live hand grenade under a tree in Pattaya area forest yesterday while he was searching in the woods for termites to later feed to his pet fish. Officers from the Explosive Ordnance Disposal team say the M26 hand grenade is very dangerous and can still explode. 51 year old Su Supayut told Pattaya News reporters that…

  • Pattaya NewsASQ hotel scam: Thai woman allegedly sold bogus quarantine package for 35,000 baht

    ASQ hotel scam: Thai woman allegedly sold bogus quarantine package for 35,000 baht

    A Thai woman in Chon Buri was arrested for allegedly posting a fake advertisement for a Alternative State Quarantine Hotel and selling the bogus package deal for 35,000 baht to a foreigner who was planning to travel to Thailand. An African woman, who had been preparing for a trip to Thailand with her son, reported the alleged scam to the…

  • Pattaya NewsChild shoots and kills 5 year old with gun he thought was fake

    Child shoots and kills 5 year old with gun he thought was fake

    A 5 years old Burmese boy in Chon Buri was shot and killed while playing him and 2 other children were playing with a gun. The children found the gun, a long, Thai-made .22 rifle, at their house. They thought the gun was fake and started playing with it. Then, a 11 year old boy pulled the trigger, shooting his 5…

  • Thailand NewsThailand to improve safety for ziplining and adventure tourism

    Thailand to improve safety for ziplining and adventure tourism

    Looking ahead to the return of foreign tourists, Thailand tourism officials are planning to improve safety standards for adventure activities like ziplining in an effort to prevent accidents from happening and to gain tourist confidence. In 2019, a Canadian man died in a zipline incident in Chiang Mai. He was attached to the harness, ready for the 5 kilometre Flight…

  • Thailand NewsMan shot after crashing into police cars and firing shots at officers in Chon Buri

    Man shot after crashing into police cars and firing shots at officers in Chon Buri

    A 32 year old man was shot and severely wounded after crashing into police carsand firing shots at officers at a roadblock in Chon Buri. Anuphap ‘Namlai’ Maksap was sent to a local hospital with a police escort. Officers say they received a tip about someone carrying drugs. 40 year old Wanchalerm Boontam, who was driving the car, claims Namlai…

  • EventsPattaya rounding up the homeless ahead of this weekend’s Pattaya Colorful event

    Pattaya rounding up the homeless ahead of this weekend’s Pattaya Colorful event

    Pattaya is rounding up homeless people ahead of its Pattaya Colorful event this weekend after locals complained. Officers from the Chonburi Social Development and Human Security Division, along with the Anti-Trafficking in Persons Division inspected and interviewed homeless people and beggars on Pattaya Walking Street, Pattaya Second Road, Pattaya Beach and Soi Buakhow last night. Officials say most of the…

  • Tourism NewsPattaya bar owners waiting for CCSA to allow later closing hours

    Pattaya bar owners waiting for CCSA to allow later closing hours

    Pattaya bar owners are waiting for the Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration to allow businesses to close at later times, as a decision is expected today to reveal new provincial risk assessments. If Chon Buri province, which features Pattaya, is determined to be a “green” zone by the CCSA, the businesses would be allowed to stay open past midnight, with…

  • EventsChon Buri resident finds large king cobra in home

    Chon Buri resident finds large king cobra in home

    A resident in the eastern Chon Buri province, is reeling after finding a 4 metre long king cobra inside his house in Bor Thong district. Rescue workers were called to scene, arriving to find the large snake hidden under storage boxes inside the home. They say what looked like a professional snake-handling team, helped them to catch the snake after…

  • Pattaya NewsExtra doses of Covid vaccine lined up for tourist provinces

    Extra doses of Covid vaccine lined up for tourist provinces

    Thailand’s Culture Ministry and the Tourism and Sports Ministry says provinces considered major tourist destinations could be given extra doses of the Covid-19 vaccine. Culture Minister Itthiphol Kunplome says the government is being asked to agree to the proposal in order to boost residents’ confidence and help local economies. The chosen provinces included Phuket, Chiang Mai, Chon Buri (Pattaya), and…

  • Pattaya NewsDrug use suspected as Chon Buri driver flips vehicle, damages 3 other cars

    Drug use suspected as Chon Buri driver flips vehicle, damages 3 other cars

    A 35 year old man is in police custody after flipping his car and damaging 3 other vehicles in a major accident in the eastern province of Chon Buri. The Pattaya News reports that the driver, named as Chatchai Thaijiam, was arrested by police and is suspected of driving under the influence of illegal drugs. Emergency workers called to the…

  • Pattaya NewsPattaya police raid nightclub suspected of presenting pornographic shows

    Pattaya police raid nightclub suspected of presenting pornographic shows

    Pattaya City Police inspected a nightclub after reports that the venue was hosting pornographic shows on the weekends. Although the nightclub, Dragon Man Club, wasn’t presenting a sexually explicit show when officers came by, the owner was arrested for operating an entertainment business and selling alcohol without the proper permit. Police say a tip was made through social media from…

  • Pattaya NewsMassive 6-metre-long python caught in Chon Buri

    Massive 6-metre-long python caught in Chon Buri

    While tending to his land and preparing to cut down some banana trees, a Chon Buri man came across a massive 6-metre-long, 100-kilogram python. 8 people worked together to pull the giant snake out from the vegetation. The python tried numerous times to escape. It took around 30 minutes to catch the snake. The landowner told Thai media reporters that…

  • Pattaya NewsChon Buri zoo invites people to vote on baby hippo’s name – VIDEO

    Chon Buri zoo invites people to vote on baby hippo’s name – VIDEO

    A zoo in the eastern province of Chon Buri is inviting people to vote on the name of a baby pygmy hippopotamus born last month. Anuphong Anont from Khao Kheow Open Zoo says the baby made its first public appearance yesterday. “The female baby hippo was born on January 14 to 6-year-old mother Kanya and 21-year-old father Tony. The baby…

  • Pattaya News4 top tourist destinations to be prioritised for Covid-19 vaccine distribution

    4 top tourist destinations to be prioritised for Covid-19 vaccine distribution

    The Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration says 4 of Thailand’s major tourism destinations are to be prioritised in the distribution of vaccines. They are Phuket, Chon Buri, Chiang Mai and Surat Thani. In addition, a further 9 provinces with significant infection numbers are being prioritised in the rollout of the first vaccine doses arriving in the Kingdom today. Taweesin Visanuyothin…

  • Pattaya News4 monks arrested and defrocked for alleged drug-taking at Chon Buri temple

    4 monks arrested and defrocked for alleged drug-taking at Chon Buri temple

    Police in the eastern province of Chon Buri have arrested 4 Buddhist monks accused of taking drugs at a local temple. The Pattaya News reports that the 4 have also been defrocked, with the abbot of the temple ordering them to leave the monkhood. The arrests occurred over the weekend after the abbot alerted police to reports of drug-taking at…

  • Pattaya NewsQuarantine hotel threatens to sue over complaint about cockroach in food

    Quarantine hotel threatens to sue over complaint about cockroach in food

    A quarantine hotel in the eastern province of Chon Buri is threatening legal action after a Thai returnee lambasted the facility on social media. It is the second Thai hotel to appear hyper-sensitive to criticism. In October 2020, a hotel on Koh Chang threatened to sue an American guest if he did not apologise for his negative review of the…