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Cambodian charm or lottery luck? 5-legged frog hops into spotlight
A five-legged frog kept by a Cambodian woman generated considerable interest, with many believing it brings good luck and some even seeking lottery numbers from the unusual amphibian. A journalist yesterday, August 15, visited the Ban Hang Sung community in Nong Yai district, Chon Buri province, to meet with 38 year old Anuwat Rattanapornsethien, the individual who posted about the peculiar…
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Blood donation miracle saves Aussie FIFO worker in Thailand
An Australian FIFO worker has been granted a lifeline after a near-fatal car crash in Thailand. Through the selfless acts of expat Aussies, he received the six pints of a rare blood type needed to survive. James Lothian, a 41 year old from Perth, was enjoying a break from work in Chon Buri, with his wife and five year old…
- Pattaya News
Two Thai men arrested for stealing motorbike in Chon Buri
Bang Lamung police arrested two Thai men on suspicion of stealing a motorbike. At 6pm yesterday, August 15, police raided a house in the Nong Yai 14 area of the Nongprue sub-district, Bang Lamung district, Chon Buri province. This operation was initiated after a 40 year old man reported his grey-red Honda Wave 125 motorcycle stolen around 4.08pm on August…
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Cops investigate death of family from toxic fumes in Chon Buri
Officers from the Forensic Science Division and cops from Mueang Chon Buri Police Station returned to the scene of the three family members who tragically died in a bathroom at their home in Chon Buri. Forensic officers, led by Police Lieutenant General Trirong Piwpan, Chief of the Police Forensic Science Office, inspected the home. They set up air quality monitors…
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Transgender caretaker suspected after camera found in air-con
A transgender caretaker of an apartment in Chon Buri has become the prime suspect after a Thai woman found a hidden camera in the air-conditioning unit within her room. The transgender woman vanished from the apartment shortly after the discovery. The victim, identified only as Noon, shared the story on the Facebook group Volunteer Lawyers, Free Consultation in Groups by…
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Sodium hydroxide suspected in deaths of Thai cop and 2 daughters
A tragic incident occurred on Mother’s Day when a Thai policewoman and her two daughters were found dead in the bathroom of their home in Chon Buri. Sodium hydroxide, commonly used in bathroom cleaning, is suspected to be the cause of their deaths. A Thai woman, identified only as Khaofang, sought help from officers at Mueang Chon Buri Police Station…
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Chinese man suspected in death of Lao girlfriend in Chon Buri
An overstaying Chinese man told police that his Lao girlfriend chased him from her condominium in Chon Buri and had nothing to do with her death. She was later found dead in the bathroom with a severe cut to her throat. The cause of her death remains unclear. A 25 year old woman, Nong, reported the death of her 28…
- Pattaya News
Cops ‘call’ it quits on Sri Racha call centre scam operation
Police in Sri Racha dismantled a call centre scam operation that had recently relocated from neighbouring countries to a secret base within the Chon Buri province. This action, executed yesterday, August 8, was part of a concerted effort by Thai law enforcement to combat fraudulent activities targeting Internet users. The crackdown followed the disruption of the scammers’ underground internet cables…
- Pattaya News
South Korean man arrested in Pattaya for transnational drug trafficking
Police yesterday arrested a South Korean man in Pattaya for transnational drug trafficking after finding him smuggling drugs from Thailand to South Korea. The South Korean drug control division recently arrested Thai and South Korean drug smugglers at Incheon International Airport in Seoul, seizing 600 grammes of ketamine during the process. The suspects confessed that they had smuggled drugs into…
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Electric motorbike fire in Chon Buri prompts police investigation
An electric motorbike caught fire unexpectedly in the Ban Suan subdistrict, Mueang Chon Buri district, Chon Buri province, forcing the rider to abandon the vehicle. Firefighters were called to extinguish the blaze, and police are investigating the cause. A sudden fire engulfed an electric motorbike on Sukprayoon Road heading into Chon Buri City, causing the rider to abandon the vehicle.…
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Residents squeal in protest as pig farm stinks up Chon Buri canal
Hundreds of residents in Chon Buri‘s Phanat Nikhom district gathered yesterday to protest against a major pig farm, accusing it of polluting a local canal and causing a persistent foul odour for several years. The demonstration, which began at 11am, yesterday, July 24, saw villagers from Village 6, Village 9, and Village 10 coming together to voice their frustrations. The…
- Pattaya News
Chon Buri launches Travel Mart 2024 to boost tourism revenue
Chon Buri has taken a major step to boost its tourism industry with the launch of the Chon Buri Travel Mart 2024. Governor Thawatchai Srithong, along with leaders from both the public and private sectors, inaugurated the tourism hotspot showcasing event, aiming to generate over a billion baht in tourism revenue. The event promoted business-to-business (B2B) networking with travel trade…
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Si Racha Thailand: Thaiger travel guide 2024
Si Racha, Thailand, is a hidden treasure on the east coast. It’s perfect for relaxing with its calm beaches, tasty food, and cool cultural spots. If you need a break from busy Bangkok, Si Racha is the place to be. Our travel guide will show you all the fun things to do and see. Let’s explore the wonders of Si…
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Teen big bike rider seriously injured in Sattahip crash
A teenage motorcycle rider today crashed into a sedan in Sattahip, Chon Buri, resulting in serious injuries, prompting an immediate dispatch of rescue teams. The Sawang Boriboon Rojana Thammasathan Sattahip Foundation reported the accident on Sukhumvit Road, heading towards Sattahip in the Na Jomtien sub-district. Rescue teams were immediately dispatched to the scene at 7.30am today, July 10. Upon arrival,…
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Elderly Thai man rescued after three days trapped in bathroom
An elderly man was rescued after being trapped in the bathroom of his Chon Bui home for three days without food. The discovery was made at 8.10pm yesterday, July 9, by a friend of his son. Rescue officers from the Sawang Rojanathamsathan Foundation in Chon Buri were promptly dispatched following the report of 72 year old Pornchai slipping in his…
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Lorry brake failure causes six-vehicle crash in Chon Buri
A lorry brake failure today led to a massive six-vehicle collision in Chon Buri. The initial collision with a ten-wheeler truck ultimately led to a domino effect involving six other vehicles, resulting in one injured driver. Officers from Chon Buri City Police Station and the Thammarat Foundation rescue team responded to the scene on Ban Bueng-Chon Buri Road at the…
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Old woman from Sattahip sparks heroics, saves shocked electrician
An 82 year old Thai homeowner yesterday saved the life of an electrician after he was electrocuted while working at her home in the Sattahip district of Chon Buri province. The homeowner, Sa-ngiam Kukkong, called rescuers from the Sawang Rojjanadham Foundation to her home to transport the technician, 61 year old Somsak Kaerattana, to a hospital. Somsak remained conscious and…
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Chon Buri community helps mother find missing 12 year old girl
A 12 year old girl from Chon Buri, missing for four days since July 4, has been found safe and sound, after tireless efforts from her mother following over 100 tip-offs stemming from her social media post. Namfon disappeared from a condominium in Si Racha, Chon Buri, on July 4. Her mother, 43 year old Nanjinya immediately took to social…
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Livestream captures Thai man’s final moments before fatal shooting
A livestream captured the final moments of a Thai man who was shot dead by two gunmen at a public park in the Isaan province of Loei on the evening of July 7. Officers from Mueang Loei Police Station were alerted to the shooting at the Kut Pong Public Park in the city centre of Loei province. Upon arrival, officers…
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Fire sparks chaos: Lithium battery turns van to ashes in Chon Buri
A fire broke out from a lithium battery, causing a van in Chon Buri to burn to cinders. The driver, noticing a burning smell, quickly pulled over and escaped. Police are set to investigate the cause. A dramatic incident unfolded last night, June 27, when a white Toyota Commuter van caught fire on Suk Prayoon Road in Nong Tamlueng, Phan…
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Parents warned after child rescued from locked car in Chon Buri
A two year old child was left locked inside a car after her parents stopped at a petrol station. Rescuers took more than 20 minutes to unlock the car, prompting warnings against leaving children alone in vehicles. Emergency responders from Thammarat Maneerat Foundation in Chon Buri were alerted to a child trapped inside a car at 2.10pm today, June 27,…
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Foreigner’s key theft at Chon Buri hotel unlocks social media storm
A Thai hotel owner took to social media to expose the behaviour of a foreign man who stole a key to her hotel in Chon Buri and stayed there overnight without permission or payment. A video of the Thai woman arguing with the foreigner was shared with news Facebook page Social Hunter 2022. The page shared the video yesterday, June…
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Shooting in family dispute claims innocent woman in Pattaya
A longstanding family dispute between a man and his father-in-law culminated in a tragic shooting yesterday, where an innocent woman found herself to be an unintended victim of the ordeal. The shooting occurred near Mabprachan Reservoir, Bang Lamung District, Chon Buri. The victim, identified as 33 year old Penprapa Palapho was critically injured with a gunshot wound that penetrated her…
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Newborn baby found in bag in Chon Buri prompts investigation
A newborn baby boy, still with his umbilical cord attached, was discovered abandoned in a bag by the roadside in Chon Buri Province. Local police and rescue teams are now working to identify the mother. Romran Srikraiphak, Deputy Inspector (Investigation) at Koh Chan Police Station in Chon Buri, received a report from villagers at 7am today about a suspicious bag…
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PM Srettha races to transform Rayong and Chon Buri
Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin led a delegation to Rayong and Chon Buri last Sunday, June 23, to inspect pivotal projects within the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC). At Rayong’s U-Tapao International Airport, PM Srettha scrutinised the progress of an ambitious project aimed at linking the airport with a high-speed rail network that will connect three major airports. “This network is set to…
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Jealous man’s violent outburst leaves wife fighting for life
In an incident of domestic violence, a jealous Thai man viciously attacked his wife with a spade, leaving her critically injured. The brutal assault occurred late at night on Wednesday, June 19, at a labour camp in Baan Thung Srakeaw, Khao Mai Kaew Subdistrict, Chon Buri province. Emergency responders from the Sawang Boriboon Thammasathan Foundation rushed to the scene after…
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PM Srettha shifts gears: Sunday tour to assess F1 potential
Thailand Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin will be touring Chon Buri and Rayong this Sunday to assess commercial developments, scope out a potential Formula One race route, and review pivotal government projects. According to PM’s Office spokesperson Chai Wacharonke, the prime minister’s agenda kicks off at Rayong’s U-Tapao International Airport. He and his delegation will meet with local authorities to discuss…
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Foreign man in Chon Buri accused of killing stray dog with poison
A Thai woman accused a foreign man living in the same community in Chon Buri province of poisoning a stray dog and previously abusing his pets. The 66 year old woman, Lamud, urged Channel 3 to share her story in a bid to seek justice for the dead stray dog named Liao. Reporters visited her home in the Bang Lamung…
- Pattaya News
Chon Buri cannabis store vandalism turns into a blaze of gunfire
A cannabis store in the Sattahip district of Chon Buri province fell victim to vandalism twice, with the second attack escalating to gunfire, perpetrated by masked youths. Sakda Niempai, the proprietor, revealed that his shop, situated opposite the Bang Saray Night Market, was the target of two assaults by a group of teenagers. CCTV footage documented both incidents, prompting the…