Chon Buri

  • Thailand NewsOcean Property and Siam Seaplane collaborate for coastal travel

    Ocean Property and Siam Seaplane collaborate for coastal travel

    Ocean Property and Siam Seaplane, Thailand’s leading amphibious seaplane service provider, are set to unveil a luxurious seaplane facility at Ocean Marina Jomtien. The joint venture promises travellers an unparalleled experience along the vibrant eastern coast of Thailand. The state-of-the-art facility will facilitate water landings and takeoffs, ensuring swift access to luxury yacht charters, plush stays at Ocean Marina Resort,…

  • Thailand NewsEar today, gone tomorrow: Thai man bites off ear over marital affair

    Ear today, gone tomorrow: Thai man bites off ear over marital affair

    A Thai man in Chon Buri province bit off part of another man’s ear after discovering he was having an affair with his wife until she became pregnant. Mueang Chon Buri Police Station officers and local rescuers were alerted to a physical altercation between two groups of Thai men at Hua Hin-Bang Sai Market in the Chon Buri province on…

  • Crime NewsSuspected remains of missing Korean found in Chon Buri reservoir

    Suspected remains of missing Korean found in Chon Buri reservoir

    A grisly discovery was made in Chon Buri, where police unearthed a human body encased in concrete within a 200-litre barrel. The barrel was located at the bottom of the Map Prachan reservoir in Bang Laung district. The find was made last night and is suspected to be the remains of a missing 34 year old Korean man. Roh Eui…

  • Thailand NewsRolling the dice: Thai sting nabs duo in high-stakes gambling bust

    Rolling the dice: Thai sting nabs duo in high-stakes gambling bust

    The Thai authorities apprehended a 34 year old man and a 19 year old woman in a sophisticated sting operation targeting an illegal online gambling ring that reportedly saw monthly transactions averaging 50 million baht per month. Kittinan The coordinated search led by Major General Warawut Wattanakornbancha, head of the Special Branch Police, along with his team, spanned four locations…

  • Thailand NewsEarly morning motorcycle crash in Chon Buri kills young man

    Early morning motorcycle crash in Chon Buri kills young man

    A tragic motorcycle crash claimed the life of a 26 year old man when he collided with a high-voltage power pole in Chon Buri province. The incident occurred early this morning, May 8, at around 3am on the road connecting Suansue-Nongleng near Suansue Fitness in Nong Kham subdistrict, Si Racha district. The victim, identified only by his first name Pakorn,…

  • Pattaya NewsRTN officers sail in to save the day after baht bus-bike bust-up

    RTN officers sail in to save the day after baht bus-bike bust-up

    Four Royal Thai Navy (RTN) officers from the Special Affairs Unit of the Sattahip Naval Base rushed to aid the victims of a collision between a motorcyclist and a baht bus in Chon Buri. The officers, who were on a routine patrol near a local fresh market, sprang into action to assist a 48 year old Thai man who was…

  • Road deathsFatal high-speed collision involving motorcycle and parked car

    Fatal high-speed collision involving motorcycle and parked car

    In a tragic turn of events, a motorcycle rider lost his life in a high-speed collision with a stationary Toyota Fortuner along a bypass road in Chon Buri yesterday morning. The rider was reportedly riding at an immense speed of over 160 kilometres per hour, as indicated by his speedometer. The unfortunate incident took place at 9.30am on Bypass Road…

  • Crime NewsImpersonator accused of extorting 15,000 baht from migrants

    Impersonator accused of extorting 15,000 baht from migrants

    An alleged highway police impersonator in Chon Buri has been accused of extorting 15,000 baht from three migrant workers for not carrying their passports. The incident, which was captured in a video clip and shared on Facebook, reveals a man dressed like a police officer demanding the sum from the workers, threatening legal action that could result in a fine…

  • Thailand NewsBritish publisher Colin Hastings dies in car crash in Chon Buri

    British publisher Colin Hastings dies in car crash in Chon Buri

    The 74 year old British owner and publisher of The BigChilli magazine died yesterday in a car accident in Chon Buri province of Thailand. He reportedly lost control of his car and crashed into a house wall. Officers from Sattahip Police Station responded to the fatal accident in Soi Captain Muek in the Bang Saray district of Chon Buri province…

  • Thailand NewsMotorcyclist dies in Chon Buri after high-speed crash on bridge

    Motorcyclist dies in Chon Buri after high-speed crash on bridge

    A tragic road accident in Chon Buri claimed the life of a 40 year old man when he lost control of his motorcycle and crashed into a bridge’s guardrail. The incident occurred in the early hours of the morning as the man was returning home. In the predawn hours today, an urgent call was received by Deputy Investigator Police Lieutenant…

  • Thailand NewsHand grenade found in Thai suburb leaves locals shaken

    Hand grenade found in Thai suburb leaves locals shaken

    On the peaceful streets of Wat Boon Samphan, Bang Lamung, Chon Buri, a sinister surprise lurked beneath the serenity as a fully operational type M26 hand grenade on Monday. The discovery, made by 73 year old security guard Pratum Chomsuwat, unfolded as he meticulously cleared the area with a grass trimmer, stumbling upon the lethal device near a modest cement…

  • Crime NewsSongkran festivities turn tragic with fatal shooting in Sattahip

    Songkran festivities turn tragic with fatal shooting in Sattahip

    A joyous Songkran celebration took a tragic turn in Sattahip, Chon Buri when four young individuals were caught in a hail of gunfire on April 16. The incident has left one person dead and has the police on a manhunt for the suspected gunman. The alarming event unfolded at 6pm during the Songkran festivities taking place on Soi Bon Kai…

  • Thailand NewsMan’s ear nearly cut off during Songkran celebration in Chon Buri

    Man’s ear nearly cut off during Songkran celebration in Chon Buri

    A man’s ear was nearly cut off during a violent altercation that took place yesterday evening in Chon Buri province, resulting in an emergency response from local rescuers. The incident, which occurred during the Songkran festivities, reportedly began over a disagreement about the man’s singing abilities. At approximately 7pm, yesterday April 16, the emergency services of Thammarat Manee Rat Rescue…

  • Crime NewsChon Buri officials bust illegal kratom juice operations targeting kids

    Chon Buri officials bust illegal kratom juice operations targeting kids

    Police in Banglamung district, Chon Buri province, launched a coordinated operation yesterday that resulted in the dismantling of illegal kratom juice production sites known for distributing the substance to minors. The district’s administrative head, along with health officials and local police, led the crackdown on these clandestine establishments, netting nearly 2,000 bottles of the illicit mixture. The operation targeted three…

  • Pattaya NewsTourist’s car wheel trapped in poorly covered sewer hole in Sattahip

    Tourist’s car wheel trapped in poorly covered sewer hole in Sattahip

    A peculiar incident unfolded on Monday when an unsuspecting tourist found his car wheel ensnared in an inadequately covered sewer hole on Bang Saray Beach Road, in Sattahip, Chon Buri province. Local media outlets reported this event as it happened under the veil of the previous night. On arrival at the scene of the incident, emergency responders came across a…

  • Thailand NewsFatal collision in Sri Racha: Motorcyclist dead, two injured

    Fatal collision in Sri Racha: Motorcyclist dead, two injured

    A tragic car accident occurred yesterday in the Sri Racha district of Chon Buri province, claiming the life of a motorcyclist and leaving two others severely injured. The incident took place at the Nong Yai Bu intersection when a car, running a red light, collided forcefully with two motorcycles. The deceased, Anurak, whose last name has been withheld for privacy,…

  • Thailand NewsMan’s fiery folly: Smoking while filling petrol bottles leads to fire

    Man’s fiery folly: Smoking while filling petrol bottles leads to fire

    An absentminded Thai man inadvertently triggered a catastrophic blaze by smoking while filling up petrol bottles leading to a catastrophic blaze that engulfed his house and caused moderate injuries in Nong Prue, Bang Lamung, Chon Buri. On Wednesday, April 3, a man inadvertently triggered a catastrophic blaze by smoking while filling up petrol bottles. The resulting fire engulfed his house and…

  • Thailand NewsBritish man dies after bathroom fall at Chon Buri residence

    British man dies after bathroom fall at Chon Buri residence

    A British businessman met a fatal end today at 7.10am after slipping and falling onto a glass sliding door in the bathroom at his Chon Buri residence, resulting in glass impaling his chest. Police Lieutenant Colonel Surasingh Sukmak, the deputy investigator, was notified of the incident which involved 54 year old British national, Gareth John Wilson. The accident took place…

  • Thailand NewsFilipina rescued after robbery and attempted rape in Chon Buri

    Filipina rescued after robbery and attempted rape in Chon Buri

    A Thai man successfully saved a Filipina woman after theft and attempted rape near Huay Chak Nok Reservoir in the Bang Lamung district of Chon Buri province. The 37 year old Thai man, Uthit, rescued a 37 year old Filipina woman on an isolated road near the Huay Chak Nok Reservoir in Chon Buri yesterday, April 2, at around 8.30am.…

  • Thailand NewsThai man’s arm severed outside liquor store after smoking dispute

    Thai man’s arm severed outside liquor store after smoking dispute

    Two suspects embarked on a barbaric act of severing the arm of a Thai man after the victim warned the attackers against smoking cigarettes outside his liquor store in the Sriracha district of Chon Buri last night. The Sriracha Police Station received reports of the knife attack at the liquor store at around 8am yesterday, April 1. They met a…

  • Thailand NewsRobot arm crushes worker to death in Chon Buri (video)

    Robot arm crushes worker to death in Chon Buri (video)

    In a heart-wrenching incident at the Vandapac factory in Chon Buri province on Wednesday, a routine day turned fatal when a robotic arm struck a worker, crushing him to death. The unsuspecting worker was going about his duties, laying out sheets of material, when tragedy struck most unexpectedly. Unsettling CCTV footage reveals the horrifying sequence of events, as the massive…

  • Thailand NewsBrazen thieves swipe electrical wire in daring daylight raid

    Brazen thieves swipe electrical wire in daring daylight raid

    Two audacious thieves brazenly snatched electrical wire from a residence in Bo Win, Chon Buri, sparking concern among locals. The victim, Prasong Tankratok, a hardworking contractor who often spends long hours away from home, found himself at the mercy of the thieves’ calculated strike. Upon returning from work on Monday, Prasong was met with the disturbing scene of his ransacked…

  • Thailand NewsGlowing gold and sleek black eels captivate crowds at Thai temple

    Glowing gold and sleek black eels captivate crowds at Thai temple

    Villagers and tourists alike flocked to a Thai temple in Chon Buri to witness the enchanting sight of two extraordinary eels, one shimmering in dazzling gold, the other sleek in jet black. The eels swam in a basin at Wat Worapot Sangkhavas Temple in Phan Thong District, Chon Buri. The frenzy was sparked by a viral social media post showcasing…

  • Thailand NewsChon Buri police nab thief stealing 18,000 baht gold bracelet

    Chon Buri police nab thief stealing 18,000 baht gold bracelet

    A theft at a gold shop in Chon Buri Province was foiled when police apprehended a 21 year old factory worker who posed as a customer to steal a gold bracelet. The suspect, Shinawatra, was arrested and confessed to the crime, prompted by the high gold prices to fund personal expenses. The brazen theft occurred at a gold shop in…

  • Thailand NewsMotorway mayhem: 26 Chinese tourists injured in bus crash

    Motorway mayhem: 26 Chinese tourists injured in bus crash

    A tourist bus carrying 26 Chinese nationals met with a gruesome accident on the Chon Buri Motorway on Tuesday afternoon. A collision unfolded near the 65 + 900 kilometre marker, inbound towards Bangkok, in the Mueang district of Chon Buri province. When local rescue teams, alongside the highway police, arrived at the accident scene, they were met with a harrowing…

  • Pattaya NewsFlash floods wreak havoc in Sri Racha following torrential rainfall

    Flash floods wreak havoc in Sri Racha following torrential rainfall

    When the heavens opened over Sri Racha in Chon Buri province, it brought with it two hours of relentless downpour yesterday, March 19. This torrential rainfall was the catalyst for a series of flash floods that wreaked havoc across the district. The intersection beneath the Nong Yai Bu Bridge, situated in the Nong Kho area of Nong Kham sub-district, was…

  • Road deathsMinivan crash on Sukhumvit Road injures 10, dog to blame

    Minivan crash on Sukhumvit Road injures 10, dog to blame

    A minivan swerved to avoid a dog, lost control, and crashed into a tree on Sukhumvit Road, leaving 10 passengers injured, five critically. The incident occurred today, March 20, as confirmed by Deputy Inspector Santi Pakkaratho of Pak Nam Prasae Police Station, who rushed to the scene with medical personnel and rescue workers from the Buddhasadsongkroh Rescue Foundation. At the…

  • Thailand NewsMan dies in collision with fuel tanker on Chon Buri motorway

    Man dies in collision with fuel tanker on Chon Buri motorway

    A road accident claimed the life of a 63 year old man when his car collided with the rear of a 10,000-litre fuel tanker yesterday at 5.30am on the motorway in Chon Buri Province. At the crash site near the Khaolam interchange at kilometre marker 80+800 on the inbound lane to Bangkok, authorities found a wrecked Nissan Sunny with Bangkok…

  • Thailand NewsBus and truck collision injures 30 on Chon Buri expressway

    Bus and truck collision injures 30 on Chon Buri expressway

    A collision involving a bus and a truck on the Burapha Withi Expressway near Bang Pakong, Chon Buri resulted in severe damage and multiple injuries yesterday. The incident, which took place between kilometres 45 and 46, left several passengers trapped and injured. Emergency services rushed to the scene of a major traffic accident on the expressway leading to Chon Buri.…

  • Thailand NewsCzech tourist found dead in apparent suicide in Pattaya

    Czech tourist found dead in apparent suicide in Pattaya

    A 49 year old Czech tourist was found dead in an apparent suicide at a Pattaya beach city apartment in Chon Buri. The grim discovery was made in an apartment in Nong Prue Subdistrict, Bang Lamung district, alerting police and rescue workers to the scene yesterday evening. The man, whose identity has been withheld until family members are notified, was…