Chon Buri

  • Thailand NewsChon Buri apartment owner battles raucous bars in neighbourhood

    Chon Buri apartment owner battles raucous bars in neighbourhood

    In a neighbourhood near Wat Boon Kanjanaram, Bang Lamung, Chon Buri, a battle rages between the tranquillity of the residences and loud music from neighbouring bars. Seven nearby bars, each blasting tunes with the fervour of a rock concert, have transformed the once-tranquil area into a sleepless nightmare. International tourists, seeking refuge in apartment owner Kanjana Brousa’s building, now toss…

  • Thailand NewsMysterious death of Russian woman in Chon Buri baffles police

    Mysterious death of Russian woman in Chon Buri baffles police

    Police are investigating the mysterious death of a Russian woman after her body was found on Bang Saray Beach in the Sattahip district of Chon Buri province at 6am today. A Thai man stumbled upon the dead body of a foreign woman while collecting garbage on Bang Saray Beach, today, February 28. The man said he first spotted some belongings…

  • Road deathsTragic three-car crash in Chon Buri kills two, injures five

    Tragic three-car crash in Chon Buri kills two, injures five

    A catastrophic collision involving three vehicles in Chon Buri province claimed the lives of two individuals and left five seriously injured in the early hours of today, February 25. The accident, which saw vehicles mangled beyond recognition, occurred on the Don Hua Lo – Sattahip route near the Sony intersection in the Don Hua Lo sub-district. Authorities rushed to the…

  • Thailand NewsThai teen drowns in pond in search for clams with drunk dad

    Thai teen drowns in pond in search for clams with drunk dad

    A Thai teenager lost his life while embarking on a clam-hunting expedition with his intoxicated father on Wednesday, February 21, in Soi Mab Song, Nong Prue subdistrict, Bang Lamung district, Chon Buri province. Responding swiftly to the distress call, Nong Prue police and rescue teams descended upon the scene, greeted by a sombre assembly of locals clustered around the pond.…

  • Thailand NewsPickup plunges 10 metres into water pit in Chon Buri

    Pickup plunges 10 metres into water pit in Chon Buri

    A white Mitsubishi Triton pickup truck plunged more than 10 metres into a water-filled pit in Chon Buri on Monday, February 19, after reportedly nodding off behind the wheel. Responding swiftly to the emergency call, police and local rescue teams found the submerged pickup, but to their relief, the 51 year old driver, Thaweesap Kulbutr, had already been rescued by quick-thinking bystanders.…

  • Thailand NewsRTN officer critically injured in Chon Buri road accident

    RTN officer critically injured in Chon Buri road accident

    A Royal Thai Navy (RTN) officer was severely injured after his pickup truck crashed into a utility pole and flipped onto its roof on a road in Chon Buri province, trapping him inside the vehicle. The incident occurred at around 9.20pm yesterday on Highway 3126 in the Sattahip district, near the RTN’s fuel depot. Emergency services had to use hydraulic…

  • Thailand NewsSchool van driver seriously injured with students unscathed in Chon Buri accident

    School van driver seriously injured with students unscathed in Chon Buri accident

    A school van careened into a sign on Sukprayun Road in Chon Buri, leaving the driver critically injured but students unscathed. Responding swiftly to the scene were officers from the Don Hua Lo Police Station and rescue personnel, confronted with a scene of wreckage and distress. The once-sturdy bronze school van now lay mangled, its front obliterated by the force…

  • Thailand NewsCouples tie the knot atop elephants on Valentine’s Day

    Couples tie the knot atop elephants on Valentine’s Day

    In a display of romance and tradition, couples in Thailand celebrated their love atop majestic elephants on Valentine’s Day. Clad in traditional attire, nine pairs exchanged vows in a mass wedding that captivated onlookers at the Nong Nooch Tropical Garden in Chon Buri. A bride, Narumon Komgpanoy, shared that the ceremony is sacred, which makes everyone want to have a…

  • Thailand NewsThailand zoo unveils new capybara print legwear

    Thailand zoo unveils new capybara print legwear

    Khao Kheow Open Zoo in Chon Buri province is introducing its newest sensation: capybara pants, scheduled to be available in stores next month. Announced via the zoo’s buzzing Kha Moo and the gang Facebook page, the revelation of these quirky trousers has sparked a viral storm, amassing over 1,500 shares in merely five hours. Director General of The Zoological Park…

  • Thailand NewsChon Buri’s Wonnapha Beach makeover sparks online debate

    Chon Buri’s Wonnapha Beach makeover sparks online debate

    The renovation of Wonnapha Beach in Chon Buri province sparked significant debate among the online community. The popular tourist destination, situated in the town of Saensuk, has undergone a facelift that has seen parts of its sandy stretch replaced with precast concrete slabs, resembling large tiles. This development has left little of the original beach visible, leading to a divided…

  • Thailand NewsCustomers dine and dash, leaving Chon Buri restaurateur in a stew (video)

    Customers dine and dash, leaving Chon Buri restaurateur in a stew (video)

    A restaurant owner in Chon Buri province is seeking justice after 20 customers refused to pay a 15,000 baht bill for food and drink. The customers claimed the cuisine was poor despite enjoying the abode’s ambience for over four hours. The restaurant owner, Ancharika, filed a complaint at Bang Lamung Police Station yesterday, February 12. She accused a go-go bar…

  • Pattaya NewsChon Buri construction site in chaos as 80-tonne crane overturns

    Chon Buri construction site in chaos as 80-tonne crane overturns

    The site of the Chon Buri Provincial Administration Organisation was the scene of a construction mishap yesterday, as an 80-tonne crane dramatically overturned, causing severe damage to a parked pickup truck. The unfortunate incident occurred within the confines of an ongoing five-storey office building project, marking yesterday as a day of unexpected peril. The initial sequence of events points towards…

  • Pattaya NewsBeach blues: Na Jomtien residents wave off unauthorised businesses

    Beach blues: Na Jomtien residents wave off unauthorised businesses

    Residents of Na Jomtien in Sattahip raised concerns over continuous disturbances and unauthorised commercial activities on the beach. These issues have previously been highlighted and rectified, thanks to the combined efforts of local officials and law enforcement. However, according to the community, the resolutions have been temporary rather than a permanent fix. The focal point of these complaints is the…

  • Thailand NewsChon Buri homeowner catches couple in intimate act

    Chon Buri homeowner catches couple in intimate act

    A homeowner in Chon Buri province, Thailand, was confronted with an unexpected and steamy situation when he discovered a couple engaging in sexual activity in their car parked on his property. The incident escalated when the car’s driver attempted to flee, nearly hitting the property owner in the process. The incident occurred late at night when the 48 year old…

  • Thailand NewsFatal collision on dark road kills two, locals demand better lighting

    Fatal collision on dark road kills two, locals demand better lighting

    A fatal collision yesterday claimed the lives of two individuals after a car ploughed into the rear of a motorbike on a poorly lit stretch of road in Chon Buri province. The fatal collision occurred yesterday, prompting residents to call for immediate action to improve lighting and safety on the road. In the darkness of an unlit road in Chon…

  • Thailand NewsChon Buri: Teenage schoolgirl rescued from gutter after getting her foot stuck

    Chon Buri: Teenage schoolgirl rescued from gutter after getting her foot stuck

    A teenage schoolgirl stepped onto a gutter, causing its cover to give way beneath her, and got her leg stuck as a result in Sri Racha district, Chon Buri on Thursday, February 1. The incident unfolded in front of the J J Steak shop, leading to a rapid response from the Sawang Prateep Sri Racha Rescue Unit. The distressed 15…

  • Thailand NewsLithuanian man fined 12,000 baht for drifting BMW in Chon Buri

    Lithuanian man fined 12,000 baht for drifting BMW in Chon Buri

    Chon Buri Provincial Court fined a Lithuanian man 12,000 baht for dangerous driving and getting behind the wheel without a licence after a video of him drifting his luxury BMW Z4 went viral on Thai social media earlier this month. The footage captures a black BMW Z4 drifting through the centre of an intersection, surrounded by stationary vehicles waiting at…

  • Thailand NewsRoaring surprise: Lions on the loose startle Chon Buri residents

    Roaring surprise: Lions on the loose startle Chon Buri residents

    Locals were shocked today after witnessing two lions roaming the streets of the Bang Lamueng district of Chon Buri in broad daylight. Residents of Soi Khao Makok 13 in Chon Buri reported the shocking discovery of two lions to the DailyNews today, January 25. The lions came out of the home in the area without a caretaker. They wandered around…

  • Thailand NewsJive at Dong Tan: Beach-turned-bazaar sparks excitement in Jomtien

    Jive at Dong Tan: Beach-turned-bazaar sparks excitement in Jomtien

    Dong Tan Beach has turned into a night bazaar, buzzing with commerce, stirring both excitement and disarray among local businesses in Jomtien. The once tranquil beach now hosts a nightly spectacle, drawing sellers and buyers alike, transforming this coastal haven into the vibrant Dong Tan Night Market. The market’s meteoric rise in popularity has, however, birthed a set of challenges.…

  • Thailand NewsEx Thai politician agrees to compensation, rape charge dropped

    Ex Thai politician agrees to compensation, rape charge dropped

    Chon Buri police dropped a rape charge against an accused former Thai politician saying the case did not qualify as rape while the politician’s brother agreed to pay the victim female party entertainer 36,000 baht in compensation. The 35 year old Thai party entertainer, named Bee, filed a complaint against the former Thai politician, identified as Gun, on January 20,…

  • Thailand NewsKnife-wielding Thai man sends tourist running for his life in Chon Buri

    Knife-wielding Thai man sends tourist running for his life in Chon Buri

    A knife-wielding Thai man was caught on CCTV attempting to attack a tourist on Soi Na Jomtien 20 yesterday morning, January 19 in Chon Buri. The confrontation began with the tourist inquiring about the location of a beer shop from a local woman and her friends. The group offered to fetch the beer for him, but before the kind gesture…

  • Environment NewsReef-rescue ripples: Marine department dives deep to tackle 338kg ghost net near Rin Island

    Reef-rescue ripples: Marine department dives deep to tackle 338kg ghost net near Rin Island

    In a splash of environmental heroism, the Department of Marine and Coastal Resources, along with volunteer divers, dove into action to tackle a colossal problem near Rin Island in Chon Buri’s Sattahip district. On Wednesday, January 17, the team embarked on a mission to untangle a whopping 338kg ghost net that had ensnared a coral reef. Prompted by concerned divers,…

  • Thailand NewsBuzzing tragedy unfolds as Thai man found dead after bee attack in Chon Buri

    Buzzing tragedy unfolds as Thai man found dead after bee attack in Chon Buri

    A landscaper from Si Sa Ket was discovered lifeless under a tree along Highway 331 in Chon Buri, where authorities suspect involved in a fatal encounter with a beehive. Nong Prue Police Station received an alert about the grim discovery on January 15, prompting an immediate response from law enforcement and rescue teams. Upon arrival, they found a blue Isuzu…

  • Thailand NewsSports car driver caught drifting at Sukhumvit Road intersection

    Sports car driver caught drifting at Sukhumvit Road intersection

    In a daring public display of automotive bravado, a sports car driver was caught on CCTV performing multiple drifts at a busy traffic light intersection on Sukhumvit Road, in the Bang Saen district of Chon Buri. The reckless act occurred around 12.30am on January 8, inciting disapproval from locals. According to surveillance footage, the driver performed several laps of drifting…

  • Thailand NewsSmall aircraft crash in Chon Buri leaves one dead and another severely injured

    Small aircraft crash in Chon Buri leaves one dead and another severely injured

    Authorities are urgently investigating the cause of a small aircraft crash that resulted in the death of one German-Austrian pilot and the severe injury of another. The accident occurred a mere 20 minutes after takeoff. The small aircraft, an X-AIR or Rotax912 Ultra Light model, crashed in a cow pasture behind a tyre store in Huay Yai, Bang Lamung, Chon…

  • Thailand NewsThai man survives third floor suicide attempt after argument with wife

    Thai man survives third floor suicide attempt after argument with wife

    A Thai man survived a suicide attempt after jumping from the third floor balcony of his apartment in Chon Buri province following a heated argument with his wife. Sriracha Police Station officers were alerted to the suicide attempt at the three-storey apartment in Sriracha district of Chon Buri province yesterday, January 10. Upon investigating the scene, officers found the 21…

  • Pattaya NewsElectrical leakage sparks safety concerns at Phan Thong district footbridge

    Electrical leakage sparks safety concerns at Phan Thong district footbridge

    A footbridge in Phan Thong district of Chon Buri is sparking concerns among residents due to a potentially dangerous electrical leakage. The bridge is situated near Phan Thong Tonson School, a busy passageway for many young students. The issue appears to be originating from a cluster of wires entwined around an iron rail of the bridge, causing electricity to leak.…

  • Thailand NewsChon Buri: Essilor Thailand opens job applications with daily wage of 361 baht

    Chon Buri: Essilor Thailand opens job applications with daily wage of 361 baht

    Essilor Optical Laboratory (Thailand) Co., Ltd, located in the Amata Nakorn Industrial Estate, Chon Buri, announced openings for new employees. The announcement, posted on the Factory News page, describes the job as comfortable, with a good income, excellent benefits, excellent bonuses, and continuous overtime opportunities. The direct application process offers a wage of 361 baht per day, a shift allowance…

  • Thailand NewsMotorcyclist killed in pickup truck crash in Chon Buri

    Motorcyclist killed in pickup truck crash in Chon Buri

    A road accident on Chon Buri-Ban Bueng Road in Mueang District resulted in a fatality where a pickup truck hit a motorcyclist, on New Year’s Day. Panuwat Jinpra, a 26 year old Thai man, lost his life in a gruesome motorcycle accident at kilometre marker 7 in the Nong Ree sub-district, Mueang district. The chilling crash, involving a yellow motorcycle…

  • Thailand NewsThailand’s Louis Tussaud wax museum to unveil lifelike King Charles III figure

    Thailand’s Louis Tussaud wax museum to unveil lifelike King Charles III figure

    Following the resounding success of the Joe Biden wax figure debut last year, the Royal Dynasty room at Louis Tussaud’s is unveiling a life-size wax figure of the British monarch King Charles III. Nestled within the Royal Garden Plaza Pattaya shopping center in Chon Buri province, this cultural hotspot promises an unparalleled display of regal wax royalty. King Charles III,…