Chonburi province

  • TravelMust see fascinating beaches and temples in Chon Buri

    Must see fascinating beaches and temples in Chon Buri

    Chon Buri offers diverse attractions for visitors, blending rich history with modern amenities. As Chon Buri is popular for seafood markets, it caters to culinary enthusiasts. Additionally, coastal areas like Pattaya Beach attract tourists seeking sun and sand. While temples, such as Wat Yansangwararam and Wat Saen Suk, provide cultural and spiritual experiences. Must-see destinations in Chon Buri Bang Sean…

  • Thailand NewsMysterious death in Chon Buri: Thai woman found lifeless, sudden demise puzzles community

    Mysterious death in Chon Buri: Thai woman found lifeless, sudden demise puzzles community

    A mysterious death shook the community when a 54 year old woman was found lifeless in her single-story room in Tung Community, Si Racha District, Chon Buri Province. The woman, Inthiporn, was found lying on her back, her arms rigid, with foam around her mouth. No signs of physical assault were detected on her body. Inthiporn’s 42 year old partner,…

  • Eastern Thailand NewsStudent barred from classes over political disagreements with school teacher

    Student barred from classes over political disagreements with school teacher

    A Chon Buri school student has reportedly been banned from attending history classes, due to political views that conflict with those of the teacher. The matter was brought to the office of the district’s primary education area by Yodchai Pungporn, a distant MP along with the child’s mother, who expressed concern over the impact this might have on the child’s…

  • Thailand NewsPickup truck veers off road, crashes into wall and flips, injuring two in Chon Buri

    Pickup truck veers off road, crashes into wall and flips, injuring two in Chon Buri

    A pickup truck driver in Chon Buri lost control of his vehicle and crashed into a wall and a signpost, causing the truck to overturn and injuring two people inside. The incident took place on Soi Chaiyaphon Withi 13, near a flour and starch manufacturing company in Nong Prue Subdistrict, Bang Lamung District, Chon Buri Province. Emergency services promptly responded…

  • Thailand NewsMassage workers in Pattaya call for reopening of spas and massages shops

    Massage workers in Pattaya call for reopening of spas and massages shops

    A group of about 50 workers from Pattaya massage shops and spas gathered together to call for the reopening of their businesses after being closed for the past month due to Covid-19 restrictions. The group called themselves the “Pattaya Health Massage” presented a letter signed by 60 massage shops, spas and gyms to Bang Lamung District Sheriff this morning. Chon…

  • Pattaya NewsChon Buri announces a list of 2 Covid-19 hotspots, visitors are urged to get a virus screening

    Chon Buri announces a list of 2 Covid-19 hotspots, visitors are urged to get a virus screening

    Chon Buri Provincial Health Office is urging people who visited 27 Covid-19 hot spots in the province between December 20 and 31 to get a test at their local districts. Those who have outstanding Covid-19 symptoms after visiting the listed venues are also asked to report to the district public health offices they live in. Here’s the list… James Boy…

  • Thailand NewsDriver seriously injured after becoming trapped under bus in Chon Buri

    Driver seriously injured after becoming trapped under bus in Chon Buri

    A bus driver in the eastern Thai province of Chon Buri has been seriously injured after becoming trapped under his vehicle while trying to repair it. The Pattaya News reports that 50 year old Samrit Phetphunok was attempting to fix a broken axle when the bus collapsed on him. The incident occurred in the Ban Bueang area of the province.…

  • Covid-19 NewsBeach in Chon Buri temporarily closed again due to overcrowding

    Beach in Chon Buri temporarily closed again due to overcrowding

    Officials in the eastern province of Chon Buri have had to temporarily close the road leading to Bangsaen beach yesterday after significant overcrowding raised safety concerns. Those still trying to get to the popular beach were left disappointed during Sunday morning and early afternoon. As nearby car parks and other areas filled up with visiting vehicles, traffic police made the…

  • Covid-19 NewsNo new Covid-19 cases for Chonburi today

    No new Covid-19 cases for Chonburi today

    Good news coming out of Chonburi, just east of Bangkok, as zero new cases of Covid-19 infections were reported today. The province, home to the popular seaside resort Pattaya, has had 86 cases in total since the virus first struck Thailand. 2 people have died and a further 22 are still undergoing hospital treatment. 62 patients have fully recovered. The…

  • Pattaya NewsChon Buri police say illegal beauty clinics dumped dozens of syringes in canal

    Chon Buri police say illegal beauty clinics dumped dozens of syringes in canal

    Police in Chon Buri province are investigating after dozens of needles and blood capsules were found yesterday in a canal in the Samae San area near Sattahip. The Chonburi Public Health Department and Provincial Health Administration confirms that none of the needles or capsules came from local hospitals, clinics or government organizations. After investigating the needles and samples, officials say…

  • NewsOne dead, three in coma, ten seriously ill after drinking moonshine mixed with poisonous toad blood in Chonburi

    One dead, three in coma, ten seriously ill after drinking moonshine mixed with poisonous toad blood in Chonburi

    A dangerous concoction of herbal alcohol known as ya dong, mixed with poisonous toad blood, has left one man dead, three others in a coma, and ten seriously ill in Chonburi province. The Pattaya News reports that the incident happened in the sub-district of Samet, with local police notified after a man was found dead at Samet temple on Monday…

  • Thailand NewsPet leopard not a hit with neighbours in Chonburi, Thailand

    Pet leopard not a hit with neighbours in Chonburi, Thailand

    A couple in Chonburi, eastern Thailand, have not ingratiated themselves with neighbours after it was revealed they’re keeping a pet leopard in their home. It’s understood that a Thai woman known as Nittiya, and her foreign husband, nationality unconfirmed, have just recently moved to the area from Chiang Mai, and news of their unusual pet has put neighbours very much…