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  • Pattaya NewsAttack on transgender woman by foreign man rocks Pattaya Beach

    Attack on transgender woman by foreign man rocks Pattaya Beach

    A 27 year old transgender woman was subjected to a brutal attack by a foreign man in a shocking incident that has sent ripples through Pattaya Beach. The brazen assault on the transgender woman, Ms A, left her injured and humiliated in broad daylight, as the thug casually sped off on a motorcycle, laughing in her face. The incident, flagged…

  • Pattaya NewsForeign man found dead in Pattaya waters sparks investigation

    Foreign man found dead in Pattaya waters sparks investigation

    Beachgoers at Pattaya’s serene Wong Amat Beach were met with a chilling discovery early this morning – the body of a foreign man, draped in jewellery, floating just metres from the shore. Police Lieutenant Akkarapong Saenputawong, Deputy Inspector (Investigation) at Pattaya City Police Station, received the call at 7.30am, today, November 22, prompting an immediate response from both police and…

  • Pattaya NewsPattaya beach turns into unregulated booze and kratom market

    Pattaya beach turns into unregulated booze and kratom market

    Pattaya Beach, a once serene paradise for tourists and locals, is now teetering on the edge of chaos as unlicenced vendors run rampant. Once discreet, these sellers now brazenly set up stalls along the shoreline, peddling kratom-laced cocktails and alcoholic beverages, ignoring the law with apparent ease. Despite frequent police patrols, vendors openly resume business the moment officers leave, leaving…

  • Thailand NewsPattaya breathes easy: Beach paradise takes fresh air steps

    Pattaya breathes easy: Beach paradise takes fresh air steps

    Pattaya, Thailand’s renowned beachside hotspot, is upping its game beyond tourism, making strides to keep the city’s air fresh and clean. With its sandy beaches and buzzing nightlife, Pattaya attracts droves of visitors each year. Now, city officials are ensuring that visitors and residents alike can breathe easy by prioritising air quality. In a bid to tackle pollution head-on, the…

  • Thailand NewsPattaya beach brawl as rival sex workers ‘shore’ up competition

    Pattaya beach brawl as rival sex workers ‘shore’ up competition

    Pattaya Beach turned from paradise to pandemonium last night as foreign women clashed over alleged issues of competition in the local sex trade in a shocking display of violence. The usually vibrant beach atmosphere was shattered yesterday, November 5, when police were called to Soi 13/4, Pattaya Beach Road, in Chon Buri Province to break up a heated brawl. Arriving…

  • Thailand NewsBeach please: Pattaya tourists tide over by shocking litter crisis

    Beach please: Pattaya tourists tide over by shocking litter crisis

    Tourists at Pattaya Beach raised alarm bells over the shocking amount of litter strewn across the holiday resort’s shoreline, sparking questions about where it all came from. Visitors reported seeing a disturbing collection of rubbish both floating in the sea and littering the sands, including cigarette butts, plastic bags, water bottles, foam containers, and Styrofoam boxes. The unsightly mess extends…

  • Pattaya NewsPattaya mat rental operator arrested for threatening official with knife (video)

    Pattaya mat rental operator arrested for threatening official with knife (video)

    Police today arrested a mat rental operator who threatened a municipal official with a knife after being warned not to offer the service on Pattaya Beach. The municipal official, 43 year old Chalermphon, filed a complaint with Mueang Pattaya Police Station at around 12.36am today, October 21, after narrowly avoiding the knife attack by the mat rental operator, later identified…

  • Thailand NewsPattaya police boost patrols ahead of Police Day celebration

    Pattaya police boost patrols ahead of Police Day celebration

    Pattaya’s police force is ramping up security measures in the lead-up to the city’s Police Day celebration. The city’s police chief has directed officers to bolster patrols and target crimes to enhance safety and security. Police Colonel Navin Teerawit, Superintendent of Pattaya Police Station, presided over a monthly meeting to issue new directives and review the performance of each department.…

  • Thailand NewsPattaya Beach set to rock: Chon Buri music fest waves in the tunes

    Pattaya Beach set to rock: Chon Buri music fest waves in the tunes

    Pattaya Beach is about to be transformed into a musical paradise as the Chon Buri International Music Festival kicks off this weekend and continues the next. From 5pm to 11pm, Friday, September 20 through Sunday, September 22, music lovers can revel in a beachfront bonanza of sound and spectacle. And the best part? It’s absolutely free! Expect a star-studded lineup…

  • Pattaya NewsTourists urinate on Pattaya Beach, sparking local outrage

    Tourists urinate on Pattaya Beach, sparking local outrage

    Outrage erupted among Thai social media users after a video emerged showing male tourists urinating on Pattaya Beach. The video, shared by a Facebook user with the caption “Swimmers swim, and urinators urinate,” quickly went viral within a popular Pattaya Facebook group, which boasts over 200,000 members. The incident has sparked widespread anger, particularly among Pattaya locals, who questioned why…

  • Thailand NewsForeign man found sleeping in monk attire on Pattaya Beach

    Foreign man found sleeping in monk attire on Pattaya Beach

    Concerned locals and tourists alerted the Pattaya police to the presence of an unidentified foreign man sleeping on Pattaya Beach at around 3.40am today. The man, who was dressed in a monk’s robe and a white shirt, was found lying on the sand. Upon closer inspection, police discovered he was also wearing white pants. When questioned, the man was incoherent,…

  • Pattaya NewsDeaf shoeshiner in Pattaya inspires with dedication and skill

    Deaf shoeshiner in Pattaya inspires with dedication and skill

    A deaf shoeshiner in Pattaya has captured the admiration of netizens for his perseverance and dedication. Known as Kai, his story surfaced online after a local journalist saw him cleaning a tourist’s shoes on Pattaya Beach. Kai earns his living by offering shoe cleaning services to tourists. Despite being deaf and mute, he communicates with customers using a sign that…

  • Pattaya NewsBeach peace patrol: Police unite to silence the noise after shooting

    Beach peace patrol: Police unite to silence the noise after shooting

    In a collaborative effort to maintain peace and tranquillity, officials from Banglamung and Pattaya police conducted an inspection of Jomtien Beach in the early hours of today. Responding to the residents’ complaints about noise and fireworks, this initiative was also a reaction to a shooting incident that took place on the night of April 25, which stirred panic among tourists.…

  • Thailand NewsPattaya beachfront gets a makeover to enhance city image

    Pattaya beachfront gets a makeover to enhance city image

    A major makeover is unfolding along the 2.7-kilometre coastline of Pattaya Beach. Spearheaded by Deputy Mayor Manoch Nongyai the project is set to redefine the city’s landscape and will be completed ahead of the original deadline. Funded by a 166 million baht budget, this facelift aims to boost the city’s image and enhance amenities for residents and tourists alike. The…

  • Pattaya NewsPattaya introduces safe swimming zones at popular Tawaen beach

    Pattaya introduces safe swimming zones at popular Tawaen beach

    The thriving beachfront city of Pattaya, known for its bustling tourism scene, has recently taken a significant step towards ensuring the safety of beachgoers. The authorities of Pattaya City have put measures in place to establish dedicated swimming zones at Tawaen Beach, an immensely popular spot located on the island of Koh Larn. These zones are expected to cater to…

  • Thailand NewsTourist’s near-death ordeal at Pattaya Beach, rescued from waters

    Tourist’s near-death ordeal at Pattaya Beach, rescued from waters

    Pattaya Rescue Radio Centre received a report of a foreign tourist drowning at Pattaya Beach, Bang Lamung, Chon Buri yesterday afternoon at 4.20pm. Emergency services rushed to the scene with urgency, locating an unconscious tourist, aged between 50 and 60, who had been brought ashore. Pattaya Beach lifeguards and rescue teams swiftly administered vital first aid before transporting the stricken…

  • Thailand NewsTranswoman injures two women in Pattaya Beach attack

    Transwoman injures two women in Pattaya Beach attack

    A transwoman reportedly attacked two women on Pattaya Beach at 4.36am on Saturday, February 17. The Sawang Boriboon Dhamma Sathan Rescue Foundation Radio Centre in Pattaya received distress calls on February 17, alerting authorities to a harrowing physical assault. Rushing to Soi 13, Pattaya Beach, Bang Lamuand ng, Chon Buri, rescue teams and local police uncovered a scene of horror. Two…

  • Thailand NewsPattaya plight: Migrant beggars roam the streets

    Pattaya plight: Migrant beggars roam the streets

    Migrant beggars, disabled individuals, and the elderly have been spotted roaming the streets near Pattaya Beach, raising eyebrows and causing discomfort among residents and tourists alike. The alarming scenes, particularly along Second Road and in front of the Wat Chai Mongkol Market in South Pattaya, triggered concerns about the city’s struggle to tackle street begging, leaving its impact on the…

  • Thailand NewsGerman tourist’s beachside stumble turns vacation into footsie disaster

    German tourist’s beachside stumble turns vacation into footsie disaster

    A German tourist stumbled over construction wire mesh at a beachfront construction site in Pattaya on January 27, leaving him with a serious foot injury. Eyewitnesses revealed that the incident occurred as 24 year old Nils Gleissner ambled along the footpath near the beach. The treacherous mishap transpired at a spot undergoing renovations, with the unsuspecting tourist tripping over the…

  • Thailand NewsPattaya beach brawl erupts between Indian tourists and Thai locals (video)

    Pattaya beach brawl erupts between Indian tourists and Thai locals (video)

    In Pattaya, a group of Indian tourists and some Thai locals broke into a fight in the middle of the road at Pattaya beach on December 28. A viral video has been shared online shows the brawl involving sticks, belts, bottles, and even ladles, causing pandemonium and traffic mayhem. The one-minute footage, spreading like wildfire across social media, unveils a…

  • Pattaya NewsInternational Yoga Day: Event promotes health and wellness at Pattaya Beach

    International Yoga Day: Event promotes health and wellness at Pattaya Beach

    On the shores of Pattaya Beach, the Indian Community of Pattaya (ICP) is gearing up to celebrate International Yoga Day with an event aiming to promote health and wellness within the community. The event will take place at Bali Hai Pier today, starting at 4pm and lasting until 6pm, and is set to draw the attention of both locals and…

  • Pattaya NewsPattaya officials discuss opening Dongtan Beach Road to 24-hour vehicle access

    Pattaya officials discuss opening Dongtan Beach Road to 24-hour vehicle access

    In Pattaya, a recent meeting took place to discuss the possibility of opening Dongtan Beach Road to vehicle traffic 24 hours a day. This road, which connects Jomtien Beach to Pratumnak Soi 5, has been closed to traffic overnight for quite some time. However, due to significant growth in the area over the past year, particularly in the number of…

  • Thailand NewsSand and screens: Pattaya Film Festival makes waves with free beachfront cinema

    Sand and screens: Pattaya Film Festival makes waves with free beachfront cinema

    The Pattaya Film Festival 2023 is set to captivate cinephiles with its unique offering of free entry to watch movies on Pattaya Beach from June 16 to 19. This groundbreaking event marks the festival’s first venture into transforming the beach into an enchanting outdoor cinema. With a clear vision of becoming a member of the prestigious UNESCO Creative Cities Network…

  • Pattaya NewsPattaya Beach vendors petition city to reverse parking ban impacting business

    Pattaya Beach vendors petition city to reverse parking ban impacting business

    Pattaya Beach vendors have united in requesting the city of Pattaya to revoke a parking ban imposed on the beachside of Pattaya Beach in early March. The vendors, led by Wirawit Charoenrit Taweechok, claim that the ban has significantly impacted their businesses. They recently met with Pattaya Deputy Mayor Manoch Nongyai to discuss their concerns and issues with the order.…

  • Crime NewsAuthorities visit Pattaya Beach to clamp down on sex workers, trans women, and homeless

    Authorities visit Pattaya Beach to clamp down on sex workers, trans women, and homeless

    Tourist Police in Chon Buri teamed up with Pattaya authorities in a visit to Pattaya Beach last night. The authorities aimed to clamp down on troublesome activities on the beach posed by sex workers, transgender women, homeless people and beggars. This was to ensure the safety of tourists. The initiative was in line with the policies of the Deputy National…

  • Pattaya NewsPattaya Police ban prostitution on the beach

    Pattaya Police ban prostitution on the beach

    Thailand’s Tourist Police have banned sex workers from selling services on the beach in Pattaya. Last night, Tourist Police and officers from Pattaya City Police Station headed down to Pattaya Beach and instructed the city’s ladies and ladyboys of the night to move along. The police informed the sex workers that from now on, they are no longer permitted to…

  • Pattaya NewsPolice detain naked German man on Pattaya Beach

    Police detain naked German man on Pattaya Beach

    A stark naked German man scaring tourists on Pattaya Beach in Chon Buri province, eastern Thailand, was detained and charged by police yesterday, reports DailyNews. Officers from Pattaya City Police Station were informed that a tall foreign man was exhibiting himself on Pattaya Beach, horrifying beachgoers at the busy tourist spot. Police hurried down to the beach to find 63…

  • Pattaya NewsBeachgoers find giant sea turtle carcass in Pattaya

    Beachgoers find giant sea turtle carcass in Pattaya

    While there’s been a lot of happy news about turtles in Phang Nga recently, there’s unfortunately been some sad turtle news in Pattaya. A giant sea turtle carcass washed up on Pattaya Beach on Tuesday. Beachgoers noticed the carcass and detected a foul odour in the early hours of the morning. They promptly informed the authorities of the discovery. Officials…

  • Thailand NewsPolice hunt for cowardly thug who hit Thai girlfriend with gun on Pattaya Beach

    Police hunt for cowardly thug who hit Thai girlfriend with gun on Pattaya Beach

    Police are on the hunt for a cowardly thug who hit his Thai girlfriend on the head with a gun and fired a shot into the sky in the early hours of this morning on Pattaya Beach, 200 metres away from the Mueang Pattaya Police Station. Officers from Mueang Pattaya Police Station and Sawang Borriboon Rescue rushed to Pattaya Beach at…

  • Pattaya NewsIndian community pushes for Holi festival near Pattaya Beach

    Indian community pushes for Holi festival near Pattaya Beach

    Pattaya’s Indian community is pushing for the upcoming Holi festival to be held near Pattaya Beach. The festival, considered ‘Indian Songkran’ by some, is to be held on Sunday, March 11. The Pattaya Indian Association and Domestic Tourism Association met with Pattaya Mayor Poramase Ngampiches to request the hosting of the “Happy Holi Festival of Colours in Pattaya Thailand” near…