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Pattaya beach bling: Chinese tourist falls prey to jewellery heist
A Chinese tourist found himself the victim of a brazen jewellery theft yesterday in Pattaya. The cunning caper happened around 2.06am, yesterday, November 3, right by the beach near Soi 6 on the bustling Pattaya Beach Road. Chinese tourist Shen Yanqing, who was soaking up the local nightlife with friends in central Pattaya, got more than he bargained for when…
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Teen violence erupts at Pattaya skateboard park, two injured
A violent altercation involving teenagers at a Pattaya skateboard park left two injured as rival groups clashed. A 14 year old girl recounted the chaotic incident before the attackers fled, leaving chaos in their wake. Law enforcement seized five customised motorcycles at the scene. The incident unfolded late last night when officers from the Pattaya City Police Station, in coordination…
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Transgender woman accused of pickpocketing tourist on Pattaya bus
A transgender woman was taken into custody after a Korean tourist accused her of pickpocketing on a Baht bus in Pattaya. The incident occurred yesterday, November 2, and the Pattaya City Police were promptly informed. At 1.20am yesterday, police received a report of a dispute between a tourist and the transgender woman on the bus. Upon reaching the Pattaya City…
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Pickup truck narrowly avoids fall in dramatic Pattaya crash
A dramatic accident unfolded when a pickup truck overturned near the Pattaya entrance on Highway 7 around 10pm on November 1. The incident involved a silver pickup, driven by a 60 year old man, which halted alarmingly close to the edge of a 5-metre-high overpass. Despite the severity of the crash, he escaped unscathed, while his 14 year old son…
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Fire at Indian Restaurant near Pattaya Beach swiftly contained
A fire broke out early yesterday, November 2, at the Sultan Indian Restaurant, a four-story establishment located near Pattaya Beach Road. The incident, which occurred at approximately 12.10am, led to the swift evacuation of both Thai and international tourists from the building. The fire originated on the ground floor of a seven-unit commercial building, rapidly filling the upper floors with…
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German tourist crashes, injures cop at Pattaya checkpoint
A startling incident unfolded in Pattaya when a German tourist was arrested following a dramatic crash at a police checkpoint on Jomtien Road, Bang Lamung district, early yesterday. The crash left a traffic policeman seriously injured and prompted an extensive police pursuit. The incident occurred at 2.20am yesterday, November 2, when 30 year old Christopher Maximilian Walther, riding a Honda CB…
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Heroic dad rescues family in Pattaya condo blaze
A dramatic blaze at a Pattaya condominium left three people injured and raised questions about emergency response times after one resident took it upon himself to rescue his family from the flames. The fire erupted just before 3am yesterday, November 1, at the seven-storey View Talay Residence 5, sending panic through the condominium. Emergency services rushed to the scene, with…
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Hot ink, cool runs: Pattaya set for tattoo parades, bikini escapades
Anticipation is bubbling over in Pattaya as the city prepares to host not one, but two sensational events that promise to turn up the heat this weekend: the Pattaya International Tattoo Festival and the eagerly awaited Pattaya International Bikini Beach Race 2024. Kicking off the festivities, Central Marina is poised to become the epicentre of creativity with the tattoo festival…
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KO tragedy: British boxing hopeful’s final round in Pattaya hotel
A young British boxing hopeful was found lifeless at the swanky Vogue Hotel in Pattaya, Thailand. The grim discovery of Joshua Goldstone in the early hours of Wednesday, October 30, has left friends and fans reeling, as the boxer’s Australian mate is battling for his life amidst the scandalous surroundings of a potential drug overdose. The 21 year old fighter’s…
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British man injured in Nongprue prompts emergency response
A British man was found injured near Nong Yai Railway Road in Nongprue, Bang Lamung, prompting emergency responders to arrive at the scene. The incident unfolded when locals noticed the approximately 40 year old man, who was shirtless and only wearing socks, with noticeable scratch wounds on his body. He appeared agitated and was shouting but unable to communicate effectively…
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Pattaya restaurant turns into a shootout: Chaos as tempers flare
A gun-toting Thai man caused alarm at a bustling Moo Krata restaurant in Pattaya after firing a shot during a heated dispute. The incident took place outside the Moo Krata Baek Kap Din Sam restaurant on Petchtrakul Road at approximately 4.06am on October 30. Witnesses reported that the man aimed his weapon at a group of men before making a…
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Pattaya police detain 11 homeless individuals causing disturbances
Eleven homeless people were taken into custody by Pattaya police after causing disturbances to both residents and tourists. The operation, which took place on October 30 at 10am, was spearheaded by Wichak Phetnooch, Senior Community Development Officer. A team of 50, comprising officers from Pattaya Police Station, social development officials, police volunteers, and special operations officers, conducted a thorough search…
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DSI bets big: Raids hit jackpot on illegal online gambling networks
The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) spearheaded a series of raids targeting illegal online gambling networks on October 29. The coordinated efforts, conducted alongside the Immigration Bureau and other relevant agencies, spanned 11 locations across Bangkok, Nakhon Pathom, and Pattaya. The operation was prompted by the discovery of gambling networks infiltrating and manipulating data pathways on government websites, effectively redirecting…
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Dead body found on beach sends shockwaves through Pattaya
A shocking discovery has sent shockwaves through the Pattaya community after a body was washed up on Dongtan Beach in Jomtien. At precisely 9.46am yesterday, October 30, police received a distress call that would lead to a grim scene. Pattaya police wasted no time responding, and they were joined by rescue teams from the Sawang Boriboon Thamasathan Foundation. Upon arrival,…
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Australian man dies of suspected drug overdose in Pattaya hotel
An Australian man died today of an alleged drug overdose in a Pattaya hotel, according to a heavily intoxicated friend. Officers from the Mueang Pattaya Police Station and rescuers from the Sawang Boriboon Pattaya Foundation were called today, October 30, to investigate the death at a hotel on Pattaya Sai Sam Road in the Bang Lamung district. The dead Australian…
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2 Swedish men arrested in Pattaya in 50 million baht call centre scam
Officers from the Immigration Bureau arrested two Swedish men in a rented room in Pattaya yesterday, October 29, after they fled legal punishment for a call centre scam operation and sought to hide in Thailand. Immigration officers held a press conference at their headquarters in Nonthaburi province, near Bangkok, yesterday to announce the successful arrest of the two Swedish call…
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Pattaya shooting: Gunman opens fire on revellers
A terrifying shooting incident early this morning has left both locals and tourists reeling in Pattaya City. The drama unfolded at 4.06am, today, October 30, on Petchtrakul Road, right outside the Moo Krata Baek Kap Din Sam restaurant in the Nongprue subdistrict. Panic set in as police received urgent calls about the shocking event, prompting the deputy chief of Pattaya…
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Car crash in Pattaya tunnel causes severe damage, minor injuries
A car lost control and crashed into a barrier in a Pattaya tunnel, causing severe damage. The driver claims another vehicle forced him off the road. Fortunately, he sustained only minor injuries. At 10.06pm yesterday, October 28, the Sawang Boriboon Thammasathan Rescue Centre in Pattaya received a report of a car accident. The incident occurred on the road through the…
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Disabled Thai woman robbed, physical assaulted and dumped in Pattaya
A disabled Thai woman sought help from officers at Mueang Pattaya Police Station yesterday after her dishonest girlfriend, in collusion with her boyfriend, allegedly robbed, physically assaulted, and abandoned her in Pattaya. The 33 year old victim, Chutiphat “Air” Noo-krod, arrived at the police station last night, October 28, to file a complaint against her girlfriend, Nam. However, officers faced…
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Pattaya vendors protest daily fines and increased operating days
Vendors from the Thepprasit area market have petitioned the Pattaya City Mayor, claiming unfair treatment by the market owner. They face a daily fine of 1,000 baht for non-attendance and an extension of operating days from three days to daily. A group of vendors from the Thepprasit area market approached Pattaya City Hall, seeking justice from the Mayor of Pattaya.…
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Burmese man overturns car in Pattaya to avoid hitting dog
A Burmese man claimed he overturned his car near Pattaya while attempting to avoid a street dog. At 11.16pm on Sunday, October 27, the Sawang Boriboon Thammasathan Rescue Centre received a report of a car accident in the Khao Mai Kaew area, prompting an immediate response from rescue volunteers and local police. Rescue teams arrived to find a bronze-gold Nissan Frontier…
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Exhausted Thai security guard tumbles off bike in Pattaya
A 42 year old Thai security guard has been rushed to hospital after collapsing from sheer exhaustion and tumbling off his motorcycle in South Pattaya. The shocking incident unfolded at around 9pm, yesterday, October 28, when the Sawang Boriboon Thammasathan Rescue Centre received frantic calls about an unconscious man sprawled on the road near Wat Thammasamakkee. Emergency responders, including medics…
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Thai man arrested for attempted murder of sex worker over wallet dispute
Police arrested a Thai man for the attempted murder of a sex worker in Pattaya after he crashed his car into her and fired shots at her, following a misunderstanding over a suspected theft. Officers from Nong Prue Police Station apprehended the 51 year old man, identified as Wathin, at his home in the Isaan province of Sisaket at around…
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Tropical Trami Storm alert: Pattaya sets sail on safety measures
Pattaya City Tourist Police and the Marine Department of Thailand are stepping up safety measures in response to the looming threat of Tropical Storm Trami. Although the storm is currently positioned about 400 kilometres southeast of Hainan, China, its effects are already making waves along Thailand’s eastern coastline, including the Gulf of Thailand. In Pattaya Bay, the waves have surged…
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Explosion at Thai zinc factory kills 2 Burmese workers, injures 28
A devastating explosion at a zinc production facility in Kabin Buri district, Prachinburi, has left two Burmese workers dead and 28 others injured. The shocking incident unfolded yesterday, October 27, with Thai national media reporting that around 70 employees were on-site at the time, out of a total workforce of 232. Local officials from the Provincial Disaster Prevention and Mitigation…
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Motorbike crash in Pattaya leaves rider critically injured
A motorbike crash in Naklua, Pattaya, has left a rider in serious condition after a terrifying incident early yesterday morning. Emergency responders raced to the scene near Soi Sukhumvit 3 at 3.36am, yesterday, October 27, where they found chaos unfolding. The scene was grim, with the motorbike heavily wrecked and the rider, an unidentified man believed to be around 35…
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Fake grenade: Landlord’s explosive find sends Pattaya into panic
Panic erupted in Pattaya yesterday when a landlord stumbled upon a fake grenade that sent shivers through the rental community. The alarm bells rang at 2.36pm, yesterday, October 27, as Pattaya City Police rushed to the scene on Soi Naklua 27 after receiving a frantic call. Upon arrival, a team of Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) officers, police, and reporters discovered…
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Chinese fugitive arrested in Pattaya for 225 million baht loan fraud
Chon Buri Immigration officers arrested a former Chinese bank manager wanted for loan fraud exceeding 200 million baht in Pattaya on October 25. At 4.11pm, police apprehended Wang Luan Fa, a 49 year old Chinese national, at a local hotel. Wang had been evading Chinese officials for allegations of fraud and document forgery, accused of embezzling over 45 million yuan…
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Thai’d and tested: Pattaya’s 30-baht wonder serves up tasty treats
A humble Pattaya diner is taking the seaside resort by storm with its lip-smacking Thai dishes at just 30 baht a plate, proving that great taste doesn’t need to break the bank. At the heart of this culinary buzz is Krua Khun Nai Kiew, a small eatery run by its passionate owner Rattanaporn Chueachuchat. While most restaurant owners might fret…
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Drunk duo crash pickup into electric pole in Pattaya
A pickup truck crashed into an electric pole creating a deafening bang and resulting in significant damage to the vehicle and injuries to the passengers. The driver and a female passenger appeared to be intoxicated. At 3.06am today, October 25, the Sawang Boriboon Thammasathan Pattaya Rescue Radio Centre received a report of a pickup truck losing control and crashing into…
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