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Pervert on a bike stalks woman in Sri Racha neighbourhood
A woman in Sri Racha, Chon Buri, was stalked and nearly attacked by a man on a motorbike who followed her home and was later caught on CCTV lurking outside her house. A 32 year old department store worker narrowly avoided an attack after being stalked by a man on a motorcycle. The drama unfolded around 8am yesterday, November 4,…
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Pattaya locals catch gas thief in midnight CCTV sting
A gas thief was caught by quick-thinking Pattaya residents after returning to the scene, with CCTV footage helping to stop the late-night heist. In the early hours of yesterday, November 4, a would-be thief’s luck ran out when he returned to Soi Bongkot 2, only to be caught red-handed by a group of fed-up locals. The incident, which unfolded around…
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Drunk driver crashes into pole, blacks out Chon Buri village
A man crashed his SUV into a utility pole in Chon Buri while driving home under the influence, causing a power outage and injuring himself. Emergency responders rushed to the quiet residential area behind the Highway Police Station in Nong Prue subdistrict, Bang Lamung district, around 4am today, November 4. They found a maroon Ford Everest, registered in Chon Buri,…
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Pattaya cracks down on sea lanterns for Loy Krathong Festival
Pattaya officials have urged locals and tourists to avoid floating lanterns (krathongs) in the sea during the Loy Krathong Festival to protect marine life and public safety. As the annual Loy Krathong Festival approaches tomorrow, November 5, the City of Pattaya, in cooperation with local administrative organisations in Bang Lamung district, is rolling out safety and environmental campaigns to ensure a more…
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Toddler rescued after being locked inside car in Pattaya
A two year old toddler was safely rescued after accidentally locking himself inside a parked car in Pattaya yesterday evening, November 2, prompting a swift response from local rescue volunteers. The incident occurred around 6.20pm, when the Sawang Boriboon Thammasathan Rescue Centre received a report of a child trapped in a vehicle on Soi Kraek, Moo 4. Rescue teams arrived…
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Teen gunned down in Pattaya feud, reportedly sparked by an insult
A teenage boy was shot dead early Saturday morning in Pattaya after a dispute turned deadly during a brief roadside confrontation. The victim, 17 year old Anupong “Ta” Thamabun, was riding passenger with a friend when he was shot in the back around 5.16am on Pong-Khao Mai Kaew Road. He later died at Pattaya Memorial Hospital from the gunshot wound…
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Full Moon Party cancelled in Thailand due to national mourning
Koh Phangan, Thailand – The Full Moon Party, a celebrated event on Haad Rin Beach originally slated for November 5, has been cancelled. This follows the passing of Queen Mother Sirikit on October 25 at the age of 93. In her honour, Thailand is observing a period of national mourning, leading to the suspension of major public gatherings. Organisers confirmed…
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Pakistani DJ attacked by motorcycle gang in Pattaya
In Pattaya, a 28 year old DJ from Pakistan was violently attacked by a group of more than ten men, suspected to be motorcycle riders. The incident, which was captured on CCTV, took place near Wat Chai Mongkhon Royal Temple in South Pattaya. The victim, Mughal Usama, suffered various injuries and has provided the security footage to the police to…
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Copper cable crooks plunge Chon Buri highway into darkness
Thieves caused a major blackout after digging into a tunnel on a Chon Buri highway to steal copper cables, prompting a police investigation and safety warnings. The incident was uncovered around 10am on Thursday, October 30, when drivers spotted suspicious activity near the Bangchak gas station U-turn tunnel along Highway 331. Concerned motorists alerted the police, who quickly dispatched Huay…
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Pattaya drug raid busts ‘pot k’ lab as suspect flushes proof
Police raided two townhouses in Pattaya where drugs and lab equipment were found, arresting suspects linked to illegal ketamine vape production. The coordinated bust took place at 1.30pm yesterday, October 31, when over 40 officers from Pattaya City Police, Tourist Police, Immigration, Huay Yai and Nong Prue Police Stations, and Bang Lamung District officials stormed two neighbouring properties in Huay…
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Chon Buri panties thief caught on camera in midnight raid
A man was caught on CCTV stealing women’s underwear from a rental home in Chon Buri, marking the third such incident reported at the same location. Security cameras at a rental complex in Chon Buri’s Phan Thong district captured a man stealing women’s underwear from a drying rack in the early hours of Wednesday, October 29. This marks the third…
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Towed van bursts into flames near Sri Racha District Office
A van caught fire while being towed near a district office in Sri Racha, prompting a swift response from firefighters to contain the early morning blaze. The fiery incident occurred around 1.10am yesterday, October 30, near the Sri Racha District Office in Chon Buri. Emergency crews from the Sri Racha Municipal Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Centre were alerted to the…
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Chon Buri zoo architect recalls fond memory of Queen Sirikit
The architect behind a beloved Chon Buri zoo landmark shared his story of designing it for the Queen Mother, as the nation mourns her passing. Chai na Kwangkaeo, the 78 year old architect of the iconic Giant Bird Cage at Khao Kheow Open Zoo, has opened up about his emotional journey building the walk-through aviary and the unforgettable day he…
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Thai woman accuses foreign ex-husband of kidnapping their son in Pattaya
A Thai woman in Pattaya appealed to an online community for help in finding her son, accusing her foreign ex-husband of kidnapping the young boy. The woman and her female friend shared photos of the boy and the ex-husband in the Facebook group Pattaya Talk (พัทยาทà¸à¸¥à¹Œà¸„) yesterday, October 30, with a caption that read: “#Searching Has anyone seen this foreign…
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Missing American girl with autism found safe on Pattaya streets
A 12 year old American girl with autism was found safe in Pattaya after she wandered from her accommodation, prompting a late-night police search. The incident occurred around 3am yesterday, October 29, when the girl, identified as Jazmyn, reportedly wandered away from her accommodation without direction. Her mother, Courtney Michelle Young, a US national, quickly alerted police after discovering her…
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Taiwanese men caught with ketamine, gas stash in Pattaya raid
Two Taiwanese men were arrested after police raided a luxury home in Pattaya, where they found ketamine, laughing gas, and drug-related equipment. The arrest took place in Huay Yai following a tip-off from concerned residents who suspected illegal storage of narcotics and nitrous oxide, commonly known as laughing gas. A joint task force of over a dozen officers from Pattaya…
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Nursing student killed while aiding crash victims on Pattaya motorway
A Thai nursing student lost her life while assisting victims of a five-car pile-up on the motorway to Pattaya in the early hours of yesterday morning, October 29. Two others were killed and five were injured in the crash. The fatal accident was reported to the Highway Police at around 3.30am. The incident occurred on Motorway Number 7 in the…
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Pattaya mayor orders urgent cleanup of city eyesores
Pattaya’s mayor chaired a key meeting with city officials to review ongoing infrastructure issues, enforce building codes, and accelerate urban cleanups. Pattaya Mayor Poramet Ngamphichet chaired a high-level policy meeting yesterday, October 28, at City Hall, aiming to accelerate lagging public works and enforce regulations across the city. The session reviewed outstanding issues from the previous meeting and introduced measures…
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Jilted ex snatches bag in Pattaya, chased down by locals
A Thai woman was left shaken after her ex-boyfriend allegedly snatched her bag in Pattaya, prompting nearby residents to intervene and detain the suspect. The incident occurred at around 12.10am on Monday, October 27, in Soi Pattaya Tai 24, when a 35 year old Thai woman was approached by her former boyfriend, an Indian national, who allegedly attempted to reconcile…
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Myanmar man stabs sister’s boyfriend in Sri Racha love row
A Myanmar man was rushed to the hospital after being stabbed twice in a jealous rage by his girlfriend’s brother during a heated altercation in Sri Racha. The incident took place around 7pm yesterday, October 28, at a condominium near Nong Kham Police Station in Chon Buri. The victim, 30 year old Ang Phiang Pha Yae, was found with serious…
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Pattaya’s crumbling footpaths spark tourist safety fears
Pattaya’s footpaths are drawing fresh complaints from locals and tourists, who say the city’s walkways remain unsafe, cluttered, and poorly maintained. Residents and visitors are voicing growing frustration over the city’s failing pedestrian infrastructure, saying that despite big promises from officials, Pattaya’s pavements remain a dangerous mess. Critics say enforcement is nearly non-existent. Motorcycles regularly zoom along footpaths as makeshift…
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Pattaya fireworks to honour Queen Mother with tribute show
Pattaya will host its annual fireworks festival, with organisers adjusting the programme to honour Queen Sirikit, the Queen Mother, during the national mourning period. Scheduled for November 28 and 29, this year’s festival will proceed under the theme The Light of Eternal Loyalty, reflecting national mourning and the late Queen Mother’s enduring legacy. Pattaya Mayor Poramet Ngampichet confirmed the festival…
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2 Chinese men arrested for supplying drug and e-cigarettes to Pattaya partygoers
Police arrested two Chinese men at a condominium in Pattaya earlier today, October 28, for supplying crystal meth and e-cigarettes to foreign partygoers. Officers from the Chon Buri Provincial Immigration Bureau launched the operation following a tip-off from a Thai teenage girl who had voluntarily entered a drug rehabilitation programme. The girl reportedly agreed to enter rehabilitation after being previously…
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Man flees to rooftop as Sri Racha apartment goes up in flames
A fire broke out in a Sri Racha apartment, forcing a man to escape to the rooftop, where emergency crews later rescued him amid thick smoke and flames. The blaze broke out around 10am on Sunday, October 26, at the rear of a three-storey commercial building on 9 Kilo Road, directly opposite a well-known local school. Officials believe the fire…
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Pattaya good samaritan tricked into losing motorcycle and phone
A good samaritan lost his motorcycle and mobile phone after helping a thief who pretended to need assistance, claiming his vehicle ran out of fuel on a road in Pattaya. The 20 year old victim, Anucha, called officers from Mueang Pattaya Police Station to a petrol station on Thepprasit Road at around 3am yesterday, October 26, after being deceived by…
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Pattaya Halloween festival on walking street cancelled in mourning period
An organiser of the Pattaya Halloween Party cancelled activities on the walking street following the passing of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit, the Queen Mother. The Bureau of the Royal Household announced on Friday, October 24, that Her Majesty Queen Sirikit passed away at 9.21pm at Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital. The medical team revealed that she developed a bloodstream infection on October 17,…
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Frenchman dies after jumping from Pattaya hotel balcony
A hotel security guard in Pattaya alerted police after witnessing a Frenchman jump from a fifth-floor balcony early this morning, October 27, despite efforts to intervene. Rescuers from the Sawang Boriboon Dhammastan Foundation were alerted to the incident at around 5am and rushed to the scene, a hotel in southern Pattaya. Officers from Mueang Pattaya Police Station were also called…
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Pattaya bar offers bounty after thief nabs prized BMX bike
A bar in Pattaya is appealing for help after a thief stole a customer’s bicycle, prompting a police report and a cash reward for its return. The incident, which occurred on Monday, October 20, was captured on CCTV and widely shared on social media, sparking public outrage and concerns over the bar’s reputation. The bar, located in Soi 6, is…
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Boozy brawl ends in deadly stabbing in Chon Buri hillside home
A man was fatally stabbed during a booze-fuelled fight in Chon Buri’s Sri Racha district on Thursday night, following a heated argument among friends. The incident occurred around 10.30pm on October 23 behind Somdej Phra Boromarajadevi Hospital where police found the lifeless body of 40 year old Prasert Iamsaard with three stab wounds to his abdomen. Officers from Sri Racha…
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Intoxicated tourist returned to hotel after collapse on Pattaya street
Pattaya officials found a Chinese tourist who collapsed from intoxication near Walking Street in the early morning, prompting safety concerns. In the early hours of Wednesday, October 22, Pattaya municipal officers rushed to assist a heavily intoxicated Chinese visitor found unconscious near the entrance of the city’s infamous nightlife strip. The incident, which occurred at around 5am, drew concern from…
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