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Pattaya cannabis shop employee outwits rent scammer
A deception attempt was recently unearthed at a cannabis shop located on the busy street of Pattaya Second Road. A swindler, cowardly hiding behind a mask and the guise of a landlord, tried to trick an innocent shop employee into handing over a sum of 25,730 baht, claiming it to be due for shop rent. The incident came to light…
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Pattaya police crack down on motorbike gang linked to murder case
In a significant crackdown on international crime, Pattaya law enforcement carried out a successful operation against the notorious ‘Outlaws’ motorbike gang. The group has been identified as a major player in criminal activities, with links to the chilling murder case of German businessman Hans Peter Mack. The subsequent operation led by Deputy National Police Chief Pol. Gen. Surachate Hakparn resulted…
- Crime News
Pattaya cops cracking down on teen violence
Pattaya cops are cracking down on teen violence after a series of late-night brawls. In the most recent incident on the city’s streets, two youngsters were shot while riding a motorbike on Wednesday night. Police have now caught several suspects from the incident, which occurred near the Sukhumvit Pattaya Karn Chang garage in the Naklua sub-district of Chon Buri’s Bang…
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Paddles up: Pattaya prepares to unleash its dragon boat racing spirit
More than a thousand athletes are vigorously preparing for the fierce yet traditional sport of dragon boat racing in Pattaya, Thailand. Sin City, in the Land of Smiles, takes centre stage to host the 16th International Dragon Boat Federation (IDBF) World Dragon Boat Racing Championship. Pattaya’s Mayor, Poramase Ngampiches, shared his thriving excitement after learning that for the very first…
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Turkish heroes in Pattaya: Tourists intervene in domestic violence
In the ‘sin city’ of Pattaya, two Turkish visitors aided in what might have been a dangerous situation for a Cambodian woman. They found themselves inadvertently becoming heroes, when they intervened to stop a man from Cambodia, who, in the early hours of yesterday morning, seemed to be pursuing his girlfriend with violent intentions. This incident occurred on Pattaya Klang…
- Food
Best restaurants in Pattaya with breathtaking views
Discover Pattaya’s best restaurants while gazing over a breathtaking view of Pattaya’s azure sea or glowing cityscape. An unrivalled experience that transcends the ordinary. What some would consider a daydream is a reality in these restaurants. Featuring delectable cuisine and boasting spectacular views, these hotspots offer a blend of taste with visual stimuli. Best restaurants in Pattaya with a view…
- Thailand News
Singaporean man’s Bangkok airport mix-up leads to arresting headlines
The Singaporean man arrested at Don Mueang International Airport in Bangkok for allegedly stealing the belongings of a German man insists it was all a mix-up. Teo Yu Xuan Kenny was trying to board a plane home when Immigration Bureau officers swooped to apprehend the Singaporean for the alleged theft of 100,000 baht in cash, a laptop, and a passport…
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Young Kuwaiti man risks leg amputation after Pattaya motorbike accident (video)
In a recent tragedy, a 19 year old Kuwaiti man is facing the risk of having his leg amputated after a motorbike accident in Pattaya early yesterday morning. The incident occurred when the motorbike he was riding as a pillion grazed against a concrete street barrier on South Pattaya Road. Sawang Boriboon rescuers received arrived on the scene near Bali…
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Second Indian tourist in a month tragically drowns in Pattaya pool
In a heartbreaking turn of events, an Indian tourist tragically met an untimely demise when he drowned at a hotel pool in Pattaya. The incident happened on Tuesday, July 11, less than a month after another Indian tourist also drowned in a Pattaya hotel pool. Local media reports indicate that the authorities have refrained from disclosing the victim’s identity to…
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The case unfolds: Legal aide suggests German businessman’s murder wasn’t ‘deliberate’
A legal aide representing Olaf Brinkmann, accused of murdering German businessman Hans Peter Mack, announced that the incident might not have been a deliberate act of murder. The tragic death of the 62 year old German real estate tycoon has garnered significant global attention over the past week. Now, a fresh perspective is emerging from an inside source linked intimately…
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Pattaya locals cry out for relief from disruptive foreign youth on loud motorcycles
A neighbourhood in South Pattaya has been troubled by disruptive all-night-long antics from a group of Arab youths on loud motorcycles. Residents have called on the police to take action. Residents living at Soi VC Hotel and Soi Yensabaai, Nong Prue sub-district, Bang Lamung district, Chon Buri province, registered grievances about a group of foreign nationals causing unrest with loud…
- Crime News
Cutting-edge crime: Pattaya tool shop linked to chainsaw used in gruesome murder of German
Police identified the tool shop in Pattaya that sold the chainsaw used in the gruesome murder of a German businessman. The police closely followed the trail of money involving 1.2 million baht (US$34,682) returned to the victim’s family so far. Hans Peter Walter Mack was discovered dismembered and stored in a freezer at a residence in Chokchai Garden Home 1,…
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Thai police apprehend woman in high-profile German businessman murder case (video)
In a significant development in the high-profile German businessman murder case, Royal Thai Police apprehended a woman thought to be instrumental in the crime. Petra Christl Grundgreif, a German national, who reportedly played a key role in the gruesome murder of real estate tycoon Hans Peter Mack, was arrested today at Nong Prue Police Station, Chon Buri province. Police issued…
- Pattaya News
Pattaya Police step up beach safety patrols
In a new move to tackle issues of tourist congestion and rowdy behaviour, the vibrant city of Pattaya has taken decisive action to restore tranquillity to its renowned Pattaya and Jomtien beaches. Collaborating closely with relevant agencies, Pattaya City Police Station implemented a series of measures aimed at safeguarding the safety and well-being of tourists. Under the guidance of Deputy…
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Missing German businessman’s chopped remains found in Pattaya rental property freezer
In a shocking new development, the remains of missing German businessman Hans Peter Mack were discovered in a rented property early this morning at around 12.30am. The property is located within the Chokchai Garden Home 1 Village in Pattaya. The discovery of the 62 year old was confirmed this morning by Bang Lamung officials. The mystery trail leading to Mack’s whereabouts found…
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Beachside serenity shattered: Police probe possible foul play in Jomtien Beach death
The tranquillity of Jomtien Beach in Sattahip, Pattaya was disrupted abruptly this morning when police discovered a dead body, suspected to be a victim of possible foul play. The alarm was promptly raised, sending Na Jomtien officers and Sattahip rescue workers rushing to the scene, in response to the chilling report of a body. Wearing a pink T-shirt and brown…
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Teen skater injured in gang assault at Pattaya park after noise dispute
In the early hours of this morning, an 18 year old skateboarder sustained substantial injuries after confrontations with an unruly gang of teenagers at a skate park in South Pattaya. Enraged by their noisy motorbike engines, the victim reportedly antagonised the gang, leading to a brutal assault with weapons before the gang fled the scene. The incident was reported to…
- Crime News
Pattaya robbery: Mother and son targeted, stolen valuables worth 100,000 baht
In a disquieting Pattaya robbery event, a mother and her young son became victims of a theft in their rental room in Pattaya. The 26 year old mother found her home broken into and valuables were taken worth more than 100,000 baht, including her four year old son’s cherished piggy banks. The mother, Nisachon Charoengpong, brought this dreadful Pattaya robbery…
- Events
Skyrocket your realty career: FazWaz’s next Agent Recruitment Event at the Space Hotel, Pattaya
Pattaya‘s newest attraction, nicknamed “The Space Hotel”, has already taken the city by storm, reimagining conventional urban stays with themed astronomy rooms and interactive space-related activities. The hotel’s revolutionary design and environment are perfect for inspiring creativity and fostering connections with real estate professionals. Don’t miss out on this chance to join FazWaz, experience the extraordinary Space Hotel, and launch…
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Pattaya boy critically injured following wall collapse
An 11 year old boy was critically injured as an old wall collapsed on him in Pattaya. As locals looked on in worried anticipation, emergency services promptly administered first aid and transferred the injured boy to a nearby hospital. Upon reaching the scene of the incident, an unassuming one-storey dwelling in Nong Prue sub-district, Bang Lamung district, Chon Buri province,…
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Foreign motorcyclist struck by hit-and-run baht bus driver in Pattaya
A bizarre incident unfolded in the early hours of this morning as a foreign motorcyclist was struck by a vehicle, believed to be a baht bus, which subsequently fled from the incident scene. The collision occurred at 3.30am, in the vicinity of Hard Rock Hotel. Emergency healthcare workers from the Sawang Boriboon Foundation were alerted and quickly reached the scene,…
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Brit in the buff brings chaos to Pattaya hotel: Unhinged nudist lands behind bars
An unhinged naked British man was taken into custody after causing chaos in a hotel in Pattaya. Police officers are investigating the unusual incident in an attempt to identify the source of the man’s unhinged behaviour. Pattaya Police Station’s Pol. Capt. Kittisuk Suthinitaswong was alerted about the embarrassing incident at exactly 4.30am today at the Centara Nova Hotel & Spa,…
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Pattaya crackdown reveals foreigners living illegally amid beggar population
A crackdown by the Pattaya authorities to clear the city’s vibrant tourist hotspot of beggars unearthed a surprising amount of illegal foreigners residing within the country. Wutthisak Ruemkijjakarn, the deputy mayor of Pattaya, revealed that the city crackdown took place on Wednesday evening under the watchful eye of numerous authorities. This included officials from Chon Buri’s Social Development and Human…
- Thailand News
Street drama: Locals accuse police of sight-seeing while Vietnamese visitors cause trouble on Pattaya’s Walking Street
Exasperated locals in Pattaya reached out to a news agency to highlight the trouble caused by a group of Vietnamese women and children on Pattaya Walking Street after accusing the police of turning a blind eye to the problem. Locals in the area informed Amarin TV that several Vietnamese women, and their children, are harassing foreigners on Walking Street to…
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Tragic gasp: Indian man’s nitrogen suicide stuns Pattaya rental scene
An Indian man took his own life by inhaling nitrogen gas in a rental room in Pattaya. He sent an email to a real estate agent before the incident informing them of his plan to commit suicide. The real estate agent notified Mueang Pattaya Police Station after receiving the email from the Indian man, 30 year old Vibin Vijayakumar, which…
- Crime News
Politician’s relative assaults emergency responder after Pattaya car crash
A 45 year old man, related to a politician, attacked a volunteer emergency responder in Pattaya after a car collided with a residential wall. The drunken man swore and questioned the responder’s presence, despite the latter explaining that they were waiting for the police due to damage to residents’ property. A distress call was responded to by volunteer rescuers from…
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Pattaya youths arrested after stealing motorbike for joyride
In Pattaya, two Thai youths, a 16 year old and a 12 year old, were apprehended following their theft of a motorbike belonging to a local female cashier. The Pattaya Police arrived at the scene of the crime after receiving the report of the stolen motorbike at around 3.40am this morning. The incident took place along the South Pattaya Road,…
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Turkish tourist falls victim to 25,000 baht gold necklace theft in Pattaya
In Pattaya beach, an unfortunate incident unfolded as a Turkish tourist encountered a pickpocket while strolling alone in the early hours. Despite being vigilant about such crimes, he lost a 25,000 baht (US$ 723) gold necklace to the skilled hands of the alleged transgender thief. Found waiting to give his testimony to the Pattaya Police on Beach Road, the victim,…
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Top 5 Mexican restaurants to try in Pattaya
Mexican food might not be one of the first types of cuisine you’d want to eat in Pattaya. However, it’s still one of the most beloved cuisines in the world, so they do deserve a mention. There are not many Mexican restaurants in the city, but that doesn’t mean that you can’t indulge in some delicious tacos or burritos here.…
- Crime News
Pattaya burglars break into woman’s room by finding hidden key (video)
Two Pattaya burglars managed to break into a woman’s rental room by finding a key that the woman had concealed in front of her property. The burglars stole several valuable items. CCTV footage captured the moment when the two culprits arrived at the location, situated in the Nong Prue sub-district of Bang Lamung district, Chon Buri, at 6pm on Tuesday.…
