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  • Thailand NewsThai taxi turmoil: Fare fight leaves traveller abandoned on road to Pattaya (video)

    Thai taxi turmoil: Fare fight leaves traveller abandoned on road to Pattaya (video)

    A Thai woman took to social media to share her experience with another one of Thailand’s notorious taxi drivers who abandoned her in the middle of the journey to Pattaya after she refused to pay more when he tried to hike the fare mid-journey. The victim shared a video of herself arguing with the taxi driver on her TikTok account,…

  • Retire in ThailandA guide for retirement in Pattaya

    A guide for retirement in Pattaya

    Finding your paradise is an amazing adventure that a lot of retirees are on these days. This retirement tour will concentrate on Pattaya, Thailand’s luxurious gem, which is well-known across the globe for its stunning beaches, hospitable residents, reasonable cost of living, and above all, the extraordinary lifestyle it provides to retirees. Lifestyle There is something for every type of retiree…

  • Thailand NewsHighs and lows in Pattaya as marijuana shop puts its foot on the illegal laughing gas peddle

    Highs and lows in Pattaya as marijuana shop puts its foot on the illegal laughing gas peddle

    In Pattaya, a shop selling legal marijuana products was discovered to be selling laughing gas to tourists too. A discreet investigation revealed that the shop, operating under the guise of a legal enterprise, was surreptitiously selling nitrous oxide balloons to an unsuspecting clientele, comprising both Thai locals and curious foreign tourists. The audacity of the operation was epitomised by a…

  • Pattaya NewsPattaya’s permanent secretary Pramote Tubtim passes away in service

    Pattaya’s permanent secretary Pramote Tubtim passes away in service

    The city of Pattaya is reeling from the unexpected and sorrowful passing of its Permanent Secretary, Sub Lieutenant Pramote Tubtim, during his active service. The news of Pramote’s death yesterday has left the community in shock and mourning. Just hours before his untimely death, he had been diligently fulfilling his duties, adding to the sense of disbelief surrounding his sudden…

  • Pattaya NewsSlovenian national found dead in Pattaya condo, suspected suicide

    Slovenian national found dead in Pattaya condo, suspected suicide

    The lifeless body of a 47 year old man from Slovenia was discovered in a Pattaya condominium yesterday. The preliminary investigations suggest that the cause of death was likely suicide. The scene was inspected by a team led by Pattaya police chief investigator, Police Lieutenant Colonel Thananon Athipansee, alongside medics from Bang Lamung Hospital and rescue workers. The team was…

  • Thailand NewsSwiss man accidentally falls from 3rd floor of Pattaya condo while smoking

    Swiss man accidentally falls from 3rd floor of Pattaya condo while smoking

    A Swiss man suffered head and leg injuries after he accidentally fell from the third floor of a condominium in Pattaya while smoking at 5am today. The accident was reported to the Sawang Borriboon Dhammasatan Rescue Team at 5am today, December 7, where rescuers rushed to the scene in the Jomtien neighbourhood of Pattaya. At the scene, the rescuers found…

  • Pattaya NewsPattaya: Infant found dead in rubbish bin shocks community

    Pattaya: Infant found dead in rubbish bin shocks community

    An infant, estimated to be around six to eight months old, was found dead in a rubbish bin located on Soi Thappraya 5, Pattaya. This chilling discovery took place on Tuesday morning, December 5. The infant was found carefully wrapped in a black shirt, and a brown and red towel, and placed inside a plastic bag, which bore the ominous…

  • Pattaya NewsForeign man dies in tragic Pattaya road accident: Intentional act or mishap?

    Foreign man dies in tragic Pattaya road accident: Intentional act or mishap?

    The bustling city of Pattaya witnessed a sorrowful scene on Sukhumvit Road in the early hours of yesterday when a foreign man lost his life in a traffic accident. The driver of the vehicle involved reported that the man had intentionally leapt in front of his car, thereby causing the fatal collision. Pattaya police were alerted to the incident at…

  • Pattaya NewsPattaya: British man involved in late-night road accident

    Pattaya: British man involved in late-night road accident

    Pattaya was the scene of a road accident involving a British man yesterday, December 1. A pickup truck, driven by a British man, crashed on a road in Soi Mab Yai Lia 53, Nongprue sub-district, Banglamung district, Chon Buri province. The accident happened slightly past midnight, and the local rescue teams and police were quickly alerted by the Sawang Boriboon…

  • Pattaya NewsPattaya’s grand Christmas party with Miss Universe models and B2F orchestra

    Pattaya’s grand Christmas party with Miss Universe models and B2F orchestra

    Pattaya is all set to host the grandest Christmas party of the year on December 16. With an overwhelming response of over 200 tickets already sold, organisers have decided to extend the special discounted ticket price of 1,600 baht for a bit longer. So, if you haven’t grabbed your ticket yet, now is the time! The evening promises to be…

  • Pattaya NewsPikachu to delight fans at Pattaya’s Central Shopping Centre

    Pikachu to delight fans at Pattaya’s Central Shopping Centre

    Pattaya‘s Central Shopping Centre will soon be a haven for PokĂ©mon enthusiasts. Pikachu, the universally adored PokĂ©mon character, is set to make a grand appearance, promising a delightful experience for visitors. The charming character will be available for various interactive activities such as meet-and-greet sessions, dance performances, and exciting meet-and-treat sessions. These activities are slated to start on December 2…

  • Pattaya NewsAustralian tourist allegedly pickpocketed on bus to Pattaya’s Loy Krathong

    Australian tourist allegedly pickpocketed on bus to Pattaya’s Loy Krathong

    An Australian tourist was left in dismay after being allegedly pickpocketed on a tour bus during his journey to partake in the Loy Krathong celebrations in Pattaya. On November 27, an Australian tourist in his 30s reported the theft to Police Lieutenant Colonel Natchaphon Saengsi, the Deputy Superintendent in charge of investigations at Pattaya Police Station. Jeevarass Palasunoram shared that…

  • Thailand NewsPattaya police raid love hotels to prevent underage sexual activities

    Pattaya police raid love hotels to prevent underage sexual activities

    Mueang Pattaya Police Station officers raided several love hotels in the city to stamp out underage guests indulging in illegal underage sexual activities and prevent sexual assaults on Loy Krathong Day. Prior to the Loy Krathong Festival, Siam Techno Poll of Siam Technology College conducted a survey on what Thai people planned to do on Loy Krathong Day and found…

  • Thailand NewsBaht-lash: South Korean man goes on rampage after being scammed by Thai girlfriend in Pattaya

    Baht-lash: South Korean man goes on rampage after being scammed by Thai girlfriend in Pattaya

    A distraught South Korean man went on a rampage yesterday by discarding 100,000 baht banknotes and trying to leap from the eighth floor of a Pattaya condominium after losing money to a Thai girlfriend. Officers from Muang Pattaya Police Station rushed to the condominium on Soi Bua Khao in Pattaya after residents reported a foreign man on a rampage. The…

  • Pattaya NewsPattaya mayor orders probe into taxi overcharge during fireworks festival

    Pattaya mayor orders probe into taxi overcharge during fireworks festival

    A crisis involving an alleged overcharge by a motorbike taxi driver during the Pattaya International Fireworks Festival on Friday, November 24 has prompted immediate action from Pattaya Mayor, Poramase Ngamphichet. He has instructed the local police to investigate the incident involving a passenger charged more than 1,600 baht for a short journey, sparking outrage amongst locals. Previously, a 35 year…

  • Pattaya NewsPattaya international fireworks festival 2023 concludes with spectacular display

    Pattaya international fireworks festival 2023 concludes with spectacular display

    The Pattaya International Fireworks Festival 2023 ended yesterday evening with a stunning pyrotechnic display that lit up the Pattaya Beach skyline. The event, which attracted hundreds of thousands of local and international visitors, took place along a 3-kilometre stretch of Pattaya Beach. The beachfront was abuzz with anticipation as top-tier fireworks teams from China, Malaysia, Singapore, the Philippines, and Serbia…

  • Pattaya NewsUnveiling the ultimate Thai extravaganza at Terminal 21 Pattaya’s Temple Fair Festival 2023

    Unveiling the ultimate Thai extravaganza at Terminal 21 Pattaya’s Temple Fair Festival 2023

    Terminal 21 Pattaya is gearing up for the mother of all cultural carnivals with the Temple Fair Festival 2023! Brace yourselves for a dazzling spectacle of more than 70 stalls, a spine-tingling haunted hotel, mystical fortune-telling, and mini-concerts by Thai icons that’ll have you dancing till dawn. Let the countdown to Monday, November 27 begin – this is one festival…

  • Pattaya TravelA 3-day guide to visiting Pattaya

    A 3-day guide to visiting Pattaya

    Pattaya, a jewel in Thailand’s coastal crown, beckons travellers with its eclectic blend of sun, sea, and entertainment. Over three days, one can immerse in the city’s dynamic atmosphere, witnessing its transformation from tranquil mornings to lively nights. This guide offers a glimpse into how to spend 3 days in this vibrant locale. Day 1: Exploring the Beaches Embark on…

  • Thailand NewsUpdate: Indian man suspected of girlfriend’s murder found dead by police floating in Bang Pakong River

    Update: Indian man suspected of girlfriend’s murder found dead by police floating in Bang Pakong River

    The Indian man who jumped into Bang Pakong River to escape arrest following the murder of his girlfriend in Pattaya has been found dead. Police Lieutenant Suriya Phumwat, Deputy Inspector (Investigation) at Bang Pakong Police Station in Chachoengsao Province, in collaboration with the Chachoengsao Rescue Unit, discovered the lifeless body of the Indian man at 8 am today, November 21.…

  • Thailand NewsPattaya: Indian man suspected of girlfriend’s murder found on Thai bridge then escapes by jumping into river

    Pattaya: Indian man suspected of girlfriend’s murder found on Thai bridge then escapes by jumping into river

    An Indian man suspected of murdering his girlfriend and leaving her body in a Pattaya hotel was discovered mid-escape on Bang Pakong River Bridge, before disappearing into the river. The incident occurred at 1am this morning, when the deputy superintendent of Bang Pakong Police Station, Pongphop Kudhom, accompanied by Chachoengsao rescue units, responded to a report of a suspicious individual…

  • Pattaya NewsInsufficient street lighting blamed for motorcycle crash in Pattaya

    Insufficient street lighting blamed for motorcycle crash in Pattaya

    Pattaya witnessed a motorcycle crash in the early hours of yesterday that left two people injured on Soi 11. The driver of one of the motorcycles, a 21 year old man named Korakot, reported that insufficient street lighting in the area was to blame for the accident. The incident occurred at approximately 1am on November 19 and was promptly reported to…

  • Thailand NewsFateful flight: French tourist becomes another statistic of the ‘Pattaya Flying Club’

    Fateful flight: French tourist becomes another statistic of the ‘Pattaya Flying Club’

    A 43 year old French tourist became yet another statistic of the insensitively named “Pattaya Flying Club” when he jumped from a hotel building in Pattaya and died at the scene. Police Lieutenant Anirut Jeroh, Deputy Inspector of Investigation, Pattaya City Police Station, received a report at 4.20am this morning of a French tourist who fell to his death from…

  • Pattaya NewsPattaya businesses backs discarded proposal for Chinese police patrols in Thailand

    Pattaya businesses backs discarded proposal for Chinese police patrols in Thailand

    Pattaya Nightlife Business Association chairwoman Lamphueng Hamilton expressed her support for a now-discarded proposal for Chinese police officers to patrol popular tourist areas in Thailand. The proposal, originally mooted by the Thai government, has since been unequivocally dismissed. However, several Pattaya-based private tourism operators continue to champion the idea. Their support stems from a notable decrease in Chinese visitors, which…

  • Pattaya NewsPattaya purrs: Black Sheep Motorcycle Club’s charity ride revs up for elephantine cause

    Pattaya purrs: Black Sheep Motorcycle Club’s charity ride revs up for elephantine cause

    The gentle hum of motorcycle engines echoed through Pattaya as the Black Sheep Motorcycle Club, along with dozens of keen volunteers, embarked on a charity ride. Their mission? To raise funds for the Elephant Camp nestled in the heart of Pattaya. The charity ride took place on a sunny Sunday morning, November 5. While the Black Sheep Motorcycle Club Pattaya stood…

  • Pattaya NewsBeach brawl in Pattaya leaves two injured, police investigating

    Beach brawl in Pattaya leaves two injured, police investigating

    A squabble broke out on the sands of Pattaya Beach, Bang Lamung, Chon Buri in the early hours of yesterday. The Pattaya City police were alerted at 2.30am, and promptly made their way to the scene of the reported incident. Upon arrival, they discovered a group of individuals who had been wounded, with two of them suffering minor injuries. The…

  • Thailand NewsCash cabaret: Japanese man loses over 60,000 baht to 2 transwomen in Pattaya

    Cash cabaret: Japanese man loses over 60,000 baht to 2 transwomen in Pattaya

    A Japanese man lost more than 60,000 baht in cash to two transwomen while travelling on a baht bus in Soi Bua Khao in Pattaya. The Japanese victim, Toshiaki Shinohe, filed a complaint against the two Thai transwomen at Mueang Pattaya Police Station around 10.30pm yesterday, November 9. He said the transwomen pickpocketed 60,000 baht cash, 40,000 Thai baht and…

  • Pattaya NewsPattaya’s Soi Buakhao set to become one-way street in major traffic overhaul

    Pattaya’s Soi Buakhao set to become one-way street in major traffic overhaul

    The streets of Pattaya are on the brink of a significant transformation. Officials announced that Soi Buakhao, a bustling road in the city, will soon be converted into a one-way street. To alleviate the regular high congestion and traffic density in the area, the traffic system change is set to take place within the next two weeks. The plan follows…

  • Pattaya NewsForeigner injured intervening in trans women’s beachfront brawl in Pattaya

    Foreigner injured intervening in trans women’s beachfront brawl in Pattaya

    A drama unfolded on Pattaya‘s popular beachfront as an unnamed foreign individual bravely intervened in a violent altercation between two trans women and their victim. The courageous act, however, led to the man sustaining moderate injuries. The incident, which took place in the vicinity of the Baywalk Residence, occurred in the early hours of November 5. Two trans women, whose…

  • Pattaya NewsRevving up touble: Pattaya police arrest two in connection with motorcycle thefts

    Revving up touble: Pattaya police arrest two in connection with motorcycle thefts

    The peaceful district of Banglamung in Pattaya was recently shaken by a series of motorcycle thefts. Two Thai nationals were arrested yesterday in connection with these crimes. The arrests were made by Pattaya police following an investigation that was initiated after a victim reported a stolen motorbike on October 24. The Chief of Pattaya Police, Thanapong Phothiti, stated that the…

  • Thailand NewsBrawl between taxi and Bolt riders erupts outside Pattaya Police Station

    Brawl between taxi and Bolt riders erupts outside Pattaya Police Station

    Police officers intervened in a physical altercation between a motorcycle taxi rider and a group of app-based drivers, reportedly Bolt, outside Mueang Pattaya Police Station last night, October 31. This year’s Halloween evening turned violent in Pattaya when a Bolt rider attempted to attack a motorcycle taxi driver with a broken glass bottle. The taxi rider also prepared for the…