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  • 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…

  • Pattaya NewsPattaya: Extinct Neptune’s Cup Sponge rediscovered

    Pattaya: Extinct Neptune’s Cup Sponge rediscovered

    A wave of enthusiasm has swept through the environmental community in Pattaya, following the exciting rediscovery of the Neptune’s Cup Sponge, a marine creature believed to have been extinct. This incredible find was announced by Dr Thon Thamrongnawasawat, serving as the Associate Dean for the Faculty of Fisheries at Kasetsart University, via a post on his personal Facebook page. The…

  • Thailand NewsThai transwoman caught giving handjob to South Korean man on Pattaya Beach

    Thai transwoman caught giving handjob to South Korean man on Pattaya Beach

    Thai netizens called the relevant authorities to take action after a video showing a Thai transwoman giving a handjob to a South Korean man on Pattaya Beach went viral. The Facebook page, This is Beauty Queen (นางงามนะคะ), posted news of the video it found on Twitter (X) on October 29. “Just found a video of a Thai transwoman giving a…

  • Pattaya NewsUnprovoked attack on foreign tourist by teens threatens Pattaya’s tourism reputation

    Unprovoked attack on foreign tourist by teens threatens Pattaya’s tourism reputation

    Falling victim to an unprovoked attack in Pattaya’s Nongprue sub-district, an unidentified foreign tourist was assaulted by a group of unruly teenage boys. The incident occurred in the evening on Soi Yensabai, a bustling street in South Pattaya within the Banglamung district, Chon Buri province. The unprovoked attack on the foreign tourist was captured on a CCTV camera, showing the…

  • Pattaya NewsDrunk driver crashes into rescuer’s car, injuring toddler in Pattaya

    Drunk driver crashes into rescuer’s car, injuring toddler in Pattaya

    An alarming road mishap occurred on Sukhumvit Road, Sattahip district, Pattaya as an alleged drunk driver rammed his vehicle into a rescuer’s car. The unfortunate incident, which took place at approximately 10.30pm yesterday, resulted in injuries to two individuals, including a two year old girl. Upon arriving at the scene of the accident, emergency responders from Sattahip discovered a rescue…

  • Thailand NewsBritish man suffers broken nose after stumbling over road stud in Pattaya (video)

    British man suffers broken nose after stumbling over road stud in Pattaya (video)

    President of the Pattaya Entertainment Business Association urged local authorities to take action after a British man stumbled on a stud on Jomtien Beach Road in Pattaya and suffered a broken nose. CCTV footage along Jomtien Beach Road in Pattaya showed a British man crossing the road and tripping over the road stud. He fell to the ground as his…

  • Pattaya NewsGerman and South Korean tourists involved in Pattaya motorbike accident

    German and South Korean tourists involved in Pattaya motorbike accident

    Two tourists, hailing from Germany and South Korea, were involved in an accident yesterday morning that took place on Pattaya’s Third Road, right outside the Mouth-se bar & restaurant. The incident, which transpired in the wee hours of the morning, also involved a Thai woman. The identities of the individuals were not immediately disclosed by the rescue team. Both the…

  • Pattaya NewsCapsized kayak calamity off Pattaya: Adventure takes an unexpected plunge

    Capsized kayak calamity off Pattaya: Adventure takes an unexpected plunge

    A kayaking adventure off the coast of Pattaya nearly ended in tragedy as a boat carrying a 42 year old man and a 14 year old girl capsized in the early hours of yesterday morning. The incident, which occurred at 4.30am, drew swift response from emergency services who attended the scene near Walking Street in South Pattaya, Banglamung district, Chon…

  • Thailand NewsBritish man with depression falls to death from condo in Pattaya

    British man with depression falls to death from condo in Pattaya

    A British man became yet another statistic of the insensitively named “Pattaya Flying Club” after he fell to his death at a condominium in the popular seaside resort. His Thai caretaker said the deceased had been depressed after losing his Thai boyfriend. Officers at Mueang Pattaya Police Station were notified at 7am today, October 20, of the death of an…

  • Thailand NewsMonk’s divine intervention calms drunk Russian man causing chaos in Pattaya

    Monk’s divine intervention calms drunk Russian man causing chaos in Pattaya

    A Thai monk used divine intervention to control a drunk, out-of-control Russian man causing chaos on a street in Soi Chalerm Prakiat 19 in Pattaya by tapping the lid of his alms bowl on the foreign man’s head. The monk said the lid tapping was his way to encourage people to remain calm. The 26 year old Russian man, Rusten…

  • Pattaya NewsPattaya elephant Nam Chok retires to Wildlife Friends Foundation Thailand sanctuary

    Pattaya elephant Nam Chok retires to Wildlife Friends Foundation Thailand sanctuary

    In a momentous event, Nam Chok, an elderly elephant who has given rides to tourists in Pattaya for decades, has been granted retirement. In her sixties, she was released by her owner into the care of the Wildlife Friends Foundation Thailand (WFFT), a sanctuary that offers a refuge for elephants. Nam Chok, who is partially sighted, is suspected to have…

  • Pattaya NewsSongtaew standoff shakes Pattaya streets on Sunday night

    Songtaew standoff shakes Pattaya streets on Sunday night

    Pattaya’s usually bustling streets took an unexpected turn on a recent Sunday night when a feud between two Songtaew drivers spiralled into a full-blown fight. According to the Pattaya Police, the incident occurred at around 10.30pm on the night of October 15, along Pattaya Second Road in the Nongprue sub-district of Banglamung district, Chon Buri province. The Songtaew, a popular…

  • Thailand NewsRussian woman’s allergy to ganja causes chaos in Pattaya

    Russian woman’s allergy to ganja causes chaos in Pattaya

    A Russian woman in Pattaya caused chaos in an ambulance as Thai rescuers tried to attend to her ganja allergy. A resident came across a Russian couple and their son on a footpath near a seaside condominium at 1am yesterday, October 12. The woman was sitting on the ground looking confused. Her husband also looked unwell but was able to…

  • Thailand NewsRain reigns havoc: Deluge drenches Chon Buri, Pattaya beach erosion

    Rain reigns havoc: Deluge drenches Chon Buri, Pattaya beach erosion

    Torrential rain wreaked havoc in Bang Lamung district, Chon Buri in the early hours of this morning, causing extensive flooding on roads and in various communities. The deluge, which started approximately at 12.20am and lasted for over an hour, also led to significant erosion of Pattaya beach. The floodwater reached depths of between 50 and 80 centimetres in certain areas,…

  • Pattaya NewsPattaya’s watery woes: Torrential rains wreak flooding havoc

    Pattaya’s watery woes: Torrential rains wreak flooding havoc

    Pattaya was reeling from torrential rains that caused widespread flooding, leading to vehicular damages as cars attempted to navigate the waterlogged streets. The situation was swiftly addressed by the authorities who conducted a thorough inspection. Soon after, the water level gradually receded and normalcy was restored around 12.20am today. The deluge was reported in the Bang Lamung district of Chon…

  • Crime NewsTeenager loses finger in violent gang clash at Pattaya skatepark

    Teenager loses finger in violent gang clash at Pattaya skatepark

    Chaos ensued in the early hours of the morning today, at a Pattaya skatepark near Laem Bali Hai whre a violent encounter between two youth gangs led to a teenager losing his finger and two others suffering injuries. The incident, taking place around 4am, sparked panic among tourists who were spending their time near the skatepark at Bali Hai Pier, Pattaya.…

  • Pattaya NewsUnexpected sinkhole appears on Pattaya Third Road, sparks safety concerns

    Unexpected sinkhole appears on Pattaya Third Road, sparks safety concerns

    Pattaya witnessed an unexpected event as a sinkhole emerged on Pattaya Third Road, raising safety concerns among the public. This event took place yesterday, on a minor stretch of Pattaya Third Road, which forms a link between Central Pattaya and North Pattaya, near an intersection. The sinkhole, though small in size, has caused an alarming situation as it has resulted…

  • Pattaya NewsIndian national loses US,200 in Pattaya ride-hailing incident

    Indian national loses US$2,200 in Pattaya ride-hailing incident

    Pattaya was the scene of an unfortunate event today, at 1am when a 28 year old Indian national and his Thai companions found themselves in a distressing situation. The group utilised a popular ride-hailing application to secure transport from Soi Buakhao to Walking Street in South Pattaya. However, the night took a turn for the worse when he realised he…

  • Pattaya NewsThai woman found dead in Pattaya condominium, suicide suspected

    Thai woman found dead in Pattaya condominium, suicide suspected

    A tragic incident occurred last night in the Naklua sub-district of Pattaya, where a Thai woman lost her life in what is suspected to be a case of suicide at a 32-story condominium complex. The Pattaya Police Station’s Deputy Investigator, Chanan Kaserabua, received a direct notification regarding an individual who had fallen from a building situated on Naklua Road in…

  • Pattaya NewsPattaya’s phantom diner: Fake soldier leaves locals with tab after dine-and-dash

    Pattaya’s phantom diner: Fake soldier leaves locals with tab after dine-and-dash

    A Thai man suspected of serial dine-and-dashing targeted two local Pattaya restaurants this month, leaving unsuspecting individuals to foot the bill. Posing as a soldier from Naresuan Camp, the fraudster would arrange a fake business meeting at the restaurant, consume a meal, and then quietly disappear. Yum Workshop, a well-known eatery located in Soi Khao Talo, Nongprue sub-district, Banglamung district,…

  • Thailand NewsBaht-tered and bruised: Bahraini’s pocket picked by Pattaya transwoman

    Baht-tered and bruised: Bahraini’s pocket picked by Pattaya transwoman

    In a twist of misfortune, a Bahraini man ended up at Mueang Pattaya Police Station seeking assistance after falling victim to a Thai transwoman pickpocket in Pattaya, leaving him 10,000 baht lighter The foreign victim, 55 year old Hasan Almuqahwi, reported the incident to Thai police at 1am today, September 28. He explained that a Thai woman and a transwoman…

  • Pattaya NewsTragedy on the rocks: Missing Russian tourist found dead after speedboat collision

    Tragedy on the rocks: Missing Russian tourist found dead after speedboat collision

    The body of a Russian tourist who had gone missing following a collision with a speedboat was discovered today on the Haad Tian rocks near Pattaya’s Koh Larn. The tragic incident occurred on Monday, September 25, when a speedboat strayed into a restricted area, resulting in a collision that claimed the life of the Russian tourist and injured his Thai…

  • Thailand NewsThai woman found dead in Chon Buri sea, Russian boyfriend disappears

    Thai woman found dead in Chon Buri sea, Russian boyfriend disappears

    A restaurant worker found the dead body of a Thai woman floating in the sea near Koh Larn, an island in Chon Buri province, while her Russian boyfriend was missing. A worker at the Haad Thian restaurant on Koh Larn reported the discovery to Mueang Pattaya Police Station and the Sawang Borriboon Dhammasatan rescue team. He explained that the Thai…

  • Pattaya NewsPattaya Loma Run on the Beach 2023 attracts over 1,800 participants

    Pattaya Loma Run on the Beach 2023 attracts over 1,800 participants

    The celebrated charity event Pattaya Loma Run on the Beach 2023 has once again proven to be a magnet for running enthusiasts, drawing in an impressive crowd of over 1,800 participants from various parts of Thailand and the globe. Deputy Mayor of Pattaya, Krisana Boonsawad, led the opening ceremony and prize distribution at the break of dawn today, at 4.45am. Accompanying…

  • Pattaya NewsPattaya bar worker severely electrocuted by faulty light pole

    Pattaya bar worker severely electrocuted by faulty light pole

    A terrifying incident occurred in Pattaya early this morning when a 25 year old female bar worker received a severe electric shock from a light pole. The potentially life-threatening situation unfolded on Third Road in South Pattaya, in front of a fitness centre. It was roughly around 5.30am today when the emergency responders rushed to the scene. Upon their arrival,…

  • Pattaya NewsPattaya heightens safety measures ahead of Chinese and Kazakh tourist influx

    Pattaya heightens safety measures ahead of Chinese and Kazakh tourist influx

    Pattaya, a renowned tourist destination in Thailand, is ramping up safety measures in anticipation of a surge in visitors from China and Kazakhstan. Local police held a comprehensive safety inspection of floating restaurants and squid fishing rafts in Pattaya Bay yesterday, September 23, focusing on the establishments’ adherence to safety guidelines and legal obligations. This intensification of safety checks is…

  • Pattaya NewsFatal accident in Sri Racha as storm rips PTT signboard from mountings

    Fatal accident in Sri Racha as storm rips PTT signboard from mountings

    A terrifying incident unfolded in the Sri Racha, Chon Buri district on Wednesday, September 20. A PTT signboard was torn from its mountings by violent winds and heavy rain. In a tragic turn of events, the plummeting signage caused one fatality and inflicted damage on several nearby convenience stores. The PTT gas station at Pha Daeng branch was the scene of…

  • Crime NewsPattaya gold shop robbery suspect finally caught in South Korea

    Pattaya gold shop robbery suspect finally caught in South Korea

    The suspect involved in the high-profile gold shop robbery in Pattaya has been apprehended, according to an announcement by the Region 2 Police. The accused had been on the run since the incident took place on November 9 last year, at the Aurora Gold Shop’s Pattaya South branch. The audacious robbery, which saw two trays of gold valued at over…

  • Thailand NewsFatal Pattaya accident: 57 year old woman on motorbike struck by school van

    Fatal Pattaya accident: 57 year old woman on motorbike struck by school van

    A tragic accident occurred at a bustling intersection in Pattaya when a 57 year old woman on a motorbike was fatally struck by a school van. The incident happened yesterday around 6.30am at the Wat Boonkanjanaram traffic signal intersection. The police, led by Deputy Inspector Kotanan, were alerted and promptly arrived at the scene with the Sawangboriboon Thammasathan Pattaya rescue…