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  • Tourism NewsPattaya mayor attends Thailand tourism event in Germany

    Pattaya mayor attends Thailand tourism event in Germany

    Thailand continues to make its mark as a tourism destination across the globe. Pattaya’s mayor this week visited Germany to attend a Thailand tourism event. Mayor Poramase Ngampiches visited Berlin to attend the ‘Discover Thailand, Journey to Happiness.’ The tourism stimulus expo was set to run from March 9 to 11, Pattaya News reported. The event aimed to attract high-spending…

  • Pattaya NewsAmerican injured in Pattaya car crash

    American injured in Pattaya car crash

    An American man was injured in a Pattaya car crash this week. The man, 68 year old David Andrew Rogers, rear-ended an 18-wheeler rig with his pickup truck, Pattaya Mail reported. The collision caused Rogers’s Nissan Navara to flip. The incident happened on Tuesday, March 7 on Sukhumvit Road in front of Srisuvit School, located north of Rong Po market.…

  • Thailand video newsAre there ‘VIP ROOMS’ in Thai prisons? | GMT

    Are there ‘VIP ROOMS’ in Thai prisons? | GMT

    The latest episode of Good Morning Thailand is set to be an exciting one. The show will begin with a discussion on the controversial Thai horror movie, which has been met with a lot of criticism from censors. The filmmakers of the movie will be on the show to demand that the censors reverse their decision. The show will then…

  • Pattaya NewsPattaya bans airhorns at bars after noise complaints

    Pattaya bans airhorns at bars after noise complaints

    Pattaya‘s nightlife scene can get loud, and authorities are looking to deal with noise pollution. Pattaya City has now released a statement to the city’s bar operators with three regulations that they must fully follow by March 15. Among these regulations is the removal of air horns. The new regulations come after numerous Pattaya residents lamented to police about the…

  • Thailand NewsMan charged for threatening and kidnapping ex-girlfriend

    Man charged for threatening and kidnapping ex-girlfriend

    Pattaya Police charged a man with five offences after he threatened his ex-girlfriend with a knife and kidnapped her from Pathum Thani province near Bangkok. He then took her to a restaurant in Pattaya to win her back. A 29 year old man named Aut filed a complaint at Mueang Pathum Thani Police Station yesterday after his girlfriend, 24 year old…

  • Thailand NewsThai woman steals motorcycle from drunk foreigner in Pattaya while he vomited

    Thai woman steals motorcycle from drunk foreigner in Pattaya while he vomited

    Pattaya Police yesterday arrested a Thai woman for stealing a motorcycle from a foreigner in Pattaya. The opportunist thief grabbed the chance to steal the motorbike while the foreign man parked his motorcycle to vomit on the roadside. The 38 year old man named Fiorenzo Cardinali filed a complaint with Pattaya Police after discovering his Yamaha Grand Filano motorcycle had been…

  • Pattaya NewsCelebrate the Indian Holi Festival of Colours in Pattaya

    Celebrate the Indian Holi Festival of Colours in Pattaya

    Come join Pattaya’s Indian community as they celebrate their holiday of Holi. The Thai Indian Pattaya Business Association, in collaboration with The Indian Community Pattaya Association and Pattaya City, are inviting everyone to attend Holi, the Festival of Colours, on Saturday, March 11. The event will take place at the Central Pattaya-Beach Road intersection from 12pm to 7pm. Holi is a…

  • Crime NewsAustralian man injured after Pattaya bar fight (video) | Thaiger

    Australian man injured after Pattaya bar fight (video)

    An Australian man was left injured after a bar fight in Pattaya in the early hours of Saturday morning. A row reportedly began between Australian national 52 year old Troy Robert, and a Thai man between 20 and 25 years old, over a brief exchange of looks. The incident happened at the UB Me Bar on Soi Pattaya 7. After…

  • Pattaya NewsIndian community pushes for Holi festival near Pattaya Beach

    Indian community pushes for Holi festival near Pattaya Beach

    Pattaya’s Indian community is pushing for the upcoming Holi festival to be held near Pattaya Beach. The festival, considered ‘Indian Songkran’ by some, is to be held on Sunday, March 11. The Pattaya Indian Association and Domestic Tourism Association met with Pattaya Mayor Poramase Ngampiches to request the hosting of the “Happy Holi Festival of Colours in Pattaya Thailand” near…

  • Pattaya NewsPolice arrest Cambodian for raging fire at Pattaya ‘secret’ beach (video)

    Police arrest Cambodian for raging fire at Pattaya ‘secret’ beach (video)

    Police arrested a homeless Cambodian national yesterday under suspicion of starting a raging fire at a secret beach in Pattaya, eastern Thailand, on Monday night, causing damages amounting to 300,000 baht. On Monday, 41 year old fisherman Teeraphat Iampinyo discovered a raging fire at a secret beach – mostly used by fishermen to sell fish and store equipment. The beach…

  • Thailand NewsLion cub escapes Chinese man’s house in Pattaya

    Lion cub escapes Chinese man’s house in Pattaya

    Residents of a luxury village in Pattaya called on the authorities to investigate the home of a Chinese man after they witnessed a white lion cub roaming around the community. The 39 year old Chinese man named Shen Tai contacted Pattaya authorities on Tuesday night that his three month old female white lion cub had gone missing. Later, he informed…

  • Thailand video newsMan robbed at gunpoint by prostitute’s husband | Thailand News Today

    Man robbed at gunpoint by prostitute’s husband | Thailand News Today

    Thailand is a popular tourist destination, but it also has its share of newsworthy events. Recently, there have been several news stories coming out of the country. Chang, a major beer company, is focusing on the mass–premium beer market. In Pattaya, a man has been arrested 19 times for thefts. Pattaya Police have also arrested 14 street beggars, including nine…

  • Crime NewsPattaya Police find 5 motorbikes stashed in forest

    Pattaya Police find 5 motorbikes stashed in forest

    We’ve all had trouble finding motorbikes in a big, crowded parking lot. But in Pattaya, five stolen Honda Wave 110 motorcycles were found deep in the forest where no one might ever look. According to the vice village headman, the motorbikes were found with broken handlebars and stripped seats and were discovered hidden in the forest. The motorbikes were recovered…

  • Hot NewsPattaya Police arrest 14 street beggars including nine kids

    Pattaya Police arrest 14 street beggars including nine kids

    Pattaya Police are cracking down on street beggars by arresting 14 just last night. The arrests come after many complaints from tourists and residents. The arrests were of migrant workers, nine of whom were aged two to six years old. Patikorn Sornchai, deputy commander of Chon Buri Provincial Police, led the operation while Social Development and Human Security Officers combed…

  • Things To DoThe top five family-friendly things do in Pattaya

    The top five family-friendly things do in Pattaya

    Thailand’s sin city is known for its adult attractions, but did you know there are many things that the entire family can enjoy? Despite its world-famous reputation for seedy experiences, Pattaya offers a family-friendly experience if you know where to look. Below, are the top five family-friendly attractions that promise to be nothing short of exciting! 1. Ramayana Water Park…

  • Thailand video newsTuk tuk driver punches foreign tourist in the face in Bangkok | Thailand News Today

    Tuk tuk driver punches foreign tourist in the face in Bangkok | Thailand News Today

    Thailand is beginning to return to normalcy as the pandemic restrictions are being lifted and people are regaining their sense of adventure. This is evident in the 576% increase in visa applications made in Thailand in 2021 when compared to the same time period in 2020, according to VFS Global. The company also reported that more and more people are…

  • Songkran NewsSongkran returns to Pattaya amid Covid concerns

    Songkran returns to Pattaya amid Covid concerns

    Pattaya is set to welcome back Songkran after a four-year absence due to pandemic restrictions. The festival, which is known for being the biggest and wettest party in Pattaya, will culminate on April 19 with Wan Lai, or the “Big Day.” However, health officials fear that the unbridled celebration could also bring a new spike in Covid-19 infections, as it…

  • Pattaya NewsPattaya club that burned down in 2021 not allowed to reopen

    Pattaya club that burned down in 2021 not allowed to reopen

    A Pattaya club that burned down in 2021 won’t be allowed to reopen. The city plans to sue the owner of the Nashaa Club, which caught fire three times that year, Pattaya Mail reported today. The Nashaa Club was an Indian club on Pattaya‘s Walking Street. Pattaya officials have claimed that the club is one of 101 buildings illegally encroaching onto seafront…

  • Pattaya NewsPattaya teen motorcyclist seriously injures pedestrian

    Pattaya teen motorcyclist seriously injures pedestrian

    A Pattaya teen motorcyclist seriously injured a pedestrian on Wednesday night. Rescuers rushed to the scene on Soi Bun Samphan 13 to find the victim, a 49 year old woman named Pornthip Kiatkamonchai, lying in the middle of the road. The rescuers found the rider, a 15 year old boy, with only very slight injuries. The rescuers said the boy…

  • Pattaya NewsThai-Bangladeshis commemorate International Mother Language Day in Pattaya

    Thai-Bangladeshis commemorate International Mother Language Day in Pattaya

    Thai-Bangladeshis gathered on Wednesday to commemorate International Mother Language Day in Pattaya. The community commemorated the day at the Unique Regency Hotel on Pratumnak Soi 5. Dozens of residents, esteemed guests, and other members of the Pattaya Thai-Bangladeshi Community attended the event. International Mother Language Day is globally observed and formally recognised by the United Nations. The day aims to…

  • Crime NewsPathetic Pattaya thief claims he financially struggles due to partying

    Pathetic Pattaya thief claims he financially struggles due to partying

    A pathetic Pattaya thief claimed he financially struggled due to spending his money on partying. Police caught the man, 31 year old Wasan Kerdmongkol from Chaiyaphum province, trying to steal money from an ATM at a gas station in Pattaya. The cops had been alerted by a Good Samaritan. Wasan used steel-cutting pliers, a crowbar, and safety glasses, in an…

  • Hot NewsFrenchman wanted for fraud, money laundering arrested in Pattaya

    Frenchman wanted for fraud, money laundering arrested in Pattaya

    A Frenchman who is wanted for fraud and money laundering in his home country has been arrested in Pattaya, Thailand. Immigration police arrested Julien Aubourdier after being notified by the French embassy that France and Interpol had issued arrest warrants against him. Aubourdier is accused of fraud and money laundering in the amount of US$10.6 million or about 370 million…

  • Thailand NewsSouth Korean human trafficking leader arrested in Pattaya

    South Korean human trafficking leader arrested in Pattaya

    A leader in the human trafficking trade from South Korea was arrested yesterday at a luxury condominium in Pattaya. He was charged with operating an illicit massage parlour in Busan and luring Thai women into sex work. The South Korean criminal boss, identified as 50 year old Cho, was arrested at a luxury condominium on Pattaya Sai Sam Road yesterday…

  • Crime NewsDrunken Korean shot by local man in a Pattaya grocery store for being too noisy

    Drunken Korean shot by local man in a Pattaya grocery store for being too noisy

    A drunken Korean man was shot by a local in a Pattaya grocery store for being too noisy. According to witnesses, the Korean, Namil Kim, was making a nuisance of himself early this morning and the customer lost his temper as a result. The gunman withdrew his gun and fired two shots, one hit the allegedly irritating Korean in the…

  • Thailand video newsHundreds of Cops dispatched to Pattaya’s Walking Street | GMT

    Hundreds of Cops dispatched to Pattaya’s Walking Street | GMT

    In today’s episode, Blaze damages tour boats in central Thailand, National park officer becomes an alien to promote tourism in southern Thailand, Thai man finds soulmate in sex doll after wife leaves him for another man, Samui Open Beach Volleyball Tournament in March, and Hundreds of cops dispatched to Pattaya’s Walking Street to reassure tourists.

  • Pattaya NewsHundreds of cops dispatched to Pattaya’s Walking Street to reassure tourists

    Hundreds of cops dispatched to Pattaya’s Walking Street to reassure tourists

    Hundreds of cops were dispatched to Pattaya’s Walking Street on Friday night to reassure tourists of their safety. The deputy commander of Provincial Police Region 2, Pattaya Police chief Pol. Col. Thanapong Photi, and Deputy Mayor Wutisak Rermkitkarn dispatched 234 officers to the street. The officers walked through the street letting bar and club owners know that they were launching…

  • Environment NewsPattaya’s air suffers unhealthy PM2.5 dust levels

    Pattaya’s air suffers unhealthy PM2.5 dust levels

    Pattaya’s air is suffering from unhealthy PM2.5 dust levels. The health-hazardous dust level has risen to 174 microgrammes per cubic meter, far above the safety threshold of 50 microgrammes per cubic meter, The Pattaya News reported yesterday. AQI readings above 100 are considered “unhealthy” (red), above 200 are considered “very unhealthy” (purple) and beyond 300 are considered “hazardous.” The dust…

  • Thailand video newsPolice find underage prostitution at Pattaya go-go bar | Thailand News Today

    Police find underage prostitution at Pattaya go-go bar | Thailand News Today

      Parks and sanctuaries closed by fire in N.Thailand Thailand’s air pollution centre has asked the Department of National Parks to close eight parks and wildlife sanctuaries in northern provinces to control forest fires. Department head Pinsak Suraswadi said that the closures will allow firefighters greater flexibility to deal with problems in the parks and wildlife sanctuaries. Average PM2.5 levels in the past 24 hours increased 67%, while hotspots…

  • Pattaya NewsPolice find underage prostitution at Pattaya go-go bar

    Police find underage prostitution at Pattaya go-go bar

    In a sting operation, police found evidence of underage prostitution at Club 4, a go-go bar in Pattaya in eastern Thailand. Police ordered the closure of Club 4 – in Soi Bong Koch 8 in Nong Prue subdistrict, Bang Lamung district – for five years. A woman was arrested under suspicion of human trafficking. Officers from Pattaya City Police Station…

  • Pattaya NewsMassive fire breaks out in front of Pattaya massage parlour

    Massive fire breaks out in front of Pattaya massage parlour

    Another devastating fire has struck Pattaya. A massive electrical fire broke out in front of a Pattaya massage parlour last night. Firefighters rushed to the scene on Pattaya Second Road in Soi 13 where a fire was burning overhead wires and signs in front of the fire. Meanwhile, terrified passersby watched as the incident unfolded. The firefighters were eventually able…