Si Racha

  • Pattaya NewsSi Racha woman left with head injury after altercation with man

    Si Racha woman left with head injury after altercation with man

    A conflict between a man and a woman in Si Racha resulted in injuries and a police investigation. Yesterday, March 12, emergency services were called to an altercation on Sriracha-Nong Kho Road, Mueang subdistrict, Si Racha district, Chon Buri province. Kanokwan, a 36 year old victim, was found with a deep wound to her forehead. Despite her injuries, she was…

  • Pattaya NewsSmoky bust: E-cigarettes worth 10 million baht seized in Si Racha

    Smoky bust: E-cigarettes worth 10 million baht seized in Si Racha

    Si Racha police have intensified their efforts against illegal imports, seizing more than 47,000 e-cigarettes valued at 10 million baht. The significant seizure took place yesterday, December 24, at Laem Chabang Port, located in the Si Racha district of Chon Buri province. This decisive action is part of a broader campaign initiated by Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra aimed at curbing…

  • Thailand NewsMan shoots colleague in Si Racha restaurant after argument

    Man shoots colleague in Si Racha restaurant after argument

    A shocking incident unfolded yesterday evening in a restaurant in the Thung Sukhla area of Si Racha, Chon Buri, as a factory worker shot his senior colleague amidst a heated argument. Police later apprehended the suspect at his girlfriend’s house. CCTV footage captured the dramatic turn of events where approximately five colleagues, including the suspect, Phrommongkol, were drinking beer at…

  • Thailand NewsInfant’s body found in Si Racha condo bin shocks community

    Infant’s body found in Si Racha condo bin shocks community

    In a harrowing discovery that has left Si Racha residents reeling, police are investigating the death of an infant whose body was found in a condominium’s waste disposal area in Bo Win, Chon Buri, yesterday, November 6. A worker sorting through the trash made the heartbreaking find, uncovering the remains of a five to six month old infant wrapped in…

  • Thailand NewsLabour crisis in Chon Buri as 20,000 workers face unemployment

    Labour crisis in Chon Buri as 20,000 workers face unemployment

    A significant labour crisis looms in Chon Buri as 20,000 workers face potential unemployment due to financial strain on 16 subcontractor companies. This situation has put 60,000 family members at risk, with unpaid wages persisting for six months. The Federation of Refinery Contractors TOP Clean Fuel Project (CFP) gathered yesterday, October 15, at the Holiday Inn & Suites Si Racha…

  • Thailand NewsMissing Sri Racha cat gets helping paw from trapped ceiling drama

    Missing Sri Racha cat gets helping paw from trapped ceiling drama

    In a dramatic rescue that will leave pet owners double-checking their ceilings, a cat missing for eight days was finally saved after being discovered trapped in an eyewear shop’s ceiling in Si Racha, Chon Buri. The unfortunate feline, Swat, had been unknowingly stuck inside the building undergoing renovations, while its owner, Suwate Hachai, had been frantically searching elsewhere. The Si…

  • Thailand NewsSi Racha man donates 30 million baht lottery win to temple

    Si Racha man donates 30 million baht lottery win to temple

    A man from Si Racha scooped first prize in the recent lottery draw with five tickets, totalling 30 million baht. He intends to donate 499,999 baht to Khao Mai Daeng temple in Chon Buri for the construction of a new mandapa and a walking monk statue in honour of the revered Luang Phor Yongyuth Thammakosalo. Vorawong (surname withheld) visited Khao…

  • Road deathsThai woman and six year old boy killed in Si Racha car crash

    Thai woman and six year old boy killed in Si Racha car crash

    A tragic car crash in Si Racha, Chon Buri resulted in the deaths of two people, including a six year old boy. The driver, who reportedly passed out while driving, is under investigation. Police in Si Racha were alerted to a severe car crash on Monday, September 30, which led to the fatalities of a 59 year old woman named Liab…

  • Thailand NewsSi Racha road sinks head-deep, residents demand action (video)

    Si Racha road sinks head-deep, residents demand action (video)

    Residents of Mittraphap Soi 5 in Si Racha, Chon Buri, have voiced their frustration over a severely damaged road and broken water pipes that have been ignored for six months. The road has sunk to the point of being head-deep, with no response from officials. The issue was highlighted on the Facebook page อยากดังเดี๋ยวจัดให้ รีเทริน์ part 6, where residents expressed…

  • TravelSi Racha Thailand: Thaiger travel guide 2024

    Si Racha Thailand: Thaiger travel guide 2024

    Si Racha, Thailand, is a hidden treasure on the east coast. It’s perfect for relaxing with its calm beaches, tasty food, and cool cultural spots. If you need a break from busy Bangkok, Si Racha is the place to be. Our travel guide will show you all the fun things to do and see. Let’s explore the wonders of Si…

  • Thailand NewsThai police intercept 90 tonnes of toluene destined for Myanmar

    Thai police intercept 90 tonnes of toluene destined for Myanmar

    An enormous shipment of toluene, a solvent that can also serve as a precursor for narcotic drugs, was intercepted at Laem Chabang Port in Si Racha district, preventing its export to Myanmar. Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin led a press conference at the port yesterday to provide an update on the drug suppression operation. Key officials in attendance included Assistant National…

  • Thailand NewsSi Racha grapples with severe flooding after torrential rains

    Si Racha grapples with severe flooding after torrential rains

    Torrential rains have battered Si Racha, a district in the province of Chon Buri, causing widespread flooding and damage. The downpour, which lasted for hours, overwhelmed drainage systems and caused water levels to rise rapidly, inundating homes and submerging vehicles. The deluge struck at 10am today, catching many residents off-guard. Cars and motorcycles were seen partially submerged, and numerous electrical…

  • Pattaya NewsOfficials seize 25 tonnes of illegal meat from Chon Buri factory

    Officials seize 25 tonnes of illegal meat from Chon Buri factory

    About 25 tonnes of meat, worth about five million baht, intended for barbecues may now end up being cooked in a burn pit instead. Chon Buri authorities raided an illegal meat processing plant yesterday and impounded 25 tonnes of cow and pig offal along with other meats. The factory was in the Si Racha district of the eastern province. The…

  • Pattaya NewsCrocodile farm in Chon Buri urges locals to eat crocodile as pork, chicken prices rise

    Crocodile farm in Chon Buri urges locals to eat crocodile as pork, chicken prices rise

    With the rapid spike in chicken and pork prices, crocodile farmers in Chon Buri’s Si Racha districts are pushing locals to eat the reptile meat not only because of the lower prices but also because it is rich in protein. Pork prices have skyrocketed over the past few weeks due to the African Swine Fever outbreak, leading to an increased…

  • Covid-19 NewsChon Buri officials issue Covid-19 warning for Si Racha nightclub

    Chon Buri officials issue Covid-19 warning for Si Racha nightclub

    In a long line of warnings from the Chon Buri Public Health Office, a nightclub in the Si Racha area is the latest to receive an alert for anyone who attended to get tested for Covid-19, this time after New Year’s Eve celebrations. Chon Buri health officials put out an announcement yesterday calling on anyone who attended Cool Club X…

  • Pattaya NewsCrab and ice shops in Si Racha warned of Covid-19 outbreak

    Crab and ice shops in Si Racha warned of Covid-19 outbreak

    A new warning went out for a potential Covid-19 outbreak stemming from some ice and crab shops in Si Racha district of Chon Buri. The Chon Buri Public Health Office issued the notice yesterday urging anyone who was a patron or visited 3 crab shops and an ice shop to come forward for mandatory Covid-19 testing. The announcement said that…

  • Pattaya NewsMonkey taken to Si Racha veterinary hospital following electrocution and fall from tree

    Monkey taken to Si Racha veterinary hospital following electrocution and fall from tree

    A monkey has been rescued after it received a severe electric shock and plummeted from a high tree in Si Racha, a district in the Chon Buri province. A motorbike taxi driver alerted Si Racha firefighters to the simian’s plight yesterday. Veterinarians from the National Park Wildlife and Plant Conservation Si Racha Office and officials from the Si Racha Electric…

  • Pattaya NewsCoffee shop attackers surrender, face assault charges

    Coffee shop attackers surrender, face assault charges

    Police have taken into custody 2 suspects accused of beating a 23 year old coffee shop employee in Si Racha in Chon Buri on Monday. The pair of attackers face charges of assaulting the shop worker in the middle of the workday with other staff witnessing the incident turning themselves in yesterday. The suspects were identified as a 29 year…

  • Pattaya NewsCoffee shop employee attacked while at work in Si Racha

    Coffee shop employee attacked while at work in Si Racha

    A coffee shop employee sustained serious injuries after he was attacked by two men while he was at work. The coffee shop wasn’t identified. The incident happened in Si Racha, the town and subdistrict on the east side of the Gulf of Thailand. CCTV footage captured the assault. The victim has been identified as 23 year old Songchaiphon Donchai, who…

  • Pattaya NewsFriends find body of man trapped under motorbike for 8 days

    Friends find body of man trapped under motorbike for 8 days

    The discovery of the body of a man who died after a motorbike accident was made more tragic as police believe the victim survived the crash, but was trapped under his heavy motorbike, obscured by tall grass, just a few metres from a busy road. Nong Kham Police in Si Racha were notified this week after friends went looking for…

  • Pattaya NewsChon Buri governor orders the temporary closure of a company, worker camp, and 2 dormitories

    Chon Buri governor orders the temporary closure of a company, worker camp, and 2 dormitories

    The governor of Chon Buri has ordered the closure of a company, a worker camp, and two dormitories in Si Racha and Ban Bueng for the next month due to the spread of Covid-19. The closure order was posted last night by the Chon Buri Public Relations office. Chon Buri, which includes Pattaya, is classified as a “dark red” zone under…

  • Pattaya NewsSwimmers beware: 2 baby crocodiles found in Si Racha lagoon

    Swimmers beware: 2 baby crocodiles found in Si Racha lagoon

    Inhabitants of Si Racha, a district in the Chon Buri province, were taken aback to find 2 baby crocodiles lounging in a public park’s lagoon. A security guard, 52 year old Panna Poompanieng, discovered the 2 baby crocodiles. However, the local residents believe there may be even more scaled reptiles lurking in the lagoon. Panna, who guards the public park…

  • Pattaya NewsSi Racha snake stuck in road goes viral

    Si Racha snake stuck in road goes viral

    Yesterday, a 3 metre python went viral in Si Racha, a district on the Gulf of Thailand, for being stuck in a drain cover and requiring rescue. About 3 pm Monday, rescue workers and animal control were alerted to the snake’s plight. They got to the scene and found the snake popping out of different pipes on a drain cover…

  • Pattaya News2 dead following truck crash

    2 dead following truck crash

    One truck crashed into another truck early this morning in Si Racha, a subdistrict of Chon Buri, which is southeast of Bangkok. The accident left 2 dead. The driver and her passenger were both pronounced dead at the scene. The crash happened on the Nong Kwae/Amata City Road in Borwin. Emergency responders were alerted to the crash at 5:30 am.…

  • Pattaya News40 Covid-19 infections in Chon Buri area; list of exposure sites

    40 Covid-19 infections in Chon Buri area; list of exposure sites

    An outbreak of Covid-19 mostly related to bars and entertainment venues has brought 40 new cases to the Chon Buri province today. Provincial health department staff say entertainment venues in Pattaya, Si Racha and Bangkok are hubs for spreading the virus. 510 people considered to be at high risk of infection have been tested and are currently awaiting results. Walk-ins…

  • Pattaya News1 dead, 1 injured, 2 businesses damaged in 6-vehicle collision in eastern Thailand

    1 dead, 1 injured, 2 businesses damaged in 6-vehicle collision in eastern Thailand

    A collision involving 6 vehicles in the eastern province of Chon Buri has left 1 man dead, 1 woman injured, and damaged 2 businesses in the vicinity. The Pattaya News reports that the incident occurred in Si Racha, with traffic disrupted for several hours after the event. It’s understood the driver of a large trailer truck lost control of the…

  • Crime NewsMan arrested for allegedly killing baby step-daughter who wouldn’t stop crying

    Man arrested for allegedly killing baby step-daughter who wouldn’t stop crying

    A 25 year old man has been arrested in the eastern town of Si Racha, after he allegedly confessed to killing his 1 year old step-daughter because she wouldn’t stop crying. The Pattaya News reports that Worakit Jitprasong told police he didn’t mean to kill the child, only to stop her crying. Officers who arrived at the property in the…

  • Thailand NewsChon Buri’s Nongprue joins fight against dengue, chikingunya viruses

    Chon Buri’s Nongprue joins fight against dengue, chikingunya viruses

    Following the lead of Chon Buri’s Si Racha subdistrict, Pattaya’s Nongprue is rolling out its campaign to contain the spread of the chikungunya and dengue fever viruses after many cases were reported locally and hospital visits increased. Both viruses comes from bites of infected mosquitoes. The Public Health and Environment Division of Nongprue in Banglamung are warning the public to…

  • Central Thailand NewsDestitute former teen star found dead in Chon Buri – VIDEO

    Destitute former teen star found dead in Chon Buri – VIDEO

    A former TV star was found dead yesterday morning at a home in the Si Racha district of Chon Buri. Si Racha police were notified of the discovery, at a house in the Surasak sub-district, at around 10am. They arrived at the house to find the body of 33 year old Manusanan ‘Tai’ Pandee. Manusanan had reportedly fallen on hard…

  • Thailand NewsHuge monitor lizard pulled from Si Racha car

    Huge monitor lizard pulled from Si Racha car

    A woman in Chon Buri’s Si Racha district got a big surprise when she found a huge water monitor lizard in her home and called rescue workers in a panic. The lizard, over 2 metres long and coloured gold and silver, had wedged itself behind a refrigerator in the home of the woman, who was not named. Workers from a…