Si Racha
- Pattaya News
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 News
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 News
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 News
Thai girl’s arm saved from pool pipe nightmare in Si Racha
A village in Si Racha, Chon Buri witnessed a terrifying life-threatening ordeal when a young Thai girl found herself stuck in a swimming pool drainage pipe. The Sriracha Rescue Unit raced to the scene at Pornthep Village just after 5.30pm last Sunday, November 3 where a young girl’s left arm had become wedged in a powerful suction pipe, pulling water into…
- Thailand News
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 News
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…
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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 News
Coffin up kindness: Wat Naprao’s ceremony breathes life into community compassion
The annual coffin donation ceremony at Wat Naprao, Si Racha, on September 29 brought heart and humanity to the forefront, offering a lifeline to those who can’t afford funeral services. This touching event, deeply rooted in compassion, unites the community in a mission to provide dignified send-offs for the less fortunate. Led by Sittichai Samrit, president of the Naprao community,…
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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…
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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 News
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…
- Thailand News
Driver perishes as 22-wheel truck overturns in Si Racha
A tragic incident unfolded yesterday as a 22-wheel trailer truck lost control on a curve and overturned in the Si Racha district of Chon Buri, resulting in the driver’s death. The driver was trapped in the wreckage, and it took rescue workers over three hours to extricate the body. The accident occurred near the Burapha Golf Course in Si Racha.…
- Pattaya News
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 News
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 News
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 News
Man neglects cigarette, burns down home, is beaten by neighbours
Even more expensive than the new cigarette tax, a burning cigarette left unattended caused a man’s home in Si Racha to burn down and his relatives and neighbours to physically attack him after learning he caused the fire. The cigarette was reported to have been left burning which resulted in a fire that quickly spread and destroyed the entire home.…
- Pattaya News
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 News
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 News
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 News
Motorbike accident victim presumed dead, actually asleep drunk
Rescue workers arrived to an all-too-familiar scene: an accident with a motorbike strewn across the pavement and, a bit beyond, its unfortunate rider lying motionless on the road. They assessed the accident and approached the body to conduct an examination and physical health check. But as they began, they were shocked when the man suddenly woke up. The incident took…
- Pattaya News
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 News
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 News
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.…
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Newborn’s body found in shallow grave in Si Racha
During the weekend a newborn baby’s corpse was found by the side of the road in Si Racha, a district north of Pattaya. The makeshift grave was located near the Khao Namsap Temple in Thung Sukhla. A local resident, 59 year old Sangwien Duangyai, found the body and alerted the local police. She told Thai media: I feed street dogs…
- Pattaya News
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 News
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 News
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…
- Pattaya News
Chon Buri battles dengue fever outbreak
Chon Buri province’s Si Racha subdistrict is starting a campaign to stem the spread of dengue fever, including widespread fogging to reduce population of disease-bearing mosquitoes. Dengue fever is a seasonal threat in Thailand and has been especially dangerous this year, with 25,708 cases nationwide, 15 of them fatal, in the first 7 months of the year. In Si Racha…
- Thailand News
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…
- Pattaya News
3 vehicle incident injures 2 Chon Buri policemen
2 policemen in Chon Buri’s Si Racha district suffered “moderate injuries” in a 3 vehicle incident, when a car hit their motorbike, sending them crashing into another car yesterday. Fellow Si Racha officers were notified of the incident, which occurred at the Saint Louis Intersection in the Surasak subdistrict. Police and emergency responders arrived at the scene to find 2…
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