Si Racha

  • 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 NewsCoffin up kindness: Wat Naprao’s ceremony breathes life into community compassion

    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,…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • Thailand NewsDriver perishes as 22-wheel truck overturns in Si Racha

    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 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…

  • 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 NewsMan neglects cigarette, burns down home, is beaten by neighbours

    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 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 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 NewsMotorbike accident victim presumed dead, actually asleep drunk

    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 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 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.…

  • Thailand NewsNewborn’s body found in shallow grave in Si Racha

    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 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…

  • 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…

  • Pattaya NewsChon Buri battles dengue fever outbreak

    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…

  • 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…

  • Pattaya News3 vehicle incident injures 2 Chon Buri policemen

    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…

  • Thailand NewsFire destroys construction camp in eastern Thailand – VIDEO

    Fire destroys construction camp in eastern Thailand – VIDEO

    A fire has destroyed a construction camp in the town of Si Racha in the eastern province of Chon Buri, with more than 300 workers escaping injury. According to The Pattaya News, the fire broke out early yesterday morning, around 9am, and most of those living at the site had already left for work. The blaze swiftly tore through the…

  • Crime NewsWoman arrested in Chon Buri for false police report

    Woman arrested in Chon Buri for false police report

    Police in the Si Racha area of Chon Buri province have arrested a 31 year old woman who they say has confessed to filing a false police report about her gold necklace being stolen. Wanida Srinuan alleged that, earlier in the week, she was walking by the Noen Krabk Temple when an unidentified Thai man drove by and snatched the…