Pattaya, Thailand’s biggest stories from the last week: Popular Italian chef dies in road accident, police give update on gold-snatching incidents, and more

Greeting to all our readers and supporters!

Here is a look at our top LOCAL stories that happened in our areas, Pattaya and Chonburi, in the last week from Monday, May 9th, 2022, to Sunday, May 15th, 2022. The stories are chosen by our editorial team and are not in a particular order of importance but roughly in order of publishing.

Let’s take a look at what you might have missed! 

1. Pattaya police holds meeting with Pattaya Walking Street security guards to discuss preparations for expected impending full reopening

The police told the guards to avoid any physical conflict with tourists as it could ruin the city’s tourism image.

Pattaya police holds meeting with Pattaya Walking Street security guards to discuss preparations for expected impending full reopening

2. Italian man, reportedly a popular local chef, dies after motorbike crash in Pattaya

The Pattaya News offers our sincerest condolences.

Italian man, reportedly a popular local chef, dies after motorbike crash in Pattaya

3. Pattaya police chief gives update on recent gold snatching incidents, assures foreign tourists they are safe

Initially, a specialized police patrol force would be formed to monitor any inappropriate incidents in tourist areas or crimes against tourists, according to the chief.

Pattaya police chief gives update on recent gold snatching incidents, assures foreign tourists they are safe

4. Indian man says transgender person took his 45,000 baht necklace on Walking Street, the fifth incident recently in Pattaya

Just after the police’s update, the gold snatching returned, similarly targeting Indian tourists like the previous cases.

Indian man says transgender person took his 45,000 baht necklace on Walking Street, fifth incident recently in Pattaya

5. Thai Marine Department accelerates “Bang Saray Model” study to potentially boost domestic tourism in Chonburi with a port, beach expansion

Thai Marine Department accelerates “Bang Saray Model” study to potentially boost domestic tourism in Chonburi with a port, beach expansion

That is all for this week. Thank you so much for your support!

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Aim Tanakorn
The local news translator at The Pattaya News. Aim is a twenty-four year old who currently lives in Bangkok. Interested in English translation, story-telling, and entrepreneurship, he believes that hard-working is an indispensable component of every success in this world.