Pattaya, Thailand’s biggest stories from the last week: Flooding causes major damage in Pattaya last week, Indian tourist’s necklace stolen, and more

Greeting to all our readers and supporters!

We have gathered here our top LOCAL stories that happened in our areas, Pattaya and Chonburi, in the last week from Monday, June 20th, 2022, to Sunday, June 26th, 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. Flooding and damage reported in Pattaya after a heavy overnight downpour

Flooding and damage reported in Pattaya after heavy overnight downpour

2. Indian tourist’s gold necklace worth 100,000 baht allegedly stolen by two transgender individuals in Pattaya

This pickpocketing happened a few days after the Indian businessmen and the Indian Community of Pattaya recently asked the Pattaya mayor to prioritize Indian tourists’ safety against pickpocketing, which has become a recurring incident in Pattaya.

Indian tourist’s gold necklace worth 100,000 baht allegedly stolen by two transgender individuals in Pattaya

3. Thailand officially drops mask mandate in late night Royal Gazette order

Taking off a facial mask is officially permissible in Thailand, although one is recommended to wear a mask in crowded settings or if in an at-risk group.

Thailand officially drops mask mandate in late night Royal Gazette order

4. Beachside vendors illegally on Na Jomtien Beach to be arrested, starting June 27th, five official agencies say

This new regulation officially went into effect yesterday, June 27th, 2022, and the beach was cleared of vendors by dozens of Na Jomtien police and officials.

Beachside vendors illegally on Na Jomtien Beach to be arrested, starting June 27th, five official agencies say

5. Pattaya wraps up a successful Pride weekend, Photo tour

The march was a delight and a big success for the LGBTQ+ community, and The Pattaya News was there to get live coverage too!

Pattaya wraps up a successful Pride weekend, Photo tour

That is it for the last week. The Pattaya News hopes the next week brings you good news!

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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.