Pattaya, Thailand’s biggest stories from the last week: British tourist robbed and beaten, roadwork around Soi Buakhao to speed up, 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, July 4th, 2022, to Sunday, July 10th, 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 officials urge contractor of drainage system project around Soi Buakhao area to speed up completion

According to the officials, the new drainage system around Soi Buakhao area would be completed by October 2022.

Pattaya officials urge contractor of drainage system project around Soi Buakhao area to speed up completion

2. Intoxicated British tourist allegedly robbed and beaten by four Thai men near North Pattaya Beach Road 

Intoxicated British tourist allegedly robbed and beaten by four Thai men near North Pattaya Beach Road

3. Wonderfruit tickets to go on sale on July 18th, new rules apply including capping visitor numbers

Wonderfruit tickets to go on sale on July 18th, new rules apply including capping visitor numbers

4. Thai Public Health Ministry encourages public to receive booster vaccination before traveling during long holiday this week

According to the Health Minister, taking at least three doses or more would reduce severe symptoms and the chance of a fatality when being infected, especially among the elderly and people with health conditions.

Thai Public Health Ministry encourages public to receive booster vaccination before traveling during long holiday this week

5. Pattaya police to tighten traffic security at Pattaya Marathon 2022

Those who want to know which route to avoid can learn from here

That’s it for this week. The Pattaya News hopes next week brings you good news!