Pattaya, Thailand’s biggest stories from the last week: Foreign racers arrested, Pattaya marathon returns after three-year hiatus, 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 11th, 2022, to Sunday, July 17th, 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. Rage Fight Academy successfully holds Fight Night in Pattaya, results and video

The event will become a regular occurrence in Pattaya so stay tuned for more details about the next one!

Rage Fight Academy successfully holds Fight Night in Pattaya, results and video

2. British soldier seriously injured after shooting himself at a gun range in the Pattaya area

This incident drew heavy discussion on social media with diverse and varied points of views on the underlying cause and gun safety at ranges.

British soldier seriously injured after shooting himself at a gun range in the Pattaya area

3. Two foreign motorbike racers allegedly arrested for causing noise disturbances around South Pattaya at night

The arrested foreigners had no license, registration, insurance, helmet, vehicle tax, or other required documents to legally drive in Thailand.

Two foreign motorbike racers allegedly arrested for causing noise disturbances around South Pattaya at night

4. Skeleton reportedly belonging to missing 79-year-old Canadian man found in abandoned field in Pattaya

The Pattaya police believe the victim walked from his hotel, which was 500 meters away from where his decomposing body was found, got lost and confused due to memory loss and health issues, and then passed away.

Skeleton reportedly belonging to missing 79-year-old Canadian man found in abandoned field in Pattaya

5. Runners from Kenya seize victories in Pattaya full and half marathons

Congratulations to ALL the winners in Pattaya’s first marathon in three years due to Covid-19 delays.

Runners from Kenya seize victories in Pattaya full and half marathons

That’s it for this week. The Pattaya News hopes 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.