Pattaya, Thailand’s biggest stories from the last week: Fatal nightclub fire shocks Thailand, Na Jomtien street vendors back in business, and more

Greetings 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, August 1st, 2022, to Sunday, August 7th, 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. Street vendors at the new market restore liveliness at Na Jomtien Beach

The market is open every day from 5 PM to 11 PM. There are actually TWO markets, one near the Jomtien Grand Palace and one near the Rescue Coffee on Jomtien Beach.

Street vendors at new market restore liveliness at Na Jomtien Beach

2. Toll gate’s roof collapses due to heavy winds in the Chonburi area

As they came just after a fatal overpass collapse in Bangkok, concerns were many from local residents. Luckily, nobody was injured in this incident.

Toll gate’s roof collapses due to heavy winds in Chonburi area

3. Fire engulfs famous pub in Chonburi/Sattahip area, 15 killed and 34 injured

The biggest story from the last week in the area with an ongoing investigation still taking effect.

Fire engulfs famous pub in Chonburi/Sattahip area, 13 killed and 34 injured

4. Mountain B nightclub owner released on bail with conditions, wife says he is not a sacrificial goat for others

The owner is currently on his journey to visit every victim’s funeral.

Mountain B nightclub owner released on bail with conditions, wife says he is not a sacrificial goat for others

5. Australian man reportedly pretending to rent condo in Pattaya dives to his death from 17th floor

A tragic tale in which a 41-year-old Australian man pretending to look at a room for rent went to the balcony and jumped to his death in front of the rental agent.

Australian man reportedly pretending to rent condo in Pattaya dives to his death from 17th floor

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