Pattaya, Thailand’s biggest stories from the last week: Mountain B owner tells his side of story, nightlife venues’ opening hours might extend, 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 8th, 2022, to Sunday, August 14th, 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. Mountain B nightclub owner gives a detailed interview about the fatal club fire, his remorse, experience, and more

It is now coming to light, however, that according to Pattaya police he may not be the sole owner as initially claimed.

Mountain B nightclub owner gives detailed interview about fatal club fire, his remorse, experience, and more

2. Driver’s body reportedly forgotten inside car wreck by Sri Racha highway rescuers

This has now led to a national investigation after concerns from the family of the victim.

Driver’s body reportedly forgotten inside car wreck by Sri Racha highway rescuers

3. Tourism and Sports Minister to propose opening hours extension for entertainment venues in popular tourist attractions

It is, of course, just a proposal and after the recent nightclub fire and other incidents critics are very vocal about the idea.

 

Tourism and Sports Minister to propose opening hours extension for entertainment venues in popular tourist attractions

4. Vietnamese victim of Mountain B fire begs the owner to cover her exorbitant medical expenses

She did, however, get many donations from the public and Vietnam citizens.

Vietnamese victim of Mountain B fire begs owner to cover her exorbitant medical expenses

5. Second week of the Pattaya Music Festival wraps up

This next weekend returns to Pattaya Beach near Central Festival.

Second week of Pattaya Music Festival wraps up

That is 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.