Top Pattaya News From The Last Week: Part of Walking Street to be Dug Up, Tourist Dies After Falling from Songthaew, and More

Greetings to all our readers and supporters!

We have gathered together here our top LOCAL stories that happened in our areas, Pattaya and Chonburi, in the last week from Monday, July 22nd, to Sunday, July 28th, 2024.

The stories are chosen by our editorial team and are not in any particular order of importance but roughly in order of publishing.

1. Hong Kong Tourist Dies After Falling from Pattaya Songthaew, Driver Charged

The driver claimed he did not notice the tourist fall off, despite the tourist being the only passenger on the bus at the time and bystanders shouting and waving at the driver afterwards.

Update: Hong Kong Tourist Dies After Falling from Pattaya Songthaew, Driver Charged

2. Pattaya Hotels See High Room Bookings During Recent Pattaya Marathon 2024

The event was a massive success.

Pattaya Hotels See High Room Bookings During Recent Pattaya Marathon 2024

3. Pattaya Police Crack Down on Disorderly Middle Eastern Motorcyclists, Seize Several Motorbikes

Pattaya Police are actively conducting raids primarily targeting foreign bikers following numerous complaints from local residents about loud noises and bikers disobeying traffic rules, mostly in the Soi Yensabai area.

Pattaya Police Crack Down on Disorderly Middle Eastern Motorcyclists, Seize Several Motorbikes

4. Khao Kheow Open Zoo Near Pattaya Welcomes New Adorable Baby Pygmy Hippo

This baby pygmy hippo has quickly become a favorite among visitors, who have been bringing their children to see and take photos of the adorable new animal.

Khao Kheow Open Zoo Near Pattaya Welcomes New Adorable Baby Pygmy Hippo

5. Pattaya Plans to Dig Up Part of Walking Street One More Time for Underground Cable Project

Again? Seems to be the major response from our readers. Pattaya City, however, promises to have the work done by the end of September and before high season and many events.

Pattaya Plans to Dig Up Part of Walking Street One More Time for Underground Cable Project


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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.