Top Pattaya News From The Last Week: Human Bones Found in Suitcase, 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, January 6th, to Sunday, January 12th, 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. An allegedly drunk foreign pedestrian was hit by a motorcycle rider on Pattaya Third Road, sustaining head injuries.

Allegedly Drunk Foreign Pedestrian Struck by Motorcycle Rider on Pattaya Third Road

Mr. Prawit claimed that he was driving along the road normally when the intoxicated foreigner suddenly stumbled into the path of his motorcycle, causing a collision. He immediately contacted authorities.

2. A suitcase containing human bones was found by the roadside in Chonburi province, shocking local residents.

Human Bones Found in Suitcase Along Chonburi Roadside Near Huai Yai

After the discovery of the remains, a Thai family arrived at the scene, claiming the bones might belong to their missing brother. The case is still ongoing.

3. An allegedly intoxicated Singaporean tourist crashed into a street vendor’s cart in Pattaya early yesterday morning, leaving the vendor injured.

Singaporean Tourist and Thai Woman Cause Chaos After Crashing Into Street Vendors Cart in Pattaya

The woman was reportedly shouting at the injured vendor, claiming he was faking his injuries, and attempted to claim she drove the car.

4. A transgender woman claimed she was attacked by a foreign man in Pattaya near Pattaya Beach. The incident led to widespread outrage online.

Transgender Woman Attacked by Foreigner in Pattaya Sparks Online Outrage

She explained that the man insulted and mocked her in front of a crowd, making her feel embarrassed. She confronted him and told him to leave. 

5. A 36-year-old Lao crew member was severely burned after his body caught fire while repairing a yacht’s engine near Bali Hai Pier in Pattaya.

Lao Crew Member Severely Burned in Yacht Fire Near Bali Hai Pier

Police suggest that fuel vapors or residue in the engine room, potentially leaking from hoses or pipes, might have ignited the flame after it was exposed to sparks from the engine startup. 

That’s all for this week, as always thanks for your support!

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Goongnang Suksawat
Goong Nang is a News Translator who has worked professionally for multiple news organizations in Thailand for many years and has worked with The Pattaya News for five years. Specializes primarily in local news for Phuket, Pattaya, and also some national news, with emphasis on translation between Thai to English and working as an intermediary between reporters and English-speaking writers. Originally from Nakhon Si Thammarat, but lives in Phuket and Krabi except when commuting between the three.