Thai Cabinet Approves Visa Exemption for Russian Tourists, But Changed from 90 Days to...
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In a move to boost tourism and economic growth, the Thai cabinet has announced an extension of the visa-free scheme for Russian visitors. Starting May 1st, Russians can enjoy a 60-day visa exemption, but...
Top Pattaya News From The Last Week: Successful Wanlai, Ice Factory Explosion Causes Chemical...
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We have gathered together here our top LOCAL stories that happened in our areas, Pattaya and Chonburi, in the last week from Monday, April 15th, to Sunday, April...
Swiss Expat Critically Injured in Scooter-Car Crash in Pattaya
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A Swiss expat in Pattaya is critically injured after being hit by a car while riding his three-wheeled electric scooter to buy medicine. His wife is seeking justice for her husband, claiming the...
Brawl Involving 20 Men in Pattaya Leaves One Person Seriously Injured
Pattaya —
A group of nearly 20 teenagers brutally assaulted a man during Wanlai celebrations in Pattaya, leaving him with serious head injuries.
The incident occurred in the early hours of April 19th, 2024, in Soi...
Thai Hotels Association Reports Strong Booking Rates for Songkran, Anticipates Tourism Challenges Amid Middle...
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On April 20th, 2024, Mr. Tienprasit Chaiyapatanan, the President of the Thai Hotels Association (THA), publicly revealed satisfying accommodation booking rates for large Songkran events from April 13th to 15th with 90% of hotels...
Wan Lai Pattaya 2024 Marred by Theft: Many Tourists Report Belongings Stolen on Pattaya...
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On April 19th, 2024, Pattaya local media reported that many Thai and foreign tourists filed police reports after their belongings were stolen during Wan Lai Pattaya 2024 on Pattaya Beach, Pattaya.
According to the police...
Pattaya Tourist Police Arrest Transgender Person for Alleged Assault on Foreign Tourist
Pattaya—
At 2:06 PM, on April 20th, 2024, Pattaya tourist police arrested a transgender person who allegedly threw a glass bottle at a foreign tourist in Soi Buakhao, Pattaya, on April 16th.
According to the police...
Pattaya Wanlai Day 2024 Draws Tens of Thousands of Tourists
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The Wan Lai Festival, also known as the Big Day of Songkran, kicked off yesterday, April 19th, transforming the city's world-famous beachfront into a lively spectacle of water splashing.
The atmosphere along Pattaya Beach...
UPDATE: Alleged Gunman Who Killed One and Injured Three During Sattahip Songkran Surrenders
Sattahip, Chonburi —
A Thai man who allegedly shot and killed one person and injured three others, including a 13-year-old girl, during a Songkran celebration in Sattahip, Chonburi, surrendered himself to police last evening, April...
UPDATE: Ammonia Leak at Pattaya Area Ice Factory Under Control, Over 160 People Affected
Nongprue, Near Pattaya —
The situation at the Banglamung Ice Factory near Pattaya is now under control following a reported explosion and ammonia leak that occurred late last night. The factory has already resumed normal...
