Thai Public Health Minister Says It is ‘Impossible’ to Legalize E-Cigarettes, Promises Further Crackdown
National —
Thai Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul reiterated his stance on banning all forms of e-cigarettes, including selling and importing the products into the country.
Anutin told a meeting of the National Confederation of Networks...
Man Arrested for Attempted ATM Theft in Pattaya, Claims Financial Hardship Due to Partying
Pattaya —
A 31-year-old Thai man was arrested red-handed while trying to steal money from an ATM at a Pattaya gas station. The suspect alleged he was suffering from financial struggles from "partying".
The gas...
Multiple Drug Suspects Nabbed Across Thailand With 12 Million Meth Pills, 200kg of Crystal...
National —
In a major, nationwide anti-drug operation carried out by Thai police, multiple drug suspects were arrested with what could be one of the largest hauls of illegal drugs, consisting of 200kg of crystal...
Alleged South Korean Human Trafficker Arrested in Patttaya for Luring Thai Women into Prostitution
Pattaya —
Police nabbed a Korean man at a Pattaya luxurious condominium on charges of alleged human trafficking. The suspect allegedly lured several Thai women into working at his massage parlor in Bu San, South...
Police Arrest Wanted French Fraud Suspect Hiding in Pattaya
Pattaya —
A French man wanted on a European arrest warrant for fraud and money-laundering worth over 369 million baht was arrested in Pattaya at 10:30 AM this morning, February 22nd.
On February 20th, Chonburi...
Arrival of Chinese Tour Groups Still Unexpectedly Low in Thailand, Says Leading Thai Tourism...
National —
The number of Chinese tour groups travelling to Thailand remains unexpectedly low due to a lack of flights, said Sisdivachr Cheewarattanaporn, president of the Thai Association of Tourism Businesses (ATTA).
Sisdivachr disclosed to the...
Chonburi Cafe Owner is Looking for Owner of Lost Bamboo Rat
Chonburi —
In a heartwarming display of compassion, the owner of a cafe in Chonburi's Mueang district has put out a public call to help reunite a lost bamboo rat with its rightful owner.
The bamboo...
Thai Public Health Minister Says No to 4 AM Pub Closing, Except Possibly in...
National —
On Sunday, February 19th, Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul told a meeting of the Thai Health Promotion Foundation (ThaiHealth) board that his ministry opposes a proposal from the Tourism Ministry to expand...
PM2.5 Dust Level in Pattaya Reaches Unhealthy Levels, Mask Recommended say Officials
Pattaya —
Residents and tourists in Pattaya are recommended to put a protective mask on after the health-hazardous fine dust PM2.5 level in the city has risen to the dangerous level of 174 microgrammes per...
Pattaya’s Biggest Stories From The Last Week: Buses and Boats to Move to Bali...
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, February 13th, to Sunday, February 19th,...
