fbpx
Home Local News

Local News

News about the local community news in and around Pattaya with focus and highlights on local residents, community outreach and news important to residents and expats.

Foreign Man Found Dead Floating Near Jomtien Beach

Pattaya — A foreign man's body was found floating in the sea near Jomtien Beach on the afternoon of January 16th. At 1:30 PM on January 16th, 2025, Pattaya police received a report of a foreigner's...

Royal Garden Plaza to Host LGBTQ+ Wedding Celebration on February 14th to Celebrate Marriage...

Pattaya — Royal Garden Plaza Pattaya is set to celebrate Thailand's historic Marriage Equality Law with a grand event and free wedding ceremonies for LGBTQ+ couples on February 14th, 2025. The celebration “Pattaya Marriage Equality Celebration...

UPDATE: Major Forest Fire Outside of Pattaya Fully Contained, Leaving Significant Forest Damage

Banglamung, Chonburi — A wildfire that broke out near a monastery in Banglamung district of Chonburi on January 15th, 2025, has been extinguished, leaving significant forest damage. First our previous story: A forest fire broke out at...

Swiss Man Injured After Thai Man Attacks Him at Pattaya Bar Following Dispute Over...

Pattaya, Thailand- In the early hours of this morning, January 16th, an altercation at a local bar in Soi Khao Talo, in Pattaya led to the injury of a Swiss national, identified only as...

Banglamung Welcomes Brand New District Chief

Banglamung- The welcome ceremony for Mr. Patcharaphat Srithanyanon, known as "Amphoe Om," as the new Banglamung District Chief was held on January 13th, 2025, at the Banglamung District Office's public hall. This event saw participation...

Major Forest Fire Outside of Pattaya in Banglamung Threatens Monastery, Causes Concerns

Banglamung, Chonburi - A fierce forest fire erupted at 9:30 p.m. on January 15th, 2025, along a mountain range in Village 4 in the Pong Subdistrict of Banglamung District in Chonburi Province, to the...

Police Bust Alleged Yakuza Call Center Scam in Pattaya, Arrest Former Yakuza Gang Member

Pattaya — Thai police shut down an alleged Yakuza call center scam in Pattaya, arresting several suspects and uncovering over 300 million baht in damages to Japanese victims. At 11:00 AM on January 14th, at the...

Motorcycle Taxi Group in Pattaya Under Fire for Allegedly Extorting Money from Ride-Hailing Driver

Pattaya — A group of motorcycle taxi drivers in Pattaya is facing backlash after they were caught allegedly extorting money from a ride-hailing driver. The Facebook page "เจ๊ม๊อย v+" recently posted an image showing the behavior...

Young Motorcyclists Slap Indian Tourists Heads in South Pattaya, Locals Outraged

Pattaya — A group of young motorcyclists were seen slapping the heads of Indian tourists walking in South Pattaya. The incident sparked outrage among locals who said it hurt the city's world-class image. The incident first...

Grass Fire in Pattaya Sparks Panic, Local Teens Blamed

Pattaya — A grass fire in Pattaya’s Soi Nongyai 8 damaged homes and caused panic among residents. On January 14th, at 3:30 PM, a grass fire broke out and spread to houses in Soi Nongyai 8....
×