Thai Tourist Assaulted at Songkran Festival in Sattahip Reportedly for Just Dancing
Sattahip, Chonburi —
A Thai tourist from Chiang Mai was smacked in the head with the blunt end of a pistol at the Nong Chap Tao Temple in Sattahip, Chonburi, Thursday night reportedly for just...
Pattaya Wanlai Day 2024 Draws Tens of Thousands of Tourists
Pattaya —
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...
One-Way Traffic Takes Toll on Tourism at Jomtien Beach
Jomtien, Chonburi —
Jomtien Beach in Chonburi saw fewer tourists than expected during the recent Songkran holiday. Most businesses blame the ongoing one-way traffic system, which confuses visitors.
Beachside vendor Mrs. Poolsawat Singhsawasdi, 55, complained to...
The Bay Pattaya to Transform into 24/7 Entertainment-Shopping Complex
Pattaya —
The Bay Pattaya, a beachfront project located on Soi 5-6 along Beach Road, is set to undergo a significant makeover to become a 24/7 entertainment and shopping complex.
Ms. Anna Wongsing, the project manager,...
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...
Four People Injured in Brawl Between Vendors at Pattaya Bali Hai Pier
Pattaya —
Four people were injured, one seriously, in a brawl between vendors at the Bali Hai Pier in Pattaya on Wednesday morning, April 17th, 2024. The brawl also involved a knife.
The incident occurred at...
Sattahip Man Found Dead in Possible Heatstroke Case
Sattahip, Chonburi —
A 52-year-old Thai man was found dead at a village in the Sattahip district of Chonburi on April 16th, 2024. Police suspected the man might have died from a heatstroke.
The tragedy occurred...
Pattaya to Celebrate Wanlai Songkran Water Fun on April 19th
Pattaya —
The city of Pattaya is set to host the Wan Lai Festival, also known as the Big Day of Songkran, on Friday, April 19th, 2024, featuring traditional Thai ceremonies, exciting music performances,...
Chonburi Officials Seize Over 2,000 Bottles of Kratom Drinks
Banglamung, Chonburi —
Officials in Banglamung, Chonburi, launched a crackdown on Kratom drink sales on April 16th, 2024, netting over 2,000 bottles of Kratom juice mixed with cough syrup.
The operation, led by Banglamung District Chief...