Man Wielding Knife Apprehended in Pattaya
Pattaya —
Pattaya authorities apprehended a Thai man wielding a large knife on Sunday, March 24th, after he posed a public safety threat in Soi Thap Phraya 12 near Pattaya Park.
At noon, the Pattaya Police...
Pattaya Hotels Surge in Occupancy as Songkran Approaches
Pattaya —
Pattaya's hotel industry is experiencing a significant surge, with some hotels seeing over 90% occupancy.
According to Mr. Wit Tantivorawong, Managing Director of the Support Division at Land and Houses Plc, Grand Center Point...
Pattaya Alley Attack Leaves Two People Injured, Police Hunt for Assailant
Pattaya —
Two people have been injured today, March 22nd, in an attack that occurred at Soi Night Market in Pattaya.
The first victim, identified as 43-year-old Mr. Janyawat Homchan, sustained a stab wound to his...
Police Raid Pattaya Vape Shop, Seize E-Cigs Worth 5 Million Baht
Pattaya —
Officials from the Office of Consumer Protection Board (OCPB) and Banglamung police jointly raided a shop in Pattaya on Thursday under suspicion that the shop was illegally selling electronic cigarettes, e-liquids, and other...
UPDATE: Pattaya Woman Denies Stealing Chinese Tourist’s Credit Card
Pattaya —
A Thai woman denied stealing a credit card from a Chinese tourist in Pattaya to buy gold chains. The woman alleged she instead almost got raped by the tourist.
First our previous story:
A Chinese...
Pattaya Deputy Mayor Confident Bali Hai Pier Will Get a New Roof Before Songkran
Pattaya —
Pattaya Deputy Mayor Manoch Nongyai ensured the public that the roof construction at Bali Hai Pier will be completed before Songkran in April.
On Tuesday, March 19th, Deputy Mayor Manoch, along with city council...
Pattaya Gears Up for Holi Festival Celebration This Weekend
Pattaya —
Pattaya City is gearing up for a colorful celebration of the Holi Festival, also known as the "Festival of Colors," scheduled for March 23rd-24th, 2024.
A meeting, chaired by Mr. Kritsana Boonsawat, Deputy Mayor...
Homeless Man in Pattaya Rescued After Setting Sail on Homemade Raft Again
Pattaya —
A middle aged homeless man was rescued for the second time this month after being stranded on a homemade raft off the Pattaya coast.
A video of his journey is here on our YouTube.
On...
American Fugitive Arrested in Pattaya for Allegedly Running Illegal Property Business in Phuket and...
Pattaya —
On March 15th, 2024, a 58-year-old American national was arrested in front of a Jomtien hospital in Pattaya for alleged involvement in an illegal property trading business.
The suspect, identified only as Mr. David,...
Chinese Tourist Claims Pattaya Woman Stole His Credit Card to Buy Gold
Pattaya —
A Chinese tourist alleged that a Thai woman in Pattaya stole his credit card and used it to purchase gold jewelry before she later disappeared.
The incident first gained traction on social media after...