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8 years after escaping justice, suspected killer of American tourist jailed...
Eight years after escaping prosecution for allegedly stabbing an American tourist to death, a former Beach Road prostitute has been re-arrested for his death...
Chonburi’s governor arrests Boutique Hotel owner
It was more than a bit unusual when Chonburi’s governor accompanied Pattaya police last week to make an arrest. But Alongkorn Saewang was not...
Frenchman kills son, 2, in murder-suicide
A Frenchman slit the throat and poisoned his 2-year-old son before injecting himself with the same tranquilizer once used for prison executions in the...
Truck gang noisy, but drug-free in Jomtien Beach
About 20 young drivers of loud, modified pickup trucks were fined for causing a public disturbance in Jomtien Beach, but police seeking illegal drugs...
Police chiefs order renewed crackdown to solve Pattaya’s worsening traffic
During a June 26 meeting with all of Region 2’s local police commanders, Pol. Gen. Wuthi Liptapanlop ordered a renewed crackdown to solve Pattaya’s...
Suspected Kanchanaburi drug dealer busted in Pattaya
Pattaya police arrested a Kanchanaburi man on narcotics charges after he ran a checkpoint in South Pattaya. Wirat Phophon, 31, was captured after a...
Indian confesses, but police bust drunk Thai woman for motorbike hit-and-run
A drunk Thai woman was arrested for allegedly injuring two motorbike riders in a hit-and-run accident despite a confession from an Indian friend. Ruethairat...
American attacked by ‘jealous’ Thai
An American man suffered knife wounds after being slashed by a “jealous” Thai man in Pattaya. Stephen Bazell Lapides, 47, suffered serious cuts to...
Police chief orders taxis to vacate Jomtien police kiosk
Pattaya Police Chief Pol. Col. Supathee Bungkhrong has ordered taxi drivers in Jomtien to stop using the Dongtan police kiosk as a taxi stand....
Family-business dispute turns deadly in Pattaya
One man died when a family-business dispute turned to gunfire at Bali Hai Pier. Wijarn Suwanpodog, 39, died en route to Pattaya Memorial Hospital...
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Mystical Naga tree bestows fortune on east Pattaya devotees
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Durian prices surge amidst high demand from Chinese market
PATTAYA, Thailand - Durian lovers in Thailand face disappointment as the price of the “king of fruits” skyrockets this year, driven by fierce competition...
International students lauded at ASEAN Education Center graduation ceremony in Pattaya
PATTAYA, Thailand - The HHN Learning Center, in collaboration with the ASEAN Education Center, held its annual graduation ceremony for the academic year 2023...