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3,600 cadets graduate from Naval Academy
More than 3,600 cadets graduated from the Naval Recruit Training Center in Sattahip, taking up service as Royal Thai Marines. Vice Adm. Bongsuth...
Burmese fisherman rescued from Sattahip Bay
The Royal Thai Navy rescued a Burmese fisherman who jumped overboard to escape a group of Cambodian crewmembers. The HTMS Pattani pulled the...
Rayong fruit inspector under guard as stink over premature durians spreads
A Rayong agricultural inspector has been given an armed security escort after receiving death threats from angry durian growers. Rayong Agricultural officer Songtham...
World War II-era grenade found at Bang Saray construction site
Naval ordinance experts were summoned when an unexploded World War II hand grenade was discovered at a Bang Saray construction site. Maj. Sorasak...
Rayong Buddhists host vegetarian festival for goddess’ birthday
Eastern Buddhists marked the birthday of the goddess of compassion with a vegetarian festival in Rayong. Celebrated this year on March 31, the...
Rayong factory fire causes panic, 80 Mil. baht damage
Up to 2,000 people were evacuated from their homes March 29 when the Master Glove Industries Co. plant in Pluakdaeng erupted in a major...
Palang Chon recruits new members in Sattahip
Looking to expand outside of Chonburi, the Palang Chon Party hosted a recruitment meeting to drive interest in the party and educate newcomers...
Sattahip police suspect in 5 necklace, phone snatchings
Police have arrested the suspect behind almost a half-dozen necklace and phone robberies in Sattahip. Jaturong Nuamsree, 22, was apprehended at the BB...
Rayong community honors centenarian
Two Rayong groups saluted Rhan Lonlua for not only turning 100 years old, but doing so as a model citizen. Friends, family and...
Green turtle working overtime to save her species
A green turtle released into the wild by the Sea Turtle Conservation Center is doing more than its share of trying to save...
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Officials fear Pattaya and Phuket are overcrowded hotspots
The Federation of Thai Tourism Associations has formally warned the Thai government that overtourism is now at crisis point. With projections that the calendar...
Swiss man critically injured in Pattaya scooter collision; police inaction criticised
PATTAYA, Thailand - A 73-year-old Swiss citizen is in critical condition after his electric three-wheel scooter was struck by a white Isuzu car at...
Survey reveals common summer ailments amid rising heat concerns
PATTAYA, Thailand - The Thailand Department of Health has unveiled findings from a comprehensive survey shedding light on prevalent health issues faced by individuals...
Pattaya communities unite to preserve Kong Khao tradition
PATTAYA, Thailand - The Pattaya and Naklua communities joined hands to uphold the cherished tradition of "Kong Khao," or rice mound procession. Spearheaded by...
Firefighters withdrawn from chemical warehouse fire scene in Rayong
Firefighters have been withdrawn from the scene of a fire at chemical warehouses in Rayong province, following chemical tank explosions on Monday.
The fire at...