Tag: Wuthi Liptapanlop
5 Koreans arrested in citywide crime sweep
A concerted crime sweep in anticipation of the start of the ASEAN Economic Community next month netted the arrests of five South Koreans allegedly...
Immigration officials prepare for AEC
Pattaya-area police and immigration officials reviewed priorities for law enforcement under the ASEAN Economic Community at a meeting in Jomtien Beach. ...
National police officials satisfied with Chonburi Immigration results
National Royal Thai Police officials expressed satisfaction with efforts by the Chonburi Immigration Office in weeding out foreign criminal elements in Pattaya. ...
Royal Thai Police officials dispatch New Year’s troops in Pattaya
Top Royal Thai Police commanders formally issued orders to Pattaya-area cops to provide security for New Year’s Eve. Advisor Gen. Wuthi Liptapanlop and Assistant...
Deputy Prime Minister inspects Koh Larn boat operators
Deputy Prime Minister Yukol Limamthong joined city officials and police in a snap inspection of Koh Larn marine operators aimed at ending Pattaya’s string...
Police tout results of August’s media-focused ‘crackdown’ on Pattaya crime
Area police are again touting results of a limited, one-month crackdown on Pattaya-area crime, saying more than 1,000 suspects were arrested in the first...
Police reassure Russian, Indian, Chinese diplomats to tourist safety
Top police commanders reassured Russian, Chinese and Indian diplomats that a high-season crackdown is reducing crimes against tourists in Pattaya. Royal Thai Police...
Police open consumer-protection office to curb tourist scams
After finding the majority of Pattaya’s tourist-centric businesses are either operating illegally or offering uncertified products, national government and police officials have opened a...
Majority of Pattaya stores, hotels, rental companies fail consumer-protection inspection, officials...
Police and consumer-protection officials are calling for swift remedial action after finding a majority Pattaya retail, hotel and vehicle-rental companies are selling uncertified...
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Eerie discoveries at illegal dumping site in East Pattaya forest
PATTAYA, Thailand – An elderly resident of Chak Nok reservoir in Huay Yai district in East Pattaya led a team of reporters to investigate...
Fishing boats razed by fire during grilling fest in Pattaya
PATTAYA, Thailand - A festive grilling gathering turned into a scene of chaos as several small fishing boats lining the banks of the Banglamung...
Pattaya and upper part of Thailand experiencing extreme heat this week
Thailand is experiencing extreme heat, with some areas in the southern region experiencing thunderstorms. Bangkok and its vicinity are also experiencing intense heat in...
Accumulated extreme heat during daytime contributes to electricity consumption record high
With the scorching weather on the night of April 22, Thais battled the heat by cranking up their air conditioners, leading to a surge...
Thai-Myanmar border situation remains unsettled as clashes resurface after three-day hiatus
The situation at the Thai-Myanmar border in Mae Sot District, Tak Province, remains volatile as sounds of gunfire and explosions from clashes between Karen...