Pattaya Mail
Pattaya gets tough on helmets with 2,000 baht fine — but...
PATTAYA, Thailand – Pattaya has become a front-line zone in Thailand’s newly launched “Safe Roads Project,” a nationwide traffic enforcement campaign rolled out on...
When gender curiosity turns bloody – Sri Lankan tourist struck with...
PATTAYA, Thailand – Pattaya’s reputation for nightlife and freedom continues to attract tourists from around the world—but not without consequence. A recent incident involving...
Fresh Wound on Pattaya Roads – Bolt rider stabbed in violent...
PATTAYA, Thailand – Tensions on Pattaya’s already chaotic roads took another violent turn on Saturday night when a Bolt motorbike driver was stabbed in...
Occasional highway sweeps offer glimpses of peace in Pattaya’s two-wheeled chaos
PATTAYA, Thailand – As Pattaya authorities continue their push to improve the city’s image and safety, another area of concern is roaring back into...
Long-term visitors and locals agree – ‘Safety’ in Pattaya depends on...
PATTAYA, Thailand – While tourism officials proudly tout Pattaya as one of ASEAN’s “safest” cities, many long-term visitors and local residents remain unconvinced—and increasingly...
‘Why Do They Keep Coming Back?’ Locals and expats question if...
PATTAYA, Thailand – While authorities continue to publicize nightly raids and crackdowns on nightlife and street crime, some longtime Pattaya residents—both Thai and foreign—are...
From Walking Street to Back Alleys – Pattaya tries to polish...
PATTAYA, Thailand – As Pattaya continues to make global headlines—both positive and problematic—local authorities are ramping up efforts to clean up the city's image,...
Expats outside Pattaya wonder if Chinese shooting spree signals end of...
PATTAYA, Thailand – The recent shooting incident involving a Chinese group in the greater Pattaya area has rattled not just local residents, but also...
Pattaya motorbike taxi riders push back against 2,000 baht helmet fine...
PATTAYA, Thailand – Pattaya’s motorbike taxi community is voicing strong opposition to the new 2,000 baht fine for riding without a helmet, saying the...
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Thailand accelerates OECD accession plans with new government committee
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SRT introduces Thai-made luxury carriage with business-class style interiors
BANGKOK, Thailand – The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) is set to launch luxury charter tourism services using the country's first domestically manufactured passenger...