Pattaya Mail
Vendors illegally occupy Pratamnak viewpoint roads
The road leading to the viewpoint atop Pratamnak Hill is narrow and twisty and street vendors are making it even more hazardous. Without permits,...
Pattaya businesses agree: Songkran was slow
The verdict is in: No matter what government tourism official says, Songkran definitely was slower this year, according to businesses and street vendors. Motorcycle...
Demolition of Boutique Hotel begins after years of legal battles
Nearly a year after threatening to demolish Pattaya’s Boutique Hotel for illegally adding six additional floors, the dismantling actually began with plans to level...
Briton found dead in condo
An elderly British man was found dead in his Pattaya apartment. Terence Michael Sims, 66, was found lying face down on the bathroom of...
Unidentified body washes up on Koh Larn
Pattaya police are trying to identify an Asian man whose body washed up on Koh Larn. The apparent drowning victim was a light-skinned Asian...
Gunfire erupts over cat poop on Koh Larn
A Koh Larn family feud spanning more than a decade turned into gunfire after one relative shot another for dumping cat feces in his...
Dutchman killed in motorbike accident
A Dutchman died after crashing his motorbike on Beach Road. Marc Egmont Henkel, 51, struck his head a concrete block after sliding 20 meters...
Artillery shell found near Mabprachan
An old artillery shell found near Mabprachan Reservoir caused worry, but no injuries. Police were called to the Moo 3 village entrance to the...
Wandering elephant sparks outcry in Huay Yai
The now rare sight of a pregnant elephant being led through the streets prompted Huay Yai residents to call the media to report the...
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The ad that knows you live in Pattaya
PATTAYA, Thailand - It usually appears in the evening. Not when you are at work, but when you are sitting down perhaps in a...
Jomtien Beach Road returns to two-way traffic, first day sees smooth flow
PATTAYA, Thailand — Jomtien Beach Road in Pattaya officially reopened to two-way traffic on Monday (Dec 22), marking the end of a temporary one-way...
CCTV captures suspect stealing underwear from rental rooms in Pattaya
PATTAYA, Thailand — Police in Pattaya are seeking a suspect after CCTV footage captured a man stealing underwear from a rental property in the...
Why Pattaya’s roads are pushing expats out of the saddle and into cars
PATTAYA, Thailand – In Pattaya, the debate over cars versus motorbikes isn’t about comfort or status anymore — it’s about survival. Ask long-term visitors...
Pattaya Deputy Mayor supports national disability assembly, promoting practical action at local level
PATTAYA, Thailand – The Deputy Mayor of Pattaya Damrongkiat Pinijkarn took part in the National Disability Assembly and Annual General Meeting, highlighting the role...