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Russian’s car explodes after crash into tour bus
A Russian woman narrowly escaped injury after her Toyota burst into flames following a collision with a tour bus. Firefighters took about 15...
Suspect in Nongprue murder flees to Pakistan
A Pakistani man believed to have killed his Thai sister-in-law in Nongprue fled Thailand before the murder was even discovered. Police said Muhammad...
Fugitive Belgian pedophile captured hiding in Pattaya
A Belgian man who escaped Europe after being sentenced to eight years in prison for raping his young stepdaughter was captured hiding out...
American busted in drug sting
An elderly Swedish born man with an American passport has been arrested for allegedly dealing crystal methamphetamines in North Pattaya. Hans Henric Reiman,...
Chinese parasailor hung out to dry by negligent boat driver
A Chinese tourist parasailing too close to shore stayed aloft much longer than planned when his line became tangled in a Jomtien Beach...
Messenger’s wife makes her own surprise delivery
The 41-year-old wife of a messenger made an unexpected delivery of her own, giving birth to their second child in the lobby of...
ISOC offers homeland-security training in Chonburi
Forty Chonburi residents received training on homeland security from the Internal Security Operational Command. Rear Adm. Ronakorn Dulyarat directed the Feb. 6 workshop...
20 visiting students, teachers suffer food poisoning
Twenty students and teachers on a field trip to Pattaya took an unscheduled stop at the hospital after apparently suffering food poisoning. Ten ambulances...
Construction worker scoops snake in South Pattaya
Construction behind a South Pattaya restaurant slithered to a halt Feb. 4 when a back hoe driver uncovered a 5-meter-long python while digging...
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...
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Banglamung residents decry neglected bus stop as eyesore
PATTAYA, Thailand - An abandoned bus stop near the Rong Po intersection bridge along the Sukhumvit roadside, has raised concerns among residents. Despite being...
Devotees commemorate Visakha Bucha Day at Pattaya temples
PATTAYA, Thailand - Buddhists and people of many beliefs convened at Chaimongkol Royal Monastery in South Pattaya and Suthawat Temple in East Pattaya to...
Preventing another military coup in Thailand not so easy
The Thai government aims to rewrite the military-inspired charter to prevent coup makers from being regarded as sovereign or legitimate rulers. Moreover, a new...
Brit fatally injured as motorcycle hits electric pole in East Pattaya
PATTAYA, Thailand - On the night of May 24, a tragic accident occurred in Soi Nern Plubwan, East Pattaya, when a motorcycle driven by...
Pattaya Walking Street sign undergoes repairs, new design pending
PATTAYA, Thailand - Earlier this year, parts of the iconic 'Walking Street' sign were found to be damaged, resulting in unclear signage. While electricians...