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27 South Koreans rescued after speedboat sinks off Pattaya
One person was injured when an apparently overloaded speedboat carrying 27 South Korean tourists sank as it returned from Koh Larn. The “Seaworld,”...
Pattaya police learn to beware flying motorbikes
Pattaya police narrowly escaped injury after a youth gang dropped a motorbike from the Bali Hai Pier flyover. The officers were headed toward...
Cow herder found dead in Pong field
Police suspect a Banglamung man found dead in a Pong tapioca field was ambushed by a business rival. Police found the body of Prasert...
Civil-defense volunteer arrested on gun charges
A Pattaya civil defense volunteer has been arrested for allegedly shooting his illegal firearm in the air, supposedly to break up a fight....
Mob turns on police breaking up knife fight
Pattaya police officers who broke up a knife attack nearly got knifed themselves when the gang turned on them. ...
Suspect in Hotel Selection owner’s killing surrenders to police
The Norwegian man accused of killing the owner of Hotel Selection Pattaya in a bar fight has been released on bail after turning...
Thief pardoned in August arrested again after necklace snatch
A convicted thief pardoned last month in an act of royal goodwill has been arrested again for allegedly snatching gold chains. ...
3 arrested for beating, robbing ladyboy
Three men were arrested for allegedly robbing and beating a transvestite after a night of drinking in Pattaya. Theerapong Janphet, 24; Kalong Somrak,...
Norwegian killed in bar fight
Police are seeking a Norwegian man for allegedly killing the owner of the Hotel Selection Pattaya in a bar fight. Jarle Nyegaard, 43,...
Thailand scores 4 gold medals at 2012 London Paralympics
Thai athletes won eight medals, including four gold, at the recently concluded Paralympic Games in London, surpassing the expectations of even the participating...
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Pattaya Retirees: Lucas Vanlaar
“Between a rock and a hard place”
PATTAYA, Thailand - At 76, Australian retiree Luke Vanlaar (born in Holland) has been settled in Jomtien just...
Stranded dolphin prompts urgent rescue efforts off Sattahip coast
SATTAHIP, Thailand - A sea rescue team mobilized to investigate the waters near Koh Phra Island, adjacent to the pier of the Sattahip Naval...
Mystical Naga tree bestows fortune on east Pattaya devotees
PATTAYA, Thailand - In a quiet corner of Soi Khao Talo, Tum Yum Work Shop Restaurant has become an unexpected attraction after the discovery...
Durian prices surge amidst high demand from Chinese market
PATTAYA, Thailand - Durian lovers in Thailand face disappointment as the price of the “king of fruits” skyrockets this year, driven by fierce competition...
International students lauded at ASEAN Education Center graduation ceremony in Pattaya
PATTAYA, Thailand - The HHN Learning Center, in collaboration with the ASEAN Education Center, held its annual graduation ceremony for the academic year 2023...