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Rayong skin diving trip takes color from fisherman’s life
With his pale skin and white hair, Karan Charoenwongtakul easily could be thought to have albinism. But it was a skin diving expedition...
Naval conscript falls prey to scam, arrested
A Royal Thai Navy conscript arrested for desertion claims he was tricked by a fraudster claiming he could relieve him of military service...
Sattahip man wins 52 million baht in lottery
A purchase out of pity added up to 52 million baht for a Sattahip man who won the jackpot in the Nov. 2...
Lovelorn buffalo hit by truck
A buffalo chasing love was injured when it was struck by a truck in Sattahip. Police and animal-rescue officers were called to Sukhumvit...
1,500 troops stand for inspection, may deploy for flood aid
The commander of the Air and Coastal Defense Command inspected more than 1,500 troops, saying many could be dispatched to help flood victims throughout...
Sattahip rolls out ‘Smile Mobile’ service program
Sattahip rolled out government services in Taothan as part of its “Smile Mobile” outreach program. Mayor Phawat Lertmukda kicked off the service Oct. 26...
German robbed by ladyboy after gender-bending discovery
Police have arrested a transvestite who allegedly stole electronics from a German man after he turned away the bar worker after discovering “she”...
Leaking gas idles tour bus
Leaking natural gas idled a Sattahip tour bus, but the driver and two attendants escaped without injury. Authorities were called to Sukhumvit Road...
HM the King honors marine killed in south
HM King Bhumibol Adulyadej and the Royal Family honored a Royal Thai Navy petty officer killed in Thailand’s south, ordering a dozen wreaths...
Former councilman challenges Khet Udomsak mayor’s re-election bid
A former Khet Udomsak city councilman will challenge Mayor Pairoj Malakul Na Ayuthaya in the Sattahip town’s Nov. 25 election. ...
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Thai casinos could be limited to 5 percent of the total space of the...
The Thai government is investigating how much space should be given to gambling in the entertainment zone where they are based. According to the...
Visa-free travel for Thais to Europe still faces an uphill battle
A 2024 freed trade agreement between Thailand and the European Union is on the cards. It makes good sense by benefitting businesses, services and...
Chilli prices in Pattaya too hot to handle
PATTAYA, Thailand - Shoppers at Naklua Market were taken aback by a notable surge in vegetable prices, particularly garden chilli peppers, attributed to the...
Pattaya police urge owner to claim abandoned pot-laden backpack
PATTAYA, Thailand - In the early hours of May 13, Pattaya police made a startling discovery when a baht-bus taxi driver handed over a...
Fire engulfs luxurious clubhouse in Nusa Chivani Pattaya Village
PATTAYA, Thailand - A devastating fire erupted at a luxurious clubhouse in the Nusa Chivani Pattaya Village, in Na Jomtien on May 13. The...