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Puea Thai looks for votes in military-strong Sattahip
With its large military population, Sattahip has never been fertile ground for any “red shirt”-affiliated political party. But with the July 3 election...
Thai, Australian navies tie up for AusThai 2011
With CARAT 2011 just concluded, the Royal Thai Navy launched another round of war games, this time with counterparts from Australia. ...
More election signs damaged as election battle intensifies
For the second time in as many weeks, campaign signs for candidates in July’s general election have been destroyed by vandals supporting an...
13-year-old held for rape, killing of 9-year-old neighbor
A 13-year-old Plutaluang boy has been arrested for allegedly raping a 9-year-old neighbor and drowning her in a ditch where she laid for...
Democrat election billboards destroyed in Jomtien
In what could be a sign of things to come, ten campaign billboards of Democratic Party electoral candidates have been vandalized, with fears...
Will, hard work give Sattahip football player new legs
After surviving polio, which deformed his legs and feet, Saming Thongsupan thought he’d never even walk properly, let alone play football. ...
Giant snakes vs. chickens in Sattahip
The hot weather is here and, with it, so are big snakes, with officials in Sattahip called to take away two giant pythons....
Najomtien officials begin evicting 10 illegal beach vendors
Najomtien officials raided 10 illegal food and recreation stalls that had set up shop on public land that were allegedly annoying locals with...
84 jet skis re-enact HM the King’s 1966 gulf crossing
A fleet of 84 jet skis sailed from Toey Ngam Beach in Sattahip to Hua Hin to commemorate the crossing 45 years ago by...
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Finnish tourist alleges drink spiking and theft of Rolex in Pattaya hotel room
PATTAYA, Thailand – A Finnish tourist has filed a police report after allegedly being drugged and robbed of cash and a luxury watch in...
Pattaya Mayor clears air over ‘dirty water’ concerns at beach showers, orders daily inspections
PATTAYA, Thailand – The mayor of Pattaya has moved quickly to address public concerns after images of stagnant water at a beach shower point...
Pattaya Walking Street brawl raises questions over who the tourists really were
PATTAYA, Thailand – A late-night altercation on Walking Street Pattaya has ignited strong reactions among readers; with many questioning whether those involved were genuinely...
Pattaya clarifies delays in Bali Hai public toilet project after contractor issues and failed...
PATTAYA, Thailand – The city of Pattaya has addressed continued delays in the construction of a public restroom facility at Bali Hai Pier, confirming...
Pattaya Mayor backs September mega exhibition to drive visitors and revenue
PATTAYA, Thailand – The mayor of Pattaya is pushing forward plans for a large-scale trade exhibition aimed at stimulating tourism and economic activity in...