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Navy names new gulf commander
The naval force watching over much of the Gulf of Thailand has a new commander following the promotion of Vice Adm. Surasak Metayapa.
Royal Thai...
Sattahip Naval Base welcomes new commander
A Sattahip Naval Base deputy commander has taken the big chair in the military’s October rotation.
Vice Adm. Suthep Wangmaithree was installed as base commander...
Encroaching restaurant’s extension set for demolition
Chonburi has ordered the demolition of a Sattahip restaurant’s waterfront extension encroaching on public property.
Gov. Khomsan Ekachai on Sept. 28 directed district officials, backed...
Nong Nooch employee hurt saving newborn elephant
A Nong Nooch Tropical Garden employee was hurt while rescuing a newborn elephant from its rampaging mother.
Park Director Kampol Tansajja said 16-year-old Spai went...
Navy launches newest patrol boat
The Royal Thai Navy anointed its newest patrol boat, the 700-million-baht HTMS Laem Sing.
Navy Commander-in-Chief Adm. Na Areenij presided over the Sept. 21 blessing...
Escaped ‘serial killer’ sparks panic in Sattahip
An escaped drug suspect sparked panic in Sattahip after social media rumormongers claimed he was, in fact, a serial killer.
Jaran Simcharoen of Sriracha slipped...
Sattahip arrests 4 for Khao Malakoh encroachment
A former policeman and three contractors have been arrested for razing trees and digging up public land on Sattahip’s Khao Malakoh.
District Chief Noraset Sritapatso...
Plutaluang youths showcased on ‘walking street’
Plutaluang Sub-district showcased its youngsters’ talents at a “walking street” for children.
Sattahip District Chief Noraset Sritapatso opened the Sept. 13 “Children Lead and Adults...
Alzheimer’s sufferer found safe
An Alzheimer’s victim who wandered away from his Sattahip home was found by a local lottery vendor and returned safely two days later.
Fisherwoman Apinporn...
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Afternoon alcohol ban ends in Thailand, critics warn of dangerous spillover
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Mystery body washes ashore at Navy Beach in Sattahip, foul play not ruled out
PATTAYA, Thailand – Police and naval authorities are investigating after the body of an unidentified man was discovered washed ashore at Toei Ngam Beach...
Pattaya firefighters contain grass fire near Thapprasit Soi 17 before it spreads
PATTAYA, Thailand – Firefighters from the Pattaya City Fire Station (Jomtien Division) responded to a grass fire late at night in the Thapprasit Soi...
Pattaya Beach seizes illegal rentals, fines operators, restores public space
PATTAYA, Thailand – Pattaya municipal enforcement officers, working together with special affairs officials, have carried out a continued inspection and enforcement operation along Pattaya...
Pattaya Soi 6 walkways reclaimed after obstruction removal operation
PATTAYA, Thailand – Municipal enforcement officers in Pattaya have carried out a clean-up operation in Soi 6 and Soi 6/1, removing carts, containers, and...