Pattaya Mail
1.4 million baht in designer knockoffs seized in shopping mall raid
Police arrested four and seized 1.4 million baht in counterfeit name-brand clothes and accessories during a raid of the Mike Plaza market. Nonthaphan Khonyong,...
Teen confesses to bludgeoning murder of Naklua employer
A 17-year-old has been arrested for allegedly bludgeoning his employer to death in her Naklua home. The body of Simale Wattanathum, 27, was found...
Female lottery dealers beaten by criminal suppliers
Two female underground lottery dealers were beaten by a gang of eight men for failing to pay suppliers of their tickets. ...
Pattaya releases 10,000 marine animals for World Environment Day
Pattaya officials released 10,000 fish and crabs into the sea as the city marked World Environment Day. Mayor Itthiphol Kunplome presided over the June...
TCT predicts over 26 million tourists in 2013
BANGKOK, 12 June 2013 -- With the continuously rising number of foreign tourists coming to Thailand in the past 5 months, the nation’s tourism...
Special report: Bangkok named world’s best destination of 2013
Thailand’s capital city of Bangkok has been named the world's most popular tourist destination this year and the most visited among tourist friendly provinces...
Japan will soon waive short-term visas for Thais
BANGKOK, June 12 - Thai passport holders will soon be exempted from visas for short stays in Japan, the Japanese Embassy in Bangkok announced....
Prehistoric cliff paintings found in Surat Thani
BANGKOK, 12 June 2013 Park rangers in Surat Thani are securing a recently discovered site of prehistoric paintings on a cliff in Phanom district,...
Consumer Protection Police Division arrest restricted medicine and cosmetics smugglers
BANGKOK, 12 June 2013 The Consumer Protection Police Division (CPPD) has apprehended smugglers of restricted cosmetics and medicines, seizing more than 10 million baht...
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From tourists to residents, Thailand is quietly changing
PATTAYA. Thailand - Thailand has always been good at attracting people. For decades, visitors have come for the obvious reasons: climate, affordability, food, and...
From imagination to reality, Pattaya unveils a striking new art wall landmark
PATTAYA, Thailand – What began as a creative idea on a screen has now become a real-world landmark in the heart of Pattaya. A...
When danger is everywhere, Pattaya motorcycle crashes no longer shock
PATTAYA, Thailand – A late-night fatal crash involving a foreign motorcyclist near Mabprachan Reservoir has once again exposed the uncomfortable reality of road safety...
Pattaya’s road repairs promise smooth travel but deliver bumps and frustration
PATTAYA, Thailand – Pattaya City has repeatedly promised smoother, safer roads, but for many residents and daily road users, the reality on the ground...
Cyber Police bust illegal e-cigarette production hub run by Chinese national in Pattaya
PATTAYA, Thailand — Cyber Crime Police have dismantled a large-scale illegal e-cigarette operation in central Pattaya, arresting a Chinese national and seizing thousands of...