Pattaya Mail
Community-based anti-drug plan eyed, but police have qualms
Police are questioning a proposed community-based program to combat illegal drug use through increased monitoring and rehabilitation, saying it runs counter to their goals...
Child Protection Committee rescues 12 youths from dire conditions
The Pattaya Child Protection Committee worked with local charities to assist a dozen low-income youths encountered when bureaucrats surveyed the city’s slum areas to...
Pregnant motorcyclist killed by speeding truck
A pregnant woman and her unborn child were killed when a pickup truck driver trying to beat a red light smashed into her Honda...
Frenchman, Thai couple arrested on drug charges
A French national arrested for suspected drug dealing led police to a Thai couple he claimed were his suppliers. ...
Police volunteers smashed in drunken bar brawl
Two drunk Thai men were arrested for allegedly punching two off-duty police volunteers attempting to break up a fight at a Third Road bar....
2 alleged marijuana dealers arrested
Two alleged drug dealers were arrested with a shoulder bag full of marijuana. Sinrath Phathasri, 29, and Somprasong Chansaard, 30, were taken into custody...
2 Lithuanians arrested in fake credit card scam
Transnational crime police arrested two Lithuanians who were allegedly using forged credit cards in a shopping spree across the region. Vaidotas...
Heartbroken Norwegian leaves belongings with police
A broken-hearted Norwegian man apparently decided to make a fresh starting, dumping all his belongings at Pattaya Police Station and walking away. ...
Thailand eyes 30 million tourists in 2015
BANGKOK, Sept. 5 – Thailand's Deputy Prime Minister and Tourism and Sports Minister Chumpol Silpa-archa has set a target to increase the number of...
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Government stands firm on airport rail and U-Tapao projects as EEC investment push targets...
BANGKOK, Thailand – Deputy Prime Minister and Transport Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn said the government will not amend contracts for the high-speed rail project linking...
Blazing heat grips Pattaya as Thailand sizzles with 42°C in the North
PATTAYA, Thailand – Summer heat is intensifying across the country, with Pattaya facing hot and hazy conditions while northern Thailand sees temperatures soar as...
Thai PM signals nighttime fuel station closures after Songkran to conserve energy
PATTAYA, Thailand – The government is preparing to introduce energy-saving measures that could see fuel stations nationwide close overnight, but only after the Songkran...
Pattaya built for everyone now struggles with what that means
PATTAYA, Thailand – Scroll through any Pattaya forum and a pattern quickly emerges — admiration, frustration, nostalgia, and blunt criticism all colliding in the...
After Songkran price freeze ends Pattaya faces rising transport costs and daily expenses
PATTAYA, Thailand – When the holiday calm ends, the real bill begins. Thailand’s decision to freeze bus fares through Songkran may ease the immediate...