Pattaya Mail
Buses, taxis checked before Songkran
PATTAYA - The Chonburi Land Transportation Department launched checks on all public transport vehicles ahead of the Songkran holiday.
Inspectors set up a checkpoint on...
Methamphetamine seizures lead surge in drug busts
Bangkok (AP) — Police announced Tuesday that they confiscated an estimated US$54 million worth of methamphetamine in one of their biggest-ever drug seizures and...
Heavy rains forecast in most parts of Thailand later this week
Bangkok - The Meteorological Department has warned people across the country of the impact of a tropical storm expected to make landfall on Thursday.
According...
People urged to wear retro-Thai costumes during Songkran festival
Bangkok - The Ministry of Tourism and Sports and the Ministry of Culture are encouraging Thais and foreign visitors to wear retro-Thai costumes during...
Justice Ministry holds conference torture and forced disappearance
Bangkok - In accordance with the government’s goal to enhance Thailand’s human rights guarantees, the Ministry of Justice has held a practical conference on...
Relics parade kicks off Pattaya’s crusade to make Songkran cultural
The Sanctuary of Truth again will parade Buddhist relics through Pattaya to kick off the city’s attempt at making Songkran a traditional holiday instead...
Magazine editor in trouble over anti-pollution posting
Bangkok (AP) — A magazine editor in northern Thailand has apologized to the governor of Chiang Mai after he threatened her with criminal charges...
Malaysia set to intercept boat said to be carrying Rohingya
Bangkok (AP) — Malaysian authorities said Monday that they have stepped up patrols to intercept a boat thought to be carrying dozens of people...
PM urges cooperation as authorities prepare Songkran safety measures
Bangkok - The Prime Minister has asked for the cooperation of the public in official efforts to reduce accidents and losses during the Songkran...
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Top cop warns Pattaya police discipline failures could damage Thailand’s image
PATTAYA, Thailand – A senior national police inspector has stressed the importance of strict discipline and professionalism among officers in Pattaya, highlighting the city’s...
Aging Pattaya spurs new health drive to protect seniors and cut disease risks
PATTAYA, Thailand – Pattaya is ramping up efforts to support its aging population with the launch of a new health initiative aimed at improving...
Bangkok sting targets mobile signal hackers using fake base station
BANGKOK, Thailand – Thai cyber police have arrested two Chinese nationals after intercepting a vehicle equipped with a mobile signal interception device used to...
Retired naval officer driving BMW hits elderly rider in serious crash in Sattahip
PATTAYA, Thailand – A serious road accident occurred on the afternoon of April 30 on Highway 332 in the Sattahip area, leaving an elderly...
Pattaya allows free beach use with personal gear but bans tents and loud music
PATTAYA, Thailand – Enforcement teams in Pattaya have continued a series of beach inspections targeting operators illegally renting out mats, chairs, and umbrellas on...