Yearly Archives: 2011
International Fireworks Contest blasts off Dec. 16-17
Hold your ears and open your eyes as nine nations light up the Pattaya sky for the final round of the Thailand International Fireworks...
Sattahip Prison inmates meet relatives on Father’s Day
Sattahip Prison inmates were allowed a rare visit from their families as a gift on Father’s Day. The Dec. 5 “Meet...
Several hurt when Honda smashes into Ban Chang restaurant
Several of Ban Chang-area residents were injured when a Chonburi doctor lost control of his minivan, crashing it into a busy restaurant. ...
2 arrested as police seize 10 million baht in fake goods
Chonburi police raided a South Pattaya warehouse, scooping up 10 million baht in counterfeit branded goods and the two women allegedly selling them....
No one injured in Naklua hotel fire
A fire at a Naklua hotel rousted guests from their beds, but caused no injuries. Firefighters took approximately 30 minutes to quell the flames...
Russians get beating after gender bender
Two Russians were injured when the supposedly female prostitutes they hired turned out to be men angry to be refused payment. ...
Indian drugged, robbed by Beach Road prostitute
An Indian tourist who picked up a Beach Road prostitute was apparently drugged and robbed by her. Friends discovered...
City Hall failure to regulate jet skis costs Ukrainian tourists 30,000...
Despite city hall pledges to crack down on Pattaya’s scurrilous jet ski rental industry, tourists continue to fall victim to scammers with a...
31 Cambodian adult, child beggars rounded up
Pattaya Tourist Police rounded up 15 Cambodian women who allegedly brought young children to Pattaya to boost their fortunes as beggars. ...
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The ad that knows you live in Pattaya
PATTAYA, Thailand - It usually appears in the evening. Not when you are at work, but when you are sitting down perhaps in a...
Jomtien Beach Road returns to two-way traffic, first day sees smooth flow
PATTAYA, Thailand — Jomtien Beach Road in Pattaya officially reopened to two-way traffic on Monday (Dec 22), marking the end of a temporary one-way...
CCTV captures suspect stealing underwear from rental rooms in Pattaya
PATTAYA, Thailand — Police in Pattaya are seeking a suspect after CCTV footage captured a man stealing underwear from a rental property in the...
Why Pattaya’s roads are pushing expats out of the saddle and into cars
PATTAYA, Thailand – In Pattaya, the debate over cars versus motorbikes isn’t about comfort or status anymore — it’s about survival. Ask long-term visitors...
Pattaya Deputy Mayor supports national disability assembly, promoting practical action at local level
PATTAYA, Thailand – The Deputy Mayor of Pattaya Damrongkiat Pinijkarn took part in the National Disability Assembly and Annual General Meeting, highlighting the role...