Yearly Archives: 2011
Briton arrested for paralyzing February assault on employee
A British man has been arrested for allegedly paralyzing a female employee during a failed sexual assault more than three months ago. ...
Chonburi, Pattaya police gun raid misfires
Pattaya and Chonburi police targeting potentially violent opponents to this summer’s elections raided a South Pattaya commercial building, but found only legally registered...
Knife fight over customer leaves woman dead
A 26-year-old bar worker died after being stabbed during a late-night fight on a baht bus over a customer. ...
Sriracha man arrested in failed bag snatch
A Sriracha coffee shop worker was arrested for attempting to snatch an Australian woman’s handbag. Sakol Chanttaporn, 28, was...
Sister stabs ex-boyfriend after sibling’s rape
A Nakhon Ratchasima woman bent on revenge killed her ex-boyfriend after he allegedly raped her sister. Duangporn Pornprasert, 42,...
Girl, 10, drowns in South Pattaya condo pool
A 10-year-old girl unable to swim drowned in a South Pattaya condominium pool after diving into the deep end. ...
British embassy officials quiz city, legal officials on problems facing U.K....
Representatives from the British embassy called on top city, law enforcement and immigration officials to gauge how the government is responding to concerns...
Banglamung steps up bar raids, warns operators on drugs, minors
Pattaya entertainment businesses were warned again to crack down on drugs, weapons and minors as Banglamung District this month joins police in inspecting...
Election Commission sets polling locations for July election
Chonburi’s Election Commission has set 11 polling locations for upcoming general election. Most voting will take place July 3, but pre-registered residents from...
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When property agents in Thailand become targets too
Risks in Thailand’s unregulated real estate market
PATTAYA, Thailand - For years, Thailand’s real estate market has been described often half-jokingly as the Wild West....
Drunken tourist causes disturbance near Pattaya school, authorities step in as wife talks him...
PATTAYA, Thailand – Pattaya authorities acted swiftly on January 13 to calm a foreign tourist who became intoxicated and disruptive near Pattaya City School...
Pattaya condo raids find foreign nationals violating immigration laws
PATTAYA, Thailand – Chonburi immigration police, in collaboration with Pattaya City Police and Tourist Police, conducted a coordinated raid at a condominium on Pattaya...
Pattaya City updates progress on Khao Noi road upgrade, public voices mixed reactions
PATTAYA, Thailand – Pattaya City officials have provided an update on the ongoing road improvement works along Soi Khao Noi, confirming that the project...
Stricter action under ‘Better Pattaya’ targets beggars, homeless and trafficking networks
PATTAYA, Thailand – Authorities in Pattaya have intensified ongoing efforts to regulate begging and address issues involving homeless and destitute individuals, as part of...