Yearly Archives: 2011
Pair steals Banglamung officer’s gun after motorbike crash
A Banglamung police officer lost his gun to thieves who stopped to pilfer his pockets, not render aid, after he crashed his motorbike....
‘Battle of the Bands’ underway
Thailand’s first “battle of the bands” has opened at the Hard Rock Cafe Pattaya with rock musicians vying to win a trip to London...
Romanian arrested for alleged currency thefts
Police last Thursday arrested a Romanian man for allegedly stealing from three careless currency exchange clerks. Paul Adrain Trica, 35, was captured holding...
Thais horde palm oil as supply dwindles, prices soar
Pattaya-area stores have reported a rush on palm oil as supplies dwindle and prices skyrocket. Big C North Pattaya supermarket manager Anek Thosamit...
Hotel group focuses on India, Russia, China
Area hotels plan to focus marketing efforts this year on China, India and Russia. The Eastern Thai Hotel Association set out its 2011...
2 more Frenchmen arrested in ATM fraud investigation
Two more French nationals have been arrested for allegedly cloning automated teller machine cards and robbing the accounts of unsuspecting tourists. ...
Sidewalk hole poses danger in bar area
Only a few sandbags are preventing someone from sustaining serious injuries from falling into a hole left open by a misplaced drain cover....
2 years on, Soi Boon Nak still has no water
City officials Wednesday checked the progress of a water line installation on Soi Boon Nak where residents have been complaining about dry taps...
Rice donated to 19 charity groups
Deputy Mayor Wutisak Rermkitkarn Tuesday handed out rice to 19 local charity groups. The donations came from a variety of sponsors and were...
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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...