Yearly Archives: 2011
Nongprue girl to compete in U.S. painting contest
A Nongprue Grade 6 girl is off to the United States to compete in a global art competition after winning the Lions Club’s...
Fire victim gets city aid
Deputy Mayor Wutisak Rermkitkarn Thursday donated emergency supplies to a Naklua homeowner whose house burned down earlier this month. ...
Lawyers Council offers free legal advice
Free legal advice was on offer when the Pattaya Lawyers Council held another of its periodic open meetings on Tuesday. ...
City aids Naklua flood victim
Deputy Mayor Wutisak Rermkitkarn on Tuesday donated relief supplies to a Naklua homeowner whose dwelling suffered considerable flood damage due to a blocked...
Pregnant teen, second woman arrested for alleged drug dealing
Two women, one of them a pregnant teenager, were arrested Tuesday for allegedly dealing methamphetamines in South Pattaya. The...
Cobra Gold U.S. Navy squad cheers up Banglamung school
American participants in the recently completed Cobra Gold military exercise donated lunch and sports equipment to Banglamung’s Baan Nong Chakngeaw School this week....
Tai Orathai on Sophon Cable TV show
Famous Thai country music singer Tai Orathai was in Pattaya Tuesday promoting her new album on a Sophon Cable TV show which aired on...
Huay Yai drug gang busted
At 11am on February 22 Banglamung police held a press conference after capturing three young Thai men with a quantity of illegal drugs...
Local councilor loses his chairs
A report was made to Banglamung police Tuesday that a burglary had taken place at Pattaya City Council member Sanit Boonmachai’s house at...
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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...