Yearly Archives: 2011
Teen fugitive nabbed for alleged rape of 12-year-old girl
Chonburi Police finally arrested a Thai teenager wanted for more than a year for allegedly raping a 12-year-old girl. ...
Clerk jailed for inside role in 605,000 baht 7-Eleven robbery
The shocking daylight armed robbery of two 7-Eleven employees making an afternoon deposit turned out to be a shockingly incompetent inside job, with...
Sattahip, Chonburi military observe Armed Forces Day
The Sattahip Naval Base marked Royal Thai Armed Forces Day with oath-taking and marching. Navy Commander in Chief Adm. Kamthon Phumhiran presided over...
Flowery good luck charm
Right about this time of year, you may see vehicles cruising down the highway with a bouquet of flowers fixed to their grill. This...
PTT Pattaya Open 2011 starts today
The PTT Pattaya Open, one of the longest running events on the WTA Tour is celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2011. To mark the...
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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...