Yearly Archives: 2012
Beer bar staff arrested for pimping underage girl
Children and Women’s Protection police arrested a Pattaya beer bar owner for allegedly trafficking an underage girl in prostitution. ...
Koh Larn hotel owner’s relative jailed for illegal gun
The son-in-law of a Koh Larn hotel owner was arrested for possession of an illegal gun. Wannarat Boonyarit, 39, was taken into custody...
Russian drugged, robbed by Russian woman, transvestite
A Russian businessman lost more than 1.5 million baht when he was drugged and robbed by a Russian woman and Thai transvestite he picked...
Briton loses 700,000 baht in home burglary
A British expat enjoying Loy Krathong returned home to find his safe containing more than 700,000 baht in cash and jewelry missing. ...
Pattaya mayor’s ex-driver shot dead in Banglamung
A former driver for Pattaya Mayor Itthiphol Kunplome died after being shot twice in Banglamung. Kamol Supatsaksakul, 44, died of shots to the...
Briton dies after apparent suicide jump from South Pattaya condo
A British man died after apparently jumping from the 9th floor of a South Pattaya condominium. Timothy Bertram Durell, 63, sustained major injuries...
Small fishermen turn marine advocate, using small boats and special nets...
Pattaya Bay’s woefully depleted marine ecosystem has gained an unlikely ally, as a group of Naklua fishermen are repairing the damage done by...
Father Ray officials lay foundation of new Nong Khai school building
Father Ray Foundation officials laid the cornerstone for the first permanent school building for the Nong Khai Redemptorist Vocational School, which is expected...
Local officials open Naklua night market
Culture Minister Sonthaya Kunplome launched eight weekends of music, food and shopping during Naklua’s “Walk & Eat” night market running through Jan. 20....
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The Thai baht that looks too strong and the money no one sees
PATTAYA, Thailand - The Thai baht has strengthened to around 31.15 per US dollar. On the surface, this may appear reassuring. In reality, it...
Two suspects arrested for pickpocketing Israeli tourist on Pattaya Walking Street
PATTAYA, Thailand — Pattaya Tourist Police have arrested two Thai men accused of pickpocketing an Israeli tourist in the early hours of the morning...
Pattaya welcomes Kazakh Ambassador to strengthen tourism and economic ties
PATTAYA, Thailand — Pattaya City has welcomed the Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to Thailand in a courtesy visit aimed at strengthening bilateral...
Thailand announces Countdown 2026 events across the country, highlighting Pattaya and Bangkok
PATTAYA, Thailand – The Thailand Countdown 2026 Events Calendar presents a comprehensive lineup of New Year celebrations across Bangkok and every region of the...
Jomtien Road two-way traffic eases congestion but pedestrian safety remains a serious concern
PATTAYA, Thailand — The recent return of Jomtien Beach Road to two-way traffic has eased congestion and improved convenience for commuters and tourists, but...