Yearly Archives: 2013
Russian hangs self in Jomtien hotel
A Russian man apparently hung himself in a Jomtien Beach hotel after his wife left him. The body of Alexandre Ivanov, 55, was...
Rayong residents honor King Taksin on New Year’s Day
Rayong residents began the new year solemnly, praying for prosperity in 2013 at Lum Mahachai Chumphon Temple. Worshippers made offerings to King Taksin...
New Year starts with alms giving in Pattaya, Naklua
Pattaya-area residents began 2013 with early morning merit-making exercises, giving alms to monks in Pattaya and Naklua. Banglamung District Chief Chawalit Saeng-Uthai and...
Pattaya Elderly Club makes merit for New Year
Pattaya senior citizens began 2013 with merit-making as the city’s Elderly Club invited monks to offer blessings for the New Year. Club President...
Abandoned Kledkaew 3-year-old reunited with father
A 3-year-old Kledkaew girl has been reunited with her father after an uncle abandoned her at a Bang Saray garbage dump. A tearful...
Open drains pose traffic hazard in Jomtien
Thieves have been stealing iron drain covers in Jomtien Beach, leaving behind hazardous holes filled with garbage. Pattaya city officials apparently are aware...
Trash piling up along Jomtien Beach Second Road
Trash continues to pile up on Jomtien Second Road, where locals are dumping bags of refuse where the city doesn’t collect. The location,...
Education Department throws New Year’s party for employees
The Pattaya Education Department thanked employees for their work during 2012 with gifts and a New Year’s party. Deputy Mayor Wattana Chantanawaranon and...
Banglamung Red Cross holds fundraiser Saturday
Politicians sporting high fashion and musical performances will highlight a Banglamung Red Cross fundraiser scheduled for January 15. Red Cross President Nuanchan Saeng-Uthai...
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Car crashes into 7-Eleven in Bangkok injuring 8 as driver claims sudden vehicle failure
PATTAYA, Thailand – A late-night accident in Bangkok has left eight people injured after a sedan crashed into a 7-Eleven convenience store in the...
Songkran at risk in Thailand as fuel fears hit holiday makers and return home...
PATTAYA, Thailand – Thailand’s tourism sector is facing mounting concern ahead of Songkran, as rising fuel prices and fears of shortages prompt many people...
Pattaya partially reopens road along railway near Khao Talo to ease traffic woes
PATTAYA, Thailand – Mayor Poramet Ngampichet has inspected progress on the long-awaited road improvement project along the railway line near Khao Talo, as authorities...
Pattaya declares full marine rescue readiness as tourist numbers rise
PATTAYA, Thailand – Pattaya Deputy Mayor Kritsana Boonsawat has led an on-site inspection of marine rescue boats and emergency equipment on April 1, reinforcing...
Fire erupts at two-storey home near Pattaya in Sattahip, electrical fault suspected
PATTAYA, Thailand – A fire broke out at a two-storey residential house in Samaesarn, a coastal area south of Pattaya, on the afternoon of...