Yearly Archives: 2013
4 arrested on drugs, guns charges
Police seized three guns and arrested four people for suspected drug use in a raid of a Nongprue house. Choknathee Pholkaittikul, 31; Wanawuthi...
Cambodian child electrocuted in Nong Plalai
A 4-year-old Cambodian boy died after accidentally being electrocuted while playing hide and seek. Chian Chiew was pronounced dead April 24 at Bangkamung...
Parents distraught over mysterious death of 5-year-old daughter
A Nong Khai couple is wondering why their 5-year-old daughter mysteriously died while on vacation in Jomtien Beach. Adosak Srisombut, 26, and Rungrudee...
Indians robbed after 4 a.m. massage
Two Indians tourists were robbed by women they picked up at 4 a.m. in South Pattaya. Gumeer Singh, 49, and Raghubir Singh, 51,...
Robbery believed motive behind brutal Rayong killing of Cambodian woman
Rayong police say robbery likely was the motive behind the brutal killing of a Cambodian seamstress in Paknam. The body of 40-year-old “Chiang”...
Fire damages Sattahip furniture warehouse
A faulty transformer is being blamed for a fire that damaged a wood-furniture warehouse in Sattahip. Firefighters took about 10 minutes to extinguish...
5 arrested for gambling at Bali Hai
Five Thais and Cambodians were arrested for allegedly gambling illegally at Bali Hai Pier. Police raided a “hi-lo” game at the South Pattaya...
Murderous turtle returns to scene of crime
A male sea turtle set free five years ago after killing a female while in captivity astounded Sattahip locals when it returned to...
Sattahip offers alms to 100 monks for Songkran
Sattahip officials and residents offered alms to 100 monks as part of the region’s official Songkran commemoration. District chief Phawat Lertmikda, Mayor Narong...
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Pattaya Walking Street security guards banned from using violence amid rising tourist assault concerns
PATTAYA, Thailand – Tourist police, local authorities, and entertainment venue operators have jointly held a high-level meeting to strengthen safety measures in Walking Street...
Khao Kheow Open Zoo keeps wildlife cool with fruit ice treats and enrichment activities
PATTAYA, Thailand – Khao Kheow Open Zoo, located just about a one-hour drive from Pattaya, has launched special heat-relief measures for wildlife as temperatures...
Students explore Pattaya’s smart city vision during City Hall study visit
PATTAYA, Thailand – City secretary Phumpipat Kamolnat, together with assistant secretary Pittaya Piromon, welcomed a group of international students and teachers from Regent International...
Pattaya police nab suspect in violent street robbery of female model amid shocking claims
PATTAYA, Thailand – Banglamung police have arrested a 21-year-old man in connection with a street robbery involving a female model in Pattaya, following a...
Pattaya to host beach parade for Miss Grand Thailand 2026 winner on April 17
PATTAYA, Thailand – City officials are preparing for a major beachfront celebration parade to honor the winner of Miss Grand Thailand 2026, set to...