Yearly Archives: 2013
Fire destroys Third Road karaoke bar
Fire destroyed the Honeymoon Karaoke bar in central Pattaya, causing a huge traffic jam, but no injuries. About 30 firefighters took about 30...
More Sri Lankans arrested in ongoing human trafficking operation
Chonburi Immigration police arrested another group of Sri Lankans using Thailand as a transit point in a human trafficking ring. ...
Banglamung Police officer arrested for drug dealing
A Banglamung Police officer set for promotion won’t be getting his stripes after being arrested for allegedly dealing drugs from his bungalow. Sen....
Youth arrested for gun at Pattaya music festival
A drunk 22-year-old was arrested for brandishing at gun at a Pattaya International Music Festival stage. Police pounced on Jaturon Photcharoen when he...
Rayong community honors centenarian
Two Rayong groups saluted Rhan Lonlua for not only turning 100 years old, but doing so as a model citizen. Friends, family and...
Floral shirts herald coming of Songkran
Along with the water guns, the arrival of floral shirts in stores heralds the coming of Songkran. From banks to restaurants to grocery...
Insurance conflicts delay jet ski scandal resolution at least 3 months
Resolution of Pattaya’s long-running jet ski scandal will be delayed at least another three months as city officials settle disagreements over insurance coverage....
Green turtle working overtime to save her species
A green turtle released into the wild by the Sea Turtle Conservation Center is doing more than its share of trying to save...
Illegal Banbung dump cleared, arrest warrant issued
Chonburi has cleaned up a Banbung lot where chemicals and garbage were dumped illegally and issued an arrest warrant for the man believed...
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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...