Yearly Archives: 2013
Deputy Prime Minister inspects Koh Larn boat operators
Deputy Prime Minister Yukol Limamthong joined city officials and police in a snap inspection of Koh Larn marine operators aimed at ending Pattaya’s string...
Non-formal educators meet in Pattaya
Private tutors and educators from 45 provinces proposed formation of a national non-formal education association at a meeting in Pattaya. ...
Energy Ministry launches ‘Think Energy, Save the Planet’ campaign
The Energy Ministry is recruiting Eastern Seaboard residents to join the nationwide fight to lower Thailand’s energy consumption 25 percent by 2030. Samuejai Suksumekh,...
After long battle, city finally demolishes code-flouting South Pattaya hotel extension
After fighting the owner of the Boutique Hotel for more than a year over illegally adding floors and an annex, city officials finally triumphed,...
Banglamung residents want Buraphawithi highway extension moved, off-ramps relocated
Pattaya area residents say a 35.7 billion baht proposed expansion of Highway 7 would be an eyesore for tourists and want both the roadway...
Traffic lights coming to Dolphin Roundabout
With congestion and accidents proving that courtesy and yielding hasn’t worked, Pattaya’s Dolphin Roundabout will soon get traffic lights to try and bring order...
French couple arrested on burglary & immigration charges
Two French nationals were arrested for allegedly burglarizing Pattaya hotel rooms. Mohamed Meghraoui, 35, and Leila Boukazza, 37, were apprehended Nov. 24 at their...
Bag-snatch suspect nabbed for stealing 78 baht from 14-year-old
A Chiang Mai man was arrested for allegedly stealing a 14-year-old’s handbag containing 78 baht. Surasak Multhin, 32, was detained...
Police make annual raid on pharmacies selling sedatives used to drug,...
With another high season revving up, police made their annual sweep of pharmacies illegally selling sedatives and tranquilizers. Almost exactly a year after their...
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Gewaltverbot für Sicherheitskräfte auf Pattayas Walking Street – Maßnahmen nach wachsender Kritik an Übergriffen
PATTAYA, Thailand – Touristenpolizei, lokale Behörden und Betreiber von Unterhaltungslokalen haben am 7. April ein hochrangiges Treffen abgehalten, um die Sicherheitsmaßnahmen in der Walking...
Khao Kheow Open Zoo kühlt Tiere mit Fruchteis und Beschäftigungsprogrammen bei steigender Hitze
PATTAYA, Thailand – Der Khao Kheow Open Zoo, nur etwa eine Autostunde von Pattaya entfernt, hat spezielle Maßnahmen eingeführt, um Tiere während der zunehmenden...
Pattaya füllt sich zu Songkran – Blick richtet sich bereits auf die Zeit danach
PATTAYA, Thailand – Mit dem Höhepunkt des Songkran rückt Pattaya erneut in den Mittelpunkt: volle Straßen, ausgebuchte Hotels und die vertraute Energie, die Thailands...
Van driver arrested after alleged assault of Ukrainian tourist in Phuket
PHUKET, Thailand – Local police have swiftly apprehended a 43-year-old van driver, identified as Sukun, following allegations of sexually assaulting a Ukrainian tourist.
The incident...
Thai farmer quits rice farming as fuel and fertilizer costs crush final harvest
UTHAI THANI, Thailand – A Thai farmer says she will abandon rice cultivation after her final harvest this month, as soaring fuel and fertilizer...