Yearly Archives: 2014
DSI targets Russian tour guides, illegal imports in Vitamax raid
The Department of Special Investigations raided the Vitamax mall, seizing 100 million baht in illegally imported drugs, food supplements and cosmetics. ...
Musician arrested on child molestation charges
A beer bar musician has been arrested for allegedly molesting a 10-year-old girl. Shakrit Lamulsri, 31, was taken into custody Dec. 28 at a...
Mental patient jumps to his death from Highway 7
An Ubon Ratchathani man recently treated for mental problems died after leaping from a Highway 7 overpass. Kriangsak Panpheng, 41, suffered a skull fracture...
2 teens arrested for handbag theft from Russian tourist
Two teenagers were arrested for allegedly robbing a Russian tourist of her handbag. “Kot,” 15, and “Ae,” 17, were captured in separate arrests Dec....
Traffic cop claims he swatted phone, not tourist, in viral Internet...
A Pattaya traffic-police officer allegedly caught on video slapping a female Russian tourist claims only the camera angle made it look like he assaulted...
Boy, 8, dies in Koh Larn accident
An 8-year-old boy died after falling from a boat-towing tractor on Koh Larn. Parents Manit and Pannee Maneerat, both 45, accompanied their critically injured...
Pattaya Elderly Club celebrates New Year
Pattaya senior citizens began 2014 with merit-making as the city’s Elderly Club invited monks to offer blessings for New Year’s. ...
Pattaya set for first property show
Deputy Mayor Ronakit Ekasingh joined Mike Bridge from Exact Trading at a press conference held at City Hall on Monday the 6th to inform...
Deer rescued from mud in Nong Plalai
Nong Plalai residents came to the rescue of a deer, which had stumbled into a muddy field and become trapped. Ekaphan Chakklang, a laborer...
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The ad that knows you live in Pattaya
PATTAYA, Thailand - It usually appears in the evening. Not when you are at work, but when you are sitting down perhaps in a...
Jomtien Beach Road returns to two-way traffic, first day sees smooth flow
PATTAYA, Thailand — Jomtien Beach Road in Pattaya officially reopened to two-way traffic on Monday (Dec 22), marking the end of a temporary one-way...
CCTV captures suspect stealing underwear from rental rooms in Pattaya
PATTAYA, Thailand — Police in Pattaya are seeking a suspect after CCTV footage captured a man stealing underwear from a rental property in the...
Why Pattaya’s roads are pushing expats out of the saddle and into cars
PATTAYA, Thailand – In Pattaya, the debate over cars versus motorbikes isn’t about comfort or status anymore — it’s about survival. Ask long-term visitors...
Pattaya Deputy Mayor supports national disability assembly, promoting practical action at local level
PATTAYA, Thailand – The Deputy Mayor of Pattaya Damrongkiat Pinijkarn took part in the National Disability Assembly and Annual General Meeting, highlighting the role...