Yearly Archives: 2015
Crossing North Pattaya Road is risky business
Pedestrian crossings in Pattaya are always a risky proposition, with most signals simply blinking and motorists ignoring red lights. But one of the few...
3 ladyboys busted for pickpocketing
Three transvestites were arrested for allegedly pickpocketing foreign tourists in Pattaya. Police announced the capture of Atorn Kitkla, 27, Patomporn Horadee, 22, and Sodpon...
Pair arrested for bludgeoning drinking buddy to death
Two men were arrested for allegedly bashing in the head of a drinking pal over his refusal to pay for his share of the...
Millions lost as Pattaya home burglarized for 4th time
Millions in baht in cash and jewelry were stolen from a Pattaya home burglarized three times previously without police catching any of the thieves,...
Russian allegedly cheated by Thai girl found dead behind temple
A Russian man left destitute by a free-spending Thai girlfriend was found dead behind a Jomtien Beach temple, a victim of an apparent suicide....
Spurned taxi driver spites dealer by burning motorbike
An aspiring taxi driver set his motorcycle on fire after learning he’d need to fully pay off the bike before it could be registered...
Aussie critical after condo fall
An Australian man is in critical condition after falling on his balcony and lying there for more than a day before help arrived. Sawang...
Princess Pa Foundation brings flood relief to Pattaya
After many years of using Pattaya as a base to prepare flood-relief bags for flood-hit areas across Thailand, the Princess Pa Foundation directed supplies...
Pattaya police’s Prince Chumphon statue installed
Pattaya now has a second statue commemorating its “founding father” with the installation of a HRH Adm. Abhakara Kiartivongse, the prince of Chumphon figure...
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National Children’s Day 2026 opens with message of loving Thailand and caring for the...
BANGKOK, Thailand – Minister Attached to the Prime Minister's Office Supamas Isarabhakdi presided over the opening of the National Children’s Day 2026 celebration organized...
Transgender fight outside Pattaya home disturbs family, owner calls for police action
PATTAYA, Thailand — A South Pattaya resident has expressed frustration after repeated incidents of public fighting outside their home in Soi Kor Pai 2....
Wild brawl erupts among Russian tourists in Jomtien, friend knocked out while trying to...
PATTAYA, Thailand — Chaos broke out in front of a convenience store at the entrance of Jomtien Soi 15 late on January 8, when...
Tolerance has broken Pattaya’s streets
PATTAYA, Thailand – Every major festival in Pattaya follows the same script: bright lights, big crowds, and official talk of “order” and “safety.” Then...
Rubbish fire breaks out in Jomtien as illegal dumping persists
PATTAYA, Thailand – A firefighter from Pattaya City was injured while responding to a fire involving dry grass and a pile of garbage in...