Yearly Archives: 2015
Indian tourist assaulted by Walking Street bouncers
An Indian tourist was injured after five bar bouncers pounced on him at a Russian dance club on Walking Street. Ramezanizadeh Mohsen required four...
LPG-powered Benz incinerated
An LPG-powered Mercedes-Benz went up in flames on Sukhumvit Road in Pattaya, but no one was hurt. Firefighters were called to the Pattaya Charoenyon...
Sattahip woman drugged, robbed on baht bus
Pattaya police are looking for two women who allegedly drugged and robbed a Sattahip businesswoman. Pranee Kijsakul, 54, reported to a police booth at...
Man nabbed for drug dealing among banana trees
A Sattahip District man who tried to flee police capture was arrested for drug dealing after being caught in a banana plantation. Rattapong Kaewjinda,...
Minivan runs red light, kills motorcyclist
A motorcyclist was killed when a public minivan ran a red light on Sukhumvit Road. Wuthipath Kongthae, 29, was pronounced dead at the scene...
Pattaya Police set up mobile unit on Walking Street
Pattaya police have joined their Tourist Police Division brethren on Walking Street, opening up a mobile service unit at the southern end of the...
Nongprue awards Vamco flood compensation
Nongprue Sub-district distributed cash compensation to victims of flooding caused by September’s tropical depression. Mayor Mai Chaiyanit presented the payments ranging from 27,000 baht...
Navy considers hosting 2017 ASEAN fleet show in Pattaya
The Royal Thai Navy has begun laying plans for a 2017 boat show featuring naval vessels from Thailand’s Southeast Asian neighbors. Adm. Poldej Chareonpool,...
The Fed needs to kick its habit, Part 1
It’s an asylum run by the inmates - Ernest Borgnine, on Hollywood Here we go again! The hints are there but whether the...
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The Thai baht that looks too strong and the money no one sees
PATTAYA, Thailand - The Thai baht has strengthened to around 31.15 per US dollar. On the surface, this may appear reassuring. In reality, it...
Two suspects arrested for pickpocketing Israeli tourist on Pattaya Walking Street
PATTAYA, Thailand — Pattaya Tourist Police have arrested two Thai men accused of pickpocketing an Israeli tourist in the early hours of the morning...
Pattaya welcomes Kazakh Ambassador to strengthen tourism and economic ties
PATTAYA, Thailand — Pattaya City has welcomed the Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to Thailand in a courtesy visit aimed at strengthening bilateral...
Thailand announces Countdown 2026 events across the country, highlighting Pattaya and Bangkok
PATTAYA, Thailand – The Thailand Countdown 2026 Events Calendar presents a comprehensive lineup of New Year celebrations across Bangkok and every region of the...
Jomtien Road two-way traffic eases congestion but pedestrian safety remains a serious concern
PATTAYA, Thailand — The recent return of Jomtien Beach Road to two-way traffic has eased congestion and improved convenience for commuters and tourists, but...