Yearly Archives: 2015
Russian fugitive captured in Pattaya
A Russian fugitive wanted in a 100 million baht fraud case was captured hiding out in Pattaya. Maksim Savintcev, 35, was arrested by Chonburi...
Teens arrested for robbing French tourist
Two teenagers were arrested for allegedly snatching a gold chain off a French tourist in South Pattaya. Sakda Chanchai, 19, and Pittaya Daoruang, 18,...
Russian tour guide arrested
A Russian woman who advertised her illegal tour business on the Internet was arrested by immigration police who saw the ad. Oxana Chekmanova, 42,...
Broke German overstays 4 months
A 70-year-old German was arrested for overstaying his visa after falling in love with a Thai woman on whom he spent all his money....
Accused Norwegian pedophile arrested in Pattaya
A 70-year-old Norwegian fugitive on the run from pedophilia charges was captured hiding out in Pattaya. Svein Eirik Michelsen was captured Jan. 27 after...
Dengue fever surges in January
Reported cases of dengue fever hit a five-year high in January and the Banglamung Health Department is moving to quell the outbreak. Sahapumi Dethanapirom...
Sports-related events get most Pattaya funding
Sports-related projects constitute the majority of requests for city funding in the coming year, the chairman of the city council’s Tourism and Culture Committee...
Swede robbed, given 5,000 baht emergency donation
A Swedish tourist received 5,000 baht in emergency funds from the Tourist Assistance Foundation after being robbed by a transvestite. Chairman Suphisarn Pakdeerunart, a...
Love in air, feet on floor for Valentine’s Day
Love is in the air even more than usual in Pattaya as the city prepares for Valentine’s Day. City hall turned Sukhumvit Road into...
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Oasis Beats Pool Party at Avani Pattaya Resort 27 December
Ticket & Entry Packages
Entry Package
THB 550++
• no sunbed
• Includes: 1 drink
Ladies Entry Package: THB 800++
Includes: Entry + Sunbed + 1 drink (glass of...
Warng Warng Taiwanese Shabu: just 30 minutes drive from Pattaya
BANCHANG, Thailand - Warng Warng Original Taiwanese Shabu is a family-owned restaurant near Phala Beach, Ban Chang, a refreshing alternative to the familiar Pattaya...
Thailand’s rule of law stands still as the world moves on
BANGKOK, Thailand - On 17 December in Bangkok, a new report quietly confirmed what many people in Thailand already feel in their daily lives:...
Pattaya’s Soi Siam Country Club Road resurfacing nears completion with final manhole adjustments
PATTAYA, Thailand – Motorists passing through Phornprapanimit Road or Soi Siam Country Club in Pattaya may notice construction crews carefully cutting around manhole covers...
Indian tourist cuts across road, motorcyclist seriously injured in Pattaya
PATTAYA, Thailand – A 41-year-old woman from Buriram province was seriously injured after her motorcycle lost control and crashed on Pattaya Beach Road early...