Yearly Archives: 2016
Monk killed in Pattaya U-turn crash
The abbot of Tungrad Temple died after a pickup truck he was riding it was hit by another vehicle while making a U-turn in...
2 men nabbed for total 4 years in visa overstays
Pattaya-area immigration officials continued their crackdown on visa overstayers, catching two men, including one who has lived in Thailand illegally for nearly three years....
1 hurt as Indians brawl in Nongprue
An Indian man suffered a stab wound to the neck during an altercation with a compatriot in Nongprue. Rana Sandip Raisin, 27, suffered a...
Nanny charged in death of abused toddler
A 26-year-old babysitter has been arrested for allegedly abusing a Nong Plalai toddler who died of swelling of the brain. Wanwisa Nusan was taken...
Swedish motorcyclist ends up under SUV
A Swedish man was injured after crashing his motorbike, allegedly while driving drunk. Bjoern Olav Leonard Johan, 74, was found trapped underneath a Jeep...
Sattahip cadets practice Fancy Drill routines
The Royal Thai Navy’s education chief reviewed a squad of Sattahip cadets preparing for the next Navy Fancy Drill performance. Vice Adm. Pichet Thanasret...
Pattaya trains village health volunteers
Pattaya-area residents trained to become village health volunteers in a workshop aimed at improving basic healthcare coverage in the city. Supaporn Cherdchaiphum of the...
Pattaya goes to war on dengue in Thepprasit, Kophai
Pattaya public health workers took their campaign against dengue fever to the streets of the Thepprasit Market and Soi Kophai Community, both spraying pesticide...
Nongprue officials visit kidney dialysis center
Nongprue Sub-District council members visited a new kidney dialysis center in the area to offer encouragement to local patients. Mayor Mai Chaiyanit led the...
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From tourists to residents, Thailand is quietly changing
PATTAYA. Thailand - Thailand has always been good at attracting people. For decades, visitors have come for the obvious reasons: climate, affordability, food, and...
From imagination to reality, Pattaya unveils a striking new art wall landmark
PATTAYA, Thailand – What began as a creative idea on a screen has now become a real-world landmark in the heart of Pattaya. A...
When danger is everywhere, Pattaya motorcycle crashes no longer shock
PATTAYA, Thailand – A late-night fatal crash involving a foreign motorcyclist near Mabprachan Reservoir has once again exposed the uncomfortable reality of road safety...
Pattaya’s road repairs promise smooth travel but deliver bumps and frustration
PATTAYA, Thailand – Pattaya City has repeatedly promised smoother, safer roads, but for many residents and daily road users, the reality on the ground...
Cyber Police bust illegal e-cigarette production hub run by Chinese national in Pattaya
PATTAYA, Thailand — Cyber Crime Police have dismantled a large-scale illegal e-cigarette operation in central Pattaya, arresting a Chinese national and seizing thousands of...