Tag: Chaimongkol temple
Police arrest 2 for necklace snatching
Two men accused of repeated necklace snatching were captured by Pattaya police volunteers after an attempted robbery on Third Road. ...
Acting police chief lectures officers on ethics
Pattaya’s acting police chief lectured officers about ethics while handing down directives for protecting tourists and suppressing crime. Col. Chatchawan Pisuthwong and top...
Pattaya officials mop up details as Songkran final countdown begins
With the start of Songkran just days away, Pattaya city officials are putting final touches on plans for the water festival’s April 19...
Lord Buddha’s footprint showcased at Khao Phrabat Temple
Besides its beaches and bars, Pattaya offers a number of Buddhist temples to attract the interest of tourists. Khao Phrabat Temple is one...
Motorbike taxi driver slashed after drunken argument
A motorbike taxi driver was injured when a drunken argument over sports turned into violence. Police were called to the Moonlight Serviced Apartments...
Chaimongkol Temple opens statue of first abbot
The public can now pay their respects to Chaimongkol Temple’s founding abbot after monks opened a Buddhist chedi (stupa) stone transported from Koh...
New Year starts with alms giving in Pattaya, Naklua
Pattaya-area residents began 2013 with early morning merit-making exercises, giving alms to monks in Pattaya and Naklua. Banglamung District Chief Chawalit Saeng-Uthai and...
Chaimongkol Temple raises 4 million baht in Kathin ceremony
Pattaya Buddhists raised more than 4 million baht for a wax museum during a Kathin robes ceremony at Chaimongkol Temple. Rungroj and Suporn...
Pattaya School No. 8 opens tourism-education center
Pattaya School No. 8 opened a tourism-education center to give students better job prospects in the city’s top industry. Funded in part by...
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Finnish tourist alleges drink spiking and theft of Rolex in Pattaya hotel room
PATTAYA, Thailand – A Finnish tourist has filed a police report after allegedly being drugged and robbed of cash and a luxury watch in...
Pattaya Mayor clears air over ‘dirty water’ concerns at beach showers, orders daily inspections
PATTAYA, Thailand – The mayor of Pattaya has moved quickly to address public concerns after images of stagnant water at a beach shower point...
Pattaya Walking Street brawl raises questions over who the tourists really were
PATTAYA, Thailand – A late-night altercation on Walking Street Pattaya has ignited strong reactions among readers; with many questioning whether those involved were genuinely...
Pattaya clarifies delays in Bali Hai public toilet project after contractor issues and failed...
PATTAYA, Thailand – The city of Pattaya has addressed continued delays in the construction of a public restroom facility at Bali Hai Pier, confirming...
Pattaya Mayor backs September mega exhibition to drive visitors and revenue
PATTAYA, Thailand – The mayor of Pattaya is pushing forward plans for a large-scale trade exhibition aimed at stimulating tourism and economic activity in...