Tag: Itthiphol Kunplome
Mayor claims long-delayed U-Tapao expansion budget to be approved ‘soon’
Pattaya Mayor Itthiphol Kunplome said stalled expansion of U-Tapao Pattaya International Airport may “soon” move forward as officials finally agreed its budget. ...
Honest Thai vendors join outcry over alleged jet ski scams
The latest in an unending string of complaints about Pattaya Beach jet ski vendors allegedly “scamming” tourists out of huge sums of money...
Israeli Ambassador given key to Pattaya City
Mayor Itthiphol Kunplome presents the key to Pattaya City to H.E. Itzhak Shoham, Ambassador of Israel to Thailand, on his visit to city...
Sunbeam Hotel celebrates upgrades with party
Pattaya’s Sunbeam Hotel threw itself a party to celebrate earning its fourth “star” for quality. Sunbeam owner Rungthip Suksrikarn...
Pattaya police given 1.3 million baht motorcycle
Pattaya City Hall has given the Pattaya Police a 1.3 million baht motorcycle to be used as an escort vehicle when members of...
Orchids, coconuts and giant Christmas tree headline flower show
Pattaya Mayor Itthiphol Kunplome kicked off the holiday season and capped the successful “Pattaya Grand Tropical Garden” show by lighting the 15-meter-tall Christmas...
Pattaya students donate 1,200 uniforms to Issan flood victims
School children around Pattaya literally gave the shirts off their backs to help fellow students in flood-ravaged areas of Issan. Nittaya Patimasongkroh, chairwoman...
Bar owners again push Pattaya to extend closing times
With Bangkok-based police again enforcing national laws requiring entertainment venues to close at 2 a.m., Pattaya bar owners and Mayor Itthiphol Kunplome are...
A year late, Koh Larn undersea power cable goes live
More than a year later than its planned completion date, work to lay and connect an undersea cable to bring electricity to Koh...
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Chinese man arrested after knife attack injures three security guards at Pattaya bar
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Heading out to Pattaya Countdown 2026 tonight, check the routes before you go
PATTAYA, Thailand – Visitors planning to attend PATTAYA COUNTDOWN 2026 MONOMAX are advised to check traffic arrangements in advance, as road access, parking, and...
Pattaya launches citywide road and marine safety drive to protect residents and tourists
PATTAYA, Thailand — Pattaya City organized a coordinated road and marine safety campaign in observance of National Disaster Prevention Day, aiming to strengthen public...