Tag: Laotian
2 Laotians arrested for drug smuggling
Banglamung officials arrested two Laotian women who allegedly transported bags full of methamphetamine pills over the border to Pattaya. Officers from...
THB 12 mil bounties put on drug kingpins
BANGKOK, 21 April 2012 – In a latest bid to speed up the elimination of drug trade, Deputy Prime Minister Chalerm Yubumrung has...
17 Laotian human-trafficking victims freed from Plutaluang brothel
Chonburi Immigration Police raided a Plutaluang karaoke bar masquerading as a brothel for woman trafficked from Laos. Acting on a request...
Apartment owner loses cash, jewelry to 2-day Laotian ‘girlfriend’
A Pattaya apartment owner who invited a Laotian prostitute to live with him lost more than 100,000 baht in cash and jewelry when...
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Why some tourists may want to avoid Pattaya during Chinese New Year (Jan 24-Feb...
PATTAYA, Thailand – While Chinese New Year, January 24 - February 2, in Pattaya offers a vibrant and unique cultural experience; there are some...
Pattaya beaches sunny with strong winds, temperature drop in Bangkok
PATTAYA, Thailand – The Thai Meteorological Department has forecasted cold weather with strong winds for northern Thailand, with temperatures expected to drop by 1-3°C....
Pattaya City improves image of being international tourist destination, tackles social issues
PATTAYA, Thailand – In an effort to improve the image of Pattaya as a tourist destination and tackle social issues, Mayor Poramet Ngamphichet has...
International visitors express mixed reactions over homelessness issue in Pattaya
PATTAYA, Thailand – The issue of homelessness in Pattaya has become a growing concern for international tourists visiting the city. Known for its vibrant...
Forest fire spreads near mountain range off Pattaya, threatening monastery; authorities work to contain...
PATTAYA, Thailand – A forest fire broke out in the mountain area of Pong Sub-district, East Pattaya, Banglamung District, on January 16. The fire...