Tag: Wuthi Liptapanlop
5 Koreans arrested in citywide crime sweep
A concerted crime sweep in anticipation of the start of the ASEAN Economic Community next month netted the arrests of five South Koreans allegedly...
Immigration officials prepare for AEC
Pattaya-area police and immigration officials reviewed priorities for law enforcement under the ASEAN Economic Community at a meeting in Jomtien Beach. ...
National police officials satisfied with Chonburi Immigration results
National Royal Thai Police officials expressed satisfaction with efforts by the Chonburi Immigration Office in weeding out foreign criminal elements in Pattaya. ...
Royal Thai Police officials dispatch New Year’s troops in Pattaya
Top Royal Thai Police commanders formally issued orders to Pattaya-area cops to provide security for New Year’s Eve. Advisor Gen. Wuthi Liptapanlop and Assistant...
Deputy Prime Minister inspects Koh Larn boat operators
Deputy Prime Minister Yukol Limamthong joined city officials and police in a snap inspection of Koh Larn marine operators aimed at ending Pattaya’s string...
Police tout results of August’s media-focused ‘crackdown’ on Pattaya crime
Area police are again touting results of a limited, one-month crackdown on Pattaya-area crime, saying more than 1,000 suspects were arrested in the first...
Police reassure Russian, Indian, Chinese diplomats to tourist safety
Top police commanders reassured Russian, Chinese and Indian diplomats that a high-season crackdown is reducing crimes against tourists in Pattaya. Royal Thai Police...
Police open consumer-protection office to curb tourist scams
After finding the majority of Pattaya’s tourist-centric businesses are either operating illegally or offering uncertified products, national government and police officials have opened a...
Majority of Pattaya stores, hotels, rental companies fail consumer-protection inspection, officials...
Police and consumer-protection officials are calling for swift remedial action after finding a majority Pattaya retail, hotel and vehicle-rental companies are selling uncertified...
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Merry Christmas 2025 Message from the Mayor of Pattaya
PATTAYA, Thailand – On the joyful occasion of Christmas, I would like to extend my warmest wishes to the people of Pattaya, as well...
American tourist hurt in Pattaya sidewalk fall, left without help as medical bills soar
PATTAYA, Thailand — A 77-year-old American aircraft engineer has been left seriously injured and bedridden after tripping on an unstable sidewalk under construction in...
Pattaya officials seize unlicensed beach chair rentals to protect public space
PATTAYA, Thailand — Pattaya City officials have stepped up enforcement along Pattaya Beach, seizing mats and chairs rented to tourists without permission as part...
Pattaya steps in as residents protest noisy lion and dragon dance soliciting
PATTAYA, Thailand – Pattaya municipal enforcement officers have taken action against a group performing lion and dragon dances to solicit money without permission in...
Serious morning crash forces closure of North Pattaya intersection, multiple injuries reported
PATTAYA, Thailand — Traffic was brought to a standstill on Wednesday morning, December 24, after a serious accident at the Prinya Intersection on North...