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  • Water gun incident sparks foreign tourist dispute at Songkran event April 15, 2024
    The lively Thaweewong Road, on Patong Beach in Phuket, bore witness to a heated dispute between two foreign visitors at a Songkran event. This incident, occurring around 4.20pm on April 13, was sparked by a minor altercation involving a water gun. The Songkran event is renowned for its playful water fights, which are enjoyed by […]
  • Police checkpoint blitz targets helmetless riders in Pattaya April 13, 2024
    To curb the mayhem on Thailand’s roads during the Songkran Festival, Bang Lamung police have unleashed a blitz on helmetless riders. Setting up shop along Sukhumvit Road in Nong Prue Subdistrict on Thursday, officers aimed to tackle the notorious issue of motorcyclists without helmets, a leading cause of accidents, especially during festive times. Police Lieutenant […]
  • Pattaya beachfront gets a makeover to enhance city image April 13, 2024
    A major makeover is unfolding along the 2.7-kilometre coastline of Pattaya Beach. Spearheaded by Deputy Mayor Manoch Nongyai the project is set to redefine the city’s landscape and will be completed ahead of the original deadline. Funded by a 166 million baht budget, this facelift aims to boost the city’s image and enhance amenities for […]
  • Pattaya commercial building fire leaves two injured April 13, 2024
    A commercial building in Pattaya was engulfed in flames on Thursday night, resulting in two individuals injured. The fire broke out at 7.06pm at a structure within the Ta Kian Tia sub-district of the Bang Lamung District in Chon Buri Province. The building was known to accommodate a shop selling kratom juice. Upon receiving the […]
  • Bangkok’s Maha Songkran World Water Festival 2024 kicks off April 13, 2024
    Bangkok witnessed the grand opening of the Maha Songkran World Water Festival 2024 on Thursday. The event, which is a highlight of Thai cultural celebrations, was inaugurated by the Minister of Tourism and Sports, Sudawan Wangsuphakijkosol, alongside other notable agencies. The festival, lasting until Monday, April 15, showcased 20 vibrant parades that marched through Ratchadamnoen […]
  • Pattaya mystery substance confirmed as harmless scrap metal April 13, 2024
    In Pattaya, local authorities recently allayed fears by announcing that the mysterious black substance discovered in bags near an excavation pit was harmless scrap metal, not the feared carcinogenic cadmium waste. Previously reported concerns revolved around multiple white bags found discarded near a pit in Moo 7, Pattaya. Locals grew anxious, suspecting that the bags […]
  • Songkran sparks water wars in Pattaya’s beachfront bars April 11, 2024
    Water wars erupted on Pattaya’s Soi 7 and Soi 8 as Songkran festivities kicked off, transforming the beachfront bars into battlegrounds of fun and frolic. The spirited water play of Songkran burst into life on April 10, igniting the lively bar areas along Pattaya’s Soi 7 and Soi 8. This marked the eagerly anticipated start […]
  • Bangsaen Beach restaurant platform collapses, injures three April 11, 2024
    In the coastal town of Bangsaen, Chon Buri, a sea-viewing concrete platform under construction at a restaurant suffered a structural failure, injuring three workers on Tuesday. The platform, located on Soi 18 in the Saen Suk Municipality, Saen Suk subdistrict, Mueang district, was intended to extend over the serene waters of the Bangsaen Sea, providing […]

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  • Thai Man Arrested After Allegedly Threatening Others With a Gun in Pattaya During Songkran Celebration April 14, 2024
    The Pattaya News -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Pattaya- As Thailand’s Songkran Festival continues, the nation was immersed in the vibrant celebration of this long-standing cultural tradition. This year marked a significant milestone as UNESCO had recognized “Songkran in Thailand” as an intangible cultural heritage of humanity. The Thai government, seizing the opportunity to showcase its “National Soft Power,” […]
  • Thai Government Prepares as Iran-Israel Tensions Escalate April 14, 2024
    The Pattaya News -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- PRESS RELEASE from National News Bureau of Thailand- Iran launched a military assault on Israel early Sunday (Apr 14), firing over 200 drones, ballistic missiles, and cruise missiles, triggering widespread alarm and pushing the Middle East closer to a potential all-out war. This is the first direct military attack by Iran […]
  • Pattaya Marks a Wild Songkran 2024, But Night Time Water Play Annoys Many April 13, 2024
    The Pattaya News -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- PATTAYA- The renowned Walking Street of Pattaya City was transformed into a vibrant arena of joy as both Thai and international tourists gathered to celebrate the official commencement of the Songkran Festival 2024. The festive night was marked by an outpouring of visitors armed with water guns, engaging in wild water […]
  • Thai PM Assigns Special Group to Monitor Myanmar Civil War, Sets Precautionary Measures at Border April 13, 2024
    The Pattaya News -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- National— On April 11th, 2024, Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin issued an order to assign a government special working group to monitor the volatile situation of the civil war in Myanmar. In response to the order and as a president of the special working group, Mr. Parnpree Bahiddha-nukara, the Deputy Thai […]
  • Pattaya Police Inspect Pubs to Deter Crime During Songkran April 12, 2024
    The Pattaya News -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Pattaya — Pattaya police and various law enforcement agencies conducted a joint inspection of entertainment venues on Thursday, April 11th, in an effort to deter illegal activities and ensure the safety of tourists during the Songkran festival. The operation, led by Pol. Col. Nawin Thirawith, Superintendent of the Pattaya Police Station, […]
  • Thai Government Urges Safe and Respectful Songkran Celebrations Amid Concerns of Violence and Harassment April 11, 2024
    The Pattaya News -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- National— On April 11th, 2024, Mr. Karom Phonphonklang, the Thai Deputy Government Spokesperson, called for the cooperation of all citizens to play water during the Songkran celebration safely and appropriately. UNESCO registered the Songkran festival from Thailand as humanity’s intangible cultural heritage. The Thai government had then prepared for the Maha […]

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