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  • Bomb explosion at Tha Phraya Dam in Narathiwat injures four May 7, 2024
    A tragedy struck in Narathiwat when a bomb detonated, injuring four individuals at the Tha Phraya Dam at 9.35pm, yesterday. Mueang Narathiwat police swiftly received a report of the incident and dispatched officers along with relevant agencies to the scene. At the scene, a motorbike engulfed in flames was discovered, with a bomb attached to […]
  • Reel trouble: Thai CIB exposes Vietnamese in illegal gulf fishing probe May 7, 2024
    The Thai Central Investigative Bureau (CIB) yesterday unveiled details about a group of Vietnamese fishermen allegedly implicated in illegal fishing in the upper Gulf of Thailand. An anonymous Thai fisherman lodged a complaint with the Thai Marine Police about a cluster of boats, operated by unidentified individuals, trespassing in their lawful fishing territory within the […]
  • Nongprue police dismantle large-scale motorbike theft operation May 7, 2024
    Pattaya yesterday witnessed the successful dismantling of a large-scale motorbike theft operation, as Nongprue police apprehended four suspects. The arrest, which was a result of a comprehensive investigation conducted by the Nongprue Police Station, managed to pull the plug on an intricate network of motorbike thieves and illegal resellers. The investigation’s initial breakthrough occurred with […]
  • Polish motorcyclist, sidecar driver injured in Sattahip accident May 6, 2024
    A road accident in Na Jomtien, Sattahip, last night left a Polish motorcyclist and a local sidecar driver seriously injured. The collision took place at approximately 5.40pm, yesterday, May 5, outside a construction materials store situated on Sukhumvit Road in Sattahip district, Chon Buri province. Upon receiving notification about the incident, Na Jomtien police and […]
  • Bangkok maintains top spot as tourist hotspot May 6, 2024
    Thailand’s vibrant capital of Bangkok retained its crown as the top tourist hotspot for the month of March, with the Ministry of Tourism and Sports‘ data revealing an impressive 4,459,579 visitors. The city, known for its bustling markets, opulent shrines, and vibrant street life, saw international tourists making up 49.60% of the visitors, leading to […]
  • Illegal fireworks frenzy disrupts Jomtien Beach bliss May 6, 2024
    The tranquil serenity of Jomtien Beach in Pattaya was disrupted last night by the clamour of illicit fireworks. In response to a spate of complaints from residents about noise pollution, Banglamung officials swiftly intervened, leading to the arrest of three vendors illegally selling the pyrotechnics. The three individuals, whose identities have not been disclosed, were […]
  • RTN officers sail in to save the day after baht bus-bike bust-up May 6, 2024
    Four Royal Thai Navy (RTN) officers from the Special Affairs Unit of the Sattahip Naval Base rushed to aid the victims of a collision between a motorcyclist and a baht bus in Chon Buri. The officers, who were on a routine patrol near a local fresh market, sprang into action to assist a 48 year […]
  • Fatal high-speed collision involving motorcycle and parked car May 5, 2024
    In a tragic turn of events, a motorcycle rider lost his life in a high-speed collision with a stationary Toyota Fortuner along a bypass road in Chon Buri yesterday morning. The rider was reportedly riding at an immense speed of over 160 kilometres per hour, as indicated by his speedometer. The unfortunate incident took place […]

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  • Thailand Welcomes Over 12.5 Million Foreign Tourists in 2024 So Far, Generating 605 Billion Baht in Revenue May 8, 2024
    The Pattaya News -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- National— On May 7th, 2024, the Thai Ministry of Tourism and Sports publicly revealed statistics of incoming foreign tourists from January 1st to May 5th, 2024, totaling 12,588,825 visitors, generating tourism income of 605 billion baht. The top five nationalities were Chinese tourists with 2,461,620 visitors, Malaysian tourists with 1,634,388, Russian […]
  • Pattaya Security Guard Runs Amok After Excessive Drinking May 8, 2024
    The Pattaya News -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Pattaya — A heavily intoxicated security guard in Pattaya was taken down by police after he threatened residents and tried to attack police. The incident was reported to Pattaya police at 9:06 PM on Tuesday, May 7th. The officers quickly arrived at the incident scene at the Ekmongkol 4 Village in […]
  • Thai Cabinet Approves Extension of Visa Exemption for Indian and Taiwanese Tourists Visiting Thailand May 7, 2024
    The Pattaya News -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Thailand – The Thai cabinet has approved to extend the 30-day visa-free entry for Indian and Taiwanese visitors until November 11th this year, 2024. Our previous story: The exemption was first announced after the Cabinet meeting on October 31st, with the Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin saying that the policy will […]
  • Pattaya Drenched by Cooling Rains, But Isolated Flooding Causes Havoc May 7, 2024
    The Pattaya News -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Pattaya — The areas in and around Pattaya finally saw some much-needed rain Tuesday morning, May 7th, after months of dry weather. However, the downpours came at a cost, as they triggered terrible flash floods in several areas. In Pattaya, heavy rains lashed the city since the morning, causing rapid flooding […]
  • Pattaya Aims to Attract More Tourists from the Middle East with Health and Wellness Tourism May 7, 2024
    The Pattaya News -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Pattaya — Pattaya City is aiming to attract more tourists from the Middle East with health and wellness tourism. Pattaya City Mayor Mr. Poramase Ngampiches, along with his delegation, is currently attending the Arabian Travel Mart (ATM 2024) from May 5th to the 11th, 2024, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, with […]
  • Top Pattaya News From The Last Week: Famous British Publisher Killed, One-Way Traffic on Second Road Routes, and More May 6, 2024
    The Pattaya News -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Greetings to all our readers and supporters! We have gathered together here our top LOCAL stories that happened in our areas, Pattaya and Chonburi, in the last week from Monday, April 29th, to Sunday, May 5th, 2024. The stories are chosen by our editorial team and are not in any particular […]

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