PATTAYA

UK businessman dies while on trip to Pattaya, Thailand

Sat, 14 Jan 2012 10:31:00 -0500

A well-known businessman from Newry has died while on a trip to Pattaya, Thailand.

Pattaya Balcony Fall Kills Aussie

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 10:57:00 -0500

Sadly, one fatal incident occurred in the early hours of New Year's Day, when Pattaya Police received a call that an Australian tourist had fallen off a balcony at a hotel on Second Road.

Dozens of crocodiles escape Thai farm, menace area near Pattaya beach resort

Wed, 14 Sep 2011 12:48:00 -0400

Thai authorities are scrambling to track down dozens of crocodiles that escaped from a farm that's dangerously close to a popular Thai beach resort.

Thailand's Pattaya city to celebrate 10-day Ganesh Festival

Tue, 02 Aug 2011 08:58:00 -0400

Pattaya city in Thailand is reportedly celebrating a 10-day Ganesh Festival. The festival will begin on August 24 and end with the immersion of Lord Ganesh statue in water on September 2 and will also include stage shows.

Pattaya collects 406,000 baht for southern flood relief

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 14:55:00 -0400

Residents and tourists across Pattaya mobilized on foot and motorcycle to raise more than 400,000 baht to assist victims of deadly floods in southern Thailand.

A Hotel Staff Hang Himself Due to Residential Matter

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 09:14:00 -0400

50-year-old Asia Hotel male staff hung himself because he had to move out from the house where he had been living for 20 years.

Five Indian tourists drugged, robbed by prostitute in Pattaya

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 10:41:00 -0400

Five Indian tourists have been apparently drugged and robbed by a prostitute hired by them in the beach town of Pattaya.

Partner In Life, Partner In Crime

Thu, 17 Mar 2011 09:27:00 -0400

The police arrested a husband and his wife for their long-term distribution of Amphetamines to teenagers and street vendors.

Stealing Buddhas is Bad Karma

Fri, 11 Mar 2011 09:37:00 -0500

On Thursday at 1:30 am, a Pattaya City Hall Public Health Department Employee, Mr. Wilai Pliasui, aged 54, along with his children and grandchildren, brought Mr. Detjak Sae-jang, aged 25 from Trad Province, to the Pattaya Police Station, as Mr. Detjak was caught stealing over 500 Buddha images from Mr. Wilai's collection, and worth a fortune.

Pattaya Prepares for Possible Drought

Thu, 03 Mar 2011 09:08:00 -0500

On Tuesday afternoon at the Green Park Resort Pattaya, a meeting was held by the Business Operators and Tourism Association of Pattaya hosted a meeting chaired by the President Mr. Jamroon Wisawachaipan. The business operators gathered to discuss the potential problem of a lack of water during 2011. Signs of a drought have been seen in every sector of the country, and for Pattaya, as one of the main tourist attractions in Thailand, this could be a major problem.

Operation Rattlesnake Bags Forty Offenders

Tue, 01 Mar 2011 08:21:00 -0500

On Friday night, a press conference was held by the Commissioner of Royal Thai Police Bureau Region 2, Pol. Lt. Gen. Ta-ngai Pradsajaksatru, the Commissioner of Narcotic Drugs Suppression Division, Pol. Lt. Gen. Aditaib Panjamanon, the Deputy Commissioner of Narcotic Drugs Suppression Division, Pol. Maj. Gen. Sorasak Yenprem, the Superintendent of Pattaya Police Station, Pol. Col. Nantawut Suwanlaong, and Pattaya City’s Mayor Ittipon Khunpleum, to publicize the results of Crime Suppressions conducted from the 22 – 25 February 2011.

Spurned Wife Injures Herself

Wed, 23 Feb 2011 09:16:00 -0500

On Monday afternoon, the Pattaya police were called for help to the 10th Floor of View Talay Condominium 5, on Jomtien Beach where one person was badly wounded.

Running a Red Light Can Be the End of the Road

Tue, 22 Feb 2011 09:58:00 -0500

On Saturday at 3:30 am, Pattaya Police and Sawang Boriboon Rescuers were summoned to investigate an accident near the Intersection of Soi 17 and Third Road, South Pattaya, where 2 people were injured.

King Power Thailand set to open major Pattaya duty free complex

Wed, 16 Feb 2011 10:18:00 -0500

King Power International Group of Companies is to open a major THB500 million (US$16.2 million) downtown duty free and leisure complex in Pattaya on 15 September.

Esso (Thailand) Cares for Kids with Caravan of Fun

Tue, 01 Feb 2011 09:24:00 -0500

On Saturday morning (29th) at the Father Ray Foundation, the Caravan of Fun of Esso (Thailand) Public Ltd, came to offer the foundation a donation and Lunch Treat. The Director of the Father Ray Children’s Home Mr. Supachai Sateerasilapin, welcomed the caravan, and guided the kids to enjoy the fun activities that Esso Thailand had brought them.

Pattaya Beach could disappear in 5 years...

Tue, 25 Jan 2011 12:56:00 -0500

Sand erosion could cause Pattaya Beach to vanish in the next five years, a Chulalongkorn University researcher says.

Drugs User Finally Caught after Hit and Run

Sat, 22 Jan 2011 09:09:00 -0500

On Thursday morning, Pattaya Police were called by a local news reporter to inform them of a “Hit and Run” that had just happened at the South Pattaya Junction with Sukhumvit. A Bronze and Grey Toyota pickup truck that was involved left the accident scene heading towards Thepprasit Junction. The registration was also given to the police.

Finnish Expat Stabbed by Thai Ex-wife

Tue, 18 Jan 2011 09:28:00 -0500

At 00:25 am of Sunday (16th), the Pattaya Police led by Investigation Inspector Pol. Lt. Col. Wallop Gangtaratip, were informed by a doctor at Pattaya Memorial Hospital that there was an injured foreigner who had been stabbed under his left chest. The victim was under the care of a medic, and was waiting for the police to make a statement.

Russian couple relieved of bag

Sat, 15 Jan 2011 15:24:00 -0500

A Russian tourist couple were enjoying having their portrait drawn by a local sketch artist on Beach Road, Pattaya when a brazen thief took the opportunity to steal their bag.

My beautiful balloon: Pattaya International Balloon Fiesta 2011

Wed, 12 Jan 2011 09:29:00 -0500

Pattaya International Balloon Fiesta 2011 returns to the beach city from tomorrow until Sunday, putting a kaleidoscope of colours into the azure sky.