Tomorrowland confirmed for Pattaya’s Wisdom Valley in 2026LegacyThe Tourism and Sports minister confirmed the location for Tomorrowland, a world-class music festival, which will be held at Wisdom Valley in Pattaya. Thailand expects the event to generate 21 billion baht over a five-year contract. Hopes among Thai EDM fans were raised last year when former Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin had dinner with the organiser of the world-renowned Belgian music festival Tomorrowland, and announced Thailand’s intention to host the event for ten consecutive years. Although Srettha did not specify when the festival would be held, a rumour from some officials was circulated that the event would happen in Chon Buri in 2026. Controversy soon followed after Tomorrowland spokesperson Debby Wilmsen denied the announcement, stating that the organisers had not yet signed an official contract with the Thai government. The statement initially sparked criticism, with many accusing the government of giving false hope to EDM fans and tourism businesses relying on the event’s economic potential. The government admitted that no formal agreement had been made at the time and urged the public to wait for an official confirmation. Photo by Michal Soukup via Unsplash In July, Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) Governor Thapanee confirmed that the event was indeed set to take place in Chon Buri in 2026, marking the first time the festival would be held in Asia. However, she noted that the exact venue had not yet been finalised at that stage. Yesterday, August 6, the Minister of Tourism and Sports, Sorawong Thienthong, reaffirmed the government’s commitment, announcing that the venue had been officially confirmed as Wisdom Valley, located in the Khao Mai Kaew area of Pattaya. However, fresh controversy emerged over the government’s planned 1.6 billion baht investment in the event. Some critics argued that the budget should instead be directed towards supporting the families of soldiers and civilians who lost their lives in recent border clashes. Sorawong Thienthong | Photo via Facebook/ สรวงศ์ เทียนทอง Sorawong clarified that the event’s funding would come from a separate budget and expressed confidence that the government would provide appropriate compensation and support to those affected by the conflict. TAT Governor Thapanee also clarified that Tomorrowland would primarily be funded by the private sector, with the government offering only the necessary support to ensure Thailand can host the festival competitively and effectively. She added that the investment was worthwhile, as the festival is expected to run from 2026 to 2030 under the current agreement, attracting around one million visitors over five years and generating more than 21 billion baht in revenue for the country. Fans of the festival continue to await further details, including ticket sale dates and the official event schedule. The story Tomorrowland confirmed for Pattaya’s Wisdom Valley in 2026 as seen on Thaiger News.

Pattaya empowers teens with ‘Happy School’ workshopsLegacyForget boring lectures—Pattaya’s young leaders got hands-on with happiness this week in a workshop-driven celebration of National Youth Day 2025. Yesterday, August 6 at 9am, the city kicked off its official youth programme at Le Bali Resort & Spa, with Pattaya Mayor Poramet Ngampichet presiding over the opening ceremony. Themed Happy School, the event encouraged student leaders from 11 local schools to engage in workshops focused on leadership, emotional wellbeing, and values-driven teamwork. Director of the Education, Religion, and Culture Promotion Division, Boongam Lekcharoen, gave a welcome report, followed by remarks from Education Office Director Nopsit Cha Nakorn. Attendees included school administrators, government officials, educators, and student council reps from across Pattaya. The initiative, organised by Pattaya’s Education Office, aims to shape responsible, community-minded youth capable of leading with ethics, empathy, and purpose. “This programme fosters discipline, teamwork, and an understanding that true leadership means putting community above self,” Boongam said. Workshops throughout the day were led by expert facilitators and featured interactive sessions such as Happiness-Building Leadership, aimed at developing strong communication and collaboration among student council members. One of the key highlights was the World Café: Spreading Happiness through Happy School discussion. Students explored what makes schools joyful, how young people contribute to a positive environment, and what actions they can take to promote wellbeing. Participants were encouraged to take what they’d learned and implement new ideas back in their schools, from student-led projects to peer-support initiatives, helping ripple the impact beyond the event, reported The Pattaya News. The overall focus wasn’t just about academic achievement, organisers stressed, but about nurturing moral character, resilience, and compassion in future leaders. “We want to raise youth who not only excel individually, but who also uplift their communities and the nation,” said one of the facilitators. The event reaffirmed Pattaya’s commitment to investing in the next generation—not just as students, but as changemakers equipped to lead with heart, integrity, and vision. The story Pattaya empowers teens with ‘Happy School’ workshops as seen on Thaiger News.

3 Chinese and 2 Laotian arrested for livestreaming sex from Pattaya pool villaLegacyPolice today, August 7, arrested three Chinese men and two Laotian women while they were livestreaming sexual activities on a Chinese-based social media platform from a pool villa in Pattaya. Officers from the Immigration Bureau received a tip-off about Chinese nationals broadcasting explicit videos on social media using a property in Thailand as the backdrop for the lewd content. Following an investigation, police identified the location where the videos were being produced. The venue was confirmed to be a pool villa in Pattaya, although the exact name and address were not disclosed. Officers raided the property today and arrested five individuals, identified as: A 48 year old Chinese man Hong A 43 year old Chinese man Zhi A 53 year old Chinese man Peng A 26 year old Laotian woman Wan A 24 year old Laotian woman Win During the raid, officers seized sex toys, condoms, and video production equipment. Images shared by police showed that the group had been using at least ten mobile phones to operate the explicit livestreams. Photo via Facebook/ เจาะลึกทั่วไทย Inside Thailand It was not disclosed how much money the group had earned from online viewers. However, the two Laotian women told officers that they received 3,000 baht per livestream. All five suspects are facing three charges: Section 287(1) of the Criminal Law: Producing, possessing, importing, exporting, or distributing indecent materials, including documents, paintings, publications, pictures, films, recordings, or other content. Punishable by up to three years in prison, a fine of up to 60,000 baht, or both. Section 287(2) of the Criminal Law: Engaging in trade involving indecent materials. Also punishable by up to three years’ imprisonment, a fine of up to 60,000 baht, or both. Section 14(4) of the Computer Act: Importing obscene content into a computer system. This offence carries a penalty of up to five years’ imprisonment, a fine of up to 100,000 baht, or both. Photo via Facebook/ เจาะลึกทั่วไทย Inside Thailand A similar case was reported in 2021 when a Thai transwoman was arrested for livestreaming sex shows via the LINE application. She confessed to broadcasting live sex acts with her boyfriend, although the income earned from the illegal activity was not reported. In July this year, police cracked down on a Discord group that broadcast explicit videos featuring girls under the age of 15. The main Thai male suspect was arrested alongside at least three others involved in the operation. Also in July, a Thai teacher in the central province of Lop Buri was caught livestreaming up her skirt while teaching. She used the Bogo Live application and encouraged viewers to send her virtual gifts, which could be converted into cash. The story 3 Chinese and 2 Laotian arrested for livestreaming sex from Pattaya pool villa as seen on Thaiger News.

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