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Banglamung- On June 13, 2025, the first Takian Tia Municipal Council meeting of the year was held at the council’s meeting room in Chonburi, Thailand. Mr. Patcharapatch Sritanyanon, the Banglamung District Chief, presided over the session, officially opening the council and presenting insignia to the newly elected council members following the recent municipal election. The […]

Pattaya- On June 9th, 2025, Pattaya City Mayor Mr. Poramese Ngampichet presided over the opening ceremony of a grand academic and skills competition organized by the Pattaya City Education Office. Held at the Pattaya Indoor Sports Arena, the event showcased the talents of students and teachers across 118 categories, aiming to select representatives for national-level […]

PATTAYA, Thailand – On June 13th, 2025, the Banglamung District Chief, Mr. Patcharapat Srithanyanon, announced a successful operation to register unlicensed accommodations on Koh Larn, a popular tourist island near Pattaya. The initiative aims to bring unregulated guesthouses and rentals into compliance, boosting transparency and local development. Koh Larn, a magnet for Thai and international […]

Banglamung, Thailand – In a move to accommodate the growing influx of tourists, Banglamung District is set to expand its zoning regulations for entertainment venues and completely restructure its motorbike taxi system. The announcement was made during a meeting chaired by District Chief Patcharapat Sritanyanon at the Takian Tia Municipal Office, attended by heads of […]

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Pattaya upgrades the sign — sparking debate over identity, traffic congestion, and who really owns the night. (Photo – Before and after the old sign was dismantled, as the city prepares to install the new LED display.) PATTAYA, Thailand — The City of Pattaya has begun dismantling the old sign and installing a new LED-lit gateway at the entrance to its iconic Walking Street, temporarily closing access for the long-planned upgrade. While city officials tout it as a move toward modernization, not everyone is impressed. As the fresh sign flickered to life in dazzling colors, the first reaction was exactly what authorities hoped for — crowds of tourists snapping photos beneath the bright new archway. But the second reaction was far less flattering: heavy traffic congestion and a flood of sarcastic commentary from foreign residents and visitors. “They should’ve added a lay-by just for selfies. Traffic’s already a mess without turning the entrance into a photo booth,” said a retiree who lives in Jomtien. “It’s cute, but what’s the point if everything inside still looks like 2005?” added a tourist from Australia. “New sign, same old scams.” Others took a more biting tone — especially expats living outside Pattaya who say the street no longer represents what it once did. “Honestly, they should rename it Indian Street,” said a longtime British expat. “Go walk it any night — the crowd, the music, the menus. It’s not Walking Street anymore, it’s Delhi by the Sea.” The comment refers to the noticeable shift in Pattaya’s tourist demographic over recent years, with a significant influx of Indian tourists reshaping nightlife dynamics — from the music played in bars to the kind of restaurants that dominate the beachfront. While many welcome the diversity, others see it as part of what they call “the identity drift” of Pattaya’s entertainment zones. “It used to be East European, then Russian, then Chinese. Now it’s Indian. Next year? Who knows. Maybe Martians,” joked a bar owner in Naklua. “But they keep changing the sign like it’s going to fix something.” Critics argue that the LED upgrade is more cosmetic than meaningful, a shiny distraction from deeper issues on Walking Street: inconsistent regulation, uneven business quality, safety concerns, and an aging infrastructure. “This is like putting LED lights on a broken tuk-tuk and pretending it’s a Tesla,” one user commented on social media. Meanwhile, Thai residents expressed concern that the road closure — and now the increased foot traffic for photo ops — would worsen traffic problems, especially on weekend evenings. “We’re happy to welcome tourists, but stopping right at the entrance to take 10 selfies in a row blocks everything. It’s chaos already,” a local baht bus driver said. Despite the criticism, Pattaya City Hall sees the makeover as part of a long-term branding effort to repackage the beach city as a cleaner, more modern international destination. “The sign is symbolic — a new chapter for Pattaya,” a city spokesperson said. “We are investing in infrastructure and atmosphere to keep the city competitive.” But whether a new sign can really change perceptions remains to be seen. For many longtime visitors, the glowing arch may be a photo opportunity — but not a solution. As one long-term visitor put it while watching the traffic back up: “You can dress up the door however you want. If what’s behind it hasn’t changed, people will notice.”

Reckless overtaking leads to crash: Chinese driver hits school van in Rayong, leaving many injured. PATTAYA, Thailand – Pattaya and the surrounding provinces have seen a worrying rise in dangerous driving behaviors attributed to some foreign drivers, particularly Chinese nationals working and living in the area. This reckless conduct on busy roads threatens the safety of locals, tourists, and all commuters alike. Just recently, in Rayong province, a severe accident highlighted the risks. On the evening of June 12, a Chinese man driving a white sedan attempted a risky overtaking maneuver on a two-lane road near Wat Thammasathit in Mueang Rayong district. The driver lost control and collided head-on with a two-row passenger pick-up truck (Songthaew) used to transport schoolchildren. The crash left many injured, including several children who were inside the vehicle at the time. Rescue teams and medical staff rushed to the scene, urgently transporting the injured to Rayong Hospital. Witnesses reported seeing the sedan speeding and aggressively overtaking multiple vehicles prior to the collision, causing panic among other road users. The driver, identified as Mr. Su Xin, 31, and his passenger, Mr. Su Jer Wei, 32, both Chinese nationals employed in the nearby industrial estate, sustained injuries and were taken into police custody for questioning. Authorities are reviewing CCTV footage to pursue legal action under Thai traffic laws. Speeding and risky maneuvers by foreign drivers raise safety concerns on Pattaya roads. This incident is not isolated. Expats and locals in Pattaya have expressed growing concern over unsafe driving habits among some foreign workers, noting a pattern of speeding, illegal overtaking, and disregard for traffic rules that endangers everyone on the road. City officials and traffic police have urged all drivers to respect road safety regulations and reminded foreign residents that Thai traffic laws apply equally to all, with serious consequences for violations. The call for stricter enforcement and better driver education continues, as the safety of Pattaya’s roads remains a top priority — for locals, tourists, and foreign workers alike. Authorities crack down after Chinese driver causes serious head-on collision near Pattaya. Road safety alert: Locals and expats call for stricter traffic law enforcement in Pattaya and beyond.

“Never date a Thai single mom in Pattaya,” they say — but maybe the real warning is about men chasing illusions in a city built on escape. (Photo – Pattaya Beach, Thailand) PATTAYA, Thailand – The news hit Pattaya’s expat circles with all the drama of a bad soap opera: A foreign man, distraught after a dispute with his Thai girlfriend and several unanswered phone calls, allegedly drank mosquito repellent on a dark street in the heart of the city. It made headlines. It made people shake their heads. And almost immediately, the usual chorus chimed in — those familiar voices in online forums and beer bars, men who’ve been burned or who think they’ve seen it all: “Let me guess. She’s a single mom.” “Never date a Thai single mom in Pattaya.” “It always ends like this.” Pattaya is full of these cautionary tales. Men who fall hard, fall fast, and fall apart when things don’t go their way. But what is it about single mothers in this city that seems to ignite such strong warnings and emotional wreckage? The narrative is familiar. A man arrives from abroad — maybe he’s divorced, maybe lonely, maybe just tired of women back home. Then he meets a beautiful Thai woman, soft-spoken, smiling. She tells him about her life, maybe about her child. He doesn’t mind. In fact, he sees it as a sign of maturity. She’s grounded, she’s been through things — maybe she’ll appreciate him more. It starts fast. The calls, the meals, the quiet evenings with her child asleep in the other room. He offers to help. Maybe with rent, school supplies, a new fridge. He feels needed. She says she loves him. He believes it. And for a while, it feels like something real. Like he found a second chance. Then something shifts. She goes quiet for a day. She doesn’t reply to messages right away. Maybe he sees her online but not answering. Maybe she’s “too busy” to meet. And suddenly, all those feelings of safety start to unravel. He calls more. She answers less. And the more distant she becomes, the more desperate he feels. For some men, that’s where it ends. They walk away, bruised ego in tow, telling the next guy at the bar, “Don’t do it. Never date a Thai single mom in Pattaya.” Heartbreak in paradise: A foreign man’s emotional collapse in Pattaya sparks new debate about love, loneliness — and the risks of dating Thai single moms. (Photo – Pattaya Beach, Thailand) But for others — like the man with the mosquito repellent — it goes deeper. The illusion crashes hard. The idea that he was loved, that he was special, that he mattered — all gone in a few unanswered texts. And in that quiet, painful freefall, some men make desperate choices. But the truth is, this isn’t really a story about single moms. It’s a story about fantasy. About misplaced trust. About trying to turn a few moments of affection into something permanent in a city built on the temporary. Pattaya doesn’t make relationships easy. It’s a city where romance, survival, and economics are tangled together, and where love often has a price tag — real or imagined. Yes, some single moms in Pattaya are looking for stability. Some are pragmatic. Some have been burned so many times that they’ve learned to stay one step ahead. But others are just trying to make it work — raise their child, hold onto a little dignity, and maybe find someone who sees them as more than a sob story or a payday. And the men? Many of them come here already cracked. Lonely, aging, running from something. They think they’ve found a cure in a smile, a soft voice, a warm body. But what they often find is a mirror — one that reflects every vulnerability they brought with them. So when someone says, “Never date a Thai single mom in Pattaya,” maybe the real warning should be this: Never start something in Pattaya unless you’re clear about who you are, what you want, and what she really wants from you. And if it all goes wrong? Walk away. With your pride, your passport, and your dignity intact. Not with a bottle of mosquito spray. Earlier Report: (Foreign man in Pattaya empties mosquito repellent in mouth after dispute with Thai girlfriend and unanswered calls)