Pattaya — A Pattaya police officer was praised for his bravery after scaling a fourth-floor balcony to rescue a young girl who was trapped alone in a locked condo unit. Pol. Col. Anek Sarathongyu, Superintendent of Pattaya Police Station, presented an award to Pol. Lt. Cpl. Witoon Thammachat, a patrol officer, in recognition of his […]

PATTAYA, Thailand – On April 21st, 2025, a road rage incident unfolded in front of Nong Yai Temple in Pattaya, leaving a passenger van heavily damaged. A video circulating online captured a motorcycle taxi driver appearing to cut off a Chonburi-Rayong passenger van, dismounting, and violently smashing the van’s left and right side windows, as […]

Pattaya — Pattaya Mayor Mr. Poramase Ngampichet led the opening of the annual Kong Khao Festival on April 20th at Lan Pho Naklua Park, drawing crowds of locals and tourists celebrating cultural heritage after Songkran. On April 20th, Pattaya Mayor Mr. Poramase presided over the opening ceremony of the “Pattaya Kong Khao Festival 2025.” The […]

Pattaya- At 8:46 PM on April 20th, 2025, Lt. Col. Panasarn Krongsit, Deputy Chief of the Pattaya City Police Station, received a report of an armed robber targeting tourists in Soi Phratamnak 5. After notifying his superiors, including Col. Anek Sratongyoo, Chief of Pattaya City Police Station, and Lt. Col. Arun Sapanon, Deputy Chief of […]

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Nongprue- At 3:00 PM on April 20, 2025, Nongprue Police Station received a report of a suspicious object resembling a bomb placed under a tree in Soi Nong Mai Kaen 16 in Village 8 in Nongprue. Upon receiving the report, police coordinated with the Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) team from Chonburi Provincial Police to investigate. […]

Pattaya — More than 20 tourists reported thefts to Pattaya police on April 19th after falling prey to pickpockets and bag slashers while celebrating Songkran along Central Pattaya Beach Road. At around 5:50 PM, more than 20 foreign tourists had filed complaints with Pattaya Police, reporting incidents of theft while participating in the Songkran water […]

Sri Racha — Locals and visitors gathered at Koh Loy Health Park on April 19th to celebrate the Sri Racha Kong Khao Festival, a tradition blending Songkran festivities with a 30-year-old cultural ritual. At 7 PM on April 19th, Mr. Witthaya Khunpluem, President of the Chonburi Provincial Administrative Organization, presided over the opening ceremony of […]

Pattaya — Pattaya City is continuing to take serious action on reclaiming public spaces for community use, as led by Mayor Mr. Poramase Ngampichet. The goal is to return as much public land as possible to the people for shared benefit. Mr. Poramase revealed that six locations have been targeted for action: Jomtien – Demolition […]

Pattaya — Eight people, including children celebrating Songkran, were injured after a foreign driver allegedly under the influence crashed into multiple vehicles on Thepprasit Road in Pattaya. At 3:30 PM on April 19th, officers from Pattaya Police Station and rescue personnel from Sawang Boriboon Thammasathan Foundation responded to a report of a multi-vehicle collision with […]