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Long-term visitors and locals agree – ‘Safety’ in Pattaya depends on who you ask

“Safe on Paper, Not in Reality” – Expats question Pattaya’s top safety ranking as daily street-level incidents tell a different story. (Photo – Chinese gang busted after gunfire erupts in Huay Yai hideout) PATTAYA, Thailand – While tourism officials proudly tout Pattaya as one of ASEAN’s “safest” cities, many long-term visitors and local residents remain unconvinced—and increasingly vocal about their concerns. A recent promotional campaign ranki…Read Article

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Expats outside Pattaya wonder if Chinese shooting spree signals end of peaceful days

“Quiet No More” – Expats outside Pattaya say recent violence shakes their sense of safety in formerly peaceful communities. (Photo – Neighbors in shock following the incident) PATTAYA, Thailand – The recent shooting incident involving a Chinese group in the greater Pattaya area has rattled not just local residents, but also long-term foreign residents who deliberately chose to live outside the city’s chaotic tourist zones for a quieter life. Acc…Read Article

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Vocal coach and singer Sanya Khan shares insights at Pattaya City Expats Club

As Sanya Khan looks on as Club member Amy Falken who is one of Sanya’s students entertains the audience with a song. PATTAYA, Thailand – On May 28, 2025, the Pattaya City Expats Club had the pleasure of hosting Aleksandra (Sanya) Khan, a talented vocal coach and singer, who shared her journey and expertise in vocal training. The meeting was filled with engaging anecdotes, practical vocal techniques, and heartfelt stories that captivated the audi…Read Article

As Indian tour groups rise and Chinese visitors decline, European tourists ask—has Pattaya forgotten us?

Is Pattaya losing its identity in the push for volume tourism? European visitors feel squeezed amid Indian influx. PATTAYA, Thailand – Pattaya is undergoing a transformation that many long-term foreign residents say is making the city unrecognizable. At the heart of the concern is the city’s increasing focus on Indian tourism—particularly low-cost group packages—which expats claim is shifting the local culture, aesthetics, and even the hospitali…Travel · Pattaya City Read Article

Drunk Father Crashes Pickup Near Pattaya, Killing Wife and Daughter, Injuring Young Son

Drunk driver crashes in Pattaya, kills wife and 4-year-old daughter — 6-year-old son injured. PATTAYA, Thailand – Rescue units were dispatched to the scene of a severe accident on Highway 331, kilometer marker 32+500, near a U-turn close to the Royal Forest Department in Khao Mai Kaew, Banglamung District, Chonburi Province at approximately 10:36 PM on May 29. Responding police and rescue workers found a black Isuzu D-Max pickup truck with Chonb…Bang Lamung District · Bang Lamung District See the Story

Russian news agency confirms ban on tourists opening Thai bank accounts

The ban on tourists opening bank accounts may be temporary. TASS, Russia’s principal international publicist, has now confirmed that Bangkok Bank has been operating under new anti-fraud procedures since the beginning of 2025. These apply to all countries, although semi-official leaks suggest that attention has been focused on Russian and Chinese nationals. But the ban now appears to be iron-clad, at any rate for now. A bank spokesperson added th…Pattaya City · Pattaya City Read Article

Russian man caught drifting BMW on Pattaya beachside, faces charges and possible deportation

Russian arrested for reckless midnight drifting near Pattaya beach as police seize BMW, push for visa revocation, and warn: “Public areas are not race tracks”. PATTAYA, Thailand – Police in Najomtien, Chonburi, arrested a 36-year-old Russian man identified as Mr. Ivan for dangerously drifting his black BMW in a beachside parking lot near Ban Amphur, Najomtien Subdistrict, disturbing local residents around 1:00 a.m. Police, led by Pol. Col. Patta…BMW · Pattaya City Read Article

No more excuses for Bali Hai Pier toilets — Pattaya Mayor vows delays in public works will no longer be tolerated

“No more delays.” Pattaya Mayor demands urgent progress on stalled public works projects — starting with the long-overdue Bali Hai restroom complex. PATTAYA, Thailand – Pattaya’s top leadership is drawing a firm line: delays in public works will no longer be tolerated. At a key policy meeting held on May 27, Mayor Poramet Ngampichet delivered a blunt message to city executives, deputy mayors, department heads, and advisers — Pattaya cannot affor…Pattaya City · Pattaya City Read Article

More chaos coming to Jomtien Second Road — Underground cable project set to begin July 1

Jomtien Braces for New Disruptions: Jomtien Second Road underground cable project to begin July 1, raising fresh concerns about road chaos and tourist inconvenience. PATTAYA, Thailand – As frustration simmers over what many see as a lack of visible investment in infrastructure, more disruption is now on the horizon — this time on Jomtien Second Road. Deputy Pattaya Mayor Manot Nongyai chaired the fifth progress meeting on Phase 1 of the city’s u…Pattaya City · Pattaya City Read Article

Where’s all the money going? Thailand’s tourism boom isn’t hiding the cracks

Tourists bring billions, but the streets still stink — is Thailand just cashing in and checking out? (Photo – Pattaya Beach, Thailand) PATTAYA, Thailand – Despite welcoming over 13.4 million international visitors in just the first five months of 2025, Thailand is facing a deeper, more uncomfortable question: Where’s all the money going — and is the country on the right track? According to the Ministry of Tourism and Sports, foreign tourists con…Pattaya City · Pattaya City Read Article

‘Chinese gone, Indians here to stay, Europeans caught in the middle’ - Expats say Pattaya’s identity is becoming a jarring mix

“The Chinese are gone, the Indians are here to stay, and Europeans seem caught in the middle,” says one expat, capturing the shifting tides of Pattaya’s tourism landscape. (Photo: A baht bus drives along Pattaya Beach Road in May) PATTAYA, Thailand – Pattaya, once known as an eclectic blend of Western nightlife, affordable living, and beachside charm, is undergoing a transformation that many long-term foreign residents say is making the city unr…Tourism · Pattaya City Read Article

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Long-term visitors and locals agree – ‘Safety’ in Pattaya depends on who you ask

Expats outside Pattaya wonder if Chinese shooting spree signals end of peaceful days

Vocal coach and singer Sanya Khan shares insights at Pattaya City Expats Club

As Indian tour groups rise and Chinese visitors decline, European tourists ask—has Pattaya forgotten us?

Drunk Father Crashes Pickup Near Pattaya, Killing Wife and Daughter, Injuring Young Son

Russian news agency confirms ban on tourists opening Thai bank accounts

Russian man caught drifting BMW on Pattaya beachside, faces charges and possible deportation

No more excuses for Bali Hai Pier toilets — Pattaya Mayor vows delays in public works will no longer be tolerated

More chaos coming to Jomtien Second Road — Underground cable project set to begin July 1

Where’s all the money going? Thailand’s tourism boom isn’t hiding the cracks

‘Chinese gone, Indians here to stay, Europeans caught in the middle’ - Expats say Pattaya’s identity is becoming a jarring mix

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