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Police raid villa, bust Korean scam gang and rescue kidnap victim

Chon Buri · Chon Buri

Police raid villa, bust Korean scam gang and rescue kidnap victim

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Thai police have arrested 21 suspects, including 20 South Koreans and one Chinese national, after rescuing a South Korean man allegedly kidnapped and forced to work for a call centre scam gang operating out of a luxury pool villa in Bang Lamung district, Chon Buri. The operation followed a tip-off from the South Korean embassy.See the Story

Police Seize 39 Million Baht in Mining Embezzlement Case

Si Racha · Si Racha

Police Seize 39 Million Baht in Mining Embezzlement Case

Police seize 39 million baht in mining embezzlement caseLegacyPolice from Region 2 have seized 39 million baht in cash linked to a case involving two female employees from a mining company accused of embezzling 103 million baht from their employer. The money was hidden under a bed in a condo owned by one of the suspect’s husbands, before the suspects fled abroad. The situation took a grim turn when it was revealed that one of the women had hired…See the Story

Pattaya will never change if officials only issue verbal warnings, say locals tired of sidewalk chaos

Social Media · Pattaya City

Pattaya will never change if officials only issue verbal warnings, say locals tired of sidewalk chaos

Warnings Today, Violations Tomorrow: Locals demand real enforcement on sidewalk abuse PATTAYA, Thailand – A fresh round of “tidy-up” operations targeting illegal parking on sidewalks along Jomtien Second Road drew praise on social media this week — but also deep skepticism. City officials from the Jomtien municipal enforcement division (thesakij) responded to public complaints by organizing a site visit and asking business operators to remove ve…Read Article

Thailand’s Overpricing Crisis – From Pattaya beaches to floating markets, the tourist trap widens

“Not Just Pattaya Anymore” – Overpricing scandals now stretch from beach resorts to floating markets. Even at government-licensed venues, loopholes allow for “optional” add-ons to quietly inflate the cost — often without receipts or itemized transparency. Legal Framework, Toothless in Practice? While Ratchaburi’s Office of Commerce reiterated that boat tour operators must follow provincial pricing laws and post clear signage, enforcement remains…Pattaya City · Pattaya City Read Article

Pattaya faces another blow as Middle East conflict further dampens high-spending tourism hopes

Middle East conflict slashes tourist arrivals from Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, and Syria by up to 50%, hitting Pattaya’s recovery hopes. (Photo by Jetsada Homklin) PATTAYA, Thailand – Just as Pattaya was beginning to recover from earlier tourism setbacks, the city now faces fresh challenges as international turmoil in the Middle East threatens to derail one of its last remaining sources of visitor growth. The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT)…Pattaya City · Pattaya City Read Article

Laem Chabang Port and CNNC Joint Venture Host Open House for Community Engagement

The Pattaya News =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- CHONBURI, June 20th, 2025 – Laem Chabang Port, in collaboration with the CNNC Joint Venture, held the “Phase 3 Open House: Strengthening Community Ties” at the Traethong Room, Laem Chabang Port Welfare Center. Mrs. Sirima Kiratyakom, Deputy Director of Laem Chabang Port, presided over the event, joined by community leaders from 39 local communities, senior […] Laem Chabang Port and CNNC Joint Venture Host Open H…Laem Chabang · Laem Chabang Read Article

Chonburi Boosts Tourism with Cultural Development Project

The Pattaya News =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Chonburi, Thailand – On Friday, June 20, 2025, Mr. Phongthasit Pijanant, Deputy Governor of Chonburi Province, presided over the opening of a workshop aimed at enhancing the capabilities of tourism entrepreneurs and personnel. The event, held at Cholchan Pattaya Beach Resort in Na Kluea, Bang Lamung District, was part of the “Tourism Development Project to […] Chonburi Boosts Tourism with Cultural Development Pr…Bang Lamung District · Bang Lamung District Read Article

Thai government pays 750k baht to families of tortured conscripts

Thai government pays 750k baht to families of tortured conscriptsLegacyThe Thai government awarded 750,000 baht per family to the relatives of two conscripts who died from torture. Today, June 19, at 9am, at the Ministry of Justice on Cherng Watthana Road, Police Colonel Tawee Sodsong, the justice minister, presided over the compensation ceremony for the victims’ families under the Prevention and Suppression of Torture and Enforced Disappearance…Chon Buri · Chon Buri Read Article

Pattaya clears shades from beach road footpaths, baht-bus parking on Soi Buakhao still a headache

Pattaya cracks down on sidewalk clutter to make Beach Road safer and more enjoyable for tourists and locals alike. PATTAYA, Thailand – Pattaya officials are taking action to solve one of the most common frustrations for tourists and residents alike: navigating the cluttered sidewalks along Beach Road. This week, the city’s municipal enforcement officers (thesakij) launched a fresh campaign to clean up public walkways, especially along the beachf…Pattaya City · Pattaya City Read Article

Pattaya Mayor and Danish Ambassador deepen friendship through safe tourism and global networking

Pattaya Mayor welcomes Danish Ambassador to strengthen ties in tourism, tech, and public safety cooperation. PATTAYA, Thailand – Mayor Poramet Ngampichet, along with Secretary to the Mayor, Phumipipat Kamonat and Assistant Secretary, Pithaya Piromyon, warmly welcomed H.E. Mr. Danny Annan, Ambassador of Denmark to Thailand, and his delegation at Pattaya City Hall, Meeting Room 132. The visit marks a significant step in strengthening international…Tourism · Pattaya City Read Article

Hope for eco-tourism rises after whale shark spotted swimming beside dive boat off Bang Saray

Majestic Visitor! Whale shark swims alongside dive boat off Bang Saray, sparking eco-tourism hopes in Sattahip. PATTAYA, Thailand – A diving instructor in Bang Saray has captured the hearts of ocean lovers and sparked excitement among eco-tourism operators after sharing a remarkable video of a 6-meter whale shark peacefully swimming alongside a dive boat off the coast of Sattahip. The footage, posted on June 18 to the personal Facebook page of t…Whale Sharks · Pattaya City Read Article