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20/12/2024

Pattaya and Bangkok struggle with rising foreign beggars and child exploitation amid tourism boom

PATTAYA, Thailand – Pattaya and Bangkok, two of Thailand’s most popular tourist destinations, have recently become focal points for alarming issues related to foreign beggars and child exploitation. Both cities, known for their vibrant tourism industries, have seen a rise in the number of foreig...

20/12/2024

Pattaya warns beach swimmers to stay in designated areas and monitor children

PATTAYA, Thailand – In light of increasing concerns over beach safety, Pattaya authorities have issued a public warning urging swimmers to stay within designated swimming zones and to closely supervise their children while at the beach. The advisory comes as a precautionary measure to prevent acci...

20/12/2024

A Rare Beauty in Pattaya – Playful golden tabby tiger ‘Sudkhet’ enjoys splashing water at local zoo..
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20/12/2024

The Dark Side of Pattaya – What Tourists Don’t Always See

PATTAYA, Thailand – While Pattaya is widely celebrated for its vibrant nightlife, beautiful beaches, and exciting attractions, there exists a darker side to the city that many tourists may overlook or fail to fully understand. Beneath the glossy tourist brochures and the neon-lit streets lies a se...

20/12/2024

Miraculous Escape – Woman crashes car into lamp post in Pattaya, believes ‘Mae Yanang’ protected her

PATTAYA, Thailand – The Sawang Boriboon Rescue Center in Pattaya received a report of a car accident involving a white Honda Jazz that lost control and crashed into a lamp post on the parallel road to the motorway, near the Pong Toll Plaza on the way into Pattaya, at 1:16 AM on December 19. Emerge...

20/12/2024

With neglected sidewalks and poor drainage systems, Pattaya struggles to keep up with its booming tourism

PATTAYA, Thailand – Pattaya, known for its vibrant tourism scene, faces significant challenges when it comes to its public roads and streets. Despite being a prime destination for both locals and international visitors, the city’s infrastructure is often criticized for its poor maintenance and d...

20/12/2024

Pattaya launches milk promotion program for children with special needs to support development and health

PATTAYA, Thailand – Winai Inpitak, Mayor of Nongprue Municipality, East Pattaya, presided over the opening of a training program promoting milk consumption for the health of children with special needs on December 19. The term “children with special needs” refers to children who require extra ...

20/12/2024

Why Drunk Driving Control and Laws Do Not Work in Pattaya

PATTAYA, Thailand – Pattaya, a vibrant and popular tourist destination in Thailand, has long struggled with the issue of drunk driving despite the presence of strict laws and enforcement efforts. While the Thai government has put in place legal measures to curb alcohol-related road accidents, thes...

20/12/2024

Is Pattaya Countdown worth attending after the chaotic Fireworks Festival weekend?

PATTAYA, Thailand – The Pattaya Countdown (Dec 29-31), one of the most anticipated events of the year, draws thousands of locals and tourists to celebrate the New Year in style, with spectacular fireworks displays, live performances, and an electric atmosphere. However, with the recent Pattaya Int...

20/12/2024

As Christmas approaches, where are all the Pattaya traffic police?

As Pattaya bursts at the seams with too much traffic on insufficient roads, the city’s traffic police division seems to have reduced its profile. These are the guys with the word “Traffic” prominently displayed on their backs. It’s true that they share duties with the main police force, but ...

20/12/2024

The Christmas mystery!

Billions of people celebrate Christmas or actually a certain person’s birthday. The arrival of this person started the time, you know BC and AD. The shepherds in Bethlehem heard an angel proclaim that a saviour, the Messiah, had been born. These shepherds found and saw the baby Jesus in the manger...

19/12/2024

Thailand tops December tourism rankings

BANGKOK, Thailand – Thailand has emerged as the top destination for international tourists this December, according to data from SiteMinder, a global hotel revenue management platform. International room bookings have risen to 87%, up from 84% during the same period last year, showcasing the count...

19/12/2024

Thailand launches global E-Visa system to simplify travel and enhance security

BANGKOK, Thailand – H.E. Mr. Maris Sangiampongsa, Minister of Foreign Affairs, presided over the launch of Kick-off THAI E-VISA: Apply, Anywhere, Anytime at Vithes Samosorn, marking an important milestone in the worldwide implementation of the electronic visa (e-Visa) system across 94 Royal Thai E...

19/12/2024

Barbecue dinner gone wrong in Pattaya – Heated argument over music ends in bloodshed

PATTAYA, Thailand – Police from Banglamung Police Station, Chonburi, were alerted to a violent altercation involving a group of teenage girls outside a barbecue restaurant in Soi Khao Talo, East Pattaya, at 2:49 AM on December 18. Upon arrival, officers found two groups of teenage girls, each cons...

19/12/2024

Challenges and Solutions – Pattaya’s ongoing efforts to overcome urban issues

PATTAYA, Thailand – Pattaya, one of Thailand’s most renowned tourist destinations, has been facing several significant challenges in recent years. The city’s rapid development, high tourist demand, and complex urban dynamics have created a range of problems that require constant attention. How...

19/12/2024

Pattaya sees temperature drop with strong winds this week

BANGKOK, Thailand – The Meteorological Department reports a 1-2°C temperature drop with strong winds in the Northeast, while the North, Central, Eastern, Bangkok, and Upper Southern regions will experience cool mornings. Residents are advised to take care of their health during the cold weather. ...