Pattaya-Thailand – Pattaya Mail
- When high-stakes deals in EEC are shaken by “sworn declarations”PATTAYA, Thailand – The sound of sirens and the presence of task force officers from the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB), in collaboration with the Department of Business Development (DBD), sweeping through Bowin, Nikhom Phatthana, and Rayong recently is not a routine check. This is “Operation Nominee Sweep” a targeted strike against transnational capital using Thai […]Victor Wong (Peerasan Wongsri)
- Top cop warns Pattaya police discipline failures could damage Thailand’s imagePATTAYA, Thailand – A senior national police inspector has stressed the importance of strict discipline and professionalism among officers in Pattaya, highlighting the city’s critical role in shaping Thailand’s image as a global tourist destination. Pol. Lt. Gen. Trairong Phiwphan, Deputy Inspector-General of the Royal Thai Police, led an official inspection at Pattaya City Police […]Pattaya Mail
- Aging Pattaya spurs new health drive to protect seniors and cut disease risksPATTAYA, Thailand – Pattaya is ramping up efforts to support its aging population with the launch of a new health initiative aimed at improving long-term quality of life for senior citizens. Mayor Poramet Ngampichet presided over the opening of the “Healthy Living” project for fiscal year 2026, held at Le Bali Resort & Spa in […]Pattaya Mail
- Bangkok sting targets mobile signal hackers using fake base stationBANGKOK, Thailand – Thai cyber police have arrested two Chinese nationals after intercepting a vehicle equipped with a mobile signal interception device used to send fraudulent SMS messages across Bangkok, April 30. Police said the suspects were found with a “False Base Station,” a portable device that mimics a legitimate mobile network tower, allowing scammers […]Pattaya Mail
- Retired naval officer driving BMW hits elderly rider in serious crash in SattahipPATTAYA, Thailand – A serious road accident occurred on the afternoon of April 30 on Highway 332 in the Sattahip area, leaving an elderly motorcycle rider critically injured after being struck by a BMW driven by a retired naval officer. Police at Sattahip Station were alerted at 2:10 p.m. and responded to the scene along […]Pattaya Mail
- Pattaya allows free beach use with personal gear but bans tents and loud musicPATTAYA, Thailand – Enforcement teams in Pattaya have continued a series of beach inspections targeting operators illegally renting out mats, chairs, and umbrellas on public beach areas, as authorities move to restore order and ensure fair access to public space. City enforcement officers, together with special affairs officials, conducted ongoing patrols along the beachfront, inspecting […]Pattaya Mail
- Rider claims hit-and-run crash turned violent as group assault leaves him injured in PattayaPATTAYA, Thailand – A 26-year-old delivery rider has filed a police complaint after a road accident escalated into a violent assault in Pattaya, April 30. The incident occurred around noon near the intersection of Soi Kor Phai and Rung Land Village in South Pattaya. The victim, identified as Panitan, said he was riding his motorcycle […]Pattaya Mail
- Shortages exposed as Pattaya officials push urgent upgrades to local health centersPATTAYA, Thailand – Pattaya officials are stepping up efforts to strengthen grassroots healthcare, as Deputy Mayor Wuthisak Rermkijakarn led an inspection of two community health promotion centers to assess services and address gaps in local care. Accompanied by city council members and public health officers, the team visited centers in Lan Pho and Arunothai communities, […]Pattaya Mail
- Hostage tactics in Chiang Mai as police arrest Chinese scam network leaderCHIANG MAI, Thailand – Police in northern Thailand have arrested a suspected leader of a Chinese-led scam network accused of coercing victims into opening mule accounts, including using children as leverage in a shocking case uncovered in Chiang Mai, April 30. According to Provincial Police Region 5 Commander Lt. Gen. Kritthaphon Yeesakorn, the case began […]Pattaya Mail
- Parents get relief as Thailand kicks off nationwide back-to-school price cutsPATTAYA, Thailand – Thailand’s Ministry of Commerce has launched a nationwide campaign to ease the financial burden on parents ahead of the new school term, offering steep discounts on uniforms, supplies, and essential services. Witthayakorn Maneenet, Director-General of the Department of Internal Trade, said the initiative—titled “Thai Chuay Thai Plus: Back to School 2026 (Big […]Pattaya Mail
