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Pattaya – Pattaya Mail

• Expats at the far end of Thailand’s geopolitical battlefield
  PATTAYA, Thailand – In the 21st century, global power is no longer measured primarily by troop numbers or nuclear warheads. Instead, it is increasingly defined by control over scarcity energy, critical minerals, and the semiconductor supply chains that underpin modern economies. The United States, as the world’s dominant power, is actively reshaping the global order […]
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• Pattaya stages large-scale fire emergency drill on Walking Street
  PATTAYA, Thailand – Pattaya City on Jan 16 carried out a major emergency preparedness drill simulating a fire incident on Walking Street, reinforcing safety measures and building confidence among residents, business operators, and tourists. The exercise was led by Pattaya Deputy Mayor Krisana Boonsawat, along with city councillors, provincial representatives, and officials from multiple agencies, […]
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• Vehicle fire on Thepprasit Soi 8 in Pattaya leaves two cars damaged, no injuries reported
  PATTAYA, Thailand – A vehicle fire broke out on January 16 inside a staff residential compound on Thepprasit Soi 8, damaging two cars but leaving no one injured. Jomtien municipal officers assisted with traffic and public safety coordination while Pattaya City firefighters responded to the scene and quickly brought the blaze under control. The fire […]
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• Canadian man found dead at Jomtien beachfront condominium, health issues suspected
  PATTAYA, Thailand – An 86-year-old Canadian man was found dead early Wednesday morning after falling from a high-rise condominium near Dongtan Beach, with police saying initial findings point to possible health-related causes. Police from Pattaya City Police Station were notified at around 7.30 a.m. on January 15 and responded to View Talay 7 condominium on […]
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• Police, health officials raid Pattaya beauty clinic, find unlicensed Botox injections
  PATTAYA, Thailand – Provincial Police Region 2, in cooperation with the Chonburi Provincial Public Health Office, have raided a beauty clinic located on Pattaya Third Road on Jan 15 after finding unlicensed personnel administering Botox injections, authorities said. The inspection followed intelligence reports that the clinic was operating without proper authorization and providing medical services […]
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• Strong baht clouds Pattaya tourism outlook in 2026 as China market slumps 35%
  PATTAYA, Thailand – Chonburi’s tourism sector faces mounting challenges in 2026, with a strengthening baht weighing on long-haul markets and Asian arrivals remaining weak, according to Thanet Supornsahasrungsi, President of the Chonburi Tourism Federation Association (ACTF). Thanet said that during the winter travel period from March to April, extending to the Songkran holiday, long-haul visitors […]
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• Strong baht fuels shorter stays and farewells from long-time Pattaya visitors
  PATTAYA, Thailand – The Thai baht’s continued strength is reigniting an old debate in Pattaya — not about tourist numbers, but about who stays, how long, and why. With the baht trading around 31.40–31.42 to the US dollar, according to Kasikorn Research Center, Thailand remains a noticeably more expensive destination for many Western visitors than […]
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• Tourists make the most of sunny spells on Pattaya Beach
  PATTAYA, Thailand – Pattaya and surrounding areas are experiencing slightly warmer temperatures, rising by about 1–2°C, while cooler conditions and morning haze persist, according to the Meteorological Department’s latest forecast on Jan 16. Forecasters said weakened high-pressure systems over upper Thailand are allowing temperatures to climb modestly, though early mornings in Pattaya and along the […]
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• Pattaya’s changing bar scene leaves wallets happier drinking alone
  PATTAYA, Thailand – As Pattaya debates rising prices and changing bar culture, few topics ignite as much emotion as the humble “lady drink.” A recent wave of reader comments highlights a growing disconnect between tourists’ expectations and the realities facing bar workers — with mobile phones, commissions, and shifting attitudes all under scrutiny. Many readers […]
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• Pattaya Squid Fair to transform Jomtien Beach into ‘Fisherman’s Fantasy Village’, Feb 20–21
  PATTAYA, Thailand – In 2026, Pattaya will invite visitors to step into an imaginative seaside world as the annual Pattaya Squid Fair returns under the theme “Fisherman’s Fantasy Village.” The event aims to reawaken the spirit of a traditional fishing community through a creative blend of culture, cuisine, music, and coastal entertainment. More than just […]
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