Pattaya-Thailand – Pattaya Mail
- Indian tourist reports alleged theft by transgender suspects to Pattaya policePATTAYA, Thailand – A 59-year-old Indian tourist has filed a police complaint in Pattaya after claiming he was robbed of cash and foreign currency worth more than 25,000 baht by transgender individuals in a hotel room near Pattaya Beach on April 11. The complainant reported the incident to Pattaya City Police at around 01:06 a.m., […]Pattaya Mail
- Swiss man, 79, dies in Pattaya fire as suspected cigarette ignites fatal blazePATTAYA, Thailand – A 79-year-old Swiss national was found dead after a fire engulfed a rental room in the Pong area of Banglamung early morning on April 11, in a suspected incident caused by a cigarette. Police were alerted at 06:06 a.m. to a residential fire in a row of rental rooms in Soi Huai […]Pattaya Mail
- Dog walk dispute in Sattahip ends in Polish tourist stabbing as woman surrenders after standoffPATTAYA, Thailand – Authorities in Sattahip, just a 20-minute drive south of Pattaya, successfully pressured and negotiated the surrender of a Thai woman suspected of stabbing a Polish tourist during a dispute while walking dogs near Khao Chi Chan School in Bang Saray on the evening of April 10. The victim, identified as Mr. Michal […]Pattaya Mail
- Songkran getaway surge as Koh Sichang sees heavy tourist crowds and strong local spendingSRIRACHA, Thailand – Koh Sichang is experiencing a strong surge in visitors during the long Songkran holiday, as tourists from nearby provinces flock to the island for a short and cost-saving getaway, boosting expectations of millions of baht in local spending. At the Koh Loi–Koh Sichang ferry terminal in Sri Racha, Chonburi, large numbers of […]Pattaya Mail
- Aging Koh Larn Pier set for major rebuild as Pattaya prepares for tourist surgePATTAYA, Thailand – The Marine Department is moving ahead with plans to demolish and rebuild a new pier on Koh Larn, aiming to improve capacity, safety, and overall travel experience for both Thai and international tourists. Officials say the existing pier has begun to deteriorate and is no longer sufficient to handle the growing number […]Pattaya Mail
- Pattaya extends stray dog care to Koh Larn with sterilization and vaccination drivePATTAYA, Thailand – Pattaya City is continuing its push on animal welfare, expanding efforts to care for stray dogs to Koh Larn with a planned sterilization and vaccination campaign aimed at improving both animal welfare and community safety. The initiative is scheduled to take place from April 27 to May 8, focusing on controlling the […]Pattaya Mail
- Four years on, Pattaya Mayor sees results take shape through steady developmentPATTAYA, Thailand – After four years in office, Pattaya Mayor “Beer” is beginning to see tangible results from a consistent and methodical approach to city development, with projects across infrastructure, public utilities, and tourism now taking visible form. Since taking office, the mayor has focused on addressing long-standing issues affecting the city, prioritizing practical solutions […]Pattaya Mail
- Pattaya railway road progress advances as Songkran construction pause opens lanesPATTAYA, Thailand – Progress on the long-awaited railway parallel road continues to take shape, with another completed section now open and freshly marked for traffic as of April 11, offering improved driving conditions for motorists. Authorities confirmed that construction will be temporarily suspended during the Songkran holiday to ease congestion and support smoother travel for […]Pattaya Mail
- School fees and silent sacrifice in Pattaya as working mothers carry the weight behind the lightsPATTAYA, Thailand – As the music plays and neon lights glow across Pattaya’s nightlife streets, another story unfolds quietly in the background, one that few visitors ever notice. For many women working in the city’s entertainment venues, the weeks leading up to May bring a different kind of urgency. It is not about festivals or […]Pattaya Mail
- Scorching heat to grip Pattaya through Songkran as storm risks loom mid-weekPATTAYA, Thailand – Intense summer heat is set to dominate Pattaya and much of Thailand throughout the Songkran holiday, with temperatures expected to remain high from April 11–16, prompting health warnings for residents and tourists. The upper parts of the country, including the eastern seaboard, will experience hot to very hot conditions during the day, […]Pattaya Mail
