Pattaya News

Pattaya City Focuses on Illegal Immigrant Crackdown

Sat, 13 Feb 2010 03:06:00 -0500

A meeting has been held at the Chon-Buri Immigration offices to discuss the ever increasing problem of illegal immigrant workers and beggars in Thailand, specifically on the streets of Pattaya.

Pattaya Beach Expansion Plans Discussed

Sat, 13 Feb 2010 03:06:00 -0500

The Pattaya Business & Tourism Association (PBTA) recently discussed the issue of sand erosion on Pattaya Beach. Reports presented to the PBTA have stated that Pattaya Beach has significantly narrowed in the last 10 years and would continue to do so if a solution is not found.

U.S., South Korean Militaries Bring Smiles to Thai Orphans

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 02:50:00 -0500

PATTAYA, Thailand – To the children exploring the halls and rough housing on the playground, the Mercy Center is much more than just a location. It is a gift; a second chance.

Pattaya International Bed Race 2010

Tue, 02 Feb 2010 03:51:00 -0500

Every year, Thailand’s top tourist destination of Pattaya prepares its 90 mile beach road for its very own international bed race. The organizers hope this event will help promote Pattaya as a family destination.

Controversial Iconic Scotsman Dies In Pattaya

Wed, 27 Jan 2010 09:08:00 -0500

Martin S Frutin [67] a Scottish national and Pattaya resident has died in hospital having suffered from pancreatitis which he was diagnosed with only a few months ago.

Tour Bus Bursts Into Flames In Pattaya

Thu, 31 Dec 2009 09:33:00 -0500

Police Lieutenant Colonel Anan Thamachaikul (Pattaya police investigator) received a report at 8:45am on Wednesday that a bus was on fire in front of the Nong Yai temple on the way to Bangkok. It was explained that the incident had occurred at the 145km mark of the Sukhumvit Road. A team of police, rescue officers from the Sawang Boriboon Foundation and two Pattaya Fire Trucks rushed to the scene to investigate.

Kazakh journalists run over on Pattaya road

Wed, 30 Dec 2009 17:20:00 -0500

The bodies of two journalists from Kazakhstan - Director of PR department and the press center of Interfax Kazakhstan agency Irina Goldyreva and her colleague - Editor-in-chief of the Season magazine Zhanna Mushraunova, will be airlifted from Thailand to Kazakhstan on Wednesday, a source from the Kazakh embassy in Thailand told Itar-Tass.

Russian Cathedral built in Pattaya

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 17:53:00 -0500

The building of Russian Orthodox Cathedral of All Saints in the city of Pattaya (Thailand) is finished.

Briton killed in Pattaya holiday motorbike crash

Sat, 19 Sep 2009 18:07:00 -0400

A HOLIDAYMAKER from Birmingham was killed on a dream trip to Thailand when the high- powered motorbike he was riding collided with a truck which was said to be on the wrong side of the road.

Tight security for 30th Asean Inter-Parliamentary Assembly in Pattaya

Mon, 03 Aug 2009 19:01:00 -0400

Deputy House Speaker Col Apiwan Wiriyachai said on Monday preparations have been made to ensure security for the 30th Asean Inter-Parliamentary Assembly to be held in Pattaya, Chon Buri, from Aug 4 to 8.

Asean Inter-Parliamentary Assembly meeting at Pattaya in August

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 18:13:00 -0400

Thai parliament is ready to host the 30th meeting of the Asean Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA) meeting at the Royal Cliff Beach Resort Hotel in Pattaya, Chon Buri, on Aug 2-8, said Sompol Wanikphan on Friday.

Thailand Balloon Festival at Pattaya Festival Center

Sat, 20 Jun 2009 18:00:00 -0400

The venue was the Festival Center Pattaya Beach and the event was the fourth Thailand Balloon Festival being held on the afternoon of the 19th June.

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