Pattaya, May 14th, 2026 — A popular local Facebook personality has sparked excitement among anglers and tourists after catching a large quantity of blackchin tilapia (*Oreochromis mossambicus*) right off Pattaya Beach. Mr. tart Unkaen, 40, better known online as “Tart Channel” with over 20,000 followers, posted a video showing numerous blackchin tilapia swarming near the […]

Clever Pattaya Fisherman Catches 15kg of Blackchin Tilapia on Pattaya Beach, Cooks and Declares It Tastes Delicious
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Koh Phangan / Surat Thani – On May 13th, 2026, at 9:00 a.m., Deputy National Police Chief Pol. Gen. Samran Nualma, together with Pol. Gen. Noppasil Poolsawas, led a sweeping operation against suspected nominee companies on Koh Phangan. Nearly 300 officers from specialized task forces, including the Transnational Crime Suppression Center, Metropolitan Police Bureau, Crime […]

Police Raid 32 Suspected Nominee Firms Holding Land Worth 150 Million Baht on Koh Phangan
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Pattaya, Thailand – May 14th, 2026: Torrential rain hammered Pattaya for more than an hour in the early hours of Thursday, triggering flash floods across multiple low-lying areas of the city and disrupting traffic in the middle of the night. According to local reports, the downpour began around 1:30 AM on May 14th in the […]

Heavy Rain Lashes Pattaya Overnight, Causing Widespread Flooding
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Pattaya, Thailand– Early on May 14th, 2026, a large school of blackchin tilapia (Oreochromis mossambicus), a species typically associated with freshwater environments, invaded the shoreline of Pattaya Beach, startling local anglers, squid fishermen, and tourists. At approximately 3:00 AM, Facebook user “Tart Channel,” which boasts more than 20,000 followers, posted a video clip showing the […]

Pattaya Fishermen Alarmed as Invasive Blackchin Tilapia Swarm Beach
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Pattaya, May 14th, 2026 – A joint team of immigration, tourism, and local police raided a luxury villa in Pattaya late Wednesday night, breaking up an illegal high-stakes poker gambling operation and arresting 16 Chinese nationals. Three Chinese men were injured trying to escape by jumping off the second floor of the venue. The operation […]

Police Raid Luxury Home in Pattaya, Bust Illegal Poker Den, Arrest 16 Chinese Gamblers
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Koh Phangan, Surat Thani – Prime Minister and Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul arrived on Koh Phangan today to tackle foreigners illegally running businesses, where he was warmly welcomed by Surat Thani Governor Jumphot Wannachatsiri, representing provincial officials, private sector leaders, and local residents. The visit focused on briefing the Prime Minister about pressing issues surrounding […]

Prime Minister Visits Koh Phangan to Tackle Illegal Foreign Business Challenges
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PATTAYA, May 12th, 2026 Pattaya City, together with the tourism industry, successfully hosted the third edition of the “HOTEL X ATTRACTION MEET INDIAN DMC 2026” event at the Grand Palazzo Hotel Pattaya. Mr. Damrongkiat Pinijkan, Deputy Mayor of Pattaya, led the opening ceremony, which drew a large crowd of distinguished guests and tourism operators. Notable […]

Pattaya Joins Hands with Tourism Sector for Major Event to Increase Number of Indian Tourists
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Banglamung: A 29-year-old factory worker was arrested on May 12th, 2026, after allegedly stealing a gold ring from his workplace and giving it to his girlfriend, whose decision to wear the distinctive piece at the same factory he stole it from and still worked at led police straight to him. Pol. Col. Sarawut Nuchanart, Chief […]

Banglamung Factory Worker Caught After Stealing Gold Ring to Impress Girlfriend; Factory Owner Recognizes Stolen Ring
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On Tuesday, May 5th, members of Rotary Club Global Pattaya had the opportunity to visit the Teacher Boonchoo Home for Special Children, and it was a truly meaningful and inspiring experience. During the visit, members spent time with the children playing games, talking, laughing, and sharing activities together, creating a warm and joyful atmosphere for […]

Rotary Club Global Pattaya Visits Teacher Boonchoo Home for Special Children to Give Support
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