Phuket – Police in Phuket have arrested a 29‑year‑old Russian national after discovering a substantial quantity of narcotics including Ketamine, methamphetamine, heroin, and ecstasy, hidden in his luggage during a routine checkpoint inspection. The Tha Chatchai Police told the Phuket Express that the suspect, identified only as Mr. Gorskii, was traveling on a Phuket–Pattaya interprovincial […]

Russian Man Arrested at Phuket Checkpoint on Bus from Pattaya with Large Drug Haul
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Pattaya, Chonburi– May 18th, 2026: Pattaya City officials have stepped up efforts to track the invasive “blackchin tilapia” following recent discoveries along Pattaya Beach, raising concerns about potential damage to the marine ecosystem and the city’s tourism reputation. Deputy Mayor Krisana Boonsawat led an on-site inspection of the affected beach area on Monday, accompanied by […]

Pattaya Accelerates Monitoring of Invasive Blackchin Tilapia After Beach Sightings, Fears Ecological and Tourism Impact
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Chonburi, May 19th, 2026 – Khao Kheow Open Zoo in Sri Racha has announced the successful birth of a healthy female zebra foal, showing the zoo’s continued achievement in wildlife breeding and conservation. The zebra calf was born on April 15th, 2026, to a 7-year-old mother and a 9-year-old father. According to zoo officials, the […]

Khao Kheow Open Zoo Welcomes Adorable New Zebra Foal
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Pattaya, Thailand – The second edition of the Football Pattaya Cup 2026 concluded on May 16th, 2026, at the Pattaya City School 7 (Ban Nong Phang Kae) football stadium in Bang Lamung district, Chonburi province. The tournament, which ran from May 2 to May 16, successfully reinforced Pattaya’s image as a “Sports City” while promoting […]

Pattaya Wraps Up Thrilling “Football Pattaya Cup 2026” as Penalty Drama Ends Final in Chaos
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Pattaya, May 19th, 2026 – Pattaya City Police conducted a swift midnight raid on an illegal gambling operation inside a popular nail salon in South Pattaya, resulting in the arrest of seven gamblers. At approximately 1:30 a.m. on May 19th, 2026, Pol. Col. Anek Sarathongyu, Superintendent of Pattaya City Police Station, received a tip from […]

Pattaya Police Raid Midnight Gambling Den at Nail Salon, Arrest 7 Gamblers
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Pattaya, Thailand – Pattaya City Police arrested a 28-year-old man on Monday night after he stole a motorcycle from the Laem Bali Hai parking area in South Pattaya, exploiting victims who left their keys in the ignition. The suspect confessed to committing a similar theft at the same location earlier this month. At approximately 11:30 […]

Pattaya Police Arrest Serial Motorcycle Thief Who Operated at Bali Hai Pier Area
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Pattaya – Pattaya police have arrested a group of Myanmar nationals suspected of assaulting and robbing a Thai youth in a high-profile case that sparked widespread public outrage. The suspects have confessed to the attack but claim the victim first threatened them with a gun-like object to steal a pair of Converse shoes, causing their […]

Police Arrest Myanmar Gang in Pattaya Group Assault and Robbery Case, Suspects Claim Thai Youth Initiated Incident with Gun Threat
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Chonburi, Thailand – In a major breakthrough for wildlife conservation, Khao Kheow Open Zoo has successfully hatched a Giant Ibis chick from an incubator for the first time in its history, sparking excitement across Thailand’s conservation community. The achievement comes after more than 20 years of dedicated research and breeding efforts for this critically rare […]

Khao Kheow Open Zoo Near Pattaya Achieves Historic Milestone: First Successful Breeding of Critically Rare ‘Giant Ibis’ in Thailand
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Pattaya, May 18th, 2026 – Police and rescue workers were called to a Jomtien hotel early yesterday morning after the body of a 50-year-old American man was discovered hanging head-down from a sixth-floor balcony. At approximately 1:00 a.m. on May 18th, Pattaya City Police Station investigators, led by Pol. Lt. Col. Sai Jai Khamchula, responded […]

American Man Found Dead Hanging Head-Down from 6th-Floor Balcony in Pattaya Hotel
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Chonburi, Thailand – A group of young tourists ran into a difficult situation on Monday afternoon when an 18-year-old boy slipped and fell from a high rock ledge at Chantathen Waterfall in Sri Racha district, sustaining a serious head injury. The incident occurred around 2:30 p.m. on May 18th, 2026, at the fourth tier of […]

Teenager Seriously Injured After Falling from Restricted Area at Popular Chantathen Waterfall in Sri Racha
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