CHONBURI — Provincial police in Chonburi have dismantled a network of drug dealers and firearm suppliers operating around Pattaya in a coordinated operation, arresting a 40-year-old British man, a 43-year-old Thai woman, and two Thai men suspected of selling illegal weapons. The operation was ordered by Pol. Maj. Gen. Phongphan Wongmanithet, Commander of Chonburi Provincial […]

Chonburi Police Arrest British National, Thai Woman, and Firearm Dealers Near Pattaya in Drug and Weapons Bust
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Nong Prue, Chonburi– On May 17th, 2026, officers from Nong Prue Police Station in Chonburi Province successfully apprehended a suspect in a motorcycle theft case and recovered the stolen vehicle. Acting under the command of Pol. Col. Natthaphon Phong Suk Sakul, Chief of Nong Prue Police Station, a team of investigators was deployed following a […]

Nongprue Police Arrest Motorcycle Thief, Recover Vehicle with Altered License Plate
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BANGKOK — The Thai Cabinet has approved the cancellation of the 60-day visa-free entry scheme for more than 90 countries, reverting to the previous visa regulations. The decision, announced on May 19, 2026, by Tourism and Sports Minister Surasak Phancharoenworakul, marks a big shift in Thailand’s immigration policy. Importantly, the exact dates of implementation were […]

Thailand Officially Revoking 60-Day Visa-Free Entry
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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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