Bangkok — The Royal Thai Police, working closely with Japanese law enforcement, have arrested a 39‑year‑old Japanese national identified only as Mr. Sasaki, the alleged ringleader of a large‑scale call center and human trafficking syndicate. The arrest took place in Bangkok’s Thonglor district on June 6, 2026, following months of coordinated investigation. Investigators discovered that […]

Japanese Fugitive Call Center Gang Leader Captured in Bangkok
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Rayong – A rare natural phenomenon has stunned visitors at Suan Son Beach in Rayong Province, where millions of pink sea cucumbers were swept ashore, turning long stretches of sand into a striking red‑pink hue. The unusual sight drew crowds of curious tourists and prompted immediate investigation by the Department of Marine and Coastal Resources. […]

Millions of Pink Sea Cucumbers Wash Ashore in Rayong
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Bangkok- In line with the policy of Police General Kittirat Phanphet, Commissioner-General of the Royal Thai Police, who has directed police nationwide to intensify efforts against transnational crime in accordance with government measures designed at addressing foreign nationals posing as tourists while engaging in activities that negatively affect Thailand’s national security, economy, and society, relevant […]

Royal Thai Immigration Bureau Reveals Results of Ongoing Crackdown on Foreign Criminals, With Nearly 30,000 Denied Entry This Year and Over 14,000 Arrested So Far
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Pattaya, June 5th, 2026— Large numbers of residents descended on Jomtien Beach this morning carrying sacks and plastic buckets to collect Asian green mussels and razor clams that were washed ashore by strong waves. The shellfish were scattered along the entire stretch of beach in front of Village 12. Mr. Champ, a well-known Jomtien Beach […]

Hundreds of Locals Rush to Jomtien Beach as Waves Wash Up Massive Quantities of Mussels and Razor Clams
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Chonburi, Thailand – June 5th 2026 – Thai Oil Group, along with Laem Chabang City Municipality, Kasetsart University Sriracha Campus, community committee leaders, and residents from 10 surrounding communities, organized a tree-planting activity to expand green spaces and restore the local ecosystem. The event, held at Ban Thung Community Forest Garden in Sriracha District, Chonburi […]

Thai Oil Partners with Laem Chabang Municipality and Ban Thung Community to Plant Trees and Restore Community Forest on World Environment Day 2026
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Pattaya, Thailand — As the city prepares for the Pattaya mayoral and city council elections on June 28th, 2026, local nightlife entrepreneurs have issued a clear message to the incoming mayor, calling for stronger teamwork with the private sector to boost Pattaya’s status as a world-class tourist destination. Lisa Hamilton, President of the Pattaya Nightlife […]

Pattaya Nightlife Operators Urge Incoming Mayor to Support Business Sector, Extend Nightlife Venue Hours to 6 AM, and Review Zoning
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Pattaya, June 5th, 2026– A group of approximately 20 Pakistani men turned a social media dispute into a violent physical clash on Pattaya Beach early this morning, leaving two men injured and causing panic among bystanders, leaving tourists to flee in terror as Pattaya police responded. At around 1:06 a.m. on June 5th, Pol Lt […]

Over 20 Pakistani Men Involved in Large Group Fight on Pattaya Beach After Social Media Dispute, Two Men Injured
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At 9:00 AM yesterday, Mr. Kiattisak Sriwongchai, Pattaya City Clerk and Acting Mayor, assigned Mr. Siwach Boonkert and Mr. Theerasak Jatupong, Deputy City Clerks, to attend the opening ceremony of the Integrated Cooperation Project for Managing the Election of Local Council Members and Administrators (Pattaya City Council and Mayor Election). The event was led by […]

Pattaya Prepares for Local Elections with Training on Fair and Transparent Voting
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Pattaya, Thailand – In a big step toward transforming Pattaya into a “City of Film,” city officials held a high-level meeting to strengthen work among relevant agencies and lay the groundwork for UNESCO Creative City recognition targeted for 2027. The meeting was held as part of Pattaya’s strategic policy to position the city as a […]

Pattaya Advances ‘City of Film’ Ambition with Key Business Meeting
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Takhian Tia Subdistrict Municipality, Chonburi Province – On June 4th, 2026, the Takhian Tia Subdistrict Municipality’s Public Health and Environment Division, together with the Takhian Tia Subdistrict Health Insurance Fund, continued its ongoing efforts to improve residents’ quality of life by distributing essential aid to vulnerable community members. Led by Mr. Mitchai Prakobtham, Mayor of […]

Local Health Fund in Chonburi Delivers Care and Support to Dependent Residents
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