Mr. Kiattisak Sriwongchai, Permanent Secretary of Pattaya City acting as Mayor, presided over the opening ceremony alongside Mr. Apichai Chatchelimkit, TAT Deputy Governor for Domestic Marketing, and Ms. Siriporn Phlaengchanthuek, Head of Southeast Asia for POP MART. Distinguished guests and members of the media attended the event.

POP MART (Thailand) Co., Ltd. has created a major new attraction for Pattaya by establishing this groundbreaking beachfront Art Toys installation together with TAT and Pattaya City. This is to elevate Thailand’s tourism image through a fresh blend of Art Toys, pop culture, and lifestyle tourism. The official POP MART store at Central Pattaya opened to the public on June 19th, 2026.

“POP ON THE BEACH” seeks to reposition Pattaya as a Contemporary Lifestyle Destination by fusing art, lifestyle, and contemporary culture. The project targets younger travelers, Art Toy collectors, and global pop culture enthusiasts, positioning Pattaya as a new “Must-Visit Destination” on the international stage.

Visitors can experience large-scale Installation Art right on Pattaya Beach featuring four massive balloons, each 12 meters long and 8 meters high, under the concept “CRYBABY Cry Me An Ocean Series.” The display artistically interprets emotions, feelings, and healing through an underwater world from the unique perspective of the CRYBABY character. Popular figures including SKULLPANDA and MOLLY also appear in oversized Art Toy sculptures, creating an experiential photo landmark that merges art, lifestyle, and the charm of Pattaya Beach in a never-before-seen format.

In addition to the landmark, POP MART has announced social and environmental initiatives under the concept “SAVE THE BEACH.” These include beach clean-up activities in partnership with local networks to restore the coastal ecosystem, promote environmental awareness, and encourage community and tourist participation.

Mr. Kiattisak Sriwongchai stated, “Pattaya is committed to developing the city into a destination that meets the needs of diverse tourist groups across lifestyle, art, culture, and entertainment. This collaboration with POP MART and TAT represents a big step in modernizing Pattaya’s image, reaching new generations of travelers, and creating memorable new experiences for visitors from around the world.”

For the latest updates, activities, and new products, follow POP MART THAILAND on Facebook and Instagram, X (Twitter), TikTok: @popmartth.

News: Ms. Khwanjai Suetrong
Photos: Gu from his excellent Facebook page here
Public Relations Division, Tourism and Sports Office, Pattaya City

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27 June 2026 | From 4:30 PM
Central Marina Outlet → Dolphin Roundabout → Pattaya Beach Road → Central Pattaya

Experience the Pride Red Carpet, live performances, and exciting activities throughout the festival.

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The 18th Pattaya Open Swimming Competition officially opened today at the swimming pool of Pattaya City School 11 (Pattaya Demonstration Secondary School).

Mr. Kiattisak Sriwongchai, City Clerk of Pattaya, serving as Acting Mayor, assigned Mr. Wisitsak Wongworachat, Director of the Tourism Development Division under the Tourism and Sports Bureau, to preside over the opening ceremony. The event was attended by school administrators from Pattaya City School 11, participating athletes, coaches, parents, and relevant officials.

The competition, organized by the Pattaya Tourism and Sports Bureau together with the Pattaya Swimming Club, runs from June 20 to 21, 2026. Its objectives are to build unity among participants, promote physical fitness among youth and the general public, provide athletes with ongoing competitive experience, and enhance Pattaya’s image as a “Sports City” while boosting sports tourism.

The event also is to encourage young people and residents to use their free time productively, develop swimming skills, and elevate the standard and appeal of swimming competitions in the city. Winners in each category will receive trophies and educational scholarships from Pattaya City.

The competition continues tomorrow, Sunday, June 21, 2026, from 08:00 to 17:00 hrs at the same venue. Pattaya City invites the public to come cheer on the young athletes. Admission is free.

Photos PR Pattaya.

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The afternoon will include a complimentary buffet, raffle, mini quiz and entertainment, with all proceeds raised supporting the charitable work of The Royal British Legion.

At 5:00pm, a short “Absent Friends” commemoration will be held to remember those who have served and are no longer with us.

Event Details:
• Date: Saturday 27 June 2026
• Time: 2:00pm – 6:00pm
• Venue: Caddyshack Bar & Restaurant, Pattaya
• Admission: Free

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3 – 7 December 2026

Bangkok, Thailand (19 June 2026) – Wonderfruit, Thailand’s annual celebration of culture, art, music and nature, returns for its 11th edition from 3 – 7 December 2026 at The Fields of Siam Country Club. After a milestone 10th anniversary in 2025, the festival opens a new decade by looking to where it began: the Fields, the roots and the people who gather there.

This edition continues Wonderfruit’s exploration of Mind, Nature and Sound through creative expression. Its organizing idea, The Field Village, looks back to Wonderfruit’s roots as a homegrown Thai festival and treats The Fields as a living village. Over the years, the pavilions, art installations and farms on The Fields have become spaces for cultural exchange, forests have become classrooms and the spaces in between have become sites of discovery. Artists, musicians, farmers, cooks, designers and storytellers each add a layer to the landscape. The experience is found in wandering, between conversations, meals, performances and moments of curiosity.

In 2025, Wonderfruit welcomed 28,000 Wonderers to The Fields, representing 124 nationalities from 141 countries and spanning all ages, across more than 750 programs over five days.

Reflecting on the new edition, Founder ‘Pete’ Pranitan Phornprapha shared, “We see the Field in two ways. Firstly, as the physical landscape, the village and the place that gathers us together. It’s the ground we create and care for, learn from, and share with others. Secondly, the Field reaches beyond its physical boundaries. It’s a field of ideas, energy and exchange, a space where knowledge is shared, cultures meet and curiosity sparks new ways of thinking and being.”

He continued, “As the Field enters a new chapter, so does its archive. We’re expanding how stories, ideas and experiments are documented and shared. Wonderfruit is becoming a cultural platform where culture is something to experience, an ever-evolving story of ideas, connection and creativity that remains alive throughout the year. The Field is a living, working space for learning and experimentation that culminates each December. We’re starting from the roots before reaching for what next. What cultivates in the Fields is what becomes Wonderfruit.”

This vision runs through the 2026 programme, guided by the manifesto and expressed through experiences that sit at the intersection of Wonderfruit’s pillars of Mind, Nature and Sound. Here’s an early look at what’s taking shape across The Fields:

Rediscovering music. The music program turns towards listening with intention, opening pathways into genres, scenes and sonic traditions from around the world, with local artists and communities at the centre. It is about cherishing the unfamiliar.

Rewilding and the forests. The 2026 edition looks past planting alone and towards the wider ecology of rewilding, where biodiversity and human stewardship work together, with a goal to plant 100,000 trees. The Fields’ forests, cared for year-round, continue to grow as habitats and gathering places: the Ancestral, Medicinal, Yangna and Suan Rom forests.

Continuing Art across The Fields. Site-specific installations respond to the landscape across the Fields, made to spark connection and bring people together. Local and regional artist residencies connect the ongoing field village with the Wonderfruit festival.

Wonderness expands to four days. Wonderfruit’s world of wellness is a full four-day experience rooted in immersion. Thai traditional wellbeing is the root for other forms of exchanging practices. These include Dhyana, which is drawn from Buddhist traditions, and Origin, an unconditional space for mindfulness and self-inquiry through the visual arts.

Beyond the festival. Wonderfruit’s year reaches well beyond the five days in December. Chapters Kyoto brings the first international edition to Japan (22–25 October 2026), while Wonderfruit’s home opens for several months under Open Fields, hosting cultural expressions across its forests, farms and multi-purpose spaces. That program includes Opening the Field with Jataka school, an all-ages exploration of play and presence rooted in Buddhist teaching (18–23 December 2026); Field D, an evening for the sonically curious (20 January 2027); and Din Daen, a modern village built on Thai medicine and folk wisdom (29–31 January 2027).

Registration for the pre-sale is now open at www.wonderfruit.co/tickets , with the list closing at 4:00 PM BKK (GMT+7) on 21 June 2026.

Pre-sale runs 22 – 24 June from 4:00 PM BKK (GMT+7):

● 5 days, 4 nights (3 – 7 December): THB 8,900, including a WonderCup

● 3 days, 2 nights (from 8:00 AM, Saturday 5 December): THB 7,900, including a WonderCup

General sale runs 24 – 26 June from 4:00 PM BKK (GMT+7):

● 5 days, 4 nights (3 – 7 December): THB 10,000

● 3 days, 2 nights (from 8:00 AM, Saturday 5 December): THB 8,900

Full programming and line-ups will be revealed in upcoming Guide to Wonder releases, so stay tuned. For more information, visit www.wonderfruit.com

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Mr. Pirun Noy-imjai, also known as “Kru Noi,” Project Manager of the HHN Foundation for Thai Children, announced that the event is a group effort between the HHN Foundation for Thai Children, Pattaya City, and the Tourism Authority of Thailand (Pattaya Office). Now in its 12th year, the run is to promote physical activity, boost the local economy and tourism, and give the public an opportunity to contribute to a meaningful cause.

Participants can choose between two distances: a 10-kilometer Mini Marathon, which accommodates up to 1,300 runners, and a 5-kilometer Fun Run open to 700 more participants. Both routes will take runners along the picturesque shores of Dong Tan Beach and the Jomtien area, offering stunning sea views throughout the course.

Beyond encouraging physical and mental well-being among children, youth, and the general public, all proceeds from the event, after deducting expenses, will fund educational scholarships for children supported by the HHN Foundation for Thai Children. The money will help create opportunities and improve the long-term quality of life for Thai youth.

Organizers expect more than 3,000 runners and supporters to take part, generating at least 15 million baht in economic activity for the Jomtien Beach and Pattaya areas.

Interested participants can register starting today through the ThaiRun system at https://race.thai.run/lomarun2026. The event takes place on September 20th, 2026.

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Organizers have announced the return of Jomtien Complex Pride Night 2026, promising an evening of pride, diversity, and exciting entertainment in one of Pattaya’s most popular LGBTQIA+-friendly areas.

The event is scheduled for Saturday, July 18th, 2026, with activities beginning at 5:00 PM and continuing into the night.

Features will include a spectacular cabaret show on stage, live music performances and singers throughout the evening, and a Pride Parade winding through the area. The night is expected to feature a lively party atmosphere fueled by the local community and participating businesses in Jomtien Complex.

The celebration is to honor diversity, equality, and the strength of the LGBTQ+ community, offering a welcoming space where everyone can express themselves freely and with pride.

Businesses, shops, and operators interested in joining the event are invited to contact the SWING Thailand team.

The announcement has generated excitement among locals and visitors, with many anticipating another colorful and inclusive night that lights up the entire Jomtien Complex soi in rainbow spirit.

Event Details
Date: Saturday, 18 July 2026
Time: From 5:00 PM onwards
Venue: Jomtien Complex, Pattaya

Editor’s note: This is different to the Pattaya Pride celebration which will take place the weekend of June 27th with the city wide parade at 4PMish on Saturday, June 27th, and a weekend of Pride events on Pattaya Beach.

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Nestled in the pleasant surroundings of Pratumnak Soi 5, away from the hustle and bustle of central Pattaya, Eatali offers a welcoming atmosphere with both comfortable indoor dining and charming outdoor seating. It’s the sort of place where you can sit back, enjoy a coffee, watch the world go by, and genuinely relax.

We started with a lasagne that was simply superb. Unlike many versions that rely on heavy amounts of meat, this one was wonderfully balanced. The flavour was rich and authentic, and what really stood out was the generous helping of what many expats jokingly consider Thailand’s rarest luxury commodity – excellent cheese! Every layer was packed with flavour, beautifully cooked, and deep in satisfaction.

The star of the meal, however, was the pizza. We chose the Four Seasons, and it certainly didn’t disappoint. Served on a substantial 18-inch base, it featured a thick, oven-baked crust with just the right amount of crispness. The toppings were fresh, plentiful and perfectly balanced, while the dough itself had the quality and texture that only comes from careful preparation and proper baking. It’s easy to see why Eatali proudly promotes itself as having some of the best pizza dough in Pattaya.

The quality of the ingredients was evident throughout the lunch, and the friendly, attentive staff helped create a welcoming and relaxed atmosphere from start to finish.

One thing that particularly caught our attention was Eatali’s breakfast menu. Open daily from 9am in the morning, the restaurant offers breakfast options at very competitive prices using quality ingredients. Making it an attractive option whether you’re a local resident, a regular visitor, or simply looking for a new breakfast spot.

Eatali has built a strong reputation among diners, consistently earning praise for its authentic Italian cuisine, wood-fired pizzas, friendly service, and comfortable atmosphere.

Online reviews repeatedly highlight the quality of the food and the professionalism of the staff.What makes the restaurant particularly interesting is its blend of Italian classics and Thai favourites.

Alongside a selection of Italian pasta dishes and wood-fired pizzas , the menu also features a range of Thai dishes, creating an Italian-Thai fusion experience that we are already planning to return and explore. For anyone looking for excellent Italian food in Pattaya, Eatali deserves a place on your list. Between the superb pizza, delicious pasta, quality coffee, pleasant surroundings, and genuinely friendly staff, it delivers a dining experience that feels both authentic and welcoming. You will need to book.

We’ll definitely be back soon to sample more of their Italian-Thai creations.

Contact Details:

Eatali Soi 5 Italian Restaurant Pattaya
Phra Tamnak Soi 5, Pattaya, Chonburi, Thailand +66 96 056 1118
Website: Eatali Pattaya Official Website
Facebook: Eatali Pattaya Facebook
Instagram: Eatali Pattaya Instagram
Open Daily: 9:00 AM – Midnight (instagram.com)
Reviews speak for themselves:

https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Restaurant_Review-g293919-d28203384-Reviews-Eatali_Soi_5_Italian_Restaurant_Pattaya-Pattaya_Chonburi_Province.html

Review by Guest Contributor Andy Salthouse. This is NOT a paid or sponsored post but is a reader submission. He has previously done a few other reviews like Honey Pizza here.

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The final show is traditionally not only presented on site in front of hundreds of guests, but also made accessible to a worldwide audience. The organisers announce a live streaming broadcast so that fans around the world can follow the coronation of the new Miss International Queen. The event homepage also refers to the international live broadcast of the competition.

If you want to experience the magic directly in the hall, you can already buy tickets in advance. The organisers are expressly promoting an early reservation of seats for the final at Tiffany’s Show Pattaya, as guests from all over the world are expected.

When on the evening of the 19th September the lights go out and the curtain opens, a show full of glamour, music, culture and emotions begins. Candidates from different continents present their countries, their stories and their vision of a world in which diversity and equality are a matter of course. Millions of viewers in front of the screens and in the livestream are cheering until the new Miss International Queen is finally crowned. Under applause, confetti and tears of joy, she takes over the crown and becomes an international ambassador for visibility, respect and equality.

Thus, the Miss International Queen 2026 connects people all over the world – live in the theatre, on television and online – and makes the final night a global event full of inspiration and hope.

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Thailand –

His Majesty the King has commanded the Bureau of the Royal Household to organize the royal funeral of Her Royal Highness Princess Bajrakitiyabha Narendiradebyavati Krom Luang Rajasarinisiribajra Mahavajrarajadhita with the highest level of royal honors.

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