PATTAYA, Thailand — On June 18th, 2026, Pattaya City officials joined representatives from the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) and POP MART to officially launch “POP ON THE BEACH,” the world’s first Art Toys landmark on a beachfront, at the new POP MART Official Store on the first floor of Central Pattaya (Beach Side). Mr. […]

Pattaya Unveils World-First “POP ON THE BEACH” Art Toy Landmark to Boost Lifestyle Tourism
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SRI RACHA, Chonburi A 43-year-old man under the influence of methamphetamine allegedly set fire to his room in a hostel before casually walking outside, causing quick action by the hostel owner who managed to extinguish the blaze before it spread. The incident occurred around 7:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 21st, 2026, in Bowin. According to […]

Man High on Methamphetamine Sets Fire to Hostel Room in Sri Racha
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Pattaya, Thailand June 20th, 2026: Pattaya City authorities launched a renewed push today to encourage residents to exercise their voting rights in the upcoming local election. At 9:00 a.m., Mr. Kiattisak Sriwongchai, Pattaya City Clerk and Director of the Pattaya Election Commission, instructed the Public Relations Division under the Tourism and Sports Office to conduct […]

Pattaya City Ramps Up Election Campaign to Boost Voter Turnout
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Phetchaburi, Thailand Thai immigration police have arrested a 33-year-old French national identified only as Mr. Dogan (a pseudonym), a high-profile fugitive sought by authorities in France, Turkey, and Interpol for his alleged role in a massive international pyramid scheme that defrauded victims of more than €200 million (approximately 7.5–8 billion baht). The arrest was carried […]

French Fugitive Wanted for Alleged €200 Million Ponzi Scheme Arrested in Thailand
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Located in the heart of Pattaya’s world-famous Walking Street area, this fully built and operational high-end nightclub presents a rare turnkey investment opportunity in one of Thailand’s most active entertainment zones. Spanning two levels with a total capacity of approximately 450 guests, the venue is purpose-built for high-volume nightlife operations. It features four fully equipped […]

Real Estate: Premium Turnkey Nightclub Opportunity – Walking Street Area, Pattaya
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Chiang Rai, Thailand Two construction workers died and seven others were injured after scaffolding collapsed inside the Doi Luang railway tunnel on the evening of Saturday, June 20th, 2026, during ongoing work on the State Railway of Thailand’s (SRT) Den Chai-Chiang Rai-Chiang Khong line. The incident occurred around 4:30–6:00 p.m. (local time) in the 3.4-kilometer-long […]

Two Workers Killed, Seven Injured in Scaffolding Collapse at Chiang Rai Railway Tunnel
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Kamphaeng Phet, Thailand Officers from the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) have foiled an alleged human trafficking operation, arresting eight foreign suspects and rescuing nine foreigners who were reportedly being transported to Myanmar to work for international scam syndicates. Acting on a tip-off, a joint team from the Highway Police Bureau (BKP) and the Anti-Human Trafficking […]

Thai Police Intercept Van Smuggling 9 Foreigners Linked to Cross-Border Scam Gangs, 8 Foreign Suspects Arrested
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Chonburi, Thailand, June 20th, 2026 Local authorities and volunteer rescue teams successfully saved 13 stray dogs trapped for days in a large, nearly empty water retention pond in the Khao Mai Kaew area of Banglamung district on Friday. The dogs, known locally as “soi dogs,” were unable to escape the pond’s steep banks, which were […]

13 Stray Dogs Rescued from Slippery Water Retention Pond Near Pattaya
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Bangkok, June 20th, 2026 A concrete slab from the second floor of an aging building collapsed in the Talat Noi area of Bangkok’s Samphanthawong District on Saturday afternoon, killing one man unfortunately walking beneath it on the spot. Emergency services received reports via the 199 hotline and LINE app at approximately 4:52 p.m. of a […]

One Person Dead After Concrete Slab Collapses from Old Building Near Wat Traimit in Bangkok
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Join Thailand’s largest beachfront Pride celebration and witness a spectacular 2.8-km Pride Parade featuring over 3,000 LGBTQIAN+ participants, celebrities, influencers, performers, and representatives from more than 100 organizations nationwide. 📅 27 June 2026 | From 4:30 PM 📍 Central Marina Outlet → Dolphin Roundabout → Pattaya Beach Road → Central Pattaya Experience the Pride Red […]

Pattaya Pride Festival and Parade is NEXT Weekend on Pattaya Beach!
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