Have a question for us, a tip, want to say hi to our team in real life, or simply have a coffee and chat? Every Tuesday from 3-5 PM, our Chief of Content Adam hosts a casual, informal, news and coffee session at the Rage Ringside Cafe next to Rage Fight Academy in Jomtien on […]

Join Us For Our Weekly Free In Person Coffee and News Chat With The Pattaya News Team!
-=-=-=-=--=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-
The Pattaya News - Real. Unbiased. Impactful. In the moment.

Bangkok, Thailand Thai authorities have confirmed that the driver of a freight train involved in a catastrophic collision with a public bus on May 16th, 2026, tested positive for illegal substances, with urine reportedly turning purple during screening, a common indicator in local drug tests. Early reports indicate the presence of cannabis and methamphetamine. The […]

Train Driver Tests Positive for Drugs in Deadly Bangkok Rail Crossing Crash; Level Crossing Staff Also Charged
-=-=-=-=--=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-
The Pattaya News - Real. Unbiased. Impactful. In the moment.

CHONBURI, Thailand– A baby Irrawaddy dolphin that became separated from its pod and washed ashore at Bang Saen Beach was successfully rescued by marine rescuers, but has since died, officials confirmed. The incident occurred at approximately 11:45 a.m. on Friday, May 15th, 2026. Tourists swimming at Bang Saen Beach alerted the White Shark Marine Life […]

Baby Irrawaddy Dolphin Rescued at Bang Saen Beach Dies Despite Efforts
-=-=-=-=--=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-
The Pattaya News - Real. Unbiased. Impactful. In the moment.

PATTAYA, Thailand – Residents and authorities were shocked early Sunday morning after discovering two small children, aged approximately 5 and 2 years old, left abandoned and crying on a roadside in Nong Prue. At around 1:00 a.m. on May 17th, 2026, police officers from Nong Prue Police Station, along with rescue workers from the Sawang […]

Two Young Children Seemingly Abandoned by Mother on Pattaya Street Late at Night
-=-=-=-=--=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-
The Pattaya News - Real. Unbiased. Impactful. In the moment.

PATTAYA, Thailand – A 17-year-old rider narrowly escaped injury after his motorcycle suddenly caught fire and was completely destroyed in a rapid blaze on Saturday morning. The incident occurred at approximately 11:30 a.m. on May 17th, 2026, near the curve in front of Ban Huai Khai Nao School in Moo 4, near Pattaya. Rescuers from […]

17-Year-Old Flees Burning Motorcycle in Pattaya Area Blaze
-=-=-=-=--=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-
The Pattaya News - Real. Unbiased. Impactful. In the moment.

🏍️ Need a safe place to store your motorcycle? ThaiGo Moving & Storage offers secure, covered motorcycle storage starting at just 800 Baht/month. ✅ 24/7 secure facility with CCTV ✅ Covered protection from sun & rain ✅ Flexible short or long-term storage ✅ Pick-up service available Whether you’re traveling, relocating, or just need extra space, […]

Need a safe place to store your motorcycle In Pattaya?
-=-=-=-=--=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-
The Pattaya News - Real. Unbiased. Impactful. In the moment.

Bangkok, Thailand – May 17th, 2026 Thai authorities are conducting a multi-agency investigation into a catastrophic collision on Saturday afternoon, May 16th, when a freight train slammed into a public bus stopped on a level crossing near Makkasan station in central Bangkok. The crash, which triggered a fierce fire and involved other vehicles, claimed eight […]

Investigation Underway in Deadly Bangkok Bus-Train Accident, Train Driver Charged, Bus Driver Alive and in Critical Condition
-=-=-=-=--=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-
The Pattaya News - Real. Unbiased. Impactful. In the moment.

Bangkok– Thai Prime Minister and Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul arrived at the scene of a freight train collision with a public bus at approximately 10:00 PM on Saturday, inspecting the crash site near Makkasan Airport Rail Link Station. The accident involved a freight train striking Bus Line 206. Upon arrival, the Prime Minister spoke with […]

Thai Prime Minister Visits Scene of Deadly Train-Bus Collision in Bangkok
-=-=-=-=--=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-
The Pattaya News - Real. Unbiased. Impactful. In the moment.

Bangkok, Thailand– New footage has emerged showing the dramatic moment a train slammed into a public bus stranded on a railway crossing, in a deadly accident that has claimed at least eight lives and left 25 others injured. The incident occurred when the bus was found parked straddling the railway tracks. According to preliminary investigations, […]

UPDATE: Bangkok Train-Bus Collision at Railway Crossing Kills 8, Injures 25
-=-=-=-=--=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-
The Pattaya News - Real. Unbiased. Impactful. In the moment.

As a licensed Thai media outlet, publishing information about a missing person requires careful adherence to legal and ethical standards to avoid violations of privacy laws, defamation risks, or the Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA), which strictly regulates the collection, use, and disclosure of personal data. The key rule is straightforward: We can legally publish […]

Explainer: What is Required to Publish a Missing Person Report on Licensed Thai Media and Share it?
-=-=-=-=--=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-
The Pattaya News - Real. Unbiased. Impactful. In the moment.