Rescues in rough sea swells off southern Thailand. Krabi longtail boat capsized with 10 Indian tourists Krabi sea drama as a huge wave capsizes a longtail boat carrying 10 Indian tourists, their guide and captain. All 12 are rescued, six suffer… Read More › The post Rescues in rough sea swells off southern Thailand. Krabi… read more

Police Launch Sweep in Huai Yai as 100 Officers Raid 6 Locations, Arrest 8 People with BB Gun, 9mm Ammo, and Meth The Pattaya News -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- CHONBURI, Thailand – On August 16th, 2026, approximately 100 police officers conducted a major crime-sweep operation in Huai Yai. The operation was led by Pol. Col. Phasakorn Phaijit, Superintendent… read more

Late-night Brawl Outside Pattaya Convenience Store Leaves Two People with Head Injuries The Pattaya News -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- PATTAYA – A late-night altercation outside a convenience store in Pattaya left two men with head wounds early Sunday, causing police to detain the other two individuals involved for questioning. At approximately 11:58 p.m. on August 15th, 2026, the… read more

Pattaya Officials Join Indian Community in Celebrating 80th Independence Day The Pattaya News -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- PATTAYA, Thailand – On August 15th, 2026, Damrongkiat Phinijkarn, Deputy Mayor of Pattaya City, represented the Mayor of Pattaya at a gala dinner hosted by the Indian Association of the Eastern Region to mark India’s 80th Independence Day. Phongthasit Pitjanan, Deputy… read more

Pattaya City Launches Recycled Waste Merit-Making Ceremony to Promote Sustainable Waste Management The Pattaya News -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- PATTAYA, Thailand – On August 14th, 2026, at 9:30 a.m., Mr. Poramese Ngamphichet, Mayor of Pattaya City, assigned Mr. Chukiat Nongyai, Assistant Secretary to the Mayor, to preside over the opening ceremony of a recycled waste “thod phapa” (merit-making… read more

Pattaya City Provides Proactive Mobile Health Services to Boost Public Access to Care The Pattaya News -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- PATTAYA, Thailand – On August 14th, 2026, at the Pattaya City Community Medical Center (Wat Boon Kanyanaram), Mr. Kritsana Boonsawat, Deputy Mayor of Pattaya City, joined the “Proactive Mobile Public Health Service” activity under the “Good Health, Happy… read more

Powerful earthquake kills at least 40 in Indonesia MAUMERE, East Nusa Tenggara — Rescuers combed through debris for survivors on Saturday after a powerful earthquake struck off Flores island in eastern Indonesia, killing at least 40 people, according to a disaster official. Read Full Story read more

Thailand Advances Plan For 450-Baht Tourism Fee for Foreign Visitors, Public Hearing to Take Place The Pattaya News -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- BANGKOK Thailand is moving forward with plans for a 450-baht tourism fee on foreign visitors, following endorsement by the National Tourism Policy Committee. A 30-day public hearing will now take place before the proposal advances toward… read more

Koh Samui Crackdown on Nominees Intensifies, Dozens of Thais and Foreigners Targeted with Nominee Ownership of 1.5 Billion Baht in Property The Pattaya News -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Koh Samui/Surat Thani – Police intensify a nominee crackdown as they uncovered 61 suspect companies linked to nominee structures, controlling 42 land plots and properties with an estimated value of… read more

Longtail Tourist Boat Capsizes Off Krabi, 10 Indians Rescued The Pattaya News -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Krabi – A longtail tourist boat carrying 12 people, including ten Indian tourists, capsized and partially sank near Laem Hang Nak in Krabi on Saturday morning, prompting a dramatic rescue at sea ultimately leading to all involved to be safely rescued but… read more

Pattaya Police Arrest Cambodian Man Who Brutally Attacked Fellow National’s Head with Knife, Claims He Attacked the Wrong Person The Pattaya News -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- PATTAYA, Thailand – Police in Pattaya have arrested a 30-year-old Cambodian man accused of launching a solo knife attack that left a fellow Cambodian critically injured in a workers’ camp on Friday.… read more

Emirati bad boys broke through Phuket police checkpoint. One kicked a pursuing officer’s motorbike A Phuket licence check turns into a wild chase as two Emirati tourists race through a checkpoint. A passenger kicks the pursuing officer before their… Read More › The post Emirati bad boys broke through Phuket police checkpoint. One kicked a… read more