Bangsaen Grand Prix 2026 Kicks Off with High-Speed Action on Day One The Pattaya News -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Bang Saen, Chonburi, Thailand – July 1st, 2026 – The much-anticipated Bangsaen Grand Prix 2026 officially got underway today, marking the start of a five-day motorsport spectacular celebrating the event’s 20th anniversary. Thousands of racing fans, drivers, and teams… read more

Trusted airline personnel are not screened for flights the same as passengers, admits Transport Minister Thailand will tighten airport security for pilots and cabin crew after a Thai Airways flight attendant’s heroin arrest in Australia. Transport Minister Phiphat denied negligence,… Read More › The post Trusted airline personnel are not screened for flights the same… read more

Two Transgender Women Arrested in Pattaya After Russian Tourist Reports Theft The Pattaya News -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Pattaya – Pattaya City Police have detained two transgender women, one Lao-Thai, after a Russian tourist filed a complaint alleging that more than 10,000 baht in cash was stolen from him following paid companionship services at a hotel near Walking… read more

Need Extra Storage Space in Pattaya Without the Hassle? The Pattaya News -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Need extra space without the hassle? 📦 ThaiGo offers clean, secure, and convenient storage units in multiple sizes to fit your needs — from compact storage boxes to larger storage cages. 🔒 Secure facilities 📹 24/7 surveillance ✨ Clean and well-maintained 🚚… read more

Local Officials Join Ethics Workshop in Pattaya to Boost Integrity in Eastern Thailand’s Local Governance The Pattaya News -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- BANGLAMUNG, Chonburi– June 30th, 2026 – The Mayor of Takhian Tia Subdistrict Municipality, accompanied by senior municipal executives, participated today in a two-day practical workshop designed at strengthening ethical standards and transparency within local administrative organizations… read more

Chonburi Immigration Officers Raid Pattaya Barbershops, Arrest Pakistani and Turkish Man for Illegal Work The Pattaya News -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- PATTAYA– Immigration officers from Chonburi Province conducted a raid on two barbershops in Pattaya this week after receiving information from social media indicating that foreigners were working illegally in the area. The operation took place at approximately… read more

Tyson Fury Announces Return Against Mariusz Wach in Pattaya Charity Bout on July 24th The Pattaya News -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Pattaya, Thailand- Heavyweight boxing superstar Tyson Fury has confirmed his return to the ring, taking on Polish veteran Mariusz Wach in a heavyweight clash scheduled for July 24th in Pattaya, Thailand at Max Muay Thai stadium. The… read more

Pattaya Bar Fire Kills Worker Trapped Inside The Pattaya News -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- PATTAYA A fire broke out at a host bar in Pattaya early on July 1st, 2026, killing one employee who was unable to escape the blaze. The incident occurred at 00:16 a.m. at the Catwalk entertainment venue, name released by police, located in Soi… read more

Thai tourism worries as Chinese resume trips to Japan The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is closely monitoring the revival of tourism ties between China and Japan, as this could potentially affect the inbound Chinese market to Thailand in the second half of the year, while the impacts of the Middle East conflict have yet… read more

DSI confirms arrest warrant for property tycoon Anant in money-laundering case The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) has confirmed that it obtained an arrest warrant in March this year for property developer Anant Asavabhokin in a money-laundering case linked to Wat Phra Dhammakaya and the Klongchan Credit Union Cooperative (KCUC) embezzlement scandal. Read Full Story read more

Investigators asking whether flight attendant knew about drugs Thai authorities are expanding the investigation into the case of a Thai flight attendant who was arrested for carrying heroin into Australia, to determine whether she was knowingly involved in drug smuggling. Read Full Story read more

People's Party outlines city council priorities The People’s Party (PP) has named its Bangkok councillor-elect in Bang Sue, Pattraporn Kengrungruengchai, its candidate for the chair of the new Bangkok city council.  Read Full Story read more