Banglamung District Launches Free Food Sharing Cabinet Community Program to Help Locals Battle Rising Cost of Living The Pattaya News -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Pattaya, Thailand – On May 22nd, 2026, Banglamung District officially opened the “Tuu Pan Suk” (Happiness Sharing Cabinet) at the district office to provide free food and essential supplies to residents struggling with the… read more

Banglamung District Issues Registration Documents to 40 Non-Hotel Accommodations on Koh Larn, Boosting Tourism Safety Standards The Pattaya News -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Koh Larn – On May 22nd, 2026, at the multipurpose hall of Wat Mai Samran on Koh Larn, Mr. Anusak Piriyomorn, Chief of Banglamung District, presided over a ceremony to present official registration documents for… read more

Women’s Development Group of Takhian Tia Subdistrict Unites in Sharing Kindness: Delivers Aid to Patients, Elderly, and Disabled, Bringing Smiles to the Community The Pattaya News -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Takhian Tia Subdistrict, Banglamung District, Chonburi Province – May 22nd, 2026 The Takhian Tia Subdistrict Women’s Development Committee, led by Dr. Supaporn Kapkontham, President of the Committee, joined… read more

Russian Driver’s Modified Mazda 3 Bursts into Flames Just Meters from Pattaya Repair Shop The Pattaya News -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Pattaya, May 23rd, 2026 A dramatic vehicle fire broke out on Sukhumvit Road in Pattaya on Friday evening, completely destroying a white modified Mazda 3 driven by a 25-year-old Russian man just moments before he reached a… read more

Operators back 30-day visa return Tourism operators in Phuket and Pattaya backed the government's decision to restore 30-day visa-free stays, saying the move would help curb illegal businesses and low-spending long-stay visitors. Read Full Story read more

Bad news for the Thai economy as loan growth falters while consumer confidence fell off a cliff in April Thailand’s economy faces mounting danger as lending stalls and inflation surges, while consumer confidence sinks to a four-year low. Businesses warn that the Middle East… Read More › The post Bad news for the Thai economy… read more

Higher foreign tourism levy now being proposed by minister to allow for enhanced visitor insurance cover Thailand is preparing a higher foreign tourist levy alongside tougher visa rules, stricter entry screening and tighter monitoring of arrivals as officials confront rising hospital… Read More › The post Higher foreign tourism levy now being proposed by minister… read more

UK man fights for his life after horrific motorbike injuries in Pattaya. Doctors say he has a 30% chance British backpacker Ethan Lacey, 20, is fighting for life in a Thai ICU after a horror Pattaya crash reportedly saw a pickup truck run over… Read More › The post UK man fights for his life… read more

Rooftop fire at a Pattaya hotel causes evacuation of 240 guests on Thursday night. Building sealed off Terrified tourists fled through smoke-filled corridors as flames ripped across a crowded Pattaya hotel rooftop. Four people were injured, including a man badly burned escaping… Read More › The post Rooftop fire at a Pattaya hotel causes evacuation… read more

24 year old Nigerian scammer arrested in Nonthaburi after 23 complaints police linked to Thai girlfriend Nonthaburi police arrested a Nigerian suspect linked to a romance scam gang after spotting suspicious ATM transactions near Phra Nangklao Hospital, seizing 42 mobile phones,… Read More › The post 24 year old Nigerian scammer arrested in Nonthaburi after… read more

UP2U, PATTAYA CITY IMPROV COMEDY TROUPE PROUDLY PRESENTS: ANOTHER FUN NIGHT OF IMPROV COMEDY THEATER! The Pattaya News -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- UP2U, PATTAYA CITY IMPROV COMEDY TROUPE PROUDLY PRESENTS: ANOTHER FUN NIGHT OF IMPROV COMEDY THEATER. Similiar to “Whose Line Is It Anyway” All games, and scenes are based on your wildest and outrageous suggestions! WHEN: SATURDAY,… read more

Pattaya City Organizes Training for Green Health Hotel and Green Health Attraction Standards The Pattaya News -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Pattaya, Thailand – The Department of Health, under the Ministry of Public Health, has opened applications for hotels and tourist attractions across the country to participate in the certification program for Green Health Hotel (GHH) and Green Health… read more