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Anti-tank gun found in middle of Sattahip street
Panic hit a Sattahip neighborhood where someone left an old antitank weapon in front of a wealthy businessman’s home. Police...
Agriculture Ministry releases 99 sharks off Sattahip
The Ministry of Agriculture released 99 small sharks into the wild in hopes of rebuilding at least one of Thailand’s many endangered species. ...
Navy School recruits students to sort trash to earn cash for...
Separating garbage has joined reading, writing and arithmetic on the syllabus at Sattahip District’s Navy School where students are manning a “recycling bank” to...
Koh Samet’s beaches clearing, but assessment, preventative work only beginning
Cleanup of the Koh Samet oil spill is winding down, but the more-arduous process of assessing long-term damage and preventing future spills is only...
Maptaput factory under fire for covering up fatal explosion
Executives at a Maptaput tin factory are under fire for allegedly covering up a fatal explosion for more than a week. Maptaput Industrial Estate...
Marine Corps celebrates 58th anniversary
The Royal Thai Marines marked its 58th anniversary with a ceremony in Sattahip. The Royal Thai Navy’s Adm. Surasak Rungrerngrom presided over the July...
Koh Samet oil spill effects to be felt for weeks
Cleanup workers frantically fight a losing battle, trying to keep oil from ruining Ao Prao beach in front of Le Vimarn Cottages & Spa...
Lottery vendor returns lost wallet
An Amnat Charoen man scored an unexpected lottery-related win, not by hitting the lucky numbers, but finding a ticket agent willing to return his...
Nong Nooch offers 5,000 baht to name new elephant
Nong Nooch Tropical Garden is offering 5,000 baht and an overnight hotel stay to the person who names the elephant park’s latest arrival. ...
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Pattaya ensures smooth pedestrian movement and maintains order during Beach Music Festival
PATTAYA, Thailand – Pattaya City authorities have intensified efforts to regulate sidewalk vendors along the beachfront during the ongoing Pattaya Music Festival (March 7-8)...
A Scapegoat in Limited Space Issue – Are street vendors really the cause of...
PATTAYA, Thailand – Pattaya’s traffic congestion has long been a hot topic among residents and tourists alike. While authorities frequently crack down on illegal...
Progress on artificial turf installation at Jomtien Beach playground
PATTAYA, Thailand – The Jomtien Beach area, known for its serene 6-kilometer stretch lined with resorts and eateries, is enhancing its recreational facilities by...
Public reactions on Pattaya’s traffic clampdown – Concerns over inconsistent enforcement
PATTAYA, Thailand – Following the recent crackdown by Pattaya traffic police, many residents have expressed mixed opinions about the effectiveness of the ongoing enforcement...
Pattaya Traffic Police step up action against double parking, and vendors blocking roads
PATTAYA, Thailand – Pol. Lt. Col. Phanuphong Nimsuwan, Traffic Police Officer of Pattaya City Police Station, along with his team, carried out a crackdown...