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Motorcyclist arrested after alleged bag snatch, crash into wall
An Issan motorcyclist was arrested after allegedly snatching a teenager’s purse, then slamming into a wall trying to escape. ...
German kills neighbor’s dog for urinating on car
A 73-year-old German man was arrested Thursday for shooting dead a neighbor’s dog that had urinated on his car. ...
Different backgrounds, same goals for Tourist Police volunteers
They’re from Thailand and abroad. Some moved here with their families. Others retired in the city. But the one thing that all Pattaya’s...
Police seek Laotian man for allegedly strangling estranged wife
Police are seeking a Laotian man who allegedly tried to strangle his estranged wife after she refused to reconcile. ...
Ripley’s ‘wolf girl’ ambassador happy to hold world-record title
Taunted for most of short life with schoolmates calling her “wolf girl” and “monkey face,” 11-year-old Supatra Sasuphan is all smiles now after...
Rayong residents storm pipe plant to curb noxious fumes
Long-suffering residents of a Rayong village may finally have forced a nearby pipe-coating factory to curb putrid fumes emanating from its property. ...
Frenchman arrested for ya ice possession
Pattaya police Sunday arrested a Frenchman for possession of crystal methamphetamines after stopping his motorbike for erratic driving. Sebastian...
Drunk cuts electric cable to sell for more booze
A Third Road restaurateur caught a drunken neighbor trying to steal electric wire to sell for booze money. Police...
New Huay Yai police chief wants more patrols, better public...
The Huay Yai Police Station’s new superintendent says more patrols are needed to lower crime rates in the district. ...
Rayong kids learn fire extinguisher use
More than 300 Rayong students learned how to prevent fires and use extinguishers in a workshop organized by Mabyangporn Sub-district ...
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Happy New Tax Year Expats!
EDITORIAL
For many expats – and retirees in particular – the festivities this year are marred by ongoing concerns about personal income tax arising from...
Pattaya tourist police spread holiday cheer by distributing sweets and promoting safety app
PATTAYA, Thailand – Pattaya Tourist Police took to Walking Street to ensure the safety of tourists during the Christmas festivities on December 25. The...
Suspects arrested for stealing 60 meters of electrical cable behind Pattaya Indoor Stadium
PATTAYA, Thailand – Deputy Mayor Manot Nongyai instructed relevant officials to meet with investigators after locals reported that two male suspects had stolen 60...
Violence and theft against tourists in Pattaya – Understanding the problem and accountability
PATTAYA, Thailand – Pattaya, one of Thailand's most popular tourist destinations, is often praised for its vibrant nightlife, beaches, and entertainment. However, occasional incidents...
Teen gang arrested for brutal attack on 80-year-old Belgian tourist in Pattaya
PATTAYA, Thailand – On Christmas night, a shocking incident unfolded when a group of four teenagers attacked MR. Richard Ander M. Van Bogaert, an...