Tag: Chawalit Saenguthai
Drought disaster relief extended for Koh Sichang
Chonburi has extended the drought disaster declared in Koh Sichang District, allowing residents to receive relief for an extra month, along with more free...
Heavy fines, vehicle seizures await holiday drunk drivers
Chonburi officials are promising fines of up to 20,000 baht and impounding of vehicles if motorists are caught drunk driving this holiday season. Deputy...
Environment minister leads planting of 8,400 mangroves in Chonburi
Natural Resources and Environment Minister Surasak Karnjanarat led 1,500 Chonburi officials and residents in planting more than 8,000 mangrove trees in honor of HM...
Buffalo races come to Chonburi Oct. 26
Chonburi’s buffalos will race again when the province celebrates the end of Buddhist Lent Oct. 26 at Chonburi City Hall. Deputy Gov. Chawalit Saeng-Uthai...
Beach chair vendors briefed on rules, trained for AEC
About 300 Pattaya beach chair vendors were briefed on new operating rules and given basic training in responding to marine accidents. Chonburi Deputy Mayor...
Public officials lead vendors in big Pattaya beaches cleanup
Military, provincial and local officials led newly reorganized beach vendors in a cleanup of Pattaya-area beaches. Maj. Gen. Nirandorn Samutsakorn, commander of 14th Military...
Corrupt ‘government officials’ selling public beachfront in Pattaya, top Chonburi official...
Politicians and other influential public figures are claiming ownership of large swaths of Pattaya-area beaches, selling or renting out 49-sq.-meter patches of sand to...
Chonburi officials ban night ferries during holidays
Chonburi’s governor barred ferry operators from running trips after dark during the year-end holidays. Gov. Khomsan Ekachai issued the strict operating rules Dec. 25,...
Illegal Banbung dump cleared, arrest warrant issued
Chonburi has cleaned up a Banbung lot where chemicals and garbage were dumped illegally and issued an arrest warrant for the man believed...
4 northern provinces showcase products in Pattaya
Lampang officials showed off goods from four northern provinces in hopes of landing contracts with Eastern Seaboard customers. Gov. Thawatchai Thierdpaothai, and the...
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Two Thai women harassed by Indian men, fistfight breaks out on Pattaya Beach
PATTAYA, Thailand – A chaotic scene unfolded on Pattaya Beach when two Thai women were harassed by two Indian men, leading to a physical...
Free visa policy boosts Pattaya tourism, but experts warn of potential risks
PATTAYA, Thailand – The free visa policy for tourists visiting Pattaya and other parts of Thailand has been a topic of considerable discussion. According...