The Latest Breaking News from Chonburi

Gunman shoots and kills kindergarten teacher at school in Thailand

Shooter, believed to be husband of the victim, fled the scene

The Independent UK · Sep 9

Thailand hopes beauty pageants and races can keep this humble farm animal from being wiped out

Century-old festival celebrates the ‘kwai’, or the Thai water buffalo

The Independent UK · Oct 7, 2025

Photos show a water buffalo festival in Thailand at the start of harvest season

The humble water buffalo has become a prized show animal in Thailand. They were celebrated Monday at an annual buffalo racing festival and beauty pageant in the city of Chonburi. These days tractors have largely replaced the buffalo for heavy farm work. But the contests have sparked a renewed interest…

The Independent UK · Oct 6, 2025

Sasom tells his Sharks to regain grit

Chonburi coach Sasom Pobprasert has rallied his troops to regain confidence when they visit Chiang Rai United in Thai League 1 on Friday.

Bangkok Post · Nov 4, 2022

Aryan Roopa Anand best Indian in Asia Pacific Amateur golf, finishes T-38

CHONBURI (Thailand): Aryan Roopa Anand rounded off the week with 1-under 71 to finish as the best placed Indian in tied 38th spot at the 13th Asia Pacific Amateur Championships at the Amata Spring Country Club here on Sunday.

The Times of India · Oct 30, 2022

Chonburi's Worawut faces bleak future after fatal crash

Goalkeeper Worawut Sukuna of Thai League 1 side Chonburi FC seemed to have a bright future when he got the chance to play for the Sharks in place of injured first-choice custodian Chanin Sae-ear.

Bangkok Post · Oct 26, 2022

Chonburi back on top after big victory over Khon Kaen

Chonburi registered their seventh victory in eight games to reclaim top spot in Thai League 1 on Sunday night.

Bangkok Post · Oct 9, 2022

Fully-fit Thomas hopes to grab glory at Asia-Pacific Amateurs, leads seven member Indian team

CHONBURI: Gearing up for his fifth appearance at the Asia Pacific Amateur Championships, a fit-again Rayhan Thomas hoped to go the distance this time after missing the title by a whisker four years ago.

The Times of India · Sep 20, 2022

'Murdered woman' shocks beachgoers as hyper realistic sex doll washes up on beach

Panic-stricken locals noticed what they thought was the corpse of an attractive young naked lady sprawled on the beach in Bang Saen district of Chonburi, eastern Thailand, on Thursday afternoon

Daily Mirror · Aug 22, 2022

Thai police say 13 people killed, 35 injured in night club fire

Thirteen people have been killed and 35 injured after a fire broke out on Friday at a night club in Thailand's Chonburi province, southeast of the capital Bangkok, a police official said.

Reuters · Aug 5, 2022