The Latest Breaking News from Pattaya

Group aims to change Pattaya sex reputation

A tourism group is working to change the perception of Pattaya as a destination for the sex industry.

Bangkok Post · Nov 28, 2023

1.23 lakh title deeds distributed in Kerala, says Minister

Government distributes 1.23 lakh title deeds, aims for a State without landless people. Pattaya assemblies chaired by MLAs to identify eligible beneficiaries. Digital resurvey to ensure documents for all land. Govt taking steps to confiscate land from encroachers and distribute it among landless.

The Hindu · Nov 10, 2023

Heavy rain in Pattaya causes flooding, beach erosion

Heavy rain pounded Bang Lamung district early on Tuesday, causing flooding on roads and in communities, and the runoff eroded sections of Pattaya beach.

Bangkok Post · Oct 10, 2023

Phuket is officially the ‘World’s Most Overcrowded Tourist Destination’ of 2023

In a research conducted by MoneyTransfers.com, the Thai island of Phuket was given the title of the world’s most overcrowded tourist destination of 2023! Now that the travel world is back to its pre-pandemic time, famous places are once again struggling with overtourism. On the top of the list is…

The Times of India · Sep 21, 2023

Cable thieves blacked-out Pattaya-Rayong motorway

Police have arrested two men for the theft of power cables along the Pattaya-Rayong motorway that shut down the CCTV system along the inter-provincial highway last month.

Bangkok Post · Sep 13, 2023

Arrest warrant for missing former Pattaya mayor

The whereabouts of former culture minister and Pattaya mayor Itthiphol Kunplome remained unknown on Wednesday, as he faced an arrest warrant over a controversial condominium development in Pattaya more than decade ago.

Bangkok Post · Sep 6, 2023

Oil slick threatens Bang Saen

The oil slick from Thai Oil's ruptured offshore pipeline will not reach Pattaya but may affect Koh Si Chang and Bang Saen beach, according to the provincial governor.

Bangkok Post · Sep 5, 2023

Vietnamese caught running gambling website in Pattaya

Thirteen Vietnamese nationals were arrested while running an online gambling operation from three hotel rooms in Pattaya in the early hours of Tuesday.

Bangkok Post · Aug 29, 2023

Pattaya considers beach opening hours

Pattaya City is considering imposing opening hours on its beaches to curb a growing number of noisy revelers who party into the morning.

Bangkok Post · Aug 11, 2023

Pattaya gun video exposed as hoax

A recent video clip showing a group of tourists being held at gunpoint at a hill viewpoint in Pattaya has turned out to be a hoax, and the Myanmar workers who participated in the prank now risk imprisonment, according to Pattaya police.

Bangkok Post · Aug 3, 2023