The Latest Breaking News from Pattaya

Immigration officer wanted for abduction, extortion surrenders

A senior immigration officer, the fourth and final suspect wanted for the abduction and cryptocurrency extortion of a Chinese man and his Thai interpreter, turned himself in to police in Pattaya on Friday night.

Bangkok Post · Mar 25, 2023

Two women injured in Pattaya gun attack

Two women were wounded in a gun attack on their car in Pattaya in the early hours of Friday, as police believe they were wrongly targeted.

Bangkok Post · Mar 24, 2023

Gunman who wounded 2 women in Pattaya caught

CHON BURI: A gunman who opened fire on a car in Pattaya and injured two women has been arrested in Sukhothai, police said on Friday evening.

Bangkok Post · Mar 24, 2023

Koh Larn drawing 10,000 tourists a day

CHON BURI: More than 130,000 tourists have visited Koh Larn, a popular tourist island off Pattaya, so far this month and the number will surge as Chinese tour groups start arriving in Pattaya soon.

Bangkok Post · Mar 15, 2023

Pattaya honours elephants as part of Thai heritage

CHON BURI: Thailand celebrated National Elephant Day on Monday, honouring the beast that is a beloved symbol of the country with feasts of fruits and vegetables.

Bangkok Post · Mar 13, 2023

Russians putting down roots in kingdom

Russian tourists have been flocking to Thailand since pandemic travel restrictions were eased, with many choosing to invest in the kingdom's real estate sector after an extended holiday in the country.

Bangkok Post · Mar 12, 2023

Norwegian found dead in Pattaya

PATTAYA: A Norwegian man was found dead in his apartment in Bang Lamung district of Chon Buri on Wednesday night, according to local police.

Bangkok Post · Mar 9, 2023

Another suspect in Chinese-led theft gang nabbed after 3 years on run

Another member of a Chinese-led gang believed responsible for robbing a compatriot's luxury car in Pattaya has been arrested in Chiang Mai province after three years on the run.

Bangkok Post · Mar 5, 2023

Keerati Bualong sails to gold in Pattaya

CHON BURI: Two-time Olympian Keerati Bualong snatched gold in a stellar performance at the prestigious 2023 ILCA 7 Masters World Championship held at the Royal Varuna Yacht Club on Pratumnak Hill in Pattaya on Saturday.

Bangkok Post · Mar 4, 2023

Pattaya gets set for Chinese

Pattaya has shrugged off concerns over Chinese businesses, including those using Thai nominees, partly because the tourism market from the mainland is slowly reviving.

Bangkok Post · Mar 2, 2023