The Latest Breaking News from Pattaya

Thailand steps up sex-worker raids as USS Abraham Lincoln set to dock with 5,000 sailors in Pattaya

The USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier is set to dock near Thailand’s Pattaya on Wednesday, bringing nearly 5,000 sailors and Marines to the popular tourist city, as local authorities step up police patrols and crack down on sex workers.

The Times of India · Sep 1

Thai resort prepares to host USS Abraham Lincoln sailors after more than 270 days at sea

Security stepped up in Pattaya before arrival of thousands of sailors and marines whose deployment was extended due to US war in Iran

The Guardian - UK · Sep 1

Thailand's Pattaya anticipates USS Abraham Lincoln visit following its Middle East deployment

Thailand's coastal city of Pattaya is preparing for a visit by the USS Abraham Lincoln, as the aircraft carrier makes its way back to the U.S. following a grueling deployment in the Middle East

The Independent UK · Sep 1

Thai Teen, 17, Found Naked And Suffocated in Suitcase After CCTV Shows Her Meeting Australian Tourist

A 17-year-old Thai girl was found dead in a suitcase near Pattaya railway tracks. An Australian man was arrested, with CCTV and DNA evidence linking him to the case

International Business Times UK · Aug 19

Is JollyIRL still alive? Kick streamer's major update after frightening bungee jump incident

JollyIRL sparked widespread concern after her bungee jump livestream in Pattaya, Thailand, suddenly ended following a loud scream. The abrupt cutoff left viewers fearing she may have suffered a serious accident. The Kick streamer later confirmed she was alive and said her arm and neck were hurting, with possible whiplash.…

The Times of India · Aug 19

Kick streamer JollyIRL's bungee jump incident in Thailand explained after livestream cuts mid-jump

Kick streamer JollyIRL worried viewers after her bungee jump in Pattaya, Thailand, ended with her livestream suddenly cutting off. Fans had no immediate update and some feared she may have been seriously hurt. Sneako also reacted with concern. JollyIRL later confirmed she was okay, while saying her arm and neck…

The Times of India · Aug 18

Chinese fraudster arrested in Pattaya

Police in Pattaya have arrested a 30-year-old Chinese man wanted by authorities in China for alleged fraud and money laundering, and he will be extradited to his homeland.

Bangkok Post · Aug 17

'Wanted' Chinese fraudster arrested in Pattaya

PATTAYA - Police have arrested a 30-year-old Chinese man wanted by authorities in China for alleged fraud and money laundering, and he will be extradited to his homeland.

Bangkok Post · Aug 16

Meet Fateh Singh Gill: 5-year-old Punjab boy who became a world martial arts champion performing traditional Sikh martial art

Meet Fateh Singh Gill, a 5-year-old from Amritsar, Punjab, who recently won gold in Gatka on Skates at the World Martial Art Games 2026 in Pattaya, Thailand, becoming the first child to perform the traditional Sikh martial art on skates at an international stage. His mother, in an interview with…

The Economic Times · Aug 10

Putting the spotlight on an open secret

From Soi Cowboy in the bustling Sukhumvit corridor of Bangkok to Pattaya's Walking Street, the sex trade remains an open secret that authorities are often reluctant to acknowledge, despite its visible presence.

Bangkok Post · Aug 9