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View of Sukhumvit, seen towards west - Bangkok. Sukhumvit Road is in the right margin of the image

Bangkok

June 3, 2026June 3, 2026

Bolt Permanently Bans Driver Following Viral Assault On Japanese Passenger In Bangkok

BANGKOK, Thailand — Bolt Thailand has terminated and permanently banned a ride-hailing driver accused of physically assaulting a Japanese passenger during a fare dispute in Bangkok, the company announced on Wednesday. The ride-hailing platform also confirmed it is providing comprehensive assistance to the victim following the incident, which recently sparked widespread public scrutiny on social […]

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Motorcycle taxi driver on a motorcycle on a Pattaya street at night.

Pattaya

March 22, 2026

Japanese Tourist Injured in Rider Gang Attack in Pattaya

PATTAYA — A 25-year-old Japanese tourist was seriously injured after being chased and assaulted by a group of motorcyclists believed to be app-based riders in the early hours of Saturday, March 21, in an attack that has raised concerns about tourist safety in the popular resort city. Foreign Woman Assaulted by Transgender Group on Phuket’s […]

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Pattaya City Billboard Sign at Bali Hai Pier, South Pattaya

Pattaya

March 9, 2026

Japanese Man Allegedly Stabbed by Transgenders in Pattaya

PATTAYA — A Japanese man was reportedly stabbed by two transgender individuals in a Pattaya hotel early on March 9, triggering conflicting accounts of the incident that police are now working to untangle. French and British Citizens Stabbed in Dispute Over Thai Woman in Pattaya The incident occurred at a hotel in central Pattaya, where […]

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Men riding motorcycles at night on a street in Pattaya.

Pattaya

October 6, 2025

Japanese Tourist Injured in Early Morning Pattaya Assault

PATTAYA – A 57-year-old Japanese tourist was left with a fractured nose following a roadside assault in the early hours of October 4, an incident that has highlighted ongoing concerns over tourist safety. The attack occurred around 4:30 a.m. near the entrance of Soi 13 Chalermprakiat, a central area in the bustling coastal city. Indian […]

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Sun loungers and umbrellas on Karon Beach in Phuket.

Phuket

June 29, 2025June 29, 2025

Japanese Tourist Drowns at Phuket’s Karon Beach

A 34-year-old Japanese tourist tragically lost his life while swimming at Karon Beach in Phuket on Friday morning. The victim, whose name has not been released, had arrived in Thailand just one day prior with his wife for a short holiday stay. Russian Tourist Drowns at Phuket’s Karon Beach According to Karon Police, the couple […]

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Bangkok

June 21, 2025

Violent Clash Between Bar Workers Leaves Four Stabbed in Bangkok’s Nightlife District

Bangkok – A routine night in Sukhumvit Soi 23 turned violent early Thursday morning when a business rivalry between bar workers escalated into a bloody knife attack, leaving four women hospitalized with serious injuries. The incident has cast a spotlight on the increasingly competitive and sometimes dangerous environment in Bangkok’s bustling entertainment zones. Three bar […]

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Isuzu D-Max belonging to the Aranyaprathet Provincial Police, Sa Kaeo

Bangkok

March 20, 2025

Four Japanese arrested in Bangkok for alleged involvement in scam operations

Thai police recently arrested four Japanese nationals, including a former Yakuza member, identified as “Yamaguchi”, for allegedly operating scam centres in Cambodia and Vietnam, which preyed on victims in Japan. Japanese Man Arrested in Bangkok for Overstay and Alleged Gang Involvement Pol Gen Thatchai Pitaneelaboot, the police inspector-general, told the media today that the arrest […]

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Koh Larn, a small Thai island off the coast of Pattaya.

Pattaya

March 7, 2025

Japanese Man Found Dead Near Pattaya Viewpoint: Investigation Underway

PATTAYA – A tragic discovery was made on Thursday afternoon when a Japanese man was found hanged from a tree on Koh Larn, a picturesque island near Pattaya, Chon Buri province, popular among tourists for its stunning beaches and viewpoints. 77-year-old Australian man found after going missing while hiking on Koh Larn The grim scene […]

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