Koh Lan island off Pattaya under full lockdown

On the popular Larn Island off Pattaya, the local community resolved unanimously to lockdown the island until January 20th. Sorasak Thongbongpetch, secretary of the island’s community, said the decision has the consent of residents and business operators on the island, even though they are aware that the measure will have economic impacts on them. Full […]

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Pattaya, rest of Chon Buri’s Bang Lamung locked down

CHON BURI: Pattaya and the rest of Bang Lamung district has been locked down until further notice to curb a surge in Covid-19 infections, the provincial disease control committee said on Wednesday. The order, signed by governor Pakarathorn Thianchai, the committee chairman, was issued after 22 new Covid-19 infections were registered in Bang Lamung district. […]

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Slovakian man dies after his motorbike collides with a cement truck in Banglamung

Banglamung – A male Slovakian driver has been pronounced dead at the scene after his motorbike collided with a cement truck in Banglamung yesterday. Lieutenant Colonel Jeerasak Eabfang of the Banglamung Police was notified of the accident at 5:00 PM yesterday (December 30th) on Pong Road in the Pong sub-district. Full story: thepattayanews.com By GoongNang(GN) […]

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Pattaya City to rebrand for sustainable growth

What’s next for the city after the coronavirus pandemic? The City of Pattaya is redefining its urban model as it aspires to become a city that appeals to tourists, businesses and long-term stayers. The 3-fiscal year development plan (2021-2023) with a total investment of more than Bt775 million is adopting an approach that will see […]

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Pattaya officially kicks off domestic tourism ‘High Season’ with Neo Pattaya Winter Tourism event

Pattaya – The Thai Tourism Authority Neo Pattaya Winter Tourism kick-off event took place at Fat Coco Beach Club, A-One The Royal Cruise on Pattaya Beach last night, December 9th, 2020, and was attended by The Pattaya News Co-Owner Adam Judd. The event was the official beginning for the winter domestic tourism season including the […]

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Intoxicated foreign female driver escapes injuries after her sedan plunges into Banglamung wall

Banglamung, Chonburi- An intoxicated foreign female driver has escaped injury after her sedan slammed into a wall in Banglamung yesterday. Rescue workers were notified of the accident yesterday early morning (December 8th) at a house in the housing estate of Soi Chaiyapruek 2, Nongprue. Full story: thepattayanews.com By GoongNang(GN) The Pattaya News

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