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PATTAYA – A foreign tourist is currently missing in Pattaya after a severe storm caused intense flash flooding. The man tragically fell into a drainage canal early Thursday morning while walking with two friends. Local rescue teams have quickly launched a massive search, but strong water currents are slowing them down. Searchers have only found one […]

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Pattaya City Submerged: Worst Flooding in Over a Decade

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Jeff Tomas

Pattaya is currently facing its heaviest flooding in ten years as a severe eastern rain system settles over Chonburi. A sudden tropical downpour overnight completely submerged major city streets, turning active commercial zones into rushing rivers. Local infrastructure struggled to handle the massive volume of water, leaving emergency services on high alert. The intense storms […]

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Pattaya Floods: 1 Tourist Missing, 2 Saved From Canal

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Jeff Tomas

PATTAYA – Heavy rain battered Pattaya overnight, causing severe flooding across the vibrant coastal city and its surrounding neighborhoods. Tourists faced highly dangerous conditions as rapid water quickly filled the busy streets and major roads. A tragic accident occurred early Tuesday morning when floodwaters surged through the Nern Plub Waan area. Three foreign tourists fell […]

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Pattaya Police Rescue 3 Chinese Women From Ransom Gang

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Jeff Tomas

PATTAYA – In a dramatic midnight operation, Thai law enforcement authorities successfully rescued three Chinese women from extreme danger. They were being held captive against their will inside a luxury villa located in Chonburi province. The victims were allegedly lured with false job offers before facing severe abuse and heavy ransom demands. This daring raid […]

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DSI Probes Israeli Nominee Network in Pattaya

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Jeff Tomas

PATTAYA – The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) is actively cracking down on illegal foreign business networks in Thailand. Authorities recently summoned 10 witnesses to provide testimony about a suspected proxy network. This group operates extensively across Chonburi province and the popular beach city of Pattaya. The ongoing investigation targets a prominent Israeli investor named […]

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Police Arrest Chinese Fugitive at Pattaya Housing Estate

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Jeff Tomas

PATTAYA – Thai police recently arrested a major Chinese fugitive who was hiding out in the resort city of Pattaya. The officers caught the 31-year-old man, known as Mr. Yu, outside a housing estate in Bang Lamung district. Authorities state he ran a massive illegal gambling and money laundering operation for years. His criminal network […]

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DSI Upgrades Pattaya Nominee Case to Protect Thai Economy

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Jeff Tomas

PATTAYA – Thailand’s Department of Special Investigation (DSI) has taken a major step in fighting illegal business setups. The agency officially accepted a massive network of nominee arrangements in Pattaya as a “special case.” Authorities elevated the probe because it involves huge financial losses that directly threaten the national economy. This move gives investigators more […]

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Pattaya Tourist Attacks: Police Hunt Serial Robbery Suspects

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Jeff Tomas

PATTAYA – A string of violent street robberies is keeping local police on high alert this week. A 45-year-old British man suffered an attack early Tuesday morning in the Jomtien area. Two unknown men riding a motorcycle suddenly boxed him in while he walked alone. The aggressive attackers assaulted the man and tried to steal […]

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Chinese Fugitive Arrested in Thailand After 30 Year Run

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Jeff Tomas

PATTAYA– Thai authorities have officially arrested a high-profile Chinese fugitive who evaded justice for over three decades. The wanted suspect was secretly hiding in plain sight within a popular Thai coastal tourist city. Eventually, armed police officers captured him at his luxury residence located in the Chonburi province. The man, identified as Zhu Zhishan, was […]

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US Navy Visit Brings a Modern Image and Economic Boom to Pattaya

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Jeff Tomas

Pattaya City recently welcomed some very special guests who helped shine a positive light on the region. Around 5,000 US sailors from the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln arrived for a five-day shore break. This highly anticipated port call provided a massive boost to the local economy during the slower tourist season. The visitors enjoyed […]

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