Crorkin, the Bangkok-based consul in charge of consular cases, hosted a reception for Pattaya-based British expats and Thai authorities at the Courtyard by Marriott hotel. She began by introducing ...

PATTAYA, Thailand – Pattaya’s busy roads remain a hotspot for traffic accidents, often caused by a dangerous mix of factors such as drunk driving, dizziness, and distractions from smartphones. These ...

In the early hours of July 21, at around 4:46 a.m., Pattaya Tourist Police responded to a distress call from a Japanese tourist who reported an attempted theft by a transgender woman on Walking Street ...

In Pattaya, believe it or not, some night entertainment venues have started banning transgender patrons — a move that has sparked debate over safety, reputation, and fairness. While the decision may ...

PATTAYA, Thailand – The Pattaya Regional Marine Office has ordered red warning flags to be raised at all beaches and piers across the area on Monday, following strong winds and high waves caused by ...

As Pattaya enters the peak of the rainy season, city officials are ramping up storm preparation efforts by cleaning out the underground drainage system. The Drainage Maintenance Division under the ...

A large tree that fell and blocked the road on the way up Khao Pratumnak Hill, near Naval Radio Station (Khao Sor Tor Ror 5), has been successfully cleared b City authorities as part of ongoing ...

PATTAYA, Thailand – For the third straight day, the skies above Pattaya remain stubbornly grey, with Tropical Storm Wipha casting a long shadow over the region despite being hundreds of kilometers ...

PATTAYA, Thailand – For many foreign retirees in Pattaya, the dream of companionship in their golden years remains strong — but it’s increasingly tied to the realities of currency exchange rates, ...

Pattaya, Thailand’s bustling tourist city long dependent on Chinese visitors, faced a severe shock in early 2025 as Chinese tourist arrivals plunged by nearly 50% in Q2 compared to the previous year.

As Thailand’s premier beach city continues its post-pandemic transformation, tourists and long-term visitors are growing increasingly clear about what they want — and what’s pushing them away. Their ...

Thai provincial police claim that their latest technology has reduced physical assault cases and property-related crimes in Pattaya by at least 40 percent. Police lieutenant general Yingos ...