Pattaya Night & Day: January 2013

A meeting on the subject of the next Jet Ski King’s Cup World Grand Prix 2012 event took place at City Hall on Tuesday morning. Chaired by Deputy Mayor Ronnakit Aegasing and attended by all authorities who will be responsible for traffic and crowd control, accommodation, safety issues and promotional matters. The international sporting event which has so far got 30 countries involved, will take place on Jomtien Beach from Wednesday, 5th to Sunday, 9th December.

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Russian Outreach Rep Negative about Pattaya - Pattaya People

Mr. Andrey V. Dvornikov and representatives from the Russian Embassy in Bangkok paid a visit to Pattaya on Tuesday to take part in an outreach programme at the Royal Cliff Beach Resort on Pratamnak Hill. Attending were representatives from Russian linked associations and business people from the Russian community living in and around Pattaya. Representing Pattaya were officers from various Government Departments and Deputy Mayor Ronnakit Aegasing. The meeting focussed on issues regarding the safety Russian tourists, which has been deemed lacking in recent years. Each year there has been a steady build up of Russians visiting Thailand, now thousands of Russians flock to the land of smiles and especially to Pattaya to escape the winter bitter cold weather in Russia. According to Mr. Dvornikov there has been a buildup of negative impressions towards safety procedures in Thailand as there has been an increase in crime occurring to Russian tourists, especially snatchings of bags, gold etc., a record number of burglaries happening at hotels. He also protested against tourists having their passports seized, which he deemed illegal as they are the property of the Russian Government and blamed the negligence of the Thai Government and local authorities. He also blamed the increase in crime with the loss of naval officers patrolling with local police, a policy that took place 10 years ago, and was effective in lowering the crime rate against Russian tourists. He wished to see this procedure brought back for the safety of all Russians living or visiting Pattaya.

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Wednesday, January 23, 2013

Potential Dangers to Chicken Farmers to Wage Increase Policy - Pattaya People

On Wednesday, the President of the Chicken Farmer Association held a meeting to discuss the proposed nationwide increase in basic wages to 300 baht a day for workers that will take effect in January 2013. Mrs. Chaweewan Kahmpa stated that this increase will cause major issues and protests with investors and the potential danger of workers being laid off. Chicken farmers are already in dire needs and many will not survive this policy. A petition will be sent to the local authorities to hopefully change their plans issued by the government.

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Animal Health Care Programme at Khao Kheow Zoo - Pattaya People

On Wednesday morning the management of the Khao Kheow Open Zoo revealed a health care programme for both the resident animals and vulnerable creatures living in the wild in mountainous and forest areas. The programme will monitor the health of animals, especially those living in rapidly changing weather zones where temperatures can drop dramatically within hours. Therefore adequate amounts of dry grass and leaves will be left for animals to use as shelters. Another part of the programme is to help prevent Bird Flu in poultry.
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New Car Care Business in Naklua Opens its Doors - Pattaya People

On Wednesday evening the sound of music could be heard along busy Soi Potisarn in Naklua. A total of ten cars revved up and blared out music from their state of art music systems, accompanied by a troupe of sexy dancing coyote girls. The reason for this shenanigans, well it was the grand opening of a new Car Care operation called Poseidon. The owner and family welcomed invited guests who came along to wish them success in their new venture.

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Tuesday, January 22, 2013

Bank Seminar to Help Small and Medium Sized Businesses - Pattaya People

A seminar organised by the Thanachart Bank was held on Wednesday morning at the Zign Hotel in Naklua. Representatives were there to announce the bank’s plans to financially help small and medium sized businesses located in Pattaya. This strategy is in readiness to cope with potential competition from neighbouring countries when the ASEAN Community gets into full swing in 2015. The bank will focus on real estate, hotels, industry and tourism related businesses, as these are deemed that will be most affected when entering the ASEAN community. A new loan policy was announced and explained to potential customers who wish to take advantage of the bank’s new policies.

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Anti Narcotics Programme Introduced to Pattaya - Pattaya People

On Wednesday afternoon at Pattaya City Hall, Deputy Mayor Ronnakit Aegasing called a meeting to inform all relevant authorities about the latest policy given by the Center of National Anti-Narcotics Bureau. Their policy is to focus attention on cities that have high rates of drug offences, both trafficking and addiction. Their strategy is to work closely with the police and local communities to establish an office to gather information related to drugs, and to hopefully get addicts to get into a rehabilitation programme after which they will be helped to achieve a career with further education in the hope they will not return to relying on narcotics in their lives.

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Monday, January 21, 2013

Woman Arrested at Border after Fleeing Pattaya - Pattaya People

Late on Thursday evening, officers from both Chonburi Tourist Police and Chanthaburi Immigration announced the arrest of a Mrs. Jidapa, accused of drugging and robbing a British tourist staying at a hotel in Pattaya. The incident occurred last week and after a full investigation, the 48 year old woman was caught trying to cross the Cambodian border. She still had a quantity of sleeping pills that she used to drug her victim, 55 year old Mr. Alan Basham who she met on Beach Road. Apparently back at his hotel room, she slipped a few pills into his drink and when he fell unconscious, she robbed him of his belongings. She was brought back to Pattaya to face the charge of aggravated robbery.

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Opening of Contact Center for People with Disabilities - Pattaya People

On Thursday afternoon an official opening took place at the Father Ray Foundation on Sukhumvit Road. The occasion was the opening of a Contact Center created by Central Retail Cooperation Limited, specifically for giving skilled people with disabilities the chance of working with the company. Central Retail Cooperation already employs 23,000 people all around the country and its aim is to employ 230 people with disabilities, with many coming from the Vocational School for People with Disabilities. The Contact Center opening was attended by a number of VIP dignitaries, including Mayor Ittipol Khunplume.

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Seminar on Free Trade Agreements held at Montien Hotel - Pattaya People

A seminar was held on Thursday morning at the Montien Hotel on Second Road, organised by the Department of Foreign Trade. The subject was about Thailand’s Free Trade Area agreements with other countries. The last being an agreement with Peru, allowing nearly 4000 tax free products to be exported from Thailand to Peru. Exporting is a key income for Thailand, grossing in an average 200,000 million baht each year. In 2015, when the ASEAN economic community begins, the economy from exporting Thai goods will increase even more. Further, to stay on top of the game, a trade agreement with India is to be rearranged and the USA is also being targeted for an FTA agreement to allow Thai goods to be exported to the States.

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Sunday, January 20, 2013

Management Training Course for Pattaya Teachers - Pattaya People

A one day educational training course was held at Pattaya City Hall on Thursday morning for teachers from all schools under the jurisdiction of Pattaya Education Department. A total of 96 teachers attended plus school clerks and stock controllers. The topic was about basic office management, and the programme was to help everyone understand the practicality of effective management in schools, such as budgets, purchasing and hiring procedures.

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Final Briefing for Pattaya Cross Bay Swim - Pattaya People

Pattaya Deputy Mayor Ronnakit Aegasing got together with Rotarians from the Jomtien Pattaya Rotary Club on Thursday afternoon at City Hall for a final briefing about the Club’s annual Pattaya Cross Bay Swim. This charity fundraiser will take place along Pattaya Beach Road on the afternoon of Sunday, 25th November, with entertainment being provided from 3pm at the Central Festival Pattaya Beach Mall. The 3 swimming races will begin at 6pm. Funds raised will go to orphanage shelters such as Baan Jing Jai, Father Ray Foundation and Mercy Pattaya.

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Saturday, January 19, 2013

Plans for Celebrating Pattaya City Hall's 34th Anniversary - Pattaya People

A meeting took place at Pattaya City Hall on Thursday afternoon to discuss plans for celebrating the 34th anniversary of the creation of City Hall, which falls on Thursday, 29th November. All relevant authorities and departments were assigned duties to cover all angles of this memorable event. Celebration events will be open to the public to join in congratulating Pattaya City Hall management and staff on this auspicious occasion.

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Coffee Tasting Event at Royal Garden Plaza - Pattaya People

The official opening of the 4 day Coffee tasting experience began at the Royal Garden Plaza on Thursday, 22nd November. This special promotion is open to the public and offers everyone a chance to sample top quality coffee blends from all over the world. This is the second year this promotion has taken place, and is again organised by the Royal Garden Plaza in association with the Thai Coffee and Tea Association. This year two contests are being held, one to find the best creation of artwork made on coffee cream foam and the other a unique painting contest with paint made from ground coffee beans. Prizes total 200,000 baht. The event ends Sunday, 25th November.

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Friday, January 18, 2013

Fatal Car Accident on Motorway to Bangkok - Pattaya People

Highway police were notified on Friday evening of a fatal car accident on the motorway to Bangkok. At the scene, they found a Toyota Camry that had collided with a garbage truck. Inside was the body of a 46 year old Japanese businessman, Mr. Oto, also the driver who was badly injured and had to be cut out of the cabin before being sent to Chonburi hospital. Police assumed that the driver may have fallen asleep whilst driving, but a full report will be made when the driver recovers to make a statement. The Japanese embassy has been notified of the incident.

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Fatal Bike Accident in Sriracha - Pattaya People

Highway police in Sriracha received a call on Friday that a motorcycle had been involved in an accident with a large truck, causing the death of the rider. At the scene at a local industrial estate, officers found the body of 34 year old Mr. Kongsat. His bike was found underneath the truck. The driver, 20 year old Mr. Sirisak was at the scene and stated that as he was heading for Laem Chabang port, the motorcycle came out of a side road right into his path. He had no time to brake and thus collided with the bike and rider. A report was made and further investigations are ongoing.

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Monthly Pattaya City Hall Mobile Service - Pattaya People

A mobile service activity was organised by Pattaya City Hall and the Rotary Club of Pattaya on Thursday afternoon to help local residents living in the Nongtabak community in Naklua. The objectives of this ongoing monthly community service is to provide amongst other things, legal advice, help in registering elderly and disabled people for allowances, free health and dental checks, haircuts, pet vaccinations, and rice distribution to the local people. Residents also had the chance to address their grievances and problems to councilors.

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Thursday, January 17, 2013

Plans for Kindergarten Sports Day in Pattaya - Pattaya People

A meeting was held on Friday at City Hall to discuss creating a kindergarten sports day for all schools under the jurisdiction of Pattaya City Hall. Attending were education department officers and teachers from all 11 schools in and around Pattaya. All schools currently have sports days, but normally they are aimed at older students. This will be the first time a special sports day for toddlers will be organised in the hope of building up teamwork and an interest in sport, as well as providing exercise for the children.

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Revamping Next Year's Pattaya Marathon - Pattaya People

Councilors gathered at Pattaya City Hall on Friday afternoon to take part in a discussion on preparations for next year’s marathon races. Even though the races will take place in July, lessons have been learned from problems that occurred with this year’s event, involving route management and poor promotion of the event. Next year both City Hall and Thong Thai Travel Company will organise the marathon, which will be revamped with more publicity planned and an aim for the race to become a charity fundraiser to help disadvantaged children in Pattaya.

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Wednesday, January 16, 2013

Clean Up of Unsightly Overhead Cables Begins - Pattaya People

In a project to improve the image and landscape of Pattaya for tourists, a meeting took place at Pattaya City Hall on Friday morning. It was attended by all relevant departments involved in the clean up of unused overhead cables that litter the streets of Pattaya. Over the years many cables have been hung over streets on posts, and besides being unsightly, in many cases the weight has caused them to sag dangerously over passing traffic. The first area to be cleaned up of unnecessary overhead cables and wires is along a stretch of Sukhumvit Road in Central Pattaya.

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City Hall Outreach Mobile Services to Issan Regions - Pattaya People

At a City Hall meeting on Friday chaired by Deputy Mayor Wuttisak Lermkitjakarn, heads of local communities attended with relevant authorities to discuss a new mobile service offered to other regions of Thailand. City Hall regularly goes out with a mobile service in and around Pattaya, offering services such as free legal advice, free medical checkups, plus haircuts and other useful activities. This trial outreach service is being offered to communities in North East Thailand Issan region, to provide free services and help give knowledge about community development and promoting teamwork.

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Nightlife News: Mum Returns...

Soi Yamato (Soi 13/1) is the home of the recently renovated Las Vegas and its sister bar Las Vegas III.

Soi Post Office (Soi 13/2) is the home of Club Nevada A-GoGo (which itself was once named Las Vegas).

A new GoGo is now taking shape next door to the Londoner Bar just by Hot & Cold A-GoGo. The new bar is following the pattern and will be known as Miami A-GoGo.

There are currently 86 GoGos in the Pattaya area, but Miami is one of a few that will soon push the count up to 90.

22nd November Flyaway Inflation...

Tuesday, January 15, 2013

Nightlife News: Time Off to Relaxxx...

Soi Yamato (Soi 13/1) is the home of the recently renovated Las Vegas and its sister bar Las Vegas III.

Soi Post Office (Soi 13/2) is the home of Club Nevada A-GoGo (which itself was once named Las Vegas).

A new GoGo is now taking shape next door to the Londoner Bar just by Hot & Cold A-GoGo. The new bar is following the pattern and will be known as Miami A-GoGo.

There are currently 86 GoGos in the Pattaya area, but Miami is one of a few that will soon push the count up to 90.

22nd November Flyaway Inflation...

Nightlife News: Utopia Upstairs...

Soi Yamato (Soi 13/1) is the home of the recently renovated Las Vegas and its sister bar Las Vegas III.

Soi Post Office (Soi 13/2) is the home of Club Nevada A-GoGo (which itself was once named Las Vegas).

A new GoGo is now taking shape next door to the Londoner Bar just by Hot & Cold A-GoGo. The new bar is following the pattern and will be known as Miami A-GoGo.

There are currently 86 GoGos in the Pattaya area, but Miami is one of a few that will soon push the count up to 90.

22nd November Flyaway Inflation...

Monday, January 14, 2013

Pattaya News: Britain Closed...

Solar Air, a small Thai airline, is expanding with flights to and from Siam Reap in Cambodia.

The airline is joining forces with the Maxx Royal Tour Company who are based in South Pattaya to offer the flights from the airport which is located 50kms south of Pattaya.

Solar Air and the Maxx Royal Tour Company have also announced an internal route to Chumporn Province. This is located in the South of Thailand (but not the deep south).

The airline uses 19-seater Dornier228 and 19-seater EMB110-P2 planes and will offer flights 4 days a week to and from the two new destinations starting from 9th November.

6th October Diary: Chonburi Buffalo Racing...

Nightlife News: Restrictions Relaxxxed...

Soi Yamato (Soi 13/1) is the home of the recently renovated Las Vegas and its sister bar Las Vegas III.

Soi Post Office (Soi 13/2) is the home of Club Nevada A-GoGo (which itself was once named Las Vegas).

A new GoGo is now taking shape next door to the Londoner Bar just by Hot & Cold A-GoGo. The new bar is following the pattern and will be known as Miami A-GoGo.

There are currently 86 GoGos in the Pattaya area, but Miami is one of a few that will soon push the count up to 90.

22nd November Flyaway Inflation...

Sunday, January 13, 2013

Nightlife News: Flyaway Inflation...

Soi Yamato (Soi 13/1) is the home of the recently renovated Las Vegas and its sister bar Las Vegas III.

Soi Post Office (Soi 13/2) is the home of Club Nevada A-GoGo (which itself was once named Las Vegas).

A new GoGo is now taking shape next door to the Londoner Bar just by Hot & Cold A-GoGo. The new bar is following the pattern and will be known as Miami A-GoGo.

There are currently 86 GoGos in the Pattaya area, but Miami is one of a few that will soon push the count up to 90.

22nd November Flyaway Inflation...

Nightlife News: Americanisation...

Soi Yamato (Soi 13/1) is the home of the recently renovated Las Vegas and its sister bar Las Vegas III.

Soi Post Office (Soi 13/2) is the home of Club Nevada A-GoGo (which itself was once named Las Vegas).

A new GoGo is now taking shape next door to the Londoner Bar just by Hot & Cold A-GoGo. The new bar is following the pattern and will be known as Miami A-GoGo.

There are currently 86 GoGos in the Pattaya area, but Miami is one of a few that will soon push the count up to 90.

22nd November Flyaway Inflation...

Domestic Fight Turns Tragic - Pattaya People

On Monday at 5:10 am, the Pattaya Police Deputy Suppressing Inspector Pol. Capt. Seksak Atorn-git-ja-wat went to deal with an attempted suicide at the front of Royal Hill Condominiums on Pratamnak Road. The Sawang Boriboon Rescue Team was also contacted for assistance.

At the scene, the front of Building C, a woman identified as Miss Jutitip Sahng-wien, aged 45, was bleeding from her left arm, and left wrist, with a massive amount of blood on the ground, and she was holding a cutter blade. Jutittip was passing out into a coma, and her foreign boyfriend was trying to help her. The rescuers immediately gave her first aid and took her to Banglamung Hospital.

A security guard Mr. Teerapat Laaboot, aged 18, reported that Jutatip came to visit her boyfriend as usual, but this time, she seemed to be quite drunk. A while after she went to the 5th Floor to see her boyfriend, the sounds of an argument started, and a bit later, Jutatip, cut and bleeding, was brought down by her boyfriend to ask for help. The cutter blade was seized and pictures taken as evidence, and further investigations will follow when Jutitip can make a full statement. The primary assumption the police made was that Jutitip slashed her arm and wrist to hurt her boyfriend’s feelings, after things did not go her way in the fight.

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Saturday, January 12, 2013

Classic Guitar Festival Ends Gracefully - Pattaya People

On Saturday night at the Siam Bay Shore Hotel, the Classic Guitar Festival and Competition 2012 ended very impressively. The talent and music of all the contestants wowed the judges, and the audience was charmed by the performances of the famous Classical guitarists from around the world, and the lectures about guitars from famous guitar makers.

The Winner was a young-20-year-old, Mr. Natdanai Pua-pahn-pra-soeng, from Thailand, who won a handmade guitar worth 4,500 USD from the World’s Class Guitar Maker from Indonesia, Mr. Hanief Palopo. There were 2 levels of competition, Junior and Senior, and the Winner of Junior Level was Mr. Nattagit Praew-jid.

The marvelous talents of the young Thai guitarists truly stunned the judges and the audience. The Prizes were presented after the Grand Finale by the Vice President of the Business Operators and Tourism Association of Pattaya, Mr. Grit Jiramongkol, accompanied by the Father Ray Foundation’s Fr. Patarapong Seeworagoon and CEO of Pattaya People Media Group Mr. Niels Colov. The income from this festival will be added to the Father Ray Foundation’s funds, to care for the 850 youngsters residing at Father Ray’s.

The great and breath taking performances were done by World’s Classic Guitarists like Hotoshi Miyashita, Leon Koudelak, Zul Kifly, Tomonori Arai, Alessio Arai, Monching Capio and Paul Cesarzyk and Thai Famous guitarists like Waratape Ratana-ampawan, Sgoen Siripatanagoon, Padet Nate-pak-dee, Pongpat Pong-pra-dit and Santi Gaewjai.

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Multiple Burglaries at Uncle On Apartments - Pattaya People

On Monday at 2:30 am, the Pattaya Police Investigating Inspector Pol. Sub Lt. Supahn Sopee went to investigate a burglary in 5 rented rooms. These robberies were all at Uncle On Apartments in Nongprue, and at the scene, the police found that rooms No. 12, 13, 14, 17 and 18 were broke into. A computer notebook worth 22,000 baht and Samsung Galaxy Tablet worth 15,000 baht were stolen from room No. 12, but luckily, no valuables were stolen from the other 4 rooms.

The Owner of the stolen items Miss Nontagorn Nantachai, aged 32, stated that she returned home to find her computers missing, after leaving the room for 3 hours. The other rooms were burgled, but nothing was taken, as the people heard some noises when the thieves tried to break the rear windows of a room to get in, so the residents were alerted before the burglars managed to steal from the other 4 rooms. Further investigations started immediately, and will be continued.

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Friday, January 11, 2013

Full Scale Fire Drill at Local Industrial Estate - Pattaya People

A full scale fire drill was put into operation on Monday morning at the Amata Nakhon Industrial Estate. It was organised by the management in cooperation with the Royal Thai Army and local authorities. Those attending the training exercise, involving an impressive real life mock accident incident set up, learned about fire drills, how to use fire extinguishers and emergency rescue procedures when dealing with fire, explosions and leaking chemicals.

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Sriracha Drug Trafficker Caught in Sting Operation - Pattaya People

After Sriracha police were given information about a local drug trafficker selling drugs to factory workers and teenagers, undercover agents set up a sting operation to catch the offender in the act of selling drugs. The suspect, Mr. Wisit, aged 30, was contacted by phone to make an order of yaba tablets, which he willingly agreed to sell. At the meeting point, he was arrested after the handover of 40 yaba tablets to the undercover agent, who immediately disclosed his identity. Later, on searching the man’s room, officers found more yaba tablets and a loaded gun and ammunition. He now awaits his day in court.

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Nongkam Police Swoop on Prison Drug Network Operator - Pattaya People

After receiving information about a local drug trafficker working in the area, Nongkam police set up an operation to catch the suspect, Mr. Worawit. A search warrant was issued and the 38 year old was arrested at his home in Sriracha with 4,000 yaba tablets, 112 grams of crystal meths and a loaded rifle. Police learned that Worawit was working for a prisoner in Korat jail and was selling drugs to local factory workers and teenagers in the Sriracha area. Worawit is now in custody and a full investigation is underway in Korat about drug operation networks going on in prisons and remand homes.

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Thursday, January 10, 2013

Seminar on Developing Pattaya and Laem Chabang Port - Pattaya People

A three week long seminar began on Monday morning at Pattaya City Hall to discuss about the future development of both Pattaya and Laem Chabang Port. Pattaya Mayor Ittipol Khunplume welcomed Chonburi Governor Komsan Ekachai as guest of honour. Also attending were Representatives from both IBM Thailand and USA Companies and officials from Laem Chabang Port, all invited to take part in the debate. The aims of the discussion were to brainstorm ideas to research and help develop both Pattaya and the port to become world class international destinations. Topics included Tourism, traffic and environmental conditions in the area in the near future.

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Road Accident on Sukhumvit Road in Sriracha - Pattaya People

Sriracha police were notified on Monday evening about a road accident involving a motorcycle and a pickup truck that had occurred on busy Sukhumvit Road south bound section to Pattaya. At the roadside scene officers helped the local medical team give first aid to the injured before sending them to the nearest hospital for treatment. A full investigation is now underway as to who caused the incident.

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Wednesday, January 9, 2013

Sophon Cable TV Announces “Big Thank-You” - Pattaya People

On Tuesday afternoon, in the conference room of Sophon Cable TV, Khun Su-wat Ra-cha-ta-wat-ta-na-kul, the Purchasing Manager of Sophon Cable TV, and Khun At-tha-sit Chue-choo-chart, Sophon’s General Manager, held a press conference to announce a “Big Thank-You” campaign for their customers. The thank-you will be a lucky draw to win many big prizes, with a total value of 600,000 Baht. The awards include motorcycles, a round trip ticket to Singapore, a New iPAD and iPhone5, and many more.

To enter to win, any payments of both old and new customers will receive a coupon. Then the customer can write their name and address on the coupon to submit to the lucky draw. The campaign will start on 1 November 2012 and ended on 30 April 2013. The big prizes will be drawn in May 2013, and all participants will be invited to mini concerts by various artists, and local dignitaries will be invited to attend and witness as well.

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Crackdown on Drugs - Pattaya People

On Tuesday, the Banglamung Police held a press conference to announce the arrest of 4 suspects, 2 for drugs offences and 2 for theft. The 2 druggies were Thong-poon So-ra-net, aged 43, a Thai woman in possession of 147 tablets of YABA, and Wan-dee Wai-ja-ra, aged 54, a Thai man, in possession of a 1.5 meters high marijuana plant.

The two suspects of theft were Pa-yoong-sak Sri-su-wan, aged 38 and Na-ret Chim-vi-set, aged 33, both Thai men, with the possession of television and 2 sets of electric drills. The Police revealed that due to Police investigations, it was revealed that Thong-poon was selling drugs to teenagers in the area. Police then went to investigate, and discovered her sitting in front of her house. The Police searched her home, and found the 147 tablets of YABA. As for Wan-dee, the police had been informed that Wan-dee was growing a marijuana plant behind his house. He claimed that he planted the pot as an ingredient to use in cooking.

The Police arrested the two thieves at a gasoline station, charging them with theft. The two were riding around a parking area at a construction workers’ camp, and nabbing their valuables such as drills and other tools. The robbers would put them in the back of their pickup, and then sell the items to get cash for buying drugs. All the suspects are awaiting their day in court.

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Tuesday, January 8, 2013

Burmese Thief Captured - Pattaya People

On Tuesday, the Pattaya Police were notified of a burglary at the building behind Pattaya School number 8, and that the burglar was still hiding in the building. The Police then rushed to the scene.

When the Police arrived they found a 4 storey building, with the downstairs shop operating as a beauty parlor, and upstairs offering rooms for rent. The officers discovered that 5 rooms had been broken into, and that the robber had swiped many valuable items. The building manager and neighbors blocked the entrance and exit to prevent the thief from escaping.

The Police and volunteers went to check a building nearby, which is a residence for Burmese workers. They found a suspicious fellow on the 2nd floor and arrested him, who was later identified as Saw Phoe Yay Khal, aged 30, from Burma, in possession of a shoulder bag containing a purse and cash.

The owner of the burgled building Khun Pra-pai Kit-ti-ta-non, said that while she was watching TV downstairs, she heard a sound upstairs like somebody breaking a glass. At first she did not feel alarmed, but later she told her son to take a look. When he found that the louvers on the 2nd floor were broken, he then went up to the 3rd floor and found the offender ransacking the property. When the crook saw her son, he tried to use a wooden stick to hit the son, so the son ran to notify the building manager and call the police. At the preliminary hearing, the thief denied everything, but the investigation will proceed.

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Underground Exits at Intersections - Pattaya People

On Tuesday at Pattaya City Hall, a meeting was called to listen to opinions on the project to survey and design underground tunnels at the intersections of Sukhumvit Road and North Pattaya Road, Sukhumvit Road and South Pattaya Road and Sukhumvit Road and Thepprasit Road. The group gathered information from the attendees to improve the actions of the project’s working group. This venture is still under examination, with the objective being to solve the traffic snarls at these intersections. These are Pattaya’s main routes, and the traffic has been increasing by the day. These new subterranean exits will definitely support the growth of business in Pattaya.

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Many Buffalos and Cows Stolen - Pattaya People

On Wednesday, the Sriracha Police was summoned by Mrs. Bahn-joeng Proem-rahk, aged 56, who lives in Bang-pra. She stated that her 2 buffalos had just been stolen. Their enclosure was broken on one side, but that was all she know about the theft.

A witness reported that the 2 buffaloes were brought over to the neighbor’s tapioca farm, then put on a pickup near the Khao Kheow Open Zoo Bridge, heading towards Bangkok at about 1 am.

The same area has seen many cows and buffalos stolen from a number of residents since September, as the prices of these animals have increased recently.

Mrs. Bahn-joeng could only file a complaint, and hope the police would be able to catch the thieves and bring her buffalos back to her. The pair of buffalos could be sold for as much as 100,000 baht, and she is now worried that she will have to spend 50,000 baht per buffalo, in order to have 2 buffalos again.

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Monday, January 7, 2013

After Hours Theft at Banglamung Hospital - Pattaya People

On Wednesday right after midnight, the Banglamung Police Investigating Inspector Pol. Sub Lt. Pisarn Hoeng-fa-gaew were called by Banglamung Hospital staff to report a theft at the Hospital. The police went to investigate the hospital’s Patayatorn Building, where a donation box was placed.

This donation box, containing about 10,000 baht, had been moved to a corner, from its original location in front of the Out Patient Pharmaceutical Room, and was wide open.

The security guard on duty Mr. Pranom Kahntoe, aged 34 stated that he closed the building at 10 pm as usual, and remained on guard around the premises. About an hour after closing the building, the alarm went off, and they found the donation box ransacked.

A food vender nearby stated that she witnessed a dark skinned man, with his face covered by a surgical mask, acting like he was having problems with his bicycle. She saw him push the bike into a deep corner of the building, acting like he was going to fix the bicycle, and later saw him push it out again. The CCTV cameras in the building were not functioning, and the police could not review any videos at cameras located at nearby stores, so had to wait till morning. The main assumption is that this thief must have been hiding in the building before the building was closed, and started stealing the money when the hospital staff left.

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Trafficker and Gunman Arrested by Sriracha Police - Pattaya People

On Wednesday, the Sriracha Police successfully arrested Mr. Witasoen Puttatahm, aged 37, with a 9mm gun and 3 bullets. He was arrested at his house as the police had received a report that Witasoen always carried a gun on him, and it was not licensed. The police also arrested a Marijuana trafficker Mr. Worapong Suksee, aged 28, with 6.02 grams hidden in a plastic bag. After being searched and the evidence found on him, Worapong pleaded guilty to being a Marijuana trafficker in the area. Both offenders were sent for further investigations and legal proceedings, even though Witasoen denied that the gun was his.

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Sunday, January 6, 2013

Road Accident in Pong Area - Pattaya People

On Wednesday at 3:30 am, the Sawang Boriboon Rescue team was called for assistance with an accident on the Pattaya to Pong Route, inbound to Pattaya, and opposite a PTT gas station. A white car had crashed into an electric pole, breaking the pole in half. The broken half fell on the median strip, and trapped the driver in the car.

The driver, Mr. Teerawat or Gab Kanawattanagoon, aged 27, was extricated after the rescuers used a steel cutter to slice open the car. This took a full half an hour, and then the driver was sent to Bangkok Hospital Pattaya.

While reporters were taking pictures, a group of men who appeared to be very drunk approached the reporters and tried to stop them, claiming that the injured person was from a wealthy family. However, as public property was destroyed, legal proceedings will be taken.

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Drug Addict Trashes Chief's House - Pattaya People

On Wednesday at 2:30 am, the Banglamung Police Investigating Inspector Pol. Sub Lt. Manoet Tipawate were called by the head of Moo 2 Village in the Nongplalai Sub-district Mr. Gamon Jiwsahn. He called to report that his house had been invaded, and part of his home had been destroyed by a drug addict, who was finally apprehended by a group of locals.

A gazebo in front of the Chief’s house was destroyed, the planters were trashed, and roof tiles also smashed.

The male offender, identified as Mr. Chalermpon Gitjarern, aged 25, was injured by his foolishness as well. He pleaded guilty to climbing up the gazebo roof and destroying the planters and roof tiles, claiming that he really needed his drugs but could not afford to buy any. His drug withdrawal drove him crazy, to the point that he fell off the roof and injured himself.

Another neighbor of Chief Gamon, Mr. Sompid Gantasa, aged 40, residing about 50 meters from the gazebo, stated that the noises woke him up. Looking outside, he saw Chalermpon climbing over his back wall. When Sompid shouted at him, Chalermpon jumped off the wall and ran over to the Chief’s house, where he climbed up the Chief’s gazebo. Chalermpon was sent for legal proceedings starting with a urine test at Banglamung Police Station.

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City Tour for Miss International Queen Contestants - Pattaya People

On Wednesday, the contestants of the Miss International Queen Contest went to visit the World Gems store, to shop, and see the diamonds and gemstones that Thailand has to offer. Then the Contest Managers whisked the competitors to Bali Hai Pier for a cruise to Lan Island, where they shot videos and stills of these lovelies. On Lan Island, all the contestants engaged in community service by clearing up rubbish on the beach, and after that, back to the mainland, to the Foodloft on 3rd floor of Central Festival Pattaya Beach Mall. There the GM Mr. Saran Tantijamnan welcomed all the contestants and offered them a tasty treat before snapping more photos.

The last visit was to the Royal Garden Plaza, where the gals went to a Screaming Competition at Ripley’s Believe It Or Not. Then the whole entourage got to relax a bit, and enjoy dinner at The Glass House in NaJomtien. Finally, all the ladies returned to the Woodland Resort to get their beauty rest, in order to be utterly gorgeous for the next day and the Final Round of judging for Miss International Queen, which will be on Friday, November 2nd at Tiffany Hall.

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Saturday, January 5, 2013

Outcome of Chonburi Policemen's Long Weekend - Pattaya People

At a Press Conference on Friday night, Chonburi Police Commander, Pol. Maj. Gen. Katcha Tart-sart stated that the results of the patrol of over 400 police and volunteers throughout Pattaya were quite satisfactory. 3 Male drug traffickers, aged 23-24, 30, were arrested with Yah Bah and Yah Ice, along with 11 drug addicts. The chief culprit was a 23-year-old drug trafficker called Grisana, who was detained at the Sopon Market behind Tony’s Gym on Second Road with 4,000 Yah Bah tablets. The police also apprehended 40 street venders for pestering tourists to buy their flowers and souvenirs, plus 20 beggars.

Pol. Maj. Gen. Katcha Tart-sart and all Police Superintendents intend to make Pattaya and surrounding areas a crime-free zone, but it will take a lot more work to meet this target.

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Mission to Save Cow from Drain Pipe - Pattaya People

The Sawang Prateep Sriracha Rescue Team was called for assistance when a cow fell into a drain pipe along Sukhumvit Road in Sriracha. At the scene, a cow was discovered in a 3-meter-high drainage pipe, and it took the rescuers a little while to devise a plan. The rescuers finally solved the problem with sandbags, which were piled up in the drain pipe in layers for the cow to climb up. The rescuers also used a big rope and an engine belt placed around the cow to help pull it up, which took over 2 hours. The cow was a 1 year-old heifer weighing-150-kilos. The lucky critter belonged to a farmer residing about 100 meters away, who still did not know about his cow’s rescue, as he had left since the morning, but thanks to the mercy of the rescuers, this cow can look forward to many more days of grazing in the pastures.

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Friday, January 4, 2013

Royal Thai Navy Creates Artificial Reef - Pattaya People

On Saturday afternoon, the Royal Vessel Mattapoen was sunk near Lan Island, where it will gradually transform into an artificial reef for marine life, and sustain many of the creatures that live in the ocean. This reef was planned the by Royal Thai Navy, in cooperation with Pattaya City Hall and the Department of Marine and Coastal Resources,

The Secretary of the Environment and Natural Resources Ministry Mr. Sakda Noppasit, accompanied by Chonburi’s Governor Komsan Ekachai, Deputy Mayor Ronagit Ekasing and the Chief of the Department of Marine and Coastal Resources Mr. Boonchob Sut-ti-ma-na-sa-wong officially opened the Ecosystem Preservation Project among many reps from all relevant authorities and the Royal Thai Navy.

The Mattapoen 761 Royal Vessel has been off duty since 2008, and was purchased from America when 2nd World War ended. It was a 9.76 meter-wide and 35.25 meters-long, a good size for creating another reef for marine life. This project to enhance the marine Ecosystem was awarded a 16 million baht budget, and, looking into the future, Pattaya can expect to find an ocean full of marine life around Mattapoen Reef.

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Russian Tourist Attacked in Jomtien - Pattaya People

Police was called out on Monday evening to Soi Chaiyapruek in Jomtien to investigate a vicious knife attack on a Russian tourist. At the scene, Sawang Boriboon Rescue Team was attending to the wounds on Miss Jenniya Nikolina, aged 25, from Russia. She had received 5 knife cuts to her arms. She stated that she was on her way back to her hotel on Jomtien Beach when two Thai men on a motorcycle approached her and one threatened her with a knife whilst the other tried to grab her gold chain and purse. She fought back and in the process got stabbed before the thugs made a quick departure with her purse towards Sukhumvit Road. A radio call was made to patrol officers in the area, but to no avail, as both suspects had managed to escape the area. A report was made and CCTV footage will be examined in the hope of identifying both attackers.

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Thursday, January 3, 2013

Traffic Problems during Vegetarian Festival - Pattaya People

This long weekend holiday in Pattaya has been extremely busy, especially with the buildup of heavy traffic on all major highways in and out of town, causing problems for traffic police and motorists alike. Even more so the traffic was heavy in Naklua where the Vegetarian festival was on in full swing with many tourists and day trippers from out of town coming along to enjoy the food and entertainment festivities at the Sawang Boriboon Foundation. Not only the food festival but also people flocked into Pattaya to celebrate and pay their respects on Chulalongkorn Day on Tuesday 23rd October, to commemorate the passing of Rama V in 1910. One thing for sure this long holiday certainly boosted the local economy.

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Hot Tempered Young Man Commits Suicide - Pattaya People

On Tuesday right after midnight, the Banglamung – Nongprue Sub-branch Police Investigating Inspector Pol. Lt. Jiragiat Tienchai were summoned to investigate a suicide at a house in Soi Porn-pra-pa-ni-mit 14. The Sawang Boriboon Rescue Team was also contacted for assistance.

In the bedroom upstairs of a 2-storey-wooden-house, the body of Mr. Chaimongkon Ratcha-prakoen, aged 22, wearing a black t-shirt, was lying on the bed, with his mother Mrs. Baantong Cheua-tade, aged 52 crying alongside his body. The rescue team immediately tried to resuscitate the man, while taking him to Banglamung Hospital.

Mrs. Baantong stated that they had argued about nonsense in early evening, and then her son drove away on a motorcycle for a while. When he returned, he was still fuming, as he had been a hot tempered person since he was a kid.

He came home, walked into the bedroom and slammed the door to get attention, but the mother and the rest of the family paid no attention, as they were eating dinner.

A while later, when he opened the door, her son-in-law Mr. Boonmee Sawangwong saw that Chaimongkon was hanging from the beam on the ceiling. It took some time to get Chaimongkon back down onto the bed, and by then Chaimongkon was already unconscious. The latest news given to the mother that night was that Chaimongkon did not make it, and the body awaits at the hospital to be picked up for a religious funeral.

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Severely Injured Man Saved by People - Pattaya People

On Tuesday at 1:30 am, the Banglamung Police Superintendent, Pol. Col. Somneuk Jangaid was called while on patrol to investigate a man who had been slashed and stabbed, but managed to run for help. A group of people rescued him in Soi Santisuk 5 in Nongprue.

At the scene, a man, identified as Mr. Yoet Saksoem, aged 38 had been stabbed in his chest, stabbed on the right side of his body, stabbed once in his abdomen and slashed on his left arm. The police sent him to Banglamung Hospital for immediate medical attention, and hope Yoet will survive and make a full statement, so the officers can locate the attempted assassin who harmed him.

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Wednesday, January 2, 2013

Depressed Patient Ends his Life - Pattaya People

On Wednesday at 3 am, the Banglamung Police Investigating Inspector Pol. Sub Lt. Anupong Puangpee were called by Banglamung medics to investigate the death of a male patient, Chuchart Boonsomtoeb, aged 46. He was discovered dead in a bushy area on the ground, close to the patient wards, with multiple fractures to his arms and legs and a great deal of blood on the ground.

The police examined the body and found no signs of foul play. The medical team stated that Chuchart jumped from the fourth floor, where his bed was situated. The unfortunate man had suffered from depression since the beginning of October, and tried to commit suicide by cutting his own throat. That time, someone rescued him, and he was sent to Chonburi Provincial Hospital until he started to recover. He was then sent back to Banglamung Hospital to complete his recovery. No one ever expected that Chuchart would be able to commit suicide, as he has been tied to his bed by the request of his family, but somehow, he managed to free himself and jumped from the 4th floor around 2 am, when a security guard discovered his body.

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Laem Chabang Police Dragnet - Pattaya People

On Wednesday, the Laem Chabang Deputy Superintendent In charge of Investigations Pol. Lt. Col.Tratape Tupanit police held a press conference to announce the results of their operation to track down narcotic usage and crimes. The officers had surrounded the Baan Toong Market, after collecting strong evidence about a drug trafficking network in this community.

During the dragnet, the officers arrested a male thief Tewan Paak-nam, aged 26 with a stolen Yamaha Mio motorcycle and a .22 caliber Thai-made gun, a male drug trafficker Wirat Insee, aged 19 with 100 Yah Bah tabs, 2 drug addicts Miss Ratree Grajaaisee, aged 31 and Mr. Jeerasak Mataterm, aged 19 with 8 Yah Bah tabs, Mr. Chtchawaan Roongsee, aged 35 a worker at Thai Summit PKK Ltd, with 34 stolen tools and Mrs. Tabtim Tino, aged 30, plus 6 associates, for Class 1 Narcotics (Methamphetamine) Possession. All offenders were sent for legal proceedings and further investigations.

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Tuesday, January 1, 2013

Praising King Chulalongkorn - Pattaya People

On Wednesday at the King Chulalongkorn Statue in Sriracha, the Memorial Day for HM King Rama 5, Sriracha’s Sheriff Mr. Wichai Sampantarat led hundreds of people to pay respect to King Chulalongkorn. His followers showed their gratitude for the many key accomplishments of HM King Chulalongkorn, who ceased the Slavery system in Thailand and freed hundreds of thousands of Thais. The great king also improved many other aspects of Thai society, including education, the military, and medicine.

As October 23rd was the day King Chulalongkorn passed away, it is registered as a special government holiday to praise this grand king of Thailand. King Chulalongkorn has been bestowed the title of Mah?r?ja, which is the Sanskrit title for a "great king" after his royal name. There are only 3 kings of Thailand who have received the title of Mah?r?ja, King Rama 1, King Rama 5, AKA King Chulalongkorn and King Rama 9, who is the current great king of Thailand.

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Nongkam Police Swoop and Arrest Local Criminals - Pattaya People

Nongkam police announced the arrest of a number of criminals caught over the past few days. Two men, Srawut aged 22 and a 17 year old boy had been caught for operating a motorcycle theft business in the area over the past few months. They targeted markets and apartments and stole bikes which they then sold on to other thieves. Also two male drug traffickers, aged 23 and 43, were caught in possession of a quantity of yaba tablets that they were trying to sell to local factory workers.

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Attempted Break In at Tesco in Sriracha - Pattaya People

Sriracha police were called out this week to investigate an incident that had occurred at a Tesco store in the town. At the scene, officers found two large stones had been thrown at the front glass doors, breaking one into pieces. At the time, night staff was working inside the back office, and they believe it was an attempt by a gang of thieves to break into the store, but realizing the place was not empty they decided to abandon their quest. A report was made and CCTV footage is now being studied to hopefully identify the culprits.

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