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Saturday, April 27, 2013

Preparing for Chinese New Year at Central Festival - Pattaya People

A press conference was held at Central Festival Pattaya Beach Mall on Sunday afternoon to announce about preparations for activities to celebrate Chinese New Year on February 10th. This time round it is the Chinese year of the snake and Chinese people all over the world will celebrate and pray for good luck and fortune. To celebrate the occasion, Central Festival will put on a number of shows including a Miss Quipao Beauty contest for girls aged from 15 to 20 years showing off their talent and traditional Chinese costume in front of judges and the public. More information is at 038 730 844 and 089 124 8559.

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Friday, April 26, 2013

Meeting of Pattaya Tourist Boat Cooperative - Pattaya People

A meeting took place at Pattaya City Hall on Monday morning with the committee and members from the Pattaya Tourist Boat Cooperative attending, this their first general meeting of 2013. A performance report was given for 2012 which was deemed successful businesswise. They also quoted debts that are owed to the cooperative totaling just over 5 million baht and taking legal action was approved by all members. The hike in the price of mooring rentals and land parking was also an issue, going from 45,000 baht to 75,000 baht a month since December 2012.

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Dangerous Driving Day Brings Death to Biker - Pattaya People

On Monday afternoon, the Pattaya Police Investigating Inspector Pol. Lt. Col. Songkram Pahn-iam were called to investigate a road accident at the Central Rd and Sukhumvit Traffic Light, on the outbound to South Pattaya lane. 1 immediate death was reported, and the Sawang Boriboon Rescue Team was also called for assistances.

At the scene, the body of Mr. Pitaya Meuang-koet, aged 44, was found on the road. He had suffered a massive open wound on his head, and there was a lot of blood spilled on the road, near a dark blue Honda Wave motorcycle.

The motorcycle was found near a dark blue baht bus driven by Mrs. Nitaya Pet-proem-mee, aged 37 who was waiting for the police. Nitaya stated that as she was driving through the traffic light towards South Pattaya, Mr. Pitaya ran his motorcycle out from a side road so suddenly, and so close to her baht bus, that the accident occurred.

Further investigations were made immediately, by taking Nitaya to the Pattaya Police Station for questioning, and the body of Pitaya was taken to Banglamung Hospital to await the family for a religious funeral.

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Progress in Mystery Shooting - Pattaya People

On Wednesday afternoon, the Pattaya Police Investigating Inspector Pol. Lt. Col. Songkram Pahn-iam and a team of police examined the apartment of the new Pattaya Police Superintendent, Pol. Col. Suwan Chiao-na-win-ta-wat, which is located in the Pattaya Policemen’s Flat behind the Pattaya Police Station, on Soi 9 of Pattaya Beach Road. The apartment had been shot at the back balcony, during the Countdown on Monday, December 31st, 2012. A glass window and a shelf were shattered, but no other injuries were reported.

The police found a 12 gauge shotgun shell on the ground, and witnesses stated that a man, wearing clothes like a policeman but appearing to be very drunk, was walking around the flat before the countdown. When the fireworks started, he fired 1 missile at the back balcony of the Police Superintendent, then fled the scene right before the fireworks finished.

The police now have enough information to track down the shooter, who is thought to be a police officer at the Pattaya Police Station. Legal proceedings will be taken against the gunman, as Pol. Col Suwan expects that he is one of the officers who lost a lot of illegal paybacks due to his new anti-corruption and bribery policies. The new Superintendent is insisting on transparency in all police activities, and receiving bribes from shady businesses will no longer be tolerated.

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Thursday, April 25, 2013

Looky-Lous Cause Road Accident - Pattaya People

On Tuesday, the Sriracha Police were called to investigate a road accident where a car was reported to have crashed into an electric pole in Sriracha. The Sawang Prateep Rescue Team was also call for assistance.

At the scene, the rescuers were trying to save 2 injured men, identified after as Off and Tin, both aged 22. They had been seriously hurt when hurled out of their car, which was wrecked in the front from crashing into the pole.

The reported story was that the 2 injured persons were driving their car very fast, and when they happened to pass another accident, where the local rescue team was helping another injured person, Mr. Reuang-wa-san Supawat, aged 22 who had suffered a hit and run prior to this mishap, the 2 young men went into a state of shock, which caused the driver to lose control of the car and crash into the pole. Legal proceedings will be ensue when the 2 men can answer questions.

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Raping and Robbery Suspects Cornered - Pattaya People

On December 26th 2 female Russian tourists were robbed and raped. The suspects robbed the victims in Soi Pratamnak 2, and took them to Chark-nok Reservoir in Huay Yai where they raped them. These thugs have been on the loose ever since.

On Tuesday morning, the Nongprue Police, led by Superintendent Pol. Col. Somneuk Jangaid, in companied by the Deputy Commissioner of Royal Thai Police Bureau Region 2 Pol. Maj. Gen. Sanchai Chai-ya-am-porn and Police Commander of Chonburi Pol. Maj. Gen. Katcha Tartsart searched a house on Soi Mab-yai-lia 33, of a suspect called Mr. Wichain Jaija, aged 30-35. The 2 victims went to the house and positively identified the blue Toyota Mighty X pickup as the vehicle used to abduct them.

The police requested the owner of this pickup, the ex-wife of Wichain, to go for an interrogation at Nongprue’s Police Station along with the other 2 male suspects.

On the same day, Wichian was arrested and detained. The officers had determined that Wichain and his partner in crime had raped and robbed the 2 female victims while a male teenager watched the road. Further interrogations will be done to nail Wichain, which will certainly involve the 2 victims ID’ing the suspect as the next step towards his prosecution.

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Wednesday, April 24, 2013

Countdown in Naklua - Pattaya People

On Monday night, the residents of Naklua gathered to celebrate the Countdown to 2013 at the Lan Poe Old Naklua Fresh Market, and to have fun before 2012 came to its conclusion. Countless activities, games, food, products for sales, and concerts made for a joyous evening, and early that morning, a Food Offering Ceremony was made to the monks, joined by the many residents and representatives of the Naklua community.

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Rubbish Issue on Lan Island - Pattaya People

At the Pattaya Mayor’s Performance Press Conference, on Saturday afternoon at Pattaya City Hall, a team of Spokespersons, led by Miss Yuwatida Jeerapat announced the results of the Mayor and City managers performance this year. Many questions were posed regarding various unresolved issues, as well as future projects of Pattaya City Hall. The answers were given by the spokespersons team.

One of the serious issues brought up was the massive amounts of rubbish on Lan Island, and what solutions are being sought for this problem. Miss Yuwatida explained that the number of tourists on Lan Island has been increasing rapidly and so the amount of rubbish there has increased commensurately. The transport of the rubbish to the main land for processing has not been sufficient, however, Pattaya City Hall has proposed a budget for Rubbish Storage. This will enable Lan Island residents to separate the rubbish for recycling and energy generation. City Hall also plans to increase the transportation of the refuse off the island, to reduce the amount of rubbish.

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Muay Thai Boxing - Pattaya People

Boxing at Pattaya Boxing World

Hundreds of boxing fans made their way to Pattaya Boxing World to watch an evening of Muay Thai boxing. Tournaments are regularly played at this new spacious air conditioned boxing stadium located on Sukhumvit Road, next to the Mini Siam tourist attraction and opposite Bangkok Hospital Pattaya. On this occasion it was to ring in the New Year with a number of exciting international fighters getting into the ring to fight. Highlight of the evening was in the 80 kilo category, with a fight between regular champion Christian Pattaya Combat from Italy fighting Demon’s Shadow from Thailand. In round 1 Demon’s Shadow seemed to have it all his way with a number of kicks, including a very old move called Jorakay Fahd Hang, which means Crocodile Waving Tail. However, Christian, even though he was getting all the knee punches served up by Demon’s Shadow, was not shaken off as the attacks continued. Then in Round 2, Christian got his composure back and went all out to fight back with his experience plus his speed, and loaded deadly punches that knocked out Demon’s Shadow before the round was over. The ref declared Christian the winner, and received his winner’s belt from Mr. Niels Colov, CEO of Pattaya People Media Group. Pattaya Boxing World presents 3 live matches every day from 6pm.

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Tuesday, April 23, 2013

Prayers for the New Year at Baan Sukhawadee - Pattaya People

On Monday night before the end of year 2012, Baan Sukhawadee, and its owner Dr. Panya Chotitewan, who was also the Board Director of the Board for Saha Farm Ltd, hosted Buddhist prayers for the New Year. He lead the attending Buddhists, all dressed in white, to offer prayers to welcome the first second of 2013, and to transform any bad luck into good luck at this first second of the year.

This was the 6th year of the New Year Praying Ceremony at Baan Sukhawadee on Sukhumvit Road. 16 monks were invited to conduct these Blessings, which included prayers commemorating the 2,600th Year of Buddha’s Enlightenment and the 85th Birthday of HM the King. All the attending Buddhists prayed for the whole world, the country, the King and Queen and themselves.

The people were very happy to pay respect to a part of the heart of the Lord Buddha, which was invited down to Baan Sukhawadee especially for this ceremony. The devotees were also bestowed an amount of 200 years old holy water given by the king, to bless the first second of 2013, and all attending Buddhists.

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Fun Countdown at Central Festival Pattaya Beach Mall - Pattaya People

On Monday night, just an hour before the last midnight of 2012, at Central Festival Pattaya Beach Mall, the Countdown Festival to 2013 at the Mall was packed with numerous visitors. Many were waiting for the Countdown to welcome 2013 in the most modern mall in town, and Central Festival certainly did not let them down.

Numerous activities kept the fun time going while waiting for midnight, especially, the wild and crazy concerts from Zeal, Disco and Jazz, as well as plenty of the food and drink on offer all around the premises.

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Monday, April 22, 2013

5, 4, 3, 2, 1 – Happy New Year - Pattaya People

The big countdown to 2013 went like clockwork all around the world on Monday evening, starting in Australasia and ending in the Americas. At the stroke of midnight it was the turn of Thailand and of course Pattaya to ring in the New Year – with a bang! Suddenly, Pattaya Bay was lit up by thousands of fireworks in what can only be described as a fantastic spectacle of sound and multi colours. One guest, a European expert on fireworks told Pattaya People that the spectacular fireworks display cost approximately 50 million baht. Everyone counted down the magical numbers 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 and then the town exploded in a crescendo of happiness, especially around Bali Hai area which was designated the main zone for celebrating the event. Indeed, people in the nearby Walking Street area got the shock of their lives as the countdown began, all the lights went out due to a massive electric short circuit. Luckily within seconds the sky lit up with all the fireworks going off. Back at Bali Hai headquarters, Pattaya Mayor Ittipol Khunplume and City Hall dignitaries led the crowd into 2013. There were concerts to enjoy with performances from the likes of Kala, Stamp, Modern Dog, Titanium and Buddha Bless. It is estimated that 400,000 people turned up for the occasion generating millions of baht for the Pattaya economy.

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Three Men Arrested for Drug Offences in Sriracha - Pattaya People

Sriracha police announced on Thursday the arrest of three offenders caught with yaba tablets. Mr. Nattagoon, aged 38, was the first to fall. This led to a sting operation being organised to catch his dealer. Thus, Mr. Pongpan aged 36 was arrested when undercover agents revealed their identities. This then moved on to catch another dealer Chachawan aged 36 who was also caught with 200 yaba tablets in a successful sting operation.

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Sunday, April 21, 2013

Stone Throwing Incident on Sukhumvit Road - Pattaya People

During their regular road checkpoints Sriracha police were stopped by the driver of a pickup, Mr. Jamnong, who reported that minutes before as he was travelling with his family along Sukhumvit Road, a man threw a stone which shattered the front windshield. Fortunately, no one was hurt, but an investigation was put into operation after receiving details of the assailant. Further down the road, officers came across the suspect man, and on approaching, realised that he was known locally to be mentally retarded. Homeless Lek was found to be in a state of drunkenness and for some unknown reason started throwing stones at passing vehicles. Jamnong did not wish to press charges but Lek was detained for the safety of all and his relatives were traced to make sure he gets proper medical treatment.

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Committee Appointed to Investigate Attack on Pattaya Police Superintendent's ... - Pattaya People

As a result of the recent attack on Pattaya Police Superintendent’s residence at the rear of the police station, a committee has been appointed to investigate the incident. During New Year’s Eve, the window of the building had been shot at by an unknown drunken man, apparently dressed in police uniform. Later it was revealed that the assailant was a disgruntled police officer who apparently lost a lot of illegal paybacks due to the Superintendent’s new policy against corruption, of being transparent with police activities and bribes from local businesses were no longer tolerated. Police Colonel Suwan suggested that as far as he is concerned no criminal charges will be pressed against the suspect. However, further investigation continues and the Superintendent will leave the decision to prosecute with his police superiors in Chonburi.

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Man Arrested on Thepprasit Road with Crystal Meths - Pattaya People

Pattaya police went out on a regular patrol on Wednesday morning along Thepprasit Road in South Pattaya. As they were checking motorcyclists, they noticed one particular rider acting nervously as he approached the checkpoint. They stopped the man, later identified as 30 year old Sopon from Songkla province and found a small bottle of body cream in his pocket. When opened it revealed almost 2 grams of crystal meths hidden inside. He was taken away for further questioning and legal proceedings.

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Saturday, April 20, 2013

Mock Re-enactment of Russian Rape Incident - Pattaya People

After the successful arrest of three men accused of raping and robbing two Russian women on Boxing Day, a mock re-enactment of the crime was organised by Pattaya Police on Thursday morning. Chonburi Police Commander Pol. Maj. Gen. Katcha Tartsart supervised the re-enactment. 35 year old Wichian Jaija and his two accomplices Tongchai aged 20 and Anuwat aged 32, were taken under guard to Pratamnak Soi 2 where they abducted the women, and then to Huay Yai to Charknok reservoir where the crime took place. Later, the Police Commander surveyed the area around Pratamnak, since the incident and other reported incidents of robbery and burglaries in the nearby streets. Hence, a meeting was held and agreement was taken to increase the number of police officers patrolling Pratamnak with the cooperation of Pattaya and Banglamung Administration Officials.

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Another Attack on Russians off Pratamnak Road - Pattaya People

Pratamnak area, around Jomtien, is certainly in the news lately, with a wave of nasty criminal activities being reported. In the early hours of Wednesday morning Pattaya police was notified to go investigate a robbery that had occurred on Soi 5 off Pratamnak Road. At the scene, officers came upon a number of Russian tourists. One of them, Miss Katerina Koruygina, aged 27, stated that her purse containing 5,000 baht, 5,000 rubles, a Blackberry phone and a Canon digital camera was taken by a gang of men, who had accosted her husband and friend whilst she and her friend were out of the villa they were all staying at. The security guard, Mr. Jakrit witnessed two men on a Honda motorcycle and two on a Yamaha bike approach the husband and friend and stole the purse before fleeing the scene. A report was made and an investigation is now underway to trace the offenders.

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Friday, April 19, 2013

Failed Armed Robbery in South Pattaya Hotel - Pattaya People

In the early hours of Thursday morning Pattaya police was notified that a robbery had occurred at a hotel in Soi Yensabai and the assailant had been detained. Officers went to the hotel in South Pattaya to find in the lobby the victim, 27 year old Mr. Mohamed Khalfan from Dubai, also the suspect thief, 25 year old Ali from Iran. A fake gun and stun gun which was used in the attempted robbery were handed over to the police as evidence. All were taken back to the police station for questioning. Mr. Khalfan stated that he and his roommate were woken up by a knocking on the door and when he opened it, he was confronted by Ali wielding the guns. He forced him into the room and demanded all their valuables. However, things didn’t go Ali’s way, as Khalfan fought back and grabbed the fake gun, however, the stun gun went off and he received minor injuries. Security was called and then the police. Ali is being detained for further investigation as the case continues.

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Teachers Fear about Dangers of New Children's Toy - Pattaya People

A reporter went along to Bansuanudom School in Chonburi on Friday afternoon as a request from the teachers to warn the public about a potentially dangerous toy being sold by street vendors in front of the school. The toy in question is called Baby Crystals, which are small coloured seeds that expand when soaked in water for a few hours and produces large sparkling coloured crystals. Teachers were worried because the product has no instructions in Thai and they fear that young children might swallow the seeds that might cause internal injuries. Local authorities have been notified about this potentially dangerous product.

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