Pattaya News & Events

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"No Russian Mafia in Pattaya" – Chief of Banglamung District



CHONBURI: -- A meeting was held at the Chonburi Immigration Office in Soi 5 off Jomtien Beach Road on Thursday to discuss how Pattaya should react to claims that Russian “Mafia” activities in Phuket, which have been much publicized in the press, are also present in Pattaya.

Police Colonel Chaiyor, the Superintendent of Chonburi Immigration was joined by Khun Sukchai, the Chief of Banglamung District at the meeting to discuss claims by the press that Russian’s are now taking over Pattaya which is affecting Thai’s and their chances of gaining employment in certain industries which are now dominated by Russian Nationals who, the reports suggest, are working illegally.

 Despite the claims, the Chief of District stated that Russian “Mafia” activities are not present in Pattaya and crimes involving Russian Nationals are minor and do not pose a threat to Pattaya in any way.

[turmeric2u]

Έτσι πιστεύω και εγώ μέχρι τώρα και έτσι δείχνουν τα γεγονότα.

Για όσους δεν γνωρίζουν 4,000 Ρώσοι ζούνε μόνιμα στην Pattaya, πολλοί από αυτούς είναι εισοδηματίες η εργάζονται από δω και από κει.

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Pattaya Police receive riot training as Bangkok Protests are set to begin






Street Protests against the current government are expected to begin on 7th August in Bangkok in front of the Parliament Building, and Police Officers around Thailand are being asked to volunteer themselves for anti-riot duty should they be required to back-up their Bangkok-based colleagues.

Police Colonel Supachai, the Chief of Banglamung Police, held a brief training session earlier this week attended by 50 Police Officers who have agreed to be part of the anti-riot squad.

The group received training in the use of batons should close-contact with rioters take place.

For many of the officers, this was the first time they had used batons and for many this may be the first time they face aggressive protesters, should the situation escalate.

The Colonel confirmed his team are ready for action and will remain on stand-by for the foreseeable future.

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Australian and Welshman fight over Muay Thai Bout at Central Pattaya Bar



PATTAYA: -- Late on Saturday Night a fight broke out at a popular Australian Beer Bar located on Pattaya Third Road involving an Australian and a Welshman.

The injured Australian was named as Mr. Dillon aged 50, who sustained a suspected head injury and cuts and bruises during the fight with the 49 year old Welshman known only as Mr. Nick.

 The fight was reportedly over a Muay Thai Fight which was being watched by the pair on one of the TV’s in the bar.
An argument over the bout occurred between the pair which soon escalated into a fist fight inside the bar.



After the scuffle the Welshman attempted to escape but was set-upon by others inside the bar causing him to sustain facial lacerations.

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Turkish rent-a-car currency exchange fugitives caught in Pattaya



Two Turkish Nationals aged 45 and 47, wanted by Police in Sukothai Province, were arrested in Pattaya on Thursday.

The pair were arrested in accordance with arrest warrant numbers 102/2556 and 127/2556 issued by the Sukothai Provincial Court.

The warrants state the pair are accused of committing crimes using stolen vehicles.

Police Major General Katcha, the Chonburi Provincial Police Commander, held a press conference on Thursday to announce the arrest of the two men who are accused of renting cars and disguising the license plates using grey colored film placed inside the license plate holders.

The pair allegedly visited foreign exchange booths in the Northern Province and stole an unspecified amount of money.

Both suspects were caught in Pattaya after they tried a similar theft of money from a Pattaya Money Exchange Booth.

Two rental cars, allegedly stolen by the pair, were also seized by Police.

The suspects and seized items will be transferred to Sukothai Provincial Police who will now take-over the case.

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Pattaya Police Volunteer in sexual relationship with 14 year old Girl

A 28 year old Pattaya Police Volunteer was arrested in the early hours of Saturday after the father of a 14 year old girl reported the volunteer was in a sexual relationship with her.

The volunteer, named as Khun Don, was arrested in front of the Poipet Market in Soi Neun Plub Wan in East Pattaya. He was in uniform and was carrying a two-way radio and a BB Gun.

The Father of the girl was unhappy after hearing about the relationship and told Police that it was affecting his daughters schooling as she opted to see Khun Don rather than attend school on numerous occasions. It is thought the pair were in a relationship for at-least 4 months had engaged in sexual intercourse at-least twice.

The Police Volunteer was arrested and charged with sexual offences with a minor under the age of 15. The case will be heard in Court in due course.
- See more at: http://www.pattayaone.net/pattaya-news/98542/pattaya-police-volunteer-sexual-relationship-14-year-girl/#sthash.TKhg02Fm.dpuf

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Pattaya Tourist Police arrest German fake police and suspected child molester



PATTAYA: -- In the early hours of Saturday, Pattaya’s Tourist Police arrested a 32 year old German National accused of impersonating a Police Officer and of molesting children under the age of 15 after video clips and explicit pictures were found on his mobile phone and on memory cards found at his home.

Police Lieutenant Colonel Arun, the Inspector-in-Charge of Pattaya’s Tourist Police Division, held a press conference to announce the arrest of Mr. Pascal Conner.

He was found to be in possession of Thai Police Badges, a set of handcuffs and business cards indicating he was available for translation services and could also teach German to Thai’s and other foreign nationals.

It was also discovered he was staying in Thailand without a valid visa in his passport.

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Famous Country Singer dies after fall at Pattaya home




 
Famous Thai Country Music Singer “Anon A-Siam” died after a fall at his Pattaya Home on Saturday.

The singer, whose real name is Khun Tirapat aged 44, was rushed to the Bangkok Hospital Pattaya after he fell from a 3 meter high roof at his house on the outskirts of Pattaya.

He was quickly diagnosed with a fractured skull and a suspected brain hemorrhage and was rushed into Emergency Surgery after taking a “turn for the worse”.

Doctors were unable to save the singer who died on the operating table.

His body was transferred to the morgue at Banglamung Hospital where family members came to pay their last respects.

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Australian Arrested In Pattaya for Threatening Australian Embassy



PATTAYA: -- [PDN]; Police officers reported to have 30 year-old Travis J. Moore, an Australian national who was wanted after he had threatened and insulted the Australian embassy. He was arrested at an apartment in Pattaya.

It was reported that the Australian had phoned the Australian embassy on several occasions between the 17th to 27th of June.

Mr. Travis has admitted that he did phone and threaten the Australian embassy.

He stated that he did it out anger as the Australian embassy didn’t help him take custody of his 8 month-old daughter from his ex-wife.

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Ferry Fire in Pattaya Bay – No deaths or injuries reported



PATTAYA: -- On Sunday afternoon a full-scale marine emergency occurred after the Captain of a ferry reported an engine fire.

The ferry “Pasan 3”, captained by Khun Wirort aged 45, was on its way to Larn Island off the coast of Pattaya, to pick-up passengers who wished to return to the mainland.

During the journey to the Island, the Captain lost power and saw smoke coming from the engine compartment which soon escalated to a serious fire which engulfed part of the passenger seating area.

The Captain and 5 deckhands evacuated the vessel and were transferred to speedboats which were quickly on-scene. Everyone was accounted for and no injuries were reported.

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Hotel-Style Renovation For Chonburi Police Station



PATTAYA: -- Saensuk Police Station in Pattaya, Chonburi Province, had gained much of the attention, after it had been renovated with vintage style furniture, a spacious lobby, and good looking and polite receptionists.

Moreover, when citizens arrive at the station to contact the police, they are provided queue tickets and drinks.
 
Pol.Col. Itthipon Pothithong, the director of Saensuk police station, said that he arranged the renovation in accordance with the policy of the Royal Thai Police which aims to rebrand the image of the police force.
 
The renovation process started in early 2012, as Pol.Col.Itthipon spent some of his money, including money donated from local residents, to develop the place.
 
The police station now contains facilities such as car park, coffee shop, playgrounds and a 30-metres-high flagpole.
 
The renovation had totally changed many residents’ perspectives towards the police, he said.

According to Pol.Col.Itthipon, people tend to feel more welcome and less upset about their worries when they encounter such heart-warming reception from his force.
 
Pol.Col.Itthipon added that he was glad that the renovation impressed many visitors, and that the station is now living up to its pride as the police station locates in the leading tourism spot of the country.

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"Mafia-Free Pattaya" declaration by Police General



PATTAYA: -- For the second time in a month a senior Police Officer has declared that Pattaya is “Mafia-free” and Thai and Foreign Tourists should feel assured that the city is safe and the chances of them becoming the victim of crime are very slim.

The declaration was made by Police General Wutti, Senior Adviser to the National Police Commissioner, who presided over a press conference in the grounds of Pattaya Police Station on Saturday.

Two crime prevention operations running from 1st to 31st August are currently underway and involve many Police Divisions who presented their results of the crackdowns so-far to the General.

As of Saturday, officers had solved 1,024 cases and made 1,056 arrests. Seizures of illegal items include 102,495 Yabba Tablets, 1,100kgs of Crystal Methamphetamine, 1kg of Marijuana, 47 guns and a selection of pornographic materials and sex toys along with sex enhancement medication and copyright branded clothes and other items.

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"Mafia-Free Pattaya" declaration by Police General



PATTAYA: -- For the second time in a month a senior Police Officer has declared that Pattaya is “Mafia-free” and Thai and Foreign Tourists should feel assured that the city is safe and the chances of them becoming the victim of crime are very slim.

The declaration was made by Police General Wutti, Senior Adviser to the National Police Commissioner, who presided over a press conference in the grounds of Pattaya Police Station on Saturday.

Two crime prevention operations running from 1st to 31st August are currently underway and involve many Police Divisions who presented their results of the crackdowns so-far to the General.

As of Saturday, officers had solved 1,024 cases and made 1,056 arrests. Seizures of illegal items include 102,495 Yabba Tablets, 1,100kgs of Crystal Methamphetamine, 1kg of Marijuana, 47 guns and a selection of pornographic materials and sex toys along with sex enhancement medication and copyright branded clothes and other items.

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[mikelangelo]

Eυτυχως που οι Ταυλανδοι πολιτες αγνοουν τον.. Τοτο γιατι το δουλεμα στις Αρχες θα πηγαινε τυφωνας...

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ACCIDENT

Two injured as train hits pick-up in East Pattaya



PATTAYA: -- On Sunday Morning Police and rescue services were called to a level crossing close to the Nongsadow Village in the East side of Pattaya to investigate reports of a train hitting a pick-up truck which was in the process of crossing the train track.

At the scene was the overturned Mitsubishi pick-up driven by Khun Monleudee aged 49 who was taking her daughter, Khun Prangtip aged 23, back home when she crossed over the track without realizing the crossing lights and siren had been activated warning motorists that a train was approaching.

The level crossing does not have barriers which would have most-likely prevented the accident from taking place.