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We have gathered together here our top LOCAL stories that happened in our areas, Pattaya and Chonburi, in the last week from Monday, October 14th, to Sunday, October 20th, 2024.
The stories are chosen by our editorial team and are not in any particular order of importance but roughly in order of publishing.
1. A 55-year-old Scottish female tourist in Pattaya caused a scene after becoming agitated and erratic, allegedly due to excessive cannabis and prescription medication use.
Ms. Tracy began isolating herself in the room and became paranoid. Concerned for her safety, Ms. Tracy’s friend alerted hotel staff to call the police.
2. A South Korean drug suspect arrested in Pattaya for overstaying his visa sparked outrage after live-streaming inside a detention cell in Thailand and sharing the videos online.
South Korean Drug Suspect Sparks Outrage After Live-Streaming from Thai Detention Cell near Pattaya
A spokesperson for the Thai Immigration Bureau admitted that the officers responsible for escorting Seo failed to thoroughly search him, allowing him to retain a mobile phone. These officers have since been suspended from duty.
3. An Uzbek woman was arrested in South Pattaya for overstaying her visa and allegedly trafficking women for prostitution abroad.
A background check revealed that Ms. Gumi was also wanted under an Interpol Red Notice issued by Uzbekistan. According to the warrant, she had been involved in organizing and trafficking young Uzbek women for prostitution in foreign countries.
4. A 24-year-old Jordanian man was arrested at a local fitness center in Pattaya for overstaying his visa by over 490 days.
Jordanian Man Arrested in Pattaya for Overstaying Visa by 490 Days
The arrest followed a tip-off from concerned citizens who reported that a Jordanian man with an expired visa frequently visited a fitness center to hang out with his foreign friends.
5. A group of Indian tourists sparked outrage online from Thai netizens after being caught littering into the sea at North Pattaya Beach, despite warnings by a nearby local resident to stop.
Indian Tourists Spark Outrage for Littering into Sea at North Pattaya Beach, Ignoring Warning
However, they reportedly mocked the local and laughed at him before leaving.
That’s all for this week, as always thanks for your support!
