Greetings to all our readers and supporters!
We have gathered together here our top LOCAL stories that happened in our areas, Pattaya and Chonburi, in the last week from Monday, November 11th, to Sunday, November 17th, 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. Dubbed “Moodeng Moodeng,” this song celebrates the international sensation that Moo Deng has become, with versions released in Thai, English, Chinese, and Japanese, aiming to resonate with her diverse fanbase worldwide.
Moo Deng’s fame has had a tangible impact on the zoo’s visitor numbers, with daily attendance doubling since her rise to internet stardom.
2. A violent brawl recently erupted on Pattaya Beach as multiple Indian men assaulted each other, injuring two innocent women who were caught in the flurry of fists.
Brawl Involving Indian Men Erupted on Pattaya Beach During Recent Diwali Festival
The motive behind the attack is under investigation by Pattaya Police.
3. Pattaya police responded to a reported altercation at a massage parlor in Nongprue, where a Korean livestreamer injured the Thai shop owner and her Korean boyfriend.
Korean Tourist Assaults Pattaya Massage Shop Owner After Livestreaming Argument
The tourist did not speak to the press and continued trying to livestream even his own arrest and the police.
4. Pattaya police responded to an assault outside a well-known convenience store on Pattaya Beach Road that left an Indian tourist with a severely broken right leg.
Argument at Pattaya Convenience Store Turns Violent, Indian Tourist Suffers Broken Leg
Pattaya police have also reminded tourists and business owners that if there is a dispute to never, ever resort to conflict on one’s own, but to call 1155 and request assistance from the tourist police to resolve the conflict in an impartial manner.
5. A 10-year-old homeless boy in Pattaya was arrested for stealing multiple pieces of jewelry worth over 3.5 million baht after breaking into the residence of an Australian woman.
The suspect was previously documented by Pattaya police as one of the homeless individuals in Pattaya. His age is being disputed by some sectors.
6. A Russian woman in Pattaya was allegedly punched in the face by a Bolt motorcycle taxi driver after asking him to slow down due to safety concerns.
Russian Woman Punched by Bolt Rider in Pattaya After Asking Him to Slow Down
Bolt corporate, which is not based in Thailand, has also reportedly been made aware of the incident but often considers its riders independent contractors, so it is unclear what actions they will take.
That’s all for this week, as always thanks for your support!
