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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, February 17th, to Sunday, February 23rd, 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. At least 40 people have been injured after a passenger bus overturned in the Pattaya area.
The unidentified bus driver told the Pattaya News that they were heading to the Pattaya Bus Terminal from Bangkok. There was heavy rain when a sedan driver allegedly immediately crossed in front of the bus near a U-turn, causing the accident.
2. Swiss National Arrested in Pattaya for Alleged Child Sexual Abuse, Faces Deportation.
Swiss National Arrested in Pattaya for Alleged Child Sexual Abuse, Faces Deportation
Mr. Tommy was accused of sexually abusing a 9-year-old girl in 2022, leading to his arrest warrant. Investigations confirmed that he was still residing in Pattaya City, leading to his capture near Thappraya Road in Village 12. This was one of two arrests in Pattaya this past week for alleged child sexual abuse.
3. The Tourist Police Bureau’s Investigation Team arrested a Russian national for working illegally as a tour guide in Pattaya.
Pattaya Tourist Police Arrest Russian Man For Working as Illegal Tour Guide in Pattaya
The Pattaya News notes that working as a tour guide is a protected Thai occupation and even work permits are not available.
4. A foreign couple shocked beachgoers by openly engaging in sexual activity on Krating Lai Beach.
Foreign Couple Caught Having Sex in Public on Krating Lai Beach in Banglamung
This drew significant comments on social media.
5. A chaotic scene unfolded in South Pattaya when local residents and motorcycle taxi drivers chased and detained an allegedly intoxicated Indian man accused of allegedly sexually assaulting a Thai woman and injuring a local resident.
This was, by far, the most commented on story of the week.
That’s all for this week, as always thanks for your support!
