Gambling Debts thought to be the cause of apparent suicide of Swedish man’s Thai Wife

News Published on 2007-08-08 08:54:08

Police Lieutenant Girasak from Banglamung Police Station was called to a house at the Maerkmai Village 2 in Banglamung on Tuesday Morning after reports of a suicide occurring at the house were received. Police and rescue workers arrived and were met by the Husband of the deceased, Mr. Jesper Semitjow aged 44 from Sweden who discovered the body of his Wife, Khun Por_nsilee aged 32 in the bathroom when he awoke. She had apparently hung herself from the top of the shower unit. Mr. Semitjow removed his Wife’s body from the noose but realized she had passed away some hours before.

He explained to us that his Wife would often make trips to the Casino’s in Poi Pet in Cambodia and had accumulated large debts which she was unable to pay back to unlicensed money lenders who had been pressurizing her to repay the money. Police inspected the body and house and found nothing untoward; however they are continuing to question Mr. Semitjow at this time before they close the case.

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Jatookum and US Dollars taken in House Robbery.

News Published on 2007-08-08 08:51:54

Police Lieutenant Chanootat from Pattaya Police Station was called to house number 439/36 in Soi Gowgarat Condo in Central Pattaya in the early hours of Tuesday Morning after the house owner had reported a break-in. Arriving at the scene, Police were met by Khun Noi aged 34 who was informed by her Neighbor that someone was inside their house. Khun Noi was out at the time and upon her return she found the house had been ransacked and 50 Buddhist Emulates known in Thai as “Jatookum” had been taken along with an undisclosed amount of US Dollars.

There was evidence of blood near one of the windows which is thought to have come from an injury sustained by the suspected thief as he entered the house through a ground floor window. Samples of the blood have been taken by Police who will now do their best to locate the suspect and recover the stolen items.

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Over 1,000 Motorbike Taxi Drivers attend seminar.

News Published on 2007-08-07 08:54:20

Khun Pratip, the Chief of Banglamung District opened a seminar at Pattaya School Number 7 on Monday Morning attended by over 1,000 motorbike drivers who were told to standardize their operations with regards to pricing and in relation to dealing with customers. There have been a number of incidents of late where complaints from Thai and foreign customers who utilize motorbike taxi drivers have been received. Banglamung District would like these licensed motorbike taxi drivers to review their inconsistent pricing structures and to assist in maintaining the relationships between local Thai’s and Tourists, both foreign and Thai. They were also asked to assist Police by reporting any suspicious activities.

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Attend an illegal street racing event on a discussed stretch of road on Highway 7

News Published on 2007-08-07 08:51:12

One of our journalists went undercover over the weekend and joined an illegal street racing event which took place at a disused stretch of road located at the Highway 36 slip road on Highway 7 which leads to Bangkok. Our journalist was able to befriend a group who explained to us that they would often use this stretch of road to race their modified motorbikes. The group are clearly not afraid of the Police and were happy to show off their modified bikes to us in broad daylight.

The group members would often gamble on the outcome of time trials. Eventually Banglamung Police arrived and arrested one of the bike riders whose vehicle was impounded.

The group laughed off the Police presence and vowed to return to the location later this week to continue their illegal race meetings.

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PANG NAKARIN LIVE IN CONCERT AT EMBASSY CLUB PATTAYA

News Published on 2007-08-07 08:48:58

Mini Concert with a joyful man, “Pang” Nakarin Gingsak, to promote his latest album “Dork-Deaw’ at Embassy Club, gave the audience full of fun with old songs and new ones from his latest album. On the 4 August 2007, Embassy Club Pattaya was very crowded again with Mini Concert “Dork-Deaw” , the latest album of “Pang” Nakarin. Pattaya Dailynews arrived at Embassy Club just a little after 10 PM. Embassy beauty girls gave the warm welcome with their personal touch before the Mini Concert started. The atmosphere of the Black Party began with the music from the D.J. to warm up the audience.

Up until after midnight, the music from D.J. had gone quiet as a sign of something was going to happen. The shadow of a man appeared on the stage. Then the spot light started to search around at the front stage. It could not help to make the audience to scream the house down when “Pang” started the song called “Man” from his old album “Leam Thong”, just for a greeting to the Fans of Embassy Club.

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Interactive Tiger attraction opens at the Sriracha Tiger Zoo.

News Published on 2007-08-06 08:53:19

We made our way to the Sriracha Tiger Zoo located 25kms outside of Pattaya on Saturday Morning to check out a new attraction at the Zoo which will surely be of interest to you. The Zoo has created a new enclosure which will allow patrons to interact with the Tigers in a way never seen at this Zoo before. 33 baby tigers aged between 1 and 3 weeks old have been placed in a secure enclosure and for those brave enough, you will be able to touch and even feed milk to the Tigers. If you would like further information you can contact the Sriracha Tiger Zoo on 038 296 556-8 or log on to www.tigerzoo.com

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Navy Soldier arrested in abduction case featured earlier this week.

News Published on 2007-08-06 08:49:47

Two days ago we reported on a story from Sattahip Police Station relating to a case of abduction involving an 8 year old boy who was taken from his family home. His captor informed his family that if they wanted to see their son again they must pay a ransom of 350,000 Baht. Police Lieutenant Colonel Taworn was assigned to the case and he was able to locate the boy before he was harmed. An initial payment of 150,000 Baht was made to the captors and the outstanding balance was due to be paid as soon as the boy was back with his parents.

The exchange of the cash was made and moments before the exchange took place Police were able to locate the boy in an empty apartment near the Utapao Airport after local residents heard the boys screams. We can report that the suspected abductor has now been caught; he is Sergeant Atichart aged 35 who is based at the Sattahip Naval Base.

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AMERICAN MAN FOUND DEAD ON BATHROOM FLOOR CLUTCHING A SYRINGE

News Published on 2007-07-14 08:50:07

An American tourist, who had taken a girl back to his room, was found dead the next morning. When his body was discovered, holding a syringe in his hand, the girl was already gone. The man could have been suffering from an illness or could have been using illegal drugs. Police will analyze the contents left in the syringe and rush to find the girl for further investigation.

On 3 July 2007, at 6:30 AM, Police Lieutenant Colonel Samran Kamwatana, a Pattaya investigator, received a call that a tourist was found dead in Room 612, on the sixth floor, of Yensabai Comdominium, South Pattaya, Moo 10, Nongprue, Banglamung, Chonburi. Police Colonel Suthin Sabphueng, Superintendent, and Police Lieutenant Colonel Chonaphat Nawaluck, Deputy Superintendent, along with Sawang Boriboon Rescue, rushed to investigate.

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HONDA RACING FEST #3 TO BE HELD AT PIRA PATTAYA CIRCUIT ON 11 AUGUST 2007

News Published on 2007-08-06 08:44:51

Honda Automobile (Thailand) organizes the third Honda Racing Fest and Honda Jazz One Make Race on Saturday, 11 August 2007, at Pira Racing Circuit Pattaya. Mr. Phongsak Lertrudee-Watanawong, Public Relations Manager of Honda Automobiles (Thailand) held a press conference announcing the third Honda Racing Fest which will be held on 11 August 2007 at Pira Racing Circuit Pattaya. This will be the one of the premier motor sport events for speed and racing enthusiasts.

Honda Jazz One Make Race and Honda Pro Cup will be the highlights of the Racing Fest. Mr. Phongsak said that the Honda Jazz One Make Race is for amateur racers who would like to gain more experience in advancing to the professional level by modifying a Honda Jazz in order to upgrade to the standard of safety set by FIA to assure racing in a safe environment.

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American found dead in his South Pattaya Apartment.

News Published on 2007-08-04 08:31:30

Just after 7am on Friday, Police Lieutenant Colonel Samlan from Pattaya Police Station was called to the Yensabai Condominium Complex in South Pattaya to investigate a foreign fatality. Arriving at the scene, Police were met by the girlfriend of the deceased who explained that she had arranged to meet Mr. Humberto Adam Alvarado aged 54 from California, USA who resides in room number 612 on 6th Floor. A taxi had been arranged to take the pair to the Airport in Bangkok as the pair had planned to travel to Chang Mai together.

Mr. Alvarado told the woman to wait for him on the ground floor. He never appeared and many telephone calls went unanswered. She decided to leave along with the Taxi and informed the Security Guard at the Complex to call her when he appeared. She heard nothing and returned to the complex at 7am.

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Tourist Police conduct further Pattaya Beach operation. 42 people arrested.

News Published on 2007-08-04 08:26:17

The new Inspector in charge of the Pattaya Tourist Police Division, Police Lieutenant Colonel Suwan, is determined to rid Pattaya Beach of prostitutes and undesirables who use the promenade to conduct their business or to commit crimes against tourists. A team of Tourist Police Officers, Tourist Police Volunteers and Pattaya City Hall Security Officers met at the Dusit Resort in North Pattaya and began their sweep of the entire stretch of Pattaya Beach.

The operation came to an end at the entrance to Walking Street and a total of 41 people were detained and taken to the Tourist Police Station located on the Pratamnuk Mountain. 30 women and 11 transsexuals were arrested... more

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PATTAYA HIGH-RISE PROTESTERS PREVAIL IN COURT

News Published on 2007-08-04 08:23:13

The Bangkok Supreme Administrative Court has given residents of the Jomthien Complex Condotel an important victory in their efforts to stop construction of a high-rise condominium on Jomthien beach. Residents say the construction would block their sea view and violates a Interior Ministry regulation. The 1.15-billion-baht View Talay Jomthien Project 7 would soar 27 storeys or some 81 meters. At present, the project is only at the foundation stage.

In making its decision, the Court sided with an April ruling by the Administrative Court in Rayong. A final hearing on the dispute is slated for next Wednesday, August 8, in the Rayong court.

Residents of Jomtien Complex say that they now enjoy "real magnificent sea views." One resident expressed being "pissed off" over the possible loss of view as well as property value. Many residents say they have considered moving, fearing that they will lose millions of Baht in property value. They say that the new projection should never have started in the first place...more

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Pattaya celebrates Asaha Buscha.

News Published on 2007-07-31 10:06:40

Sunday 29th July was Asaha Buscha Day here in Thailand which celebrates Buddha’s first sermon to his initial five disciples. Asaka Buscha also anticipates Kao Pansa, the three month period of Buddhist penitence and fasting also known as Buddhist Lent which this year started on Monday. We went to the Chaimongkon Temple in South Pattaya for the celebration which began early in the morning with offerings made to Monks known in Thai as “Tamboon”, this was followed in the evening with “vientienne” which requires worshippers to walk around the temple three times. Many hundreds of worshippers attended the event and they all made their way slowly around the main temple building in silent prayer and contemplation... more

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Secrets Street Kids Home Party.

News Published on 2007-07-31 08:34:13

On Sunday, most bars in Pattaya were closed for business due to the start of Buddhist Lent and restrictions on selling Alcoholic Beverages. Many bar workers and owners took the opportunity to take a well earned break. This was not the case with the team from Secrets Bar, Restaurant and Hotel located in Soi 14 off Walking Street. They decided to spend the day at the Redempotorist Street Kids Home in Nongprue and invited nearly 200 kids from the Home and the Baan Jing Jai Orphanage for a day of fun and games. This was followed with a nice meal and entertainment including a magician and prize giveaways. We commend the actions of Secrets and if you would like to make a donation to the Street Kids Home or arrange a similar party you can contact them direct on 038 249 824... more

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Love Triangle Bust Up at food vending Stall in Soi Neun Pleub Wan.

News Published on 2007-07-31 08:32:26

A “Love Triangle” gone horribly wrong now from Soi Neun Pleub Wan in Central Pattaya, where Police Captain Prajag from Banglamung Police Station was called to a Soup Vending Stall on the side of the road in the early hours of Monday Morning to deal with a domestic dispute involving a Husband and Wife and his Mistress. The story begins when Khun Sitishai aged 48 decided to take his lover for some food at the location. However, Khun Sitishai’s Wife, Khun Sooganyar aged 32 and their son had also decided to go out for some food at the same location.

She spotted her Husband and approached the pair and proceeded to attack his lover. She ran away leaving the Husband and Wife at the Soup Shop. In a fit of rage, Khun Soganyar decided to throw chairs and tables in the direction of her Husband as her frightened Son looked on. The Police soon arrived and were forced to handcuff the woman who could not be controlled. She was taken away and charged with criminal damage... more

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ELDERLY SWISS MAN DRUGGED AND ROBBED BY TWO WOMEN.

News Published on 2007-07-31 08:25:44

Two women tricked a Swiss tourist and were invited for alcoholic drinks in hotel room. Poor man was drunk, drugged and robbed. Police detected the CCTV to follow up the case to arrest.

On the 30 July 2007, at 00.30 am, Pol.Lt.Col. Santi Chainiranam, Pattaya, with police team, went to investigate a case of a tourist was drugged and robbed by two women that he took to his room, at Perfect Deluxe Mansion, located at 8/188, Soi Chalermprakiet 2, North Pattaya 3rd road, Moo 5, Naklua, Banglamung, Chonburi.

At the room on the second floor where Mr. Kiros Jordanos-Teffer (64) from Sweden, has rented, Mr. Teffer told officials in his drowsiness which it was the effect of sleeping pill with alcohol that he was drugged and robbed by two women. He said on the night of 29 July, he went out to have a dinner at a restaurant on South Pattaya, and met two good looking Thai women who asked him to have some drinks by Pattaya beach, and ended up taking them back to his room for sex service... more

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Elide Fire Presentation of their exclusive Fire Extinguishing Ball.

News Published on 2007-07-28 08:22:17

At the Eastern Grand Palace in Soi Kow Tha Low a press conference was held to announce the International Certification for a new product which is available here in Thailand. The product is called Elide Fire and is a Fire Extinguishing Ball which, as the name suggests, is a circular object which can be thrown onto fires and will extinguish the fire without any further human intervention. The product which was demonstrated in the car park of the Hotel has been awarded the ISO 9001-2000 Certification from the International Organization for Standardization... more

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German caught up in shooting incident during Domestic Argument with his Wife and step-daughter.

News Published on 2007-07-28 08:20:29

A case now which begins at the Radi Mansions located in Soi Sukumvit 36/1 and was dealt with by Police Lieutenant Colonel Suchart from Pattaya Police Station. The Apartment Complex is owned by Khun Buakum aged 48 who is married to Mr. Radomir Miskov aged 60 from Germany. Late on Thursday Night, the pair was involved in a domestic argument which was witnessed by Khun Buakum’s 25 year old daughter.

Khun Buakum owns a registered firearm which is kept at the location and during the argument she asked her Daughter to take the gun away in fear of her Husband finding the weapon and possibly using it. She recovered the weapon, however, Mr. Miskov saw this and approached his step-daughter and a struggle ensued as he attempted to remove the loaded gun from her. During the struggle a shot was expelled into the air... more

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Man hangs himself over land dispute with his Son.

News Published on 2007-07-28 08:18:14

Police Sub-Lieutenant Ponsatorn from Banglamung Police Station made his way to the Somshai Boatyard located in Banglamung just before Dawn on Friday to investigate a suspected Suicide. At the scene, he inspected the body of Khun Tin aged 55 who works at the Boatyard and lives with his Wife, Khun Nu aged 54, who made the discovery of her Husband’s body. Battling through the tears, she explained to Police that the deceased was currently in dispute with one of his Sons over a piece of land in Gampangpet Province measuring 4 Rai.

The Son wanted the land to pay off debts including finance on a Car. His parents had already transferred over 1 Rai to him, however he was pressuring his Parents to hand over the remaining 3 Rai which they were reluctant to do as this Land was to be shared amongst the entire family... more

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Immigration Police intercepts three taxis transporting illegal Cambodians from Bangkok to Pattaya.

News Published on 2007-07-28 08:15:59

Police Captain Achip, a Sub-Inspector from Pattaya’s Immigration Undercover Unit conducted an operation at a PTT Petrol Station in Banglamung in the early hours of Friday Morning after receiving information that three taxis were on their way from Bangkok to Pattaya full of Cambodian’s, who had entered the Kingdom illegally, to Pattaya. The operation led to the arrest of three taxi drivers, Khun Gornwoot aged 34, Khun Solet aged 44 and Khun Prateung aged 52. A total of 16 Cambodians were detained who did not possess passports or work permits.

Two Cambodian’s confessed to organizing the trip which the taxi drivers were unaware of, however they were charged with assisting in the transportation of these illegal immigrants. The Cambodians will be deported back to their native country in the next few days... more

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Local Club presents 30,000 Baht’s worth of Scholarships to local students.

News Published on 2007-07-27 08:39:18

Khun Niran, the Mayor of Pattaya oversaw this scholarship presentation ceremony at Pattaya City Hall on Thursday Morning organized by a club here in Pattaya called the “Peurn Ruk Nong” Club which translates to “Friends love the Young”. A total of 30 scholarships of 1,000 Baht were presented to students who were chosen as good students and those who come from poor families. This is the fourth year these scholarships have been presented in association with Pattaya City Hall who fully support the club and its charitable activities

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27 year old man arrested and accused of attempted Rape of 9 year old girl.

News Published on 2007-07-27 08:36:58

A disturbing case of attempted rape now involving a 9 year old girl. Police Sub-Lieutenant Prasit from Banglamung Police Station was assigned to the case which begins at a house at the Pattaya Greenview Estate in Soi Siam Country Club. Khun Tidar aged 47 was awoken by screams from her 9 year old daughter and claims that she entered the girl’s room and found a Thai man who also lives at the location preparing to remove his clothing as he stood over the girl. The man, who was later caught and identified as Khun Yipan aged 27, was taken to the Stationhouse where he denied the allegations of attempted rape and claimed that he was very drunk and thought he was inside his room and was removing his cloths prior to sleeping. Despite his claims he was arrested pending further inquiries... more

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Crazed English Man detained by Police after he goes berserk in Soi Beokeow.

News Published on 2007-07-27 08:32:20

A bizarre incident now from Soi Beokeow in front of the Katesiree House Apartments. Police Lieutenant Tawatshai from Pattaya Police Station was called to the location on Thursday Morning after reports of a crazed foreign man were received. He arrived moments after officers had detained Mr. Gary Rawson aged 41 from England who had sustained minor facial injuries in an incident which began in his room.

According to Khun Sutien aged 23 who accompanied Mr. Rawson to his room the night before, when the pair awoke, Mr. Rawson ingested a quantity of Valium Tablets. Moments later an SMS was received on his mobile phone which stated that someone had killed his friend... more

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Two Chinese Monks arrested in South Pattaya.

News Published on 2007-07-27 08:29:49

We attended the Pattaya City Hall Security Officers Unit at the rear of Pattaya City Hall on Thursday Morning after a group of officers had detained two Chinese Monks in Soi Gopia in South Pattaya, who were seen asking members of the public including foreign tourists for money to fund the renovation of a Temple in China. Both Monks who arrived in Thailand on a Tourist Visa were found to be carrying the correct identification papers confirming they were practicing monks in China and were attached to the Long Sing Goo Temple in Feurng Yang City. However their activities here in Thailand were illegal and both men were sent to the Immigration Office in Jomtien for further investigations. They may now face deportation or even criminal charges... more

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The Mayor opens one day seminar on food hygiene and preparation for beach food vendors.

News Published on 2007-07-26 08:30:18

We are now just a few months away from the High Season period here in Pattaya and Khun Niran, the Mayor of Pattaya chaired this meeting attended by food vendors from Pattaya and Jomtien Beaches to discuss food hygiene and pricing control.

Khun Dusit, a senior Pharmacist from Banglamung Hospital was guest speaker at the event and explained the importance of food hygiene and gave delegates suggestions on food storage and stock control. Khun Niran, stressed the importance of offering well prepared and fresh food at a fair price, especially during the coming months when Tourist numbers significantly increase... more

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Suspected American Drug Dealer caught by Narcotics Police in South Pattaya.

News Published on 2007-07-26 08:26:46

Police Lieutenant Colonel Tirawat, Inspector of the Narcotics Suppression Bureau Pattaya Office conducted an operation at an apartment complex on Pattaya Third Road on Tuesday Night after receiving information that an American National was selling class 1 drugs.

Using an undercover operative and 4,000 Baht in marked bank notes, 0.6g of Crystal Methamphetamine was allegedly purchased from Mr. Jonathan Paul Kowalski aged 35.

He was arrested and found to be in possession of the marked bank notes. He explained that he would sell to foreigners and Thai’s and would use the profit to purchase drugs for himself. It was also found that he is currently out on bail relating to a further case of selling and possessing class 1 drugs.

He is now behind bars once again and will now be facing multiple charges of class 1 drug dealing and possession.

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12 people arrested as Region 2 Police raid many bars in South and Central Pattaya.

News Published on 2007-07-26 08:24:05

Police Colonel Tanapon from Region 2 Police conducted an operation in the Central and South Pattaya Area in the early hours of Wednesday Morning. He went to 10 bars in the area and tested employees for the presence of met-amphetamine in their systems along with a check on licenses and anything else which appeared to be in contravention of the law. At the end of the operation, the Colonel and his team took a total of 12 men back to Pattaya Police Station who failed a urine test. They were charged with consumption of a class 1 drug and will face a judge in the coming days who will decide their fate... more

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PATTAYA WIDOW VICTIM OF SNEAK THIEF

News Published on 2007-07-25 17:27:27

A burglar managed to get into a widow’s house by sneakily forcing open a metal gate and sliding glass door and ripped off 525 grams worth of gold and 10,000 Baht, while the occupant was absent. The police suspect a close friend of being the perpetrator.

On 25 July, at 01.10 am, Pol.Lt.Col. Samran Kamwatana, Pattaya, Pol.Maj.Chaigrit Thong-in and a fingerprint officer went to investigate a report of a break-in at a house in South Pattaya where the occupant, Mrs. Patum Sornrat (47), originally from Samutprakarn province, anxiously awaited them.

She told the officers that the house had been subject to a break-in and a dressing-table drawer in the bedroom had been rifled with 10,000 baht cash, gold accessories to the tune of 525 grams and another 5 Buddha... more

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Immigration to pioneer computer link-up program with local Police Divisions.

News Published on 2007-07-25 08:38:33

On Tuesday Morning we made our way down to the Immigration Office located in Soi 5 off Jomtien Beach Road where Police Colonel Itipon, the Superintendent of the Office announced a new pioneering scheme which will link four Police Stations here in Pattaya to ensure that blacklisted Foreigners and Foreigners who need to be contacted by Police for any reason can be easily located.

Utilizing a budget of 850,000 Baht from the Immigration Office a computer link between the Immigration Office, Pattaya Police Station, Banglamung Police Station and the Tourist Police Station will soon be installed and it is hoped that the four Police Divisions will be able to work together to track down foreigners residing here in Pattaya City... more

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Join a dramatic Navy Rescue, 93 Miles off the coast of Rayong Province

News Published on 2007-07-25 08:37:14

On Monday Afternoon we joined a team of Navy Rescue Officers as they responded to an emergency call from a Panamanian Cargo Vessel which was situated 93 Nautical Miles off the Coast of Rayong. The Chief Engineer of the vessel was suffering from an acute Cardiac Condition which required immediate evacuation to a medical facility. We joined a team of Navy Medics on a Seahawk Helicopter as it sped to the Cargo Ship. The Chief Engineer, Mr. Marasigan Manolo Leyes aged 49 from the Philippines was in a serious condition and was intubated at the scene, before he was taken to the Queen Sirigit Hospital in Sattahip where he remains in a serious condition... more

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Namibians and Thai Diamond Merchant caught up in Fake Diamond case.

News Published on 2007-07-25 08:32:24

A fascinating story now from Pattaya Police Station where four men from Namibia accompanied Police to assist them with their enquiries into a case relating to the sale of fake diamonds to a buyer based in Jantaburi Province. The case begins when the four men named as Mr.Amukoto Eliaser aged 40, Mr.Immanuel Markus aged 46, Mr.Charles Namuyamba aged 41, and Mr.George Jackson Petrus aged 37 sold around 700 Diamonds to Khun Gaiysorn aged 41 who works as a diamond merchant in Jantabori Province.

A price of 1.75 Million Baht was agreed after a close inspection of the diamonds was made by Khun Gaiysorn. The men informed the woman that they were now on their way to Pattaya to have some fun. The men left with there money which was paid in Thai Baht and in US Dollars... more

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Drug Parties broken up by Pattaya Police who seize over 300 Yabba Tablets.

News Published on 2007-07-25 08:29:47

Police Major Chayagrit from the Undercover Unit at Pattaya Police Station received information of two separate drugs party taking place at an apartment complex on Pattaya Third Road and a complex in Soi Beokeow. Both locations were checked by Police who arrested a total of 5 men and 5 women and seized a total of 310 Yabba Tablets. Each arrestee was urine tested and subsequently failed the test confirming the presence of met-amphetamine in their systems. One of the men confessed to possession of the Yabba. Khun Tawachapon aged19 was charged with dealing in a class 1 drug and the other 9 were charged with possession only. They are all behind bars awaiting a court appearance... more

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PATTAYA CITY PROVIDES 2 MILLION BAHT TO SORT OUT MOTORBIKE TAXIES

News Published on 2007-07-24 16:16:21

In order to reduce crime and promote a good impression of tourism in Pattaya, Pattaya City Council has provided 2 million Baht to organize motorbike taxies around the city. On the 23 July , at 10.00 am. Mr. Ronagit Akasing, Deputy Mayor of Pattaya City, in co-operation with Banglamung Police Station and Banglamung Transportation Office, devised a plan to better organize the motorbike taxies in the Pattaya City and Banglamung areas in order to solve a burgeoning crime problem, promote a good impression to tourists who come to Pattaya, and also to create a warm welcome for them. Pattaya city is also concerned to promote safety and boost the confidence of tourists as regards their lives and property... more

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NAMIBIANS IN FAKE DIAMOND SCAM NABBED IN PATTAYA

News Published on 2007-07-24 16:14:30

A Diamond merchant from Chantaburi province, believing that 700 diamonds, with an approximate value of almost two million Baht, were genuine, clinched a deal with 4 Namibians, only to later discover they were fake. She reported the rip-off and fortunately managed to get restitution, but, sadly, minus 100,000 baht that the gang had already spent.
On 23 July, at 12.00, Mrs. Gaysorn Jirakasemnukul (40), a diamond and gem merchant, from Mueng, Chantaburi province, reported to Pol.Col. Suthin Sabphuang of Pattaya Police that four Namibians had sold her 700 fake diamonds, worth about 1.7 million Baht, misappropriated her diamond analysis machine and beat a hasty retreat with the stolen cash to Pattaya... more

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Fake Bangkok Crime Suppression Police Volunteer arrested in Soi Beokeow.

News published : 2007-07-23 20:47:29

Pattaya Police Officers were called to room number 32 on the 3rd Floor of the Beokeow Hotel in Soi Beokeow on Sunday after complaints were received concerning the room occupant who claimed he was a special Police Volunteer working for Bangkok Police. Police conducted a raid of the room and arrested Khun Amnoi aged 41.

He was found to be in possession of a loaded firearm, a two-way radio and two ID cards, one of which claimed he was a Bangkok Crime Suppression Police Volunteer. He was also in possession of a uniform and other items such as a stun gun and handcuffs. He was taken to the Police Station where it was found that he had attended a Pattaya Police Volunteer Course last year but was not an active volunteer and never received his ID badge...more

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OUTCRIED PATTAYA BEER BARS BEING STRICTED FOR MUSIC LICENCE

News published : 2007-07-21 22:28:12

Beer Bar owners get together to submit petition to Pattaya City about being charged for music licence fee by more than ten music companies. Each time they were threatened for big amount of money and not sure if it was paid to the right people.

On the 20 July 2007, a group of beer bar owners met with Mr. Ronagit Akasing, Deputy of Pattaya City, to submit a petition about the case of being charged with a big amount of money for music licence fee by more than ten music companies. The petition will be forwarded to Mr. Niran Watanasartsathorn, Pattaya Mayor to consider for the way out. Mr. Ronagit told bar owners.

For the moment, all of bar owners have to pay for music licence fee in a big amount, also be afraid of being caught of playing music with no licence... more

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Disabled Awareness Seminar at the Mahathai School.

News Published on 2007-07-21 09:34:40

At the Mahathai Vocational School in Central Pattaya, Khun Wootisuk, Deputy Mayor of Pattaya opened a 3 day seminar for 50 disabled people residing here in Chonburi Province. The seminar is split intro four categories: System Management, Conflict Management, Communication for Social Change and Educating the Community. The purpose of the seminar is to increase the exposure Disabled organizations receive in local and national media and to educate non-disabled members of the community so they fully understand the restrictions experienced by disabled individuals in their domestic and working environments... more

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Thai man complains to Police regarding an SMS Scam promising a cash reward of 100,000 Baht.

News Published on 2007-07-21 09:30:35

On Thursday Night a 29 year old Thai Man made his way to Pattaya Police Station to make a complaint of an SMS scam which he had become the victim of. The scam had also left his bank balance 14,852 Baht lighter. Police were shown an SMS message from 085 676 2620. The message in Thai language stated that the owner of the phone had been randomly chosen by the THA Company to receive the sum of 100,000 Baht to celebrate their 13th Anniversary. The recipient must contact a Bangkok telephone number 02 951 666.
The man decided to call the number where he spoke with a man who stated that before the money could be transferred to him, he must pay over an amount of 14,852 Baht to the THA Company to cover the tax. He decided to send the money to an account number given over the telephone held at the Siam City Bank... more

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Narcotics Suppression Police join the fight to suppress drug crimes here in Pattaya.

News Published on 2007-07-21 09:28:21

Many will be unaware that the local Police are not the only Police Divisions working to suppress drug related crimes here in Pattaya. This case comes from the Narcotics Crime Suppression Bureau Pattaya Office located in Naklua. In the early hours of Thursday Morning they conducted an operation which began with the detention of an English Man and his girlfriend in an undisclosed location in Jomtien.

Although not charged with any offence, information gained from this operation led the Undercover Narcotics Officers to the MB Apartments in South Pattaya where officers detained one man and two women in a second floor room. They were believed to be suppliers of class 1 narcotics ... more

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Tourist Police sweep Pattaya Beach in Thursday Night clear-up Operation.

News Published on 2007-07-21 09:24:39

Police Lieutenant Colonel Suwan, the Chief of Pattaya’s Tourist Police Division led an operation on Pattaya Beach on Thursday Night to clear the entire stretch of the promenade of suspected prostitutes and undesirables. Over 50 Tourist Police Officers and Volunteers took part in the operation which concluded at the Tourist Police Mobile Unit on Walking Street where 55 people were processed and later sent to Pattaya City Hall to pay fines... more

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Pattaya Live News: YAH BAH-CRAVING BANDIT RIPS OFF PATTAYA KATUEY GOLD NECKLACE

News Published on 2007-07-20 14:52:35

YAH BAH-CRAVING BANDIT RIPS OFF PATTAYA KATUEY’s GOLD NECKLACE In yet another case of a crime induced by Yah Bah (speed) craving, a gold necklace was snatched from an old katuey (lady of the second dimension) to get money to buy drugs and to use for lawyer’s fees in the thief’s previous criminal case.

The robber sped off on his motorbike, trying to escape pursuing police, but fell off his bike and was arrested. On 19 July, at 6.30 p.m. a police patrol led by Pol.Capt. Prasert Cherdchu, of Pattaya Police, being notified of a robbery at Dolphin Roundabout, Pattaya 2nd Road, arrived at the scene to find a distressed Mr. Somphong Chaijaruen, a 58 year-old Katuey from Naklua, who works as a cook at Town in Town Hotel. He informed the police that he had been on his friend’s motorbike on the way to work after watching a football match at Phothi-Samphan School. Suddenly, a guy on a black Honda Wave S 125, with no license plate, zoomed up to him and snatched his 75 gram gold necklace that he uses to hang his three Buddha images in a gold frame.

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Pattaya Live News: Contract Signing confirms installation of Giant LED screen on Walking Street.

News Published on 2007-07-20 08:48:55

Inside the VIP Meeting Room at Pattaya City Hall a contract signing ceremony took place which confirms the installation of an LED Screen on Walking Street, a plan which has been discussed for some time. The contract signing was between the Thai Tenops Co Ltd and Pattaya City Hall and confirmed the installation of a 10.5 x 7.5 m LED Screen at the entrance to Walking Street. The screen will be used to broadcast advertisements and Tourist Information and is due to be ready by December of this year with an official opening ceremony due to take place on 1st January 2008... more

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AK-47 Assault Rifle seized in random Police check in Naklua.

News Published on 2007-07-20 08:43:23

In the early hours of Thursday Morning, Police Lieutenant Colonel Santi from Pattaya Police Station was called to Soi Potisan 25 in Naklua, after a patrol unit spotted a Green Volvo parked on the street. Inside the vehicle were two men and a woman who appeared nervous when Police approached. They were ordered to exit the car and a search of each individual along with the car took place. The search uncovered an AK-47 with a cartridge containing 6 Bullets hidden in the boot of the car. Khun Nopagow aged 37 confessed to owning the weapon, who was subsequently arrested.

The other man in the car, Khun Tirasak aged 20 and the woman were taken to the Police Station but were later released. Khun Nopagow explained to Police that he purchased the Gun from a friend for 4,000 Baht and intended to use the weapon for his own protection. He was charged with possession of a unregistered firearm which carries a maximum sentence of 20 years in Prison if convicted... more

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Danish Man and his girlfriend injured in bag snatch in Jomtien.

News Published on 2007-07-20 08:39:44

Police Lieutenant Colonel Sirichai from Pattaya Police Station was called to the Banglamung Hospital in the early hours of Thursday Morning to investigate a case of bag snatching which occurred in front of Soi 15 on the Tappraya Road in Jomtien. Mr. Fienn Tomson aged 56 from Denmark and his girlfriend, Khun Saigeow aged 40 sustained minor injuries in the theft of Khun Saigeow’s handbag which contained 20,000 Baht in cash and some personal items.

The pair explained that they were riding home on their motorbike when two men approached on another bike from behind and the passenger on the approaching bike snatched her handbag causing the pair to fall to the floor as they lost control of their bike. Police responded quickly and were able to locate the two suspects in the front of a Hotel in Soi Yensabai, South Pattaya. Khun Saingshai aged 18 and Khun Narong aged 25 were taken back to Pattaya Police Station where they confessed to committing the theft; however the handbag could not be recovered.

The injured victims identified the suspects at the Police Station and the two men are now behind bars awaiting a court appearance.

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We introduce the Pet Pigs of South Pattaya.

News Published on 2007-07-19 08:14:50

An unusual story now from house number 108/55 in Soi Tamsamakee Temple in South Pattaya. Khun Turian invited us to her house to visit her unusual house pets. A conventional pet such as a Dog or a Cat would certainly not make the news; however in this case, Khun Turian has been living with two Pigs for 11 years. The two pigs used to roam the streets and would play with cats and dogs, however now the two Pigs, from what we can see, are coming to the end of their lives.

Both are now unable to walk due to excessive eating and the larger of the two pigs is now thought to weigh over 500kgs. We spoke with local residents who have lived with these pigs for many years along with the unusual and often offensive smells associated with such animals.

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70 year old Grandmother brutally stabbed in mobile phone shop theft.

News Published on 2007-07-19 08:08:28

A disturbing case of assault and robbery now which occurred in the early hours of Wednesday Morning at a mobile phone shop in Soi Neun Pleub Wan, Central Pattaya. We begin our report at the Bangkok-Pattaya Hospital who admitted Khun Aimon aged 70, the owner of the “Gok 2” Mobile Phone Shop who had been stabbed a total of 10 times in her abdomen. She had also been punched in the face several times.

Tempers flared at the Hospital as one journalist was taking pictures when the Son of the victim attacked him. We understand that a Police Report was later made detailing the alleged assault. Police Sub-Lieutenant Natapon from Banglamung Police Station was assigned to the case and begun at the shop where he was met by Khun Orathai aged 30, the daughter of the victim who was at another shop at the time of the assault and robbery.

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Pattaya Police Volunteer arrested and accused of extortion.

news Published on 2007-07-19 08:04:50

Police Major Pacharawit from Banglamung Police Station was called to the Sukumvit Road in Naklua after reports of a Pattaya Police Volunteer attempting to extort money from a member of the public were received. Arriving at the scene, the Police Volunteer had already been detained. The complainant, Khun Yootasak aged 25 accompanied the Police Volunteer; Khun Oaypon aged 26 to the Stationhouse.

The arrestee was carrying a two way radio and a copy of a training certificate issued by Pattaya Police confirming his status as a Police Volunteer. Khun Yootasak, who was driving along the Sukumvit Road, explained that he was approached by the suspect on a motorbike and was ordered to pull over.

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SNEAK THIEF STABS GRANDMOTHER AND STEALS 40,000 BAHT’S WORTH OF MOBILE PHONES

News published :2007-07-18 21:36:52

A hooded man sneaked through the 3rd Floor window of a 4 storey shop house, just past midnight, tied up a 73-year-old grandmother, and viciously assaulted and stabbed her more than 10 times, early this morning. The criminal escaped with his plunder of 7 mobile phones, worth approximately 40,000 Baht.

On 18 July, at 00.30 am, Pol.Lt. Naruphol Garuna and his police team from Banglamung Police, responding to an emergency call, rushed to “Gok 2 Shop”, a second-hand mobile phone dealership, located at 24/52, Moo 5, Soi Nernplabwan, Pattaya City, to find signs of a struggle, blood stains near the staircase and a black nylon rope. The owner, Mrs. Ame-Orn Sirarom (73), had apparently been subjected to a vicious attack by an unknown assailant, who had entered the building by the 3rd Floor window. He had evidently surprised the old lady, beaten her up when she attempted to resist, tied the rope round her and then stabbed her 10 times in a frenzied attack. He had then stolen 7 mostly expensive, second-hand mobile phones, such as Nokia N70, 7610, and 6681, worth about 40,000 Baht and subsequently escaped via the roof...

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Fighter Plane Parts discovered on Jomtien Beach.

News published :2007-07-17 20:49:52

An unusual discovery was made on Tuesday Afternoon on Jomtien Beach which created quite a stir. A number of parts from a plane were discovered near the shoreline and from information we have received, it appears they are engine parts from fighter plans belonging to Thailand and someone at the scene mentioned the plane crashed into the waters off Jomtien back in 1964, however we are unsure if this was an accident or a crash due to a conflict.

We looked back in the History books and the only war taking place at that time was the Vietnam War between 1959 and 1975. We have also discovered that a private company wanted to remove the Thai fighter plane from the waters off Jomtien some years ago but were refused because the plane is deemed as government property. The plane parts washed up on Tuesday were later collected by Navy Officers from Sattahip.

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Explicit Show Bar raided by Bangkok Police in Naklua.

News published :2007-07-17 20:35:19

Police from the Bangkok Crime Suppression Unit conducted a covert operation at an entertainment complex in Naklua after receiving information that explicit shows were taking place at the location. The information received was accurate and a raid of the establishment took place where 9 female performers and 3 transsexuals were arrested along with the Manager of the venue, Khun Boonchoo. A report will now be sent to the Governor of Chonburi Province who may decide to impose a temporary or permanent closure order on the venue.

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