Homeless people seek shelter on Pattaya Beach, raising tourism image concerns
TUESDAY, JUNE 16, 2026
Business operators are urging authorities to address the growing number of homeless people using Pattaya Beach and nearby public areas as night-time shelters.
Pattaya City temporarily suspends use of fire-hit hotel building
FRIDAY, MAY 22, 2026
The Office of the Consumer Protection Board opened a special complaint centre after the Pattaya hotel fire, as the hotel pledged compensation and put the damage at THB25 million.
Pattaya hotel fire traps guests as rescue teams rush to evacuate tourists
THURSDAY, MAY 21, 2026
Firefighters are rescuing people after a blaze broke out at JA Plus hotel on Pattaya Third Road, with many evacuated and several suffering from smoke inhalation.
Police expand case against Chinese arms suspect to seven probes, arrest 11 people
THURSDAY, MAY 21, 2026
Thai police have expanded the case against Chinese suspect Mingchen Sun into seven investigations, arresting 11 people and linking the network to weapons, explosives, cybercrime and more than 815 million baht in alleged damage.
Tourist police join foreign networks to boost Pattaya safety
TUESDAY, MAY 19, 2026
Tourist police are working with embassy and consular representatives, as well as foreign volunteer networks in Pattaya, to crack down on nominee firms, scam gangs, overstays and road offences.