The story of sleeping policemen on Beach Road in Pattaya gets more bizarre as City Hall comes out with more excuses as to why what we thought at first were speed bumps to slow down traffic on a road where traffic hardly moves at more than a tropical snails pace has in fact another purpose.
The humps 20cm high and several metres wide have been laid for two purposes. Firstly to slow traffic and secondly to make it easier for disabled people in wheelchairs to cross the road.
Several accidents have already occurred where cyclists and motorcycles have come to grief when they found themselves catapulted from their machines when they came across unexpectedly these unmarked and un-signposted traffic follies.
City Hall has taken the hump and said that they will dig up the humps and replace them with lower and wider humps. I applaud City Hall's efforts to help the disabled especially those in wheelchairs but do not understand how causing accidents and potentially putting more people into wheelchairs is the right way to go.
Friday 27 December 2013
Centara Grand Mirage Resort Pattaya Zulu Party
The Centara Grand Mirage Resort Pattaya organised a Thank you Party to thank those who have supported the Resort's activities over the past year.
The party was held at the Zulu Bar and restaurant at the resort. The management thanked the partygoers for coming to avail of the free food and beverages with many representatives of tourist related businesses present as well of course a large contingent from Pattaya media companies.
There were lucky draw prizes for those lucky enough to attend and a fancy dress contest for those who came dressed appropriately to the Zulu themed venue.
The party was held at the Zulu Bar and restaurant at the resort. The management thanked the partygoers for coming to avail of the free food and beverages with many representatives of tourist related businesses present as well of course a large contingent from Pattaya media companies.
There were lucky draw prizes for those lucky enough to attend and a fancy dress contest for those who came dressed appropriately to the Zulu themed venue.
Outside Pattaya City Hall Attempted Bag Snatch of Russian Tourist
It is only a few days since Police Region 2 Commander Adul held a New Year parade of police officers outside Pattaya City Hall and gave a stirring speech to encourage his staff to get out there and serve and protect citizens and tourists in the upcoming busy period over New Year.
Pattaya Police officers were called to a bag snatching incident that had just occurred on North Pattaya Road in front of Pattaya City Hall.
Two young Thai lads had ridden up alongside a couple of Russian tourists and tried to snatch the handbag of Miss Tatiana Zotova aged 28 who was walking from her hotel with her boyfriend. instead of the youth snatching the bag the Russians snatched the bag snatcher and his mate made off on the motorcycle only to be rounded up in Naklua a short time later.
The two failed bag snatchers aged 15 and 17 it appears were school mates and had hatched their snatch plans to obtain money to pay for nights out with their mates. The pair have been charged with attempted aggravated theft and will now have to face a judge and their parents.
Pattaya Police officers were called to a bag snatching incident that had just occurred on North Pattaya Road in front of Pattaya City Hall.
Two young Thai lads had ridden up alongside a couple of Russian tourists and tried to snatch the handbag of Miss Tatiana Zotova aged 28 who was walking from her hotel with her boyfriend. instead of the youth snatching the bag the Russians snatched the bag snatcher and his mate made off on the motorcycle only to be rounded up in Naklua a short time later.
The two failed bag snatchers aged 15 and 17 it appears were school mates and had hatched their snatch plans to obtain money to pay for nights out with their mates. The pair have been charged with attempted aggravated theft and will now have to face a judge and their parents.
British Man Killed 2 Injured in Jeep Crash near Pattaya
Just after midnight on the 27th of December Sattahip Police Captain SaiJai was notified of a serious road accident on the Pattaya bound carriageway of Sukhumvit Highway at Km165 near Bang Saray. He attended the scene to find a Jeep type vehicle that had been wrecked after it had collided with the rear of a 10 wheeler milk truck
There was already one fatality and two people trapped in the wreckage. The deceased was a British national a Mr. Jack Nash aged 20 who had been a front seat passenger . He had been decapitated in the crash with the lower part of his body trapped under the dashboard and his head was found a few metres away.
Rescue workers were hard at work to extricate two other British nationals Mr. John James aged 45 who was the owner of the Jeep and had been driving at the time of the crash and man called Jordan aged 53 another passenger in the vehicle.
It took a while for rescue workers to extricate the two severely injured Brits and they were then transported quickly to Queen Sirikit Hospital in Sattahip for emergency treatment
The driver of the refrigerated milk truck Khun Aphichet aged 33 from Roi Et Province was uninjured in the crash and was waiting by his vehicle where he was interviewed by the police. He said that he had seen the Jeep approaching rapidly in his mirrors and at the last moment it seemed to lose control before crashing into the back of his truck.
One of the severely injured Brits had made a short statement prior to being transported to hospital. He said that they had been celebrating Christmas at a friend's house in Sattahip before driving home to Pattaya when the accident happened. Khun Aphichet was detained by the police for further questioning. Meanwhile the police are proceeding with their investigation into what happened and hope to talk to the surviving driver and passenger when they are in a fit state to be interviewed.
There was already one fatality and two people trapped in the wreckage. The deceased was a British national a Mr. Jack Nash aged 20 who had been a front seat passenger . He had been decapitated in the crash with the lower part of his body trapped under the dashboard and his head was found a few metres away.
Rescue workers were hard at work to extricate two other British nationals Mr. John James aged 45 who was the owner of the Jeep and had been driving at the time of the crash and man called Jordan aged 53 another passenger in the vehicle.
It took a while for rescue workers to extricate the two severely injured Brits and they were then transported quickly to Queen Sirikit Hospital in Sattahip for emergency treatment
The driver of the refrigerated milk truck Khun Aphichet aged 33 from Roi Et Province was uninjured in the crash and was waiting by his vehicle where he was interviewed by the police. He said that he had seen the Jeep approaching rapidly in his mirrors and at the last moment it seemed to lose control before crashing into the back of his truck.
One of the severely injured Brits had made a short statement prior to being transported to hospital. He said that they had been celebrating Christmas at a friend's house in Sattahip before driving home to Pattaya when the accident happened. Khun Aphichet was detained by the police for further questioning. Meanwhile the police are proceeding with their investigation into what happened and hope to talk to the surviving driver and passenger when they are in a fit state to be interviewed.
Pattaya Gold Necklace Snatchers Caught
At 7pm on the 25th of December Pattaya Police Captain Visanu was informed of an incident in Pratumnak, South Pattaya, where a foreign tourist had had a gold necklace stolen by some snatch and grab robbers.
the scene of the crime between Soi’s 5 and 6 off the Pratamnuk Road he met Mr. Ivan Alexcev aged 25 a Russian national who said that he had just left his hotel with a couple of friends to take a walk when two Thai youths on a Honda Motorcycle pulled up and the pillion rider snatched the 24 karat necklace worth about 70,000 Baht from his neck and then rode off at high speed.
He was able to give a good description of the two thieves and the motorcycle they used in the robbery. The police soon spotted the culprits near the Pattaya - Suvarnabhumi bus station on Tappraya Road near the junction with Theppraset Road.
The two suspects Khun Pishit aged 19 from Sisaket and Khun Nuchapon also aged 19 from Chachoengsao were taken into custody and transported to Pattaya Police Station for interrogation. They soon admitted to the theft of the gold necklace and also a string of similar robberies in Pattaya over the past few weeks using the proceeds of the robberies to buy drugs.
Mr. Ivan got a surprise Christmas present - his gold necklace back. Presumably he will leave it in the hotel safe before he goes for his next walk. The thieves got a free vacation with all meals and accommodation included courtesy of Santa Somchai and Captain Visanu.
the scene of the crime between Soi’s 5 and 6 off the Pratamnuk Road he met Mr. Ivan Alexcev aged 25 a Russian national who said that he had just left his hotel with a couple of friends to take a walk when two Thai youths on a Honda Motorcycle pulled up and the pillion rider snatched the 24 karat necklace worth about 70,000 Baht from his neck and then rode off at high speed.
He was able to give a good description of the two thieves and the motorcycle they used in the robbery. The police soon spotted the culprits near the Pattaya - Suvarnabhumi bus station on Tappraya Road near the junction with Theppraset Road.
The two suspects Khun Pishit aged 19 from Sisaket and Khun Nuchapon also aged 19 from Chachoengsao were taken into custody and transported to Pattaya Police Station for interrogation. They soon admitted to the theft of the gold necklace and also a string of similar robberies in Pattaya over the past few weeks using the proceeds of the robberies to buy drugs.
Mr. Ivan got a surprise Christmas present - his gold necklace back. Presumably he will leave it in the hotel safe before he goes for his next walk. The thieves got a free vacation with all meals and accommodation included courtesy of Santa Somchai and Captain Visanu.
Man Commits Suicide by Jumping From Bridge in Nongprue, East Pattaya
At 8pm on the 26th of December Nongprue Police Captain Jiasak was called to attend a fatal incident underneath a flyover of Highway 7 in Nongplalai district of Nongprue, East Pattaya.
He attended the scene along with a unit of the Sawang Boriboon Rescue Foundation to provide assistance. At the scene he found the body of a Khun Kriangsak aged 41 who had apparently jumped from the overpass 5 metres above onto the road beneath only to be struck moments later by a tour bus and sustained fatal head injuries.
The incident was witnessed by a Khun Pagit aged 37, who saw the man preparing to jump and made his way to the overpass to try and stop him from jumping but he was too late.
Enquiries later revealed that Khun Kriangsak had paid a visit to Banglamung hospital complaining of insomnia and that he had not slept for four days. Medical staff at the hospital said that he appeared to be in a depressed state and they prescribed him a powerful sleep medication and discharged him at around 6pm.
He had called relatives to say that he was on his way home but never got there choosing to take his life by jumping off the overpass. The police have ruled the death a suicide caused by stress or some mental illness.
He attended the scene along with a unit of the Sawang Boriboon Rescue Foundation to provide assistance. At the scene he found the body of a Khun Kriangsak aged 41 who had apparently jumped from the overpass 5 metres above onto the road beneath only to be struck moments later by a tour bus and sustained fatal head injuries.
The incident was witnessed by a Khun Pagit aged 37, who saw the man preparing to jump and made his way to the overpass to try and stop him from jumping but he was too late.
Enquiries later revealed that Khun Kriangsak had paid a visit to Banglamung hospital complaining of insomnia and that he had not slept for four days. Medical staff at the hospital said that he appeared to be in a depressed state and they prescribed him a powerful sleep medication and discharged him at around 6pm.
He had called relatives to say that he was on his way home but never got there choosing to take his life by jumping off the overpass. The police have ruled the death a suicide caused by stress or some mental illness.
Friday 20 December 2013
Nongprue East Pattaya Sports Day
At 8.30am on the 20th of December an opening ceremony was held for the 4th annual schools Nongprue Children's sports day.
The vice mayor of Nongprue officiated over the ceremony with senior members of the Nongprue municipality, and school officials in attendance. A school orchestra played in a procession of the participating teams and then the parade assembled to raise the Thai flag up the flagpole and sang the Thai National Anthem.
The competitors then made their way to their team sectors ready for the games to begin. Students from kindergarten to year 3 will competed in many sports over the day to the enthusiastic cheers of their team members, teachers and parents.
The vice mayor of Nongprue officiated over the ceremony with senior members of the Nongprue municipality, and school officials in attendance. A school orchestra played in a procession of the participating teams and then the parade assembled to raise the Thai flag up the flagpole and sang the Thai National Anthem.
The competitors then made their way to their team sectors ready for the games to begin. Students from kindergarten to year 3 will competed in many sports over the day to the enthusiastic cheers of their team members, teachers and parents.
Jomtien Beach Football Tournament
Sports fans and non sports were again entertained this week with further International beach soccer tournament qualifying matches being played at the multi-purpose sports court on Jomtien Beach.
Thailand came out winners in one of the qualifying games coming out on top, by a narrow margin after a high scoring game that saw Thailand winning with 11 goals and the Finnish team although scoring ten goals finishing second.
So the Thai beach football team move on to play another team in the next round and the Finnish team well they get to sit down, spectate and drown their defeat with a few beers. Winners all round I think.
Thailand came out winners in one of the qualifying games coming out on top, by a narrow margin after a high scoring game that saw Thailand winning with 11 goals and the Finnish team although scoring ten goals finishing second.
So the Thai beach football team move on to play another team in the next round and the Finnish team well they get to sit down, spectate and drown their defeat with a few beers. Winners all round I think.
Nongprue Milk For Kids
Nong Prue Municipality in East Pattaya together with the Special Fund for Children distributed milk to children in the are as part of their ongoing commitment to improve the quality of life for people in the community.
A kind donation of 130,000 Baht by Khun Jen the founder of Special Children Welfare Fund has gone a long way to finance this community welfare operation and with the With co-sponsorship from Mr. William of The Pattaya Sports Club it is planned to continue this distribution of milk to the community on a monthly basis.
A kind donation of 130,000 Baht by Khun Jen the founder of Special Children Welfare Fund has gone a long way to finance this community welfare operation and with the With co-sponsorship from Mr. William of The Pattaya Sports Club it is planned to continue this distribution of milk to the community on a monthly basis.
Pattaya Flood Drainage Meeting
A high level meeting was held at Pattaya City Hall to discuss drainage and flood protection in Pattaya and it's environs. The meeting was chaired by Khun Wutthisak of Pattaya Council and attended by city administrators and representatives of private operators in Pattaya. The aim of the meeting was to discuss recent surveys of the area that has highlighted areas of vulnerability in the present drainage system.
This year has seen especially heavy rain events that has caused flooding to occur in many places around Pattaya and low lying areas such as South Pattaya have seen flash floods that have caused severe problems for businesses, residents and people passing through.
Proposals for improvements to the existing drains and sewers as well as increased pumping capacity were put forward and more meetings are planned to get to grips with the flooding problems in Pattaya that seem to be getting worse in recent years.
This year has seen especially heavy rain events that has caused flooding to occur in many places around Pattaya and low lying areas such as South Pattaya have seen flash floods that have caused severe problems for businesses, residents and people passing through.
Proposals for improvements to the existing drains and sewers as well as increased pumping capacity were put forward and more meetings are planned to get to grips with the flooding problems in Pattaya that seem to be getting worse in recent years.
Sattahip Drug Dealers Caught
Khun Phawat the Head of Sattahip District along with Khun Chawat from the security section and officers from the drug suppression unit announced the arrest of 2 drug dealers Khun Vichit aged 28 and Khun Thanom aged 27 for the possession of class 1 controlled substances.
The arrests had been made after an undercover agent ordered 20 Yaa Baa (Methamphetamine) tablets. When the pair turned up on their Honda Wave motorcycle the police moved in and apprehended them. This was not the first time that this pair had been in trouble with the law for drugs and they will no doubt be dealt with severely when they appear in court for these new charges.
Orders for the operation had come directly from the Governor who is determined to crack down on drug trafficking during the New Year Period and has ordered the drugs suppression unit to use all means necessary to get the drugs and the drug pushers off the streets.
The arrests had been made after an undercover agent ordered 20 Yaa Baa (Methamphetamine) tablets. When the pair turned up on their Honda Wave motorcycle the police moved in and apprehended them. This was not the first time that this pair had been in trouble with the law for drugs and they will no doubt be dealt with severely when they appear in court for these new charges.
Orders for the operation had come directly from the Governor who is determined to crack down on drug trafficking during the New Year Period and has ordered the drugs suppression unit to use all means necessary to get the drugs and the drug pushers off the streets.
Police and Pattaya City Hall Show of Unity
In front of Pattaya City hall Senior police officers from Provincial Police Region 2 along with officers from Pattaya Police appeared together with the senior officials from Pattaya and Banglamung districts.
They were there to announce measures that have been set up to provide security and policing over the Christmas and New Year period in Pattaya and it's environs.
This show of unity in police planning for this coming high season period is to give confidence to locals and to foreign visitors confidence that the authorities in Pattaya are doing everything they can to ensure safety for everyone living and planning to travel to Pattaya over this busiest period of the year.
They were there to announce measures that have been set up to provide security and policing over the Christmas and New Year period in Pattaya and it's environs.
This show of unity in police planning for this coming high season period is to give confidence to locals and to foreign visitors confidence that the authorities in Pattaya are doing everything they can to ensure safety for everyone living and planning to travel to Pattaya over this busiest period of the year.
Monday 16 December 2013
Pattaya Teachers Go To Chiang Mai Education Conference
Khun Itthipol the Mayor of Pattaya presided over a meeting to announce an education conference that will be held in Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai provinces in the North of Thailand. A contingent of 370 teachers and school administrators from Pattaya's eleven schools will travel north to attend the conference.
Pattaya City acknowledges the importance of teaching and educational support staff and hope this trip will enable them to increase their knowledge and hone their teaching skills to make teaching and the whole educational experience more effective for the students they take care of.
Pattaya City acknowledges the importance of teaching and educational support staff and hope this trip will enable them to increase their knowledge and hone their teaching skills to make teaching and the whole educational experience more effective for the students they take care of.
Russia Kicks out Finland in Jomtien Beach Football Competition
Finland for many years was the north west vassal state of the mighty Soviet Union. Finns and Ruskies were not the best of pals. Nowadays Russia and Finland are no longer joined at the hip but old rivalries continue. Jomtien Beach saw a cold war confrontation flare up in more warmer climes when Finland and Russia were matched against each other in the Jomtien Beach Football Competition.
As expected the Russians came out winners kicking four goals to finishing tally for the Finnish team of a single goal and kicking sand in their old rival's faces.
With the sun setting over Jomtien Beach a few hours and a few bottles of vodka later old rivalries were soon forgotten as was who had won the beach football match.
As expected the Russians came out winners kicking four goals to finishing tally for the Finnish team of a single goal and kicking sand in their old rival's faces.
With the sun setting over Jomtien Beach a few hours and a few bottles of vodka later old rivalries were soon forgotten as was who had won the beach football match.
Pattaya Christmas and New Year Festive Decorations
As Pattaya City prepares to welcome Christmas and The New Year or as it is know as by businesses in Pattaya the season of happiness it is getting more difficult to differentiate between Pattaya and Blackpool. Lights and festive decorations are springing up everywhere. From Sukhumvit Road to the Beach and from Walking Street to Naklua festive lights are in abundance indicating the season of much money making happiness is nigh.
The theme this year is blue and white with the decorated dolphins everywhere. Has anyone told Pattaya City Hall how well the Pattaya Dolphins are doing this year - better not.
Oh the memories of strolling down Blackpool parade with a Kiss-Me-Quick hat on - try doing that on Pattaya Beach - far too risky.
The theme this year is blue and white with the decorated dolphins everywhere. Has anyone told Pattaya City Hall how well the Pattaya Dolphins are doing this year - better not.
Oh the memories of strolling down Blackpool parade with a Kiss-Me-Quick hat on - try doing that on Pattaya Beach - far too risky.
Pattaya Department of Public Health and Environment Checks Stores
Khun Buphapha and her team of inspectors from the Pattaya Department of Public Health and Environment did a little mystery shopping this week in Pattaya this week. Their destination was no mystery but what they were buying would remain a mystery until the eagle eyed inspectors had checked out every item from the check out.
Big C Extra Central Pattaya was today's target and with the help of the helpful Bic Staff they soon headed to the check out with their random selection of goods. Products sold to the public must meet stringent standards, contain products as advertised, be of the correct weight as indicated and not have exceeded their sell by date. It's two or three years since they visited Big C Extra and the store got the thumbs up from the expert inspectors from the Pattaya Department of Public Health and Environment.
I visit Big C Extra regularly and the only thing I have seen that is well past the sell buy date is well....Me - when I look in the mirror.
Big C Extra Central Pattaya was today's target and with the help of the helpful Bic Staff they soon headed to the check out with their random selection of goods. Products sold to the public must meet stringent standards, contain products as advertised, be of the correct weight as indicated and not have exceeded their sell by date. It's two or three years since they visited Big C Extra and the store got the thumbs up from the expert inspectors from the Pattaya Department of Public Health and Environment.
I visit Big C Extra regularly and the only thing I have seen that is well past the sell buy date is well....Me - when I look in the mirror.
Bangkok Hospital Pattaya Accident and Emergency Conference
On the 16th of December Bangkok Hospital Pattaya played host to a Conference on Accident and Emergency Patient Care.
Doctors, Nurses and medical staff from public and private hospitals attended the conference where they were able to listen to seminars given by experts from many countries in the field of Trauma medicine and emergency care.
Experts in Aviation medicine and marine medicine were on hand to pass on their knowledge in their specialist fields. The aim of the conference being to keep accident and emergency medical personnel aware of the latest knowledge, techniques and medical equipment that will help them give the best medical care for victims of accidents be it on land, sea or in the air 24 hours a day 7 days a week no matter where the incident may occur.
Doctors, Nurses and medical staff from public and private hospitals attended the conference where they were able to listen to seminars given by experts from many countries in the field of Trauma medicine and emergency care.
Experts in Aviation medicine and marine medicine were on hand to pass on their knowledge in their specialist fields. The aim of the conference being to keep accident and emergency medical personnel aware of the latest knowledge, techniques and medical equipment that will help them give the best medical care for victims of accidents be it on land, sea or in the air 24 hours a day 7 days a week no matter where the incident may occur.
Russian Motorcycle Death in Pattaya
At 1.30am on the 16th of December Police Lieutenant Nakhonrat of the Pattaya Police was informed of a serious motorcycle accident on Sukhumvit Road. He went immediately to the scene along with a unit of the Sawangboribul Tharmmasatharn foundation to provide assistance.
At the scene near the Shell petrol station in North Pattaya he found the body of a foreigner laying in the road who had suffered major traumatic injuries including a fractured skull and a severed left foot and was thought to have died instantly in the crash. About 120 metres down the road was a wrecked Yamaha R-6 600cc Motorbike with severe damage to the front end.
In the deceased pocket they found a rental agreement for a Russian national Mr. Chered Nichenko aged 26 and the address of the company where he had hired the bike from.
There were no witnesses to the accident but from the position of the rider, his wrecked motorcycle and damage to the metal barriers it appears that Mr. Chered Nichenk had come from North Pattaya Road and reached a high speed when he lost control and hit the steel barrier at the side of the road.
The body of the deceased was transported to Banglamung Hospital for an autopsy to be carried out and the Russian Embassy notified about the death of one of it's citizens.
At the scene near the Shell petrol station in North Pattaya he found the body of a foreigner laying in the road who had suffered major traumatic injuries including a fractured skull and a severed left foot and was thought to have died instantly in the crash. About 120 metres down the road was a wrecked Yamaha R-6 600cc Motorbike with severe damage to the front end.
In the deceased pocket they found a rental agreement for a Russian national Mr. Chered Nichenko aged 26 and the address of the company where he had hired the bike from.
There were no witnesses to the accident but from the position of the rider, his wrecked motorcycle and damage to the metal barriers it appears that Mr. Chered Nichenk had come from North Pattaya Road and reached a high speed when he lost control and hit the steel barrier at the side of the road.
The body of the deceased was transported to Banglamung Hospital for an autopsy to be carried out and the Russian Embassy notified about the death of one of it's citizens.
Saturday 14 December 2013
Blue Sky Group Donation to Pattaya Orphanage
The Blue Sky Group Company Pattaya hosted a luncheon where a cheque for 50,000 Baht was handed over by the Managing Director of The Blue Sky Group Khun Apichart to Khun Suwanna the director of child welfare at Pattaya Orphanage.
The Blue Sky Group are the developers of Yhe Grand Caribbean Condo Resort Pattaya and The Grand Caribbean Cruise. The purpose of this grant is to help support the costs for various activities at the orphanage such as child development, accommodation, food, and activities for the kids and is just one of the awards and activities that are part of the company's ongoing community participation projects.
Khun Apichart also attended a lunch laid on for the children at the orphanage to help bring a smile to their faces and bring a little happiness to the New Year season.
The Blue Sky Group are the developers of Yhe Grand Caribbean Condo Resort Pattaya and The Grand Caribbean Cruise. The purpose of this grant is to help support the costs for various activities at the orphanage such as child development, accommodation, food, and activities for the kids and is just one of the awards and activities that are part of the company's ongoing community participation projects.
Khun Apichart also attended a lunch laid on for the children at the orphanage to help bring a smile to their faces and bring a little happiness to the New Year season.
Wat Chai Mongkol in South Pattaya Gets Clean Toilets
The latest CSR project in Pattaya saw the management of Central Festival Pattaya Beach, Pattaya Bangkok Hospital, community leaders, teachers and students from Pattaya School number 8 decend on the Royal temple of Wat Chai Mongkol in South Pattaya.
Led by Khun Thiraporn the General Manager of Central Festival Pattaya Beach the team of willing volunteers rolled their sleeves up and got to work with the aim to clean and restore the toilets in the temple to make them squeaky clean and hygienic for the monks and visitors to this popular Buddhist Temple that is not only a sacred Buddhist site but also a popular tourist attraction for local Thais and foreign visitors.
Led by Khun Thiraporn the General Manager of Central Festival Pattaya Beach the team of willing volunteers rolled their sleeves up and got to work with the aim to clean and restore the toilets in the temple to make them squeaky clean and hygienic for the monks and visitors to this popular Buddhist Temple that is not only a sacred Buddhist site but also a popular tourist attraction for local Thais and foreign visitors.
Pattaya Marching Band Competition
At Central Festival Pattaya Beach the Deputy Mayor of Pattaya Khun Wattana presided over the opening ceremony of the International Marching Band Competition and Thailand World Music Champion 2013. The competition is recognized by international organizations such as the Asia-Pacific Marching Band Association.
The competition held over three days the 12th to 14th of December and two venues Beach Road Pattaya and The Eastern National Sports Center Soi Chaiyapreuk2 will see teams fom across Asia such as Malaysia, Indonesia, Japan, Thailand compete in a wide range of marching band contests including: Marching Show Band, Concert Band, Drumline, Battle of Brassline, Battle of Individual & Battle of Ensemble and Street Parade.
The contest has been organized to encourage children and youth to have mental focus, discipline, love and unity in the community and of course bring attention to Pattaya as the place to be for children to have fun.
The competition held over three days the 12th to 14th of December and two venues Beach Road Pattaya and The Eastern National Sports Center Soi Chaiyapreuk2 will see teams fom across Asia such as Malaysia, Indonesia, Japan, Thailand compete in a wide range of marching band contests including: Marching Show Band, Concert Band, Drumline, Battle of Brassline, Battle of Individual & Battle of Ensemble and Street Parade.
The contest has been organized to encourage children and youth to have mental focus, discipline, love and unity in the community and of course bring attention to Pattaya as the place to be for children to have fun.
Cambodian Worker Falls 5 Floors in Chonburi Condo Accident
Chonburi Rescue workers rushed to a construction site after receiving a report of an injured worker. At the site of the Koh Kim Condo project in Moo1 of Klong Thamru in Muang District of Chonburi they found the badly injured Cambodian worker Mr. Klai aged 25 laying amongst a pile of rubble on the ground floor. He was unconscious and they rushed him to Chonburi Hospital for emergency treatment.
Three fellow workers said that they were enjoying a drink on the 5th floor of the building when Mr Klai got up to go and take a leak. He was pretty drunk, lost his footing and dissapeared through a hole and plummeted 5 storys to the ground colliding with some steel bars on the way down which partially broke his fall.
No word as yet on the condition of Mr. Klai lets hope he wakes up with nothing more than a bad headache.
Three fellow workers said that they were enjoying a drink on the 5th floor of the building when Mr Klai got up to go and take a leak. He was pretty drunk, lost his footing and dissapeared through a hole and plummeted 5 storys to the ground colliding with some steel bars on the way down which partially broke his fall.
No word as yet on the condition of Mr. Klai lets hope he wakes up with nothing more than a bad headache.
Middle Eastern Man in Pattaya Cons Pratamnack Store out of Big Bucks
Things are getting weirder in Pattaya, if that is at all possible. Pattaya police were dispatched to investigate a crime at a convenience store in Soi 5 Pratamnak Road, South Pattaya after the owner called in to say that she had been robbed.
At the store he met the owner Khyn Malee who explained what had happened. The robber a Middle Eastern looking gentleman armed not with a gun but with his daughter who looked about 10 years old entered the shop and selected some goods to purchase.
At the counter he presented a 100$ note. She explained that she only accepted Thai currency. He explained that he was new to Thailand and had never seen Thai currency before and could he see some Thai notes to see what they were like.
Now the part that is really really weird. She handed over 30,000 Baht in 1,000 Baht notes. After examining each note carefully he said he was still not sure and Khun Malee took pity on him and accepted the 100$ note.
At the store he met the owner Khyn Malee who explained what had happened. The robber a Middle Eastern looking gentleman armed not with a gun but with his daughter who looked about 10 years old entered the shop and selected some goods to purchase.
At the counter he presented a 100$ note. She explained that she only accepted Thai currency. He explained that he was new to Thailand and had never seen Thai currency before and could he see some Thai notes to see what they were like.
Now the part that is really really weird. She handed over 30,000 Baht in 1,000 Baht notes. After examining each note carefully he said he was still not sure and Khun Malee took pity on him and accepted the 100$ note.
Indian Tourist Robbed By High Heeled Thieves on Pattaya Beach
Pattaya police were understandably on the ball when an Indian tourist went ti Pattaya police station to complain that he had been robbed by some ladyboys on Beach Road.
It is only a week since the Indian Ambassador to Thailand paid a visit to Pattaya and had high level meetings with high level police officers to complain about the high number of incidents involving citizens of his nation.
Mr. Ajar Adiha aged 41 complained that a couple of ladies that were not ladies even though they had high heels said Hi to him and then embraced him whilst he was taking the air along Beach Road and then hijacked his gold necklace valued at 17,000 Baht.
The poor, now poorer Indian tourist could not give a good description of the two lady boys so they sent a high ranking officer to accompany him back to Beach Road to see if they could see them. Unfortunately the two highwaymen had high tailed it out of there and the only thing to be seen was a pig flying high over Pattaya Bay.
The police assured the distraught tourist that they would make this case a high priority to apprehend the high heeled hijackers. Meanwhile Mr. Adiha has his police report which I am sure will please his insurance company back home.
It is only a week since the Indian Ambassador to Thailand paid a visit to Pattaya and had high level meetings with high level police officers to complain about the high number of incidents involving citizens of his nation.
Mr. Ajar Adiha aged 41 complained that a couple of ladies that were not ladies even though they had high heels said Hi to him and then embraced him whilst he was taking the air along Beach Road and then hijacked his gold necklace valued at 17,000 Baht.
The poor, now poorer Indian tourist could not give a good description of the two lady boys so they sent a high ranking officer to accompany him back to Beach Road to see if they could see them. Unfortunately the two highwaymen had high tailed it out of there and the only thing to be seen was a pig flying high over Pattaya Bay.
The police assured the distraught tourist that they would make this case a high priority to apprehend the high heeled hijackers. Meanwhile Mr. Adiha has his police report which I am sure will please his insurance company back home.
Friday 6 December 2013
Pattaya Running Club King's Birthday Run
At 3.30 pm ont the 5th of December Pattaya Running Club organized their own style of event to celebrate the 86th birthday of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej.
Pattaya Running Club members along with officers from Pattaya Council District 4, students and members of the public wanting to get healthy set off on a run, jog or walk, whatever they could manage that took them from the assembly point outside the Tourist Police Station in Paratumnack down the hill to South Pattaya, along second road where they turned left by Tops Supermarket down Central Pattaya road down to the beach and then down beach road past central Festival to join the growing crowd assembled outside The Royal Garden Plaza.
The last of the runners, walkers, joggers arriving just in time to join the procession down to Bali Hai where the official birthday ceremonies were conducted led by the Mayor of Pattaya Khun Itthipol.
Pattaya Running Club members along with officers from Pattaya Council District 4, students and members of the public wanting to get healthy set off on a run, jog or walk, whatever they could manage that took them from the assembly point outside the Tourist Police Station in Paratumnack down the hill to South Pattaya, along second road where they turned left by Tops Supermarket down Central Pattaya road down to the beach and then down beach road past central Festival to join the growing crowd assembled outside The Royal Garden Plaza.
The last of the runners, walkers, joggers arriving just in time to join the procession down to Bali Hai where the official birthday ceremonies were conducted led by the Mayor of Pattaya Khun Itthipol.
Indian Ambassador to Thailand Visits Pattaya
Khun Itthipol the Mayor of Pattaya played host this week to His Excellency Anil Wadhwa the Indian Ambassador to Thailand.
Top of the agenda for his Excellency was the increase in complaints in recent times about accidents and incidents involving tourists from his nation visiting Pattaya and the treatment of these citizens when they are unfortunate enough to have their holiday's interupted by unfortunate events or when they are treated with less than the normal amount of respect that Indian citizens deserve.
Meetings were held with senior Pattaya police officers so that these matters and concerns could be discussed in detail. During his visit the Indian Ambassador also announced the appointment of Mr. Ram Ramachadan as his representative as a consular official to take care of the interests of Indian tourists visiting Pattaya.
I suggest the Ambassador issues a warning to it's tourists not to walk down beach road in the early hours of the morning with their pockets full of cash, mobile phones and gold necklaces hanging from their necks whilst staring at the pigs flying over Pattaya bay. Or when they partake of the traditional Thai massage that they check under the bed and give a friendly hello to the guy under the bed.
And if they expect more respect whilst partaking of the unique Pattaya entertainment experience that they buy a beer each rather than one beer and six straws.
Top of the agenda for his Excellency was the increase in complaints in recent times about accidents and incidents involving tourists from his nation visiting Pattaya and the treatment of these citizens when they are unfortunate enough to have their holiday's interupted by unfortunate events or when they are treated with less than the normal amount of respect that Indian citizens deserve.
Meetings were held with senior Pattaya police officers so that these matters and concerns could be discussed in detail. During his visit the Indian Ambassador also announced the appointment of Mr. Ram Ramachadan as his representative as a consular official to take care of the interests of Indian tourists visiting Pattaya.
I suggest the Ambassador issues a warning to it's tourists not to walk down beach road in the early hours of the morning with their pockets full of cash, mobile phones and gold necklaces hanging from their necks whilst staring at the pigs flying over Pattaya bay. Or when they partake of the traditional Thai massage that they check under the bed and give a friendly hello to the guy under the bed.
And if they expect more respect whilst partaking of the unique Pattaya entertainment experience that they buy a beer each rather than one beer and six straws.
Royal Garden Plaza Pattaya King's Birthday Celebrations
At 5 pm on the 5th of December a large crowd gathered in front of the Royal Garden Plaza shopping center on Pattaya Beach Road to show their loyalty to His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej on the occasion of his 86th birthday.
The crowd consisted of a wide range of Pattaya citizens, Pattaya business owners, Pattaya Municipality Administrators, Pattaya police officers, community representatives and to record the events a large contingent of media from the press, TV and radio. Also recording the event were many foreign tourists who may have been none so happy that they could not buy a beer or visit any of the famous entertainment venues that they had travelled thousands of miles to see. But what they could take home were unique pictures of the Thai people paying homage to their beloved monarch.
The crowd then wended their way down Beach Road. Neon free and alcohol free Walking Street to Bali Hai pier in South Pattaya where a formal ceremony led by the mayor of Pattaya Khun Itthipol took place.
The crowd consisted of a wide range of Pattaya citizens, Pattaya business owners, Pattaya Municipality Administrators, Pattaya police officers, community representatives and to record the events a large contingent of media from the press, TV and radio. Also recording the event were many foreign tourists who may have been none so happy that they could not buy a beer or visit any of the famous entertainment venues that they had travelled thousands of miles to see. But what they could take home were unique pictures of the Thai people paying homage to their beloved monarch.
The crowd then wended their way down Beach Road. Neon free and alcohol free Walking Street to Bali Hai pier in South Pattaya where a formal ceremony led by the mayor of Pattaya Khun Itthipol took place.
Banglamung Ice Company Accident Free
The Banglamung Ice Company are a real bunch of cool dudes. They calmly announced that there are only 27 days left on this years campaign to pass the year without any of the staff being involved in a road accident.
Khun Watcharat the head of regional delivery is confident that the company can see out the year with a zero accident rate and urged his staff to stay diligent and drive with care.
I am sure his staff are careful drivers. I worry about all the other idiots on the road. So I suggest that they arm themselves with all the Buddha images, Buddha statues and Buddhist amulets mount them on their dashboards, touch wood, throw salt over their shoulders, kiss a frog and generally avoid breaking any mirrors or walking under any ladders whilst delivering their bags of frozen water.
Khun Watcharat the head of regional delivery is confident that the company can see out the year with a zero accident rate and urged his staff to stay diligent and drive with care.
I am sure his staff are careful drivers. I worry about all the other idiots on the road. So I suggest that they arm themselves with all the Buddha images, Buddha statues and Buddhist amulets mount them on their dashboards, touch wood, throw salt over their shoulders, kiss a frog and generally avoid breaking any mirrors or walking under any ladders whilst delivering their bags of frozen water.
Pattaya Celebrates the Birthday of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej of Thailand
On the 5th of December Thailand celebrated the 86th birthday of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej. The revered monarch so loved and adulated by his subjects the Thai people. In Pattaya a large parade marched down to Bali Hai pier in South Pattaya where an elaborate ceremony paying homage to The King took place.
The ceremony was led by the Mayor of Pattaya Khun Itthipol and attended by government officials, military officers, police officers, representatives from public and private sectors, school kids and thousands of local Thais and foreign tourists.
The mayor presented a ceremonial tray and lit candles in front of a portrait of His Majesty. The whole crowd joined in the candle ceremony and in the singing of the Sansoen Phra Barami song and Sa Du Dee Ma Ha Ra Cha song The Royal anthem. The event culminated with a salute of fireworks that rang out over Pattaya bay.
The ceremony was led by the Mayor of Pattaya Khun Itthipol and attended by government officials, military officers, police officers, representatives from public and private sectors, school kids and thousands of local Thais and foreign tourists.
The mayor presented a ceremonial tray and lit candles in front of a portrait of His Majesty. The whole crowd joined in the candle ceremony and in the singing of the Sansoen Phra Barami song and Sa Du Dee Ma Ha Ra Cha song The Royal anthem. The event culminated with a salute of fireworks that rang out over Pattaya bay.
Woman Motorcyclist Killed In Hit And Run on Sukhumvit Road Pattaya
At 8 am am on the 6th of December Police Leutenant Kriangkraiwut of the Pattaya police received a report of a fatal road accident on Sukhumvit Road. At the scene on Sukhumvit Road, Central Pattaya, near to Pattaya School Number 5, he found the body of a Khun Kanchana and her damaged Honda Click motorcycle
Khun Kanchana was laying in a pool of blood and had sustained terrible injuries after being run over by a truck. Inquiries shows that shew had just dropped her child off at school and was on her way home.
A witness Khun Somsak aged 51 said that he had seen the lady driving her motorcycle fairly slowly in the left lane when a large 6 wheel truck barrelled down the left side, appeared not to see the motorcycle at all and hit the bike resulting in the rider being thrown under the wheels.
The truck did not stop and carried on headed towards North Pattaya. The police are making further investigations and hope that CCTV footage in the area may shed some light on the truck and lead to the apprehension of it's driver.
Khun Kanchana was laying in a pool of blood and had sustained terrible injuries after being run over by a truck. Inquiries shows that shew had just dropped her child off at school and was on her way home.
A witness Khun Somsak aged 51 said that he had seen the lady driving her motorcycle fairly slowly in the left lane when a large 6 wheel truck barrelled down the left side, appeared not to see the motorcycle at all and hit the bike resulting in the rider being thrown under the wheels.
The truck did not stop and carried on headed towards North Pattaya. The police are making further investigations and hope that CCTV footage in the area may shed some light on the truck and lead to the apprehension of it's driver.
Monday 2 December 2013
Jomtien Beach Pattaya Speedboat Races
The peace and quiet that is the norm on Jomtien Beach was shattered this weekend with the roar of screaming racing engines drowning out the you want pineapple, you want massage, you want sunglasses from the frustrated army of beach vendors who gave up and moved en-masse to quieter pastures.
Hundreds of spectators watched from the beach as sleek speedboats rocketed around a series of buoys that's B.O.U.Y.S not B.O.Y.S.
After 15 laps around the B.O.U.Y.S the judges announced the results:
1st place boat number 39
2nd place boat number 88
3rd place boat number 43
Now when is the windsurfers competition due to start - much quieter methinks.
Hundreds of spectators watched from the beach as sleek speedboats rocketed around a series of buoys that's B.O.U.Y.S not B.O.Y.S.
After 15 laps around the B.O.U.Y.S the judges announced the results:
1st place boat number 39
2nd place boat number 88
3rd place boat number 43
Now when is the windsurfers competition due to start - much quieter methinks.
Opening Party Heaven Gentlemens Lounge Pratumnack Pattaya
A party was held in Pratumnack to celebrate the launch of a new business venture for a group of German Investors "Heaven Gentlemens Lounge"
The manager of Heaven Gentlemens Lounge Miss Monrudee welcomed honoured guests both Thai and from overseas to an evening of banquet and cocktails. It seams that as this was an opening night everything was not quite ready and the air conditioning was not working very well. So the ladies of the Heaven Gentleman's Lounge had resorted to working in their bathing suits.
Local art was the order of the night with body painting artists showing off their artistic talents and bringing a little colour to the city.
Miss Monludee says that the Heaven Gentlemens Lounge is a relaxing entertainment venue for tourists and foreigners in Pattaya who wish to stay in a service oriented atmosphere. It is open daily from noon to midnight with fun games and I hope more artistic talents on display in the future.
The manager of Heaven Gentlemens Lounge Miss Monrudee welcomed honoured guests both Thai and from overseas to an evening of banquet and cocktails. It seams that as this was an opening night everything was not quite ready and the air conditioning was not working very well. So the ladies of the Heaven Gentleman's Lounge had resorted to working in their bathing suits.
Local art was the order of the night with body painting artists showing off their artistic talents and bringing a little colour to the city.
Miss Monludee says that the Heaven Gentlemens Lounge is a relaxing entertainment venue for tourists and foreigners in Pattaya who wish to stay in a service oriented atmosphere. It is open daily from noon to midnight with fun games and I hope more artistic talents on display in the future.
Chonburi Motorcyclist Seriously Injured
A Chonburi Rescue Foundation Unit was called to the scene of a motorcycle accident in front of the Suaree School in Moo 4 of Tabon Baan Suan in Chonburi.
At the scene they found the motorcyclist a 50 year old lady laying in a pool of blood and unconscious. She was given first aid at the scene and then quickly transported to Chonburi Hospital for emergency treatment.
An eyewitness said that she had seen the motorcycle approach the spot at high speed. There were some obstructions in the road and she did not slow down ending up with her falling off the motorcycle and becoming seriously injured.
At the scene they found the motorcyclist a 50 year old lady laying in a pool of blood and unconscious. She was given first aid at the scene and then quickly transported to Chonburi Hospital for emergency treatment.
An eyewitness said that she had seen the motorcycle approach the spot at high speed. There were some obstructions in the road and she did not slow down ending up with her falling off the motorcycle and becoming seriously injured.
Leam Chabang Motorcyclist Fatality
Police Leutenant Pichet of the Leam Chabang Police received a report of a fatal accident involving a motorcycle and an articulated lorry on The Suckhumvit Highway. He went immediately to the scene along with a rescue unit from the Sawang Prathip Rescue Foundation to provide assistance.
At the scene on the Bangkok bound carriageway of Sukhumvit Road He found the body of a Khun Chawalit aged 44 and his wrecked Honda motorcycle. Nearby was an 18 wheel Isuzu articulated lorry and it's driver Khun Suan.
The driver said that he had parked up at the side of the highway at 4am as the place he was to collect a load from was still closed. He took a nap and woke up at 5.30am and was moving his lorry to go into the site when a motorcyclist alerted him to the fact that an accident had occurred at the back of his vehicle.
The body of Khun Chawalit was taken to Leam Chabang Hospital for a full post mortem to be carried out. Meanwhile the police are continuing their investigations as to how the accident occurred and if there is any blame to be allocated towards the driver of the articulated truck.
At the scene on the Bangkok bound carriageway of Sukhumvit Road He found the body of a Khun Chawalit aged 44 and his wrecked Honda motorcycle. Nearby was an 18 wheel Isuzu articulated lorry and it's driver Khun Suan.
The driver said that he had parked up at the side of the highway at 4am as the place he was to collect a load from was still closed. He took a nap and woke up at 5.30am and was moving his lorry to go into the site when a motorcyclist alerted him to the fact that an accident had occurred at the back of his vehicle.
The body of Khun Chawalit was taken to Leam Chabang Hospital for a full post mortem to be carried out. Meanwhile the police are continuing their investigations as to how the accident occurred and if there is any blame to be allocated towards the driver of the articulated truck.
Maryvit School Pattaya Donation for The Phillipinies Flood Victims
At the Maryvit school in Pattaya a generous cheque was handed over by Khun Chuan representative of Marywit schools to Khun Silvio the Bishop of Chantaburi which will be used to help victims of the recent Typhoon Haynan which devastated parts of The Philippines recently leaving many dead and even more in need of basic supplies and assistance.
The cheque for 1,263,706 baht was raised from teachers, students and parents from the Marywit schools in Pattaya, Sattahip and Bowin. The Maryvit schools employ many Filipino teachers and they feel a particular affinity with the victims of their neighbours in The Philippines.
The cheque for 1,263,706 baht was raised from teachers, students and parents from the Marywit schools in Pattaya, Sattahip and Bowin. The Maryvit schools employ many Filipino teachers and they feel a particular affinity with the victims of their neighbours in The Philippines.
World AIDS Day Activities In Pattaya
At 5pm on the 1st of December A march was organised in the Pattaya Beach Road area to mark World AIDS Day 2013.
Activities for the day were organised by Pattaya City and Local government agencies. Local citizens and students joined in the activities aimed at bringing public awareness to the ongoing challenges of AIDS in the community, AIDS prevention and the the efforts to find a cure for HIV and AIDS.
The march culminated with further activities in the evening at the Pattaya School Number 8 where students, government agencies and entities from the private sector had prepared exhibitions and activities to further bring public awareness to AIDS.
Activities for the day were organised by Pattaya City and Local government agencies. Local citizens and students joined in the activities aimed at bringing public awareness to the ongoing challenges of AIDS in the community, AIDS prevention and the the efforts to find a cure for HIV and AIDS.
The march culminated with further activities in the evening at the Pattaya School Number 8 where students, government agencies and entities from the private sector had prepared exhibitions and activities to further bring public awareness to AIDS.
Monday 25 November 2013
Lions Club of Pattaya Philippines Charity Donations
Volunteers from The YWCA, The Lions Club of Pattaya and Tourist Police Volunteers led by none other than the mayor of Pattaaya Khun Itthipol decided to have a night out in Walking Street. Their aim was not the usual tourist pleasures but to relieve the tourists in the area of their hard earned money.
43,400 baht was raised from the donations of the usual mix of Walking Street philanthropists and duly handed over to Mr. Eugene Capistrano of Christ's Foundation For Life who will forward the money to The Philippine government. In order to help the people of the Philippines after the recent devastating Typhoon Haynan ravaged the island nation.
43,400 baht was raised from the donations of the usual mix of Walking Street philanthropists and duly handed over to Mr. Eugene Capistrano of Christ's Foundation For Life who will forward the money to The Philippine government. In order to help the people of the Philippines after the recent devastating Typhoon Haynan ravaged the island nation.
Pattaya Motorcycle Taxi Driver Robbed
At 4am on the 25th of November Police Captain Thitiwat of the Pattaya Police was called to a motorcycle stand in South Pattaya to interview a taxi driver Khun Rewat who had just reported that he had been robbed at gun point.
Khun Rewat said that he had just taken a foreign customer to North Pattaya as he was returning to his taxi rank he was flagged down by a man who said he wanted to go to Naklua Market. He agreed to take the customer, the man got on the bike but after about 300 metres the customer pulled a gun and ordered Khun Rewat to turn into a dark alley. He then relieved the taxi driver of his motorcycle - a blue Honda Wave that was only a month old and drove off at speed.
He was able to give the police a good description of the robber. 160 cm tall wearing a white cap, white long sleeved shirt and jeans. The police sent out the information by radio to units in the area but were unfortunately unable to trace the highway robber.
Khun Rewat said that he had just taken a foreign customer to North Pattaya as he was returning to his taxi rank he was flagged down by a man who said he wanted to go to Naklua Market. He agreed to take the customer, the man got on the bike but after about 300 metres the customer pulled a gun and ordered Khun Rewat to turn into a dark alley. He then relieved the taxi driver of his motorcycle - a blue Honda Wave that was only a month old and drove off at speed.
He was able to give the police a good description of the robber. 160 cm tall wearing a white cap, white long sleeved shirt and jeans. The police sent out the information by radio to units in the area but were unfortunately unable to trace the highway robber.
German Drugged Robbed Markland Condo Pattaya
Around midday on the 24th of November Police Lieutenant Kwanchai of the Pattaya Police was called to a condominium on the 18th floor of Markland Codo on Soi 1 at the north end of Pattaya Beach Road after a German tourists claimed to have been drugged and robbed.
In the condo wa Mr. Joachim Gerd Lay aged 73 a German national and tow of his friends Mrs. Sylvia Duangjit aged 63 and her husband. When Mr. Lay woke up and realised he had been robbed he called his friends to provide assistance who in turn notified the police.
Mr. Lay was in a bit of a state with facial lacerations and blood streaming from his nose after he had apparently keeled over from the effects of the drugs he had consumed. The room was in disarray and appears to have been ransacked. The safe was open and Mr. Lay said that valuables were missing including 200 Euros, 50,000 Baht, a digital camera and his credit card.
Mr. Lay said that he had gone to dinner with friends in Naklua the previous evening and whilst walking home met two Thai ladies aged around 30 to 35. At 11.30 pm he called in at the coffee shop in the lobby of his condo before taking his two new lady friends to his condo. A bottle of wine was opened and they drank some wine before he passed out and woke up the next day.
Police took evidence at the scene, fingerprints and also took the wineglasses to be sent for forensic examination to see if they showed any traces of drugs. Meanwhile they hope that there will be CCTV images at the condo that will shed some light on these ladies of the night.
In the condo wa Mr. Joachim Gerd Lay aged 73 a German national and tow of his friends Mrs. Sylvia Duangjit aged 63 and her husband. When Mr. Lay woke up and realised he had been robbed he called his friends to provide assistance who in turn notified the police.
Mr. Lay was in a bit of a state with facial lacerations and blood streaming from his nose after he had apparently keeled over from the effects of the drugs he had consumed. The room was in disarray and appears to have been ransacked. The safe was open and Mr. Lay said that valuables were missing including 200 Euros, 50,000 Baht, a digital camera and his credit card.
Mr. Lay said that he had gone to dinner with friends in Naklua the previous evening and whilst walking home met two Thai ladies aged around 30 to 35. At 11.30 pm he called in at the coffee shop in the lobby of his condo before taking his two new lady friends to his condo. A bottle of wine was opened and they drank some wine before he passed out and woke up the next day.
Police took evidence at the scene, fingerprints and also took the wineglasses to be sent for forensic examination to see if they showed any traces of drugs. Meanwhile they hope that there will be CCTV images at the condo that will shed some light on these ladies of the night.
14 Year Old Pattaya Motorcyclist Mugged
At 5.30 pm on the 24th of November Police Colonel Somnuek of the Nongprue police was called to the scene of a street robbery where a young girl driving a motorcycle had been robbed.
At the scene near the Thipnamee Cable TV service centre by the railway tracks in East Pattaya they found a Miss Kanchana a 14 year old student and also the robber Mr. Surasak aged 32 from Chiang Mai.
It appears that Mr Surasak had pulled up alongside the girl and grabbed her handbag then rode off. She gave chase and shouted to other motorists for help. Citizens soon caught up with the robber, overwhelmed him and detained him pending the arrival of the authorities.
Mr. Surasak said that he had fallen on rough times and decided to commit the robbery to get money for food. The girl's bag contained only 70 Baht and some make-up. I am sure the police will give him some free food as he waits to be prosecuted for the attempted theft.
There was no word if the 14 year old girl faces any charges for driving a motorcycle without a license and whilst underage.
At the scene near the Thipnamee Cable TV service centre by the railway tracks in East Pattaya they found a Miss Kanchana a 14 year old student and also the robber Mr. Surasak aged 32 from Chiang Mai.
It appears that Mr Surasak had pulled up alongside the girl and grabbed her handbag then rode off. She gave chase and shouted to other motorists for help. Citizens soon caught up with the robber, overwhelmed him and detained him pending the arrival of the authorities.
Mr. Surasak said that he had fallen on rough times and decided to commit the robbery to get money for food. The girl's bag contained only 70 Baht and some make-up. I am sure the police will give him some free food as he waits to be prosecuted for the attempted theft.
There was no word if the 14 year old girl faces any charges for driving a motorcycle without a license and whilst underage.
Brit Robbed in Soi Buakhow Pattaya
This weeks flying pig award goes to a British national Mr. Raymond Carlyle aged 58 who reported to the police that he was strolling home at 4.30 in the morning along Soi 15 off Soi Buakhow when two Thai guys on a motorcycle pulled up alongside him and threatened him with knives. He was forced to hand over his valuables.
They took a gold ring worth 26,000 Baht, 10,000 Baht and a Samsung Smart Phone worth 10,000 Baht and then rode off into the night
Police are checking local CCTV cameras to see if they can find images of the robbers or to see if there was a pig flying over Soi Buakhow at that time.
They took a gold ring worth 26,000 Baht, 10,000 Baht and a Samsung Smart Phone worth 10,000 Baht and then rode off into the night
Police are checking local CCTV cameras to see if they can find images of the robbers or to see if there was a pig flying over Soi Buakhow at that time.
Jomtien Pattaya Construction Worker Stabbed
Just after midnight on the 25th of November Police Lieutenant Colonel Anuchart from The Dongtan sub station of the Pattaya police was called to a construction site nearby after a report of a stabbing involving serious injury. He rushed to the scene along with a unit of the Sawang Boriboon Thammasathan Rescue Foundation to provide assistance.
At the scene, a workers camp on Mu 12 behind Jomtien Complex he found a Mr Damrong aged 37 a construction worker from Buriram Province who had sustained serious knife wounds to his neck and hands and was covered in blood. He was immediately transported to Bnglamung Hospital fort emergency treatment.
The attacker who caused the injuries appears to be a fellow construction worker Mr. Joe aged somewhere between 25 and 30 who fled the scene after the attack. The two had been drinking together after finishing work and discussing politics, in particular the current demonstrations that are occurring in Bangkok. This led to an altercation with bottles being broken and then Mr. Joe pulled out a knife and attacked his co-worker. Police are investigating further into this incidence and are looking for the missing Mr. Joe.
At the scene, a workers camp on Mu 12 behind Jomtien Complex he found a Mr Damrong aged 37 a construction worker from Buriram Province who had sustained serious knife wounds to his neck and hands and was covered in blood. He was immediately transported to Bnglamung Hospital fort emergency treatment.
The attacker who caused the injuries appears to be a fellow construction worker Mr. Joe aged somewhere between 25 and 30 who fled the scene after the attack. The two had been drinking together after finishing work and discussing politics, in particular the current demonstrations that are occurring in Bangkok. This led to an altercation with bottles being broken and then Mr. Joe pulled out a knife and attacked his co-worker. Police are investigating further into this incidence and are looking for the missing Mr. Joe.
Monday 18 November 2013
Pattaya Celebrates Loy Krathong on Pattaya Beach
On Sunday night Pattaya Beach was jam packed with Thai tourists, foreign tourists and locals who thronged to the waters edge to launch their ornate krathongs into the waves and illuminated by a sea of candles and an almost full moon.
There was much joy on the faces of the folks partaking in this ancient ceremony even if they did not know what the true meaning of the ritual is. Tourists know this as a symbol of love casting their krathongs out into the water to cement ever lasting love and granting wishes. The locals usually know the real meaning which is to appease the water Gods.
Smiles were also on the faces of the beach vendors who peddled their expensive now environmentally friendly krathongs to the crowds and providing snacks and the opportunity to sell more than a few souvenirs.
There was much joy on the faces of the folks partaking in this ancient ceremony even if they did not know what the true meaning of the ritual is. Tourists know this as a symbol of love casting their krathongs out into the water to cement ever lasting love and granting wishes. The locals usually know the real meaning which is to appease the water Gods.
Smiles were also on the faces of the beach vendors who peddled their expensive now environmentally friendly krathongs to the crowds and providing snacks and the opportunity to sell more than a few souvenirs.
Bali Hai Pier Pattaya Loy Krathong Celebrations
Sunday night saw clear skies and cool temperatures. A perfect evening that the fair weather helped to encourage record crowds to converge on Bali Hai Pier in South Pattaya where the mayor of Pattaya Khun Itthipol presided over this years Loy Krathong activities.
It is difficult to assess what was the main attraction for the crowds. Pushing out the krathongs into the bay, lanterns and fireworks maybe. The chance to cast eyes on our noble mayor perhaps. For most the highlight were the beaury contests. Miss Loy Krathong and Miss Junior Krathong Competitions.
20 contestants competed for the 50,000 Baht worth of scholarships on offer and other prizes and of course the sashes and trophies oh and a chance to meet the mayor.
It is difficult to assess what was the main attraction for the crowds. Pushing out the krathongs into the bay, lanterns and fireworks maybe. The chance to cast eyes on our noble mayor perhaps. For most the highlight were the beaury contests. Miss Loy Krathong and Miss Junior Krathong Competitions.
20 contestants competed for the 50,000 Baht worth of scholarships on offer and other prizes and of course the sashes and trophies oh and a chance to meet the mayor.
Miss Aussie Bar Pattaya Loy Krathong Beauty Queen
For local Thais the pushing out of their candle lit krathongs is the highlight of this traditional Thai Festival. For many farangs who maybe never manage to drag themselves down to the crowd thronged beach the highlight is the hundreds if not thousands of local beauties who spend hours in the beauty salon on Loy Krathong day to have their hair styled in Traditional Thai ways, elaborated make-up applied, colourful ornate silk costumes donned and fancy costume jewelry added to create the finishing touches that transform thee plainest khun Jane into a Thai Traditional Loy Krathong Model.
Many bars around Pattaya arrange lavish parties with sacrificial pigs and that special song Loy Loy Loy Krathong Dah Dah Dah Dah Dah that is great when you first hear it but can grate on the ears after many years of the same renditions.
Khun Nu the manager of the Aussie Bar on Soi 7 set up her own Loy Krathong Festival and presided over a panel of judges who carefully scrutinised the beautiful contingent of 16 Loy Krathong beauties for the title of Miss Aussie Loy Kratong 2013.
At 11.30 the contestants gathered on stage to receive the judges decision:
3rd place was Miss Pokie
Runner up was Miss Nit
And this years winner was June
Sashes and prizes were handed out and no doubt along with with many offers of you beautiful lady I buy you San Miguel lite OK.
Many bars around Pattaya arrange lavish parties with sacrificial pigs and that special song Loy Loy Loy Krathong Dah Dah Dah Dah Dah that is great when you first hear it but can grate on the ears after many years of the same renditions.
Khun Nu the manager of the Aussie Bar on Soi 7 set up her own Loy Krathong Festival and presided over a panel of judges who carefully scrutinised the beautiful contingent of 16 Loy Krathong beauties for the title of Miss Aussie Loy Kratong 2013.
At 11.30 the contestants gathered on stage to receive the judges decision:
3rd place was Miss Pokie
Runner up was Miss Nit
And this years winner was June
Sashes and prizes were handed out and no doubt along with with many offers of you beautiful lady I buy you San Miguel lite OK.
Infant Drowns in Chonburi
Police Leutenant Pracharak of the Chonburi Police attended the scene of a tragic accident supported by a unit of a rescue Foundation after they had received reports of a young child drowning.
At the scene they were confronted with a grief stricken mother holding a wrapped bundle that was the body of her two year old son.
The mother aged 36 had left the infant in the care of some of her relatives while she took her eldest son to school. When she returned she could not find her son. A frantic search ensued and then the boy was found by a neighbour. He appears to have fallen through a gap in some wooden planking of a bridge and fallen into the water below.
At the scene they were confronted with a grief stricken mother holding a wrapped bundle that was the body of her two year old son.
The mother aged 36 had left the infant in the care of some of her relatives while she took her eldest son to school. When she returned she could not find her son. A frantic search ensued and then the boy was found by a neighbour. He appears to have fallen through a gap in some wooden planking of a bridge and fallen into the water below.
Sattahip Gun Toting Teens Beat Merchant
Police Colonel Chanaphat of the Sattahip Police was called to a fracas in Sattahip by a merchant who had been threatened with a gun and assaulted by 3 teenagers. At the scene at Sattahip market he arrested the three youths, two aged 15 and the other aged 16 he also took into evidence a Motorbike chain, a percussion-cap gun, size .357 and a motorcycle used by the attackers.
The incident appears to have been sparked by the merchant who had been hurling abuse his wife - the youths thought the remarks were aimed at them and went away to return shortly after armed with the bike chain and the fake gun. They fired the cap gun causing everyone to scatter. Folks did not realise at this time that the gun was fake Then they laid into the merchant giving him a beating.
The merchant did not want to press charges as they were just kids and the incident was just a miss-understanding.
The police handed the boys over to their parents who hopefully can curb their youthful exuberance and cap their fondness for guns no matter how fake they be. And maybe the merchant will learn to treat his wife more thoughtfully or at least quietly.
The incident appears to have been sparked by the merchant who had been hurling abuse his wife - the youths thought the remarks were aimed at them and went away to return shortly after armed with the bike chain and the fake gun. They fired the cap gun causing everyone to scatter. Folks did not realise at this time that the gun was fake Then they laid into the merchant giving him a beating.
The merchant did not want to press charges as they were just kids and the incident was just a miss-understanding.
The police handed the boys over to their parents who hopefully can curb their youthful exuberance and cap their fondness for guns no matter how fake they be. And maybe the merchant will learn to treat his wife more thoughtfully or at least quietly.
Pattaya Motorcycle Racers Killed On Sukhumvit Road
At 1.15 am on the 18th of November Pattaya Police Officers from Dongtan Police sub-station were called to a fatal road accident on Sukhumvit Road near Pattaya School Number 7.
The accident scene was pure carnage with two motorcycles scattered in small pieces across a large section of the highway and two dead young motorcyclists whose deformed bodies and blood were spattered over a long stretch of the road also.
The two motorcyclists were Khun Karinchai aged 23, who was driving a Yamaha Fino and Khun Anaeg aged 20 who was driving a Honda Sonic. They were part of a gang of about 10 Thai youths who had staged a road race on the main highway. These races are quite commonplace on Thai highways and are pretty stupid. This one was not stupid it was insane. They decided to race a 3 km course that included riding at high speed into oncoming traffic.
During the race, a pick-up truck approached the racing motorcyclists who were forced to take evasive action to avoid a head-on collision. Both riders came off their bikes and were killed instantly. The result was pretty inevitable. The only good part was that only the idiots died and no innocent bystanders.
Traffic returning home after Loy Krathong celebrations was brought to a standstill whilst the police took photographs and gathered evidence then the debris was cleared and the road hosed down. The remains of the motorcyclists were taken to Banglamung Hospital by a rescue unit for post mortems to be carried out.
The accident scene was pure carnage with two motorcycles scattered in small pieces across a large section of the highway and two dead young motorcyclists whose deformed bodies and blood were spattered over a long stretch of the road also.
The two motorcyclists were Khun Karinchai aged 23, who was driving a Yamaha Fino and Khun Anaeg aged 20 who was driving a Honda Sonic. They were part of a gang of about 10 Thai youths who had staged a road race on the main highway. These races are quite commonplace on Thai highways and are pretty stupid. This one was not stupid it was insane. They decided to race a 3 km course that included riding at high speed into oncoming traffic.
During the race, a pick-up truck approached the racing motorcyclists who were forced to take evasive action to avoid a head-on collision. Both riders came off their bikes and were killed instantly. The result was pretty inevitable. The only good part was that only the idiots died and no innocent bystanders.
Traffic returning home after Loy Krathong celebrations was brought to a standstill whilst the police took photographs and gathered evidence then the debris was cleared and the road hosed down. The remains of the motorcyclists were taken to Banglamung Hospital by a rescue unit for post mortems to be carried out.
Monday 11 November 2013
Pattaya Ferry Disaster Safety Meeting
Another high level meeting was held at Pattaya City Hall in the wake of the Ferry disaster which claimed 7 lives and injured scores of Thai and foreign tourists.
The meeting to discuss security measures on the ferry service was attended by Khun Amphol from the Consumer Protection Board, Khun Rankert Ekasing the deputy mayor of Pattaya, and senior officials from the marine department and DSI (Department of Special Investigation)
Under discussion were safety measures and safety equipment on the ferries which proved woefully inadequate in the recent disaster. Stricter enforcement is needed to ensure that new regulations are adhered to with regular inspections and random spot checks to check on compliance. If passengers see anything untoward they are urged to call the Consumer Protection Hotline at 1166 to inform the authorities of any safety infractions they find.
The meeting to discuss security measures on the ferry service was attended by Khun Amphol from the Consumer Protection Board, Khun Rankert Ekasing the deputy mayor of Pattaya, and senior officials from the marine department and DSI (Department of Special Investigation)
Under discussion were safety measures and safety equipment on the ferries which proved woefully inadequate in the recent disaster. Stricter enforcement is needed to ensure that new regulations are adhered to with regular inspections and random spot checks to check on compliance. If passengers see anything untoward they are urged to call the Consumer Protection Hotline at 1166 to inform the authorities of any safety infractions they find.
Banglamung Police Shoot Out Tyres
At 10am on the 11th of November Senior Banglamung police officers were called to the scene of an incident on Sukhumvit road where a Toyota Vios had crashed into a street pylon outside of a second-hand car showroom near Bangkok Pattaya Hospital. The car had crashed after police had shot out the tyres. The vehicle was riddled with bullet holes on the outside and also on the inside.
Inside the vehicle was a young lady Khun Chanyanan aged 35 who had been shot in the chest and face by her boyfriend Khun Siwanutpipat aged 20 who works as a Security Guard at an oil company in Leam Chabang. The shots inside the vehicle were fired by Khun Siwanutpipat who new the game was up after the police disabled his vehicle and he had tried to murder his girlfriend and then attempted to kill himself.
The couple were extracted from the vehicle and rushed by rescue workers from The Sawang Boriboon Rescue Foundation to the nearby Bangkok Pattaya Hospital where they remain in a serious condition and the boyfriend is under police guard who wait to talk to him when he is in a fit state to talk. The police removed evidence from the blood stained car including a .38mm pistol and ammunition.
Police had earlier received a report from a maid at The Wongamat Residence Hotel in Soi 16 off the Naklua Road after a maid had alerted the authorities when she saw a young Thai man dragging a young lady out of the hotel at gunpoint and forcing her into the Toyota. Police soon spotted the vehicle and gave chase resulting in the crash and the two shooting victims.
Khun Picha aged 28, the sister of the alleged gunman was interviewed and said that the couple frequently quarrelled and this incident probably resulted from her brother's uncontrollable jealousy.
Inside the vehicle was a young lady Khun Chanyanan aged 35 who had been shot in the chest and face by her boyfriend Khun Siwanutpipat aged 20 who works as a Security Guard at an oil company in Leam Chabang. The shots inside the vehicle were fired by Khun Siwanutpipat who new the game was up after the police disabled his vehicle and he had tried to murder his girlfriend and then attempted to kill himself.
The couple were extracted from the vehicle and rushed by rescue workers from The Sawang Boriboon Rescue Foundation to the nearby Bangkok Pattaya Hospital where they remain in a serious condition and the boyfriend is under police guard who wait to talk to him when he is in a fit state to talk. The police removed evidence from the blood stained car including a .38mm pistol and ammunition.
Police had earlier received a report from a maid at The Wongamat Residence Hotel in Soi 16 off the Naklua Road after a maid had alerted the authorities when she saw a young Thai man dragging a young lady out of the hotel at gunpoint and forcing her into the Toyota. Police soon spotted the vehicle and gave chase resulting in the crash and the two shooting victims.
Khun Picha aged 28, the sister of the alleged gunman was interviewed and said that the couple frequently quarrelled and this incident probably resulted from her brother's uncontrollable jealousy.
Jomtien Construction Worker Electrocuted
At 5pm on the 10th of November Police Leutenant Niphon of the Na Jomtien Police received a report of an accident at a local construction site resulting in the death of a worker. He attended the scene at the construction site in soi Jomtien Holiday in Na Jomtien.
He found a Khun Khaw aged 31 from Surin Province laying face up at the base of the building that he had been working on. A fellow worker Khun Chatree aged 26 told the police Khun Kaew had been electrocuted when he came into contact with high voltage electric cables when he was painting from scaffolding on the third floor of the building and then fallen to the ground below. The body was badly charred with burns to the left side of his body and face.
The body was transported to hospital for a post mortem to be carried out before being released to relatives for funeral rites to be carried out.
He found a Khun Khaw aged 31 from Surin Province laying face up at the base of the building that he had been working on. A fellow worker Khun Chatree aged 26 told the police Khun Kaew had been electrocuted when he came into contact with high voltage electric cables when he was painting from scaffolding on the third floor of the building and then fallen to the ground below. The body was badly charred with burns to the left side of his body and face.
The body was transported to hospital for a post mortem to be carried out before being released to relatives for funeral rites to be carried out.
Tour Bus Overturns in Chonburi
Officers from Phanatnikhom police station in Chonburi and rescue units from the Phanatnikhom Rescue Foundation rushed to the scene of a bus accident with multiple casualties. At the scene at Km 42 on Highway 331 They found a tour bus that had left the road and ended up on it's side
There were dozens injured with 8 neading transport to the nearest hospital and the rest were given first aid on the scene by medics. The driver of the tour bus Khun Samlee aged 34 said that he was on a trip to Nakhon Ratchasima with a full compliment of passengers from a seafood factory in Rayong when the bus unexpectedly started to skid out of control and then overturned
It is not certain why the bus went out of control however it was noted that another tour bus carrying students from Udon Thani Province had crashed recently in almost the same spot.
There were dozens injured with 8 neading transport to the nearest hospital and the rest were given first aid on the scene by medics. The driver of the tour bus Khun Samlee aged 34 said that he was on a trip to Nakhon Ratchasima with a full compliment of passengers from a seafood factory in Rayong when the bus unexpectedly started to skid out of control and then overturned
It is not certain why the bus went out of control however it was noted that another tour bus carrying students from Udon Thani Province had crashed recently in almost the same spot.
Chonburi Drugs Network Busted
Police Captain Chokchai of the Chonburi Drugs suppression Unit led a series of raids that led to the arrest of several drug dealers and the confiscation of a quantity of drugs that were packaged ready for distribution.
After receiving a tip off he first raided a house in Moo2 of Tambon Huai Kapi district in Chonburi where the arrest was made of a Miss Sarranya aged 24 who was in possession of 12 bottles of Yaa Ice with a weight of 2.66 grammes and total street value of over 20,000 Baht hidden in a closet.
The first raid led to information of more dealers in the same drugs network and a further raid on a house in Baan Suan district led to the arrest of a Mr Arak aged 42 and Miss Maneerat aged 24. Mr Arak who had just been released to prison and was paid 5,000 Baht for each drug run is now helping the police with their enquiries and further arrests are expected shortly.
After receiving a tip off he first raided a house in Moo2 of Tambon Huai Kapi district in Chonburi where the arrest was made of a Miss Sarranya aged 24 who was in possession of 12 bottles of Yaa Ice with a weight of 2.66 grammes and total street value of over 20,000 Baht hidden in a closet.
The first raid led to information of more dealers in the same drugs network and a further raid on a house in Baan Suan district led to the arrest of a Mr Arak aged 42 and Miss Maneerat aged 24. Mr Arak who had just been released to prison and was paid 5,000 Baht for each drug run is now helping the police with their enquiries and further arrests are expected shortly.
Sattahip Monkey Electocuted
At around 7am on the 11th of November it was reported that a monkey had been found badly injured after it had been electrocuted when it came into contact with electrical cables on a light pole outside the Sattahip Naval Base.
A local lady Khun Naruda said that the monkey had been there for a while hanging around a local shrine and would approach local houses for food. It was the first time that they had seen the monkey climb the light pole and attempt it's Aeriel acrobatics which tragically had a shocking result.
Local residents took care of the injured primate wrapped it in a bag and transported it to a local Veterinary hospital for emergency treatment.
A local lady Khun Naruda said that the monkey had been there for a while hanging around a local shrine and would approach local houses for food. It was the first time that they had seen the monkey climb the light pole and attempt it's Aeriel acrobatics which tragically had a shocking result.
Local residents took care of the injured primate wrapped it in a bag and transported it to a local Veterinary hospital for emergency treatment.
Monday 28 October 2013
Chonburi Buffalo Racing Festival
At the Baan Bung market in Chonburi Khun Sonthana the Minister of Culture presided over the opening ceremony of the Baan Bung Buffalo Festival.
He welcomed the many tourists and competitors and participants who had travelled from all over Thailand for this long standing event that showcases the prowess and beauty of the noble animal the Buffalo which hold such a prominent place in the hearts of most Thais.
The Festival will see of course many fine beasts competing in different races for the title of fastest buffalo and also buffalo beauty completions for such titles as best male buffalo, best female buffalo, best buffalo calf and best albino buffalo.
For the opening parade monks came along to bless the buffaloes, a buffalo fancy dress competition was held and also a singing competition however it is not known whether this was for the buffaloes or for their proud owners.
So next time you hear the words. My Papa's Buffalo is sick then take notice he could be a prize winner, the buffalo of course not the father.
He welcomed the many tourists and competitors and participants who had travelled from all over Thailand for this long standing event that showcases the prowess and beauty of the noble animal the Buffalo which hold such a prominent place in the hearts of most Thais.
The Festival will see of course many fine beasts competing in different races for the title of fastest buffalo and also buffalo beauty completions for such titles as best male buffalo, best female buffalo, best buffalo calf and best albino buffalo.
For the opening parade monks came along to bless the buffaloes, a buffalo fancy dress competition was held and also a singing competition however it is not known whether this was for the buffaloes or for their proud owners.
So next time you hear the words. My Papa's Buffalo is sick then take notice he could be a prize winner, the buffalo of course not the father.
Pattaya United Fans Riot
On Sunday night the 27th of October at the Nong Prue Municipality Sports Stadium there was a crunch match in the Toyota Thailand Premier Football League where Pattaya United played host to Chiang Rai United.
What was not welcomed was what resulted at the end of the match when Pattaya United succumbed to a penalty kick in the 67th minute which resulted in a 0-1 defeat for the local team who face almost certain relegation at the end of the season.
At the end of the match about 2,000 disgruntled Pattaya United fans invaded the field and a riot broke with their fury targetted at the referee and the Pattaya United team coach Khun Nitipoom.
The Head Coach Khun Nitipoom who was able to disguise himself as a Police Officers and sneak out of the stadium without being hurt. Beer cans, water bottles were turned into missiles. The referee was rescued by some of the 100 Pattaya police and military police officers on duty.
The riot ended when the crowd dispersed after about an hour. Although serious damage was sustained by the stadium no arrests were made and a further penalty may be kicked in Pattaya United's direction when an inquiry into the fan's behavior is made by the football league authorities.
The whereabouts of the Head coach is as yet unknown and the referee who virtually gave the match to Chiang Rai United by awarding the late penalty is said to be enjoying a well earned all expenses holiday on the banks of the river Mekong in the north of Thailand.
What was not welcomed was what resulted at the end of the match when Pattaya United succumbed to a penalty kick in the 67th minute which resulted in a 0-1 defeat for the local team who face almost certain relegation at the end of the season.
At the end of the match about 2,000 disgruntled Pattaya United fans invaded the field and a riot broke with their fury targetted at the referee and the Pattaya United team coach Khun Nitipoom.
The Head Coach Khun Nitipoom who was able to disguise himself as a Police Officers and sneak out of the stadium without being hurt. Beer cans, water bottles were turned into missiles. The referee was rescued by some of the 100 Pattaya police and military police officers on duty.
The riot ended when the crowd dispersed after about an hour. Although serious damage was sustained by the stadium no arrests were made and a further penalty may be kicked in Pattaya United's direction when an inquiry into the fan's behavior is made by the football league authorities.
The whereabouts of the Head coach is as yet unknown and the referee who virtually gave the match to Chiang Rai United by awarding the late penalty is said to be enjoying a well earned all expenses holiday on the banks of the river Mekong in the north of Thailand.
Iranian Child Mollester Arrested in Pattaya
In the early hours of Monday mornining Pattaya police Leutenant Kwanchai was called to The Ibis Hotel on soi 1 in Central Pattaya after an Iranian tourist had been detained by security guards for molesting a 13 year old girl.
The young lady, her name was not given for obvious reasons, had been asked by her mother to go up to their hotel room on the fourth floor to collect the family's pet dog that was sick and needed to be taken to see a vet.
On the way back down the lift stopped on the third floor and the Iranian tourist Mr. Amin Azizi aged 29 entered the lift. He at first stroked the dog and then pinned her in a corner of the lift, tried to embrace her and then proceeded to try to molest her. The lift was soon down to the ground floor and she ran to her mother who was waiting for her in the lobby.
Security guards were informed who grabbed the Iranian and held him until police arrived on scene. Police are investigating and expect charges to be filed shortly.
The young lady, her name was not given for obvious reasons, had been asked by her mother to go up to their hotel room on the fourth floor to collect the family's pet dog that was sick and needed to be taken to see a vet.
On the way back down the lift stopped on the third floor and the Iranian tourist Mr. Amin Azizi aged 29 entered the lift. He at first stroked the dog and then pinned her in a corner of the lift, tried to embrace her and then proceeded to try to molest her. The lift was soon down to the ground floor and she ran to her mother who was waiting for her in the lobby.
Security guards were informed who grabbed the Iranian and held him until police arrived on scene. Police are investigating and expect charges to be filed shortly.
Indian Tourist in Pattaya Changes Story
Pattaya Police seem to be finally wising up to the tourist insurance fraud scam. Pattaya police have had to cope for a long time with muggings and robberies especially on Beach Road and especially allegedly committed by ladboys. There is no doubt that these crimes do happen but when tourists report ficticious criminal activities purely for the sake of getting a police report so that they can make a claim when they get home it causes a severe drain on police time and resources that could be better used investigating real crimes and bringing real criminals to book.
On Monday the 28th of October an Indian tourist Mr. Sushil Eumar aged 57 presented himself at Pattaya Police Station claiming to have been robbed of a 22kt gold necklace and pendant worth approximately a million Baht. The robbery, he said, took place as he took a stroll along beach road and was surrounded by a bunch of three lady boys who relieved him of his family jewels, the necklace and pendant of course.
Police showed him a book of mug shots of known he/she robbers but Mr. Eumar was not able to identify any of the thieves.
Police Lieutenant Colonel Chuangchote was not convinced by the tourist's story. After all a million Baht gold necklace is not an everyday item and being worn by a tourist especially an Indian tourist whilst strolling along Pattaya Beach Road promenade well is just a tad unlikely.
He was warned that if he was lying he could be charges with a crime himself and have could end up having an extra holiday free of charge at the Pattaya Police Hilton.
Mr. Eumar tried to save face and did not want to accept the policeman's kind offer of free accommodation so he changed his story and now thinks he must have dropped it somewhere. At the moment the police are not pressing any charges until their investigations are complete.
It seems as though Pattya police have taken my advice and are looking to the heavens for inspiration and taking a look over Pattaya Bay to see if there are any pigs making a fly by before accepting anymore dubious crime reports from down and out tourist scammers.
On Monday the 28th of October an Indian tourist Mr. Sushil Eumar aged 57 presented himself at Pattaya Police Station claiming to have been robbed of a 22kt gold necklace and pendant worth approximately a million Baht. The robbery, he said, took place as he took a stroll along beach road and was surrounded by a bunch of three lady boys who relieved him of his family jewels, the necklace and pendant of course.
Police showed him a book of mug shots of known he/she robbers but Mr. Eumar was not able to identify any of the thieves.
Police Lieutenant Colonel Chuangchote was not convinced by the tourist's story. After all a million Baht gold necklace is not an everyday item and being worn by a tourist especially an Indian tourist whilst strolling along Pattaya Beach Road promenade well is just a tad unlikely.
He was warned that if he was lying he could be charges with a crime himself and have could end up having an extra holiday free of charge at the Pattaya Police Hilton.
Mr. Eumar tried to save face and did not want to accept the policeman's kind offer of free accommodation so he changed his story and now thinks he must have dropped it somewhere. At the moment the police are not pressing any charges until their investigations are complete.
It seems as though Pattya police have taken my advice and are looking to the heavens for inspiration and taking a look over Pattaya Bay to see if there are any pigs making a fly by before accepting anymore dubious crime reports from down and out tourist scammers.
Russian Tourists in Pattaya Clocked
A word of warning to tourists looking to buy watches in Pattaya. You had better WATCH OUT The bargain you are looking for could get you more than you bargained for.
A group of Russian tourists browsing the stalls of a tourist souvenir mecca near Soi Skaaw Beach on second road clocked what they thought were some really fine brand name timepieces. So they thought they would take some time to peruse the wares.
A particularly fine watch needed a second look and the salesman was persuasive that this was the right time to buy a genuine fake watch. The Russian thought this could be hours if the price is right but what about a guarantee. Of course sir this watch is guaranteed to be a real fake, guaranteed waterproof, guaranteed shockproof, guaranteed burglarproof and probably 100% proof Vodka proof.
The Russian tourist Mr. Andrey Pratasov thought that he was being wound up and without a second thought dropped the watch into a nearby glass of water. Whoops wrong movement. This is when he found out that a Thai guarantee has no time limit. Just a guarantee that a watch will work fine up to the moment that it doesn't work at which time the guarantee is not as waterproof as first claimed.
You break it you buy it was a phrase that didn't translate well into Russian and Mr. Pratasov decided that this was the time to decline the offer and the right time to make a movement to exit.
Wrong decision he was then clocked, and clocked again time after time after time receiving a severe beating, bruises and lacerations to his face by the watch vendor and his band of strapping mates.
The Russian's mates in turn acted in a timely manner and called in the police who by the time they arrived found that the watch sellers had another day and date lined up elsewhere and had disappeared.
The police were alarmed that this could happen at this time in the fine city of Pattaya. The police examined CCTV cameras that showed that the attack had indeed taken place on the day and date that was claimed and assured the battered Russian that they would not lose a single second on this watch case and would follow up and find the villains, prosecute them and make sure that if found guilty they would certainly serve time for their crime.
A group of Russian tourists browsing the stalls of a tourist souvenir mecca near Soi Skaaw Beach on second road clocked what they thought were some really fine brand name timepieces. So they thought they would take some time to peruse the wares.
A particularly fine watch needed a second look and the salesman was persuasive that this was the right time to buy a genuine fake watch. The Russian thought this could be hours if the price is right but what about a guarantee. Of course sir this watch is guaranteed to be a real fake, guaranteed waterproof, guaranteed shockproof, guaranteed burglarproof and probably 100% proof Vodka proof.
The Russian tourist Mr. Andrey Pratasov thought that he was being wound up and without a second thought dropped the watch into a nearby glass of water. Whoops wrong movement. This is when he found out that a Thai guarantee has no time limit. Just a guarantee that a watch will work fine up to the moment that it doesn't work at which time the guarantee is not as waterproof as first claimed.
You break it you buy it was a phrase that didn't translate well into Russian and Mr. Pratasov decided that this was the time to decline the offer and the right time to make a movement to exit.
Wrong decision he was then clocked, and clocked again time after time after time receiving a severe beating, bruises and lacerations to his face by the watch vendor and his band of strapping mates.
The Russian's mates in turn acted in a timely manner and called in the police who by the time they arrived found that the watch sellers had another day and date lined up elsewhere and had disappeared.
The police were alarmed that this could happen at this time in the fine city of Pattaya. The police examined CCTV cameras that showed that the attack had indeed taken place on the day and date that was claimed and assured the battered Russian that they would not lose a single second on this watch case and would follow up and find the villains, prosecute them and make sure that if found guilty they would certainly serve time for their crime.
Chonburi Fatal Motorbike Accident
Police Lieutenant Suthipong of the Chonburi police was called to the scene of a fatal road accident at Km 3 on the Chonburi Baan Bung road at Tanbon Nongree.
At the scene he came across the body a female victim Khun Suthee aged 25 laying in the road with serious head injuries. Another victim who was seriously injured and whose identity at that time was not known had been transported already by a rescue unit in a coma.
There were two motorcycles involved. A Honda Wave that had the front end demolished and a Suzuki Smash that was laying on the ground nearby.
The father of the deceased told the police that they were returning home and were only about 200 meters from their house when they were in a collision with the other motorbike. His daughter had been thrown to the ground which had caused her to sustain the serious head injuries that led to her death.
At the scene he came across the body a female victim Khun Suthee aged 25 laying in the road with serious head injuries. Another victim who was seriously injured and whose identity at that time was not known had been transported already by a rescue unit in a coma.
There were two motorcycles involved. A Honda Wave that had the front end demolished and a Suzuki Smash that was laying on the ground nearby.
The father of the deceased told the police that they were returning home and were only about 200 meters from their house when they were in a collision with the other motorbike. His daughter had been thrown to the ground which had caused her to sustain the serious head injuries that led to her death.
Monday 21 October 2013
Chonburi Drugs Raid
Chonburi Drug enforcement agents, police and assisted by a village headman raided the home of a suspected drugs dealer in Ampher Muang Chonburi.
They found half a kilo of marijuana hidden in the ceiling and roof area of the property and arrested the owner of the house a Mr Adaphorn aged 48. He has been charged with possession with intent to sell a banned substance
The raid was the result of efforts by local community leaders who are co-operating with the law enforcement agencies because they are fed up with seeing their communities being used for the trading of drugs.
They found half a kilo of marijuana hidden in the ceiling and roof area of the property and arrested the owner of the house a Mr Adaphorn aged 48. He has been charged with possession with intent to sell a banned substance
The raid was the result of efforts by local community leaders who are co-operating with the law enforcement agencies because they are fed up with seeing their communities being used for the trading of drugs.
Monday 14 October 2013
Pattaya Flooding Aid
A press conference was held to announce the results of recent efforts in Pattaya to collect donations for flood relief for the victims of recent heavy rain and flooding in Prachinburi province.
Mr Wuttisak the Deputy Mayor of Pattaya along with Ms Phanee the Director of Social Development in Pattaya jointly announced that the recent efforts to collect flood relief supplies at collection points across the city had netted a total of goods and cash to the tune of 70,000 Baht.
The cash will be spent to purchase additional supplies these will be packaged up and loaded onto trucks and they will be dispatched to flood victims in Prachinburi province on the 16th of October.
Mr Wuttisak the Deputy Mayor of Pattaya along with Ms Phanee the Director of Social Development in Pattaya jointly announced that the recent efforts to collect flood relief supplies at collection points across the city had netted a total of goods and cash to the tune of 70,000 Baht.
The cash will be spent to purchase additional supplies these will be packaged up and loaded onto trucks and they will be dispatched to flood victims in Prachinburi province on the 16th of October.
Nongprue East Pattaya Flood Aid
The Nongprue Municipal offices was the venue for a group of dignitaries and council officials to gather together to accept donations destined to be dispatched to help victims who are struggling to cope after a more severe than normal monsoon season has brought flooding to many parts of Thailand.
There were many folks who came along to donate food, day to day supplies and cash. Just one of the many donors to turn up was Khun Anya from the Daiartee Bar in Soi Nernbplubwan who brought along goods that had been collected at her establishment.
The donated items such as rice, noodles , water, canned food will be packaged up and then transported to be handed out to families affected by the flooding.
There were many folks who came along to donate food, day to day supplies and cash. Just one of the many donors to turn up was Khun Anya from the Daiartee Bar in Soi Nernbplubwan who brought along goods that had been collected at her establishment.
The donated items such as rice, noodles , water, canned food will be packaged up and then transported to be handed out to families affected by the flooding.
Sattahip Crazy Drugs Donation
Donation centres have been set up all over the region to collect essential items like food and clothing and daily necessities to help the flood victims who are struggling to survive after the recent spell of heavy rains.
The general public have responded admirably. Sometimes the folks donate items, sometimes they donate money. On Saturday morning the 14th of October a most unusual donation was made at a centre in Sattahip. A guy walking in and donated a bag containing 11 Yaa Baa tablets (Methamphetamine tablets) and suggested that they sell the tablets, value about 3,000 Baht and use the money for flood relief aid.
Volunteers were understandably flabbergasted ad the authorities were notified. Drug suppression agents from the local Thai naval base promptly came along and arrested a Mr. Jakrukat aged 39. It seems that Mr. Jakrukat had already consumed several tablets that morning of Yaa Baa or the crazy drug if one uses the literal translation, which prompted him into having the crazy idea of making this crazy donation.
Mr. Jakrukat, who already has form and has served time for drug trafficking gave up the name of his supplier Khun Jumlong who dealt out of the Map Ta Put Industrial Area in Rayong Province. He is currently helping the agents with their enquiries. The agents raided Mr. Jakrukat's home but found no more drugs. The only thing of interest was a .38 calibre gun and ammunition which were duly confiscated and certainly not donated to help in relief for the flood victims.
The general public have responded admirably. Sometimes the folks donate items, sometimes they donate money. On Saturday morning the 14th of October a most unusual donation was made at a centre in Sattahip. A guy walking in and donated a bag containing 11 Yaa Baa tablets (Methamphetamine tablets) and suggested that they sell the tablets, value about 3,000 Baht and use the money for flood relief aid.
Volunteers were understandably flabbergasted ad the authorities were notified. Drug suppression agents from the local Thai naval base promptly came along and arrested a Mr. Jakrukat aged 39. It seems that Mr. Jakrukat had already consumed several tablets that morning of Yaa Baa or the crazy drug if one uses the literal translation, which prompted him into having the crazy idea of making this crazy donation.
Mr. Jakrukat, who already has form and has served time for drug trafficking gave up the name of his supplier Khun Jumlong who dealt out of the Map Ta Put Industrial Area in Rayong Province. He is currently helping the agents with their enquiries. The agents raided Mr. Jakrukat's home but found no more drugs. The only thing of interest was a .38 calibre gun and ammunition which were duly confiscated and certainly not donated to help in relief for the flood victims.
Firework Truck Blaze on the Bangn-Trat Highway Near Pattaya
A potential disaster was averted by the hard work of brave fire fighters who tackled a blaze that had engulfed a truck carrying fireworks and firecrackers at a toll booth on the Bangn-Trat Highway.
The 18 wheel truck had pulled up to the toll booth to pay the toll when the cashier Miss Sirirat aged 29 noticed smoke coming from a back wheel on the truck. She told the driver of the Hino truck who moved away from the toll booth and parked up on the left just past the toll gates.
The wheel immediately burst into flames. The fire spread quickly to the main body of the vehicle and it's explosive cargo. The driver got his wife out of the cab and attempted to tackle the rapidly spreading flames with a fire extinguisher. But had to back off as the fire took hold.
Ten Fire engines were soon on the scene and they worked diligently to bring the fire under control. It took more than two hours to finally put out the fire and end the risk of a major explosion taking place.
The 18 wheel truck had pulled up to the toll booth to pay the toll when the cashier Miss Sirirat aged 29 noticed smoke coming from a back wheel on the truck. She told the driver of the Hino truck who moved away from the toll booth and parked up on the left just past the toll gates.
The wheel immediately burst into flames. The fire spread quickly to the main body of the vehicle and it's explosive cargo. The driver got his wife out of the cab and attempted to tackle the rapidly spreading flames with a fire extinguisher. But had to back off as the fire took hold.
Ten Fire engines were soon on the scene and they worked diligently to bring the fire under control. It took more than two hours to finally put out the fire and end the risk of a major explosion taking place.
Chinese Tourist Drowns on Koh Larn Island Pattaya
On Sunday afternoon the 13th of October a young Chinese tourist Miss Su Lan aged 21 appears to have got cramps whilst swimming and drowned off Tawan Beach on Koh Larn Island, which is situated about 4kms off the coast of Pattaya.
Miss Su Lan was part of a tour group of Chinese tourists who had gone to the island that morning to enjoy the beaches and water sports that are a major tourist attraction for Pattaya.
Mr. Chang Liu aged 38, a tour guide, took 35 Chinese Tourists to the Island on Sunday morning. He said that Miss Su Lan went swimming and got into difficulties about 30 meters from the beach. Other people in the water and on the beach heard her shouting for help but she went under and drowned before anyone could reach her.
She was brought to the beach and taken to the medical centre where CPR was attempted but she did not respond to their efforts. Her body was brought back to Bali Hai pier and then transported to the Institute of Forensic Medicine for a full post mortem to be carried out. The Embassy of the Republic of China in Bangkok has been notified of the death of one of their nationals.
Miss Su Lan was part of a tour group of Chinese tourists who had gone to the island that morning to enjoy the beaches and water sports that are a major tourist attraction for Pattaya.
Mr. Chang Liu aged 38, a tour guide, took 35 Chinese Tourists to the Island on Sunday morning. He said that Miss Su Lan went swimming and got into difficulties about 30 meters from the beach. Other people in the water and on the beach heard her shouting for help but she went under and drowned before anyone could reach her.
She was brought to the beach and taken to the medical centre where CPR was attempted but she did not respond to their efforts. Her body was brought back to Bali Hai pier and then transported to the Institute of Forensic Medicine for a full post mortem to be carried out. The Embassy of the Republic of China in Bangkok has been notified of the death of one of their nationals.
Pesticide Suicide in Chonburi
Chonburi police were called in by a rescue Foundation unit who had found a dead man inside a vehicle. The police found an Isuzu vehicle with the driver slumped in the driver's seat. There was an empty bottle of pesticide in the vehicle and vomit inside and outside the car. It appears that the driver Khun Angat had committed suicide by swallowing the pesticide.
The daughter of the deceased Miss Khawanjai aged 16 told the police that her father worked as a driver for an office supply company and that he was experiencing severe financial difficulties at the time.
Khun Angat was transported to hospital for a full post mortem to be carried out to determine the actual cause of death before the body can be released to the family for funeral rites to be carried out.
The daughter of the deceased Miss Khawanjai aged 16 told the police that her father worked as a driver for an office supply company and that he was experiencing severe financial difficulties at the time.
Khun Angat was transported to hospital for a full post mortem to be carried out to determine the actual cause of death before the body can be released to the family for funeral rites to be carried out.
Monday 7 October 2013
Transportation Exhibition at Royal Cliff Beach Hotel, Pattaya
Khun Sakchai the Mayor of Banglamung presided over a preparatory meeting to discuss details of an exhibition and seminar that will be held at the Peach meeting room at the Royal Cliff Beach Hotel, Pattaya.
The exhibition is titled "Thailand in 2020 to create the future" and has been organised by the Thai Government and the Ministry of Transport to inform People in urban areas about transport investment projects and the development of transportation infrastructure in the country.
Educating the public in awareness of the reasons for business development and eliciting the public response to these projects is an important part of the process that brings the public into the decision making process that will effect their lives and business in the future.
The exhibition will be open to the general public from the 15th to 17th of October and will include many activities including, exhibitions, seminars and stalls selling OTOP products.
The exhibition is titled "Thailand in 2020 to create the future" and has been organised by the Thai Government and the Ministry of Transport to inform People in urban areas about transport investment projects and the development of transportation infrastructure in the country.
Educating the public in awareness of the reasons for business development and eliciting the public response to these projects is an important part of the process that brings the public into the decision making process that will effect their lives and business in the future.
The exhibition will be open to the general public from the 15th to 17th of October and will include many activities including, exhibitions, seminars and stalls selling OTOP products.
Pattaya Sawang Boriboon Food Aid
We all know the Sawang Boriboon Rescue Foundation from the flashing lights and wailing sirens as they rush off to attend to the victims of accidents and other life threatening incidents. What we don't possibly realise id that the foundation plays a major role in charitable works in the Pattaya area taken care as best they can of those less fortunate or suffering from some disaster.
The recent heavy rains in Pattaya have left many families short of food and basic essentials. Khun Prasit the president of the Sawang Boriboon Foundation organised a new task for his rescue units. He and volunteer workers had put together 2,000 aid packages containing food and bottles of water. and loaded up to be delivered to vthe victims of serious flash flooding that had left many families stranded in the Phanatnikhom district of Chonburi.
Three cheers for Khun Prasit and the volunteer workers of the Sawang Boriboon Foundation.
The recent heavy rains in Pattaya have left many families short of food and basic essentials. Khun Prasit the president of the Sawang Boriboon Foundation organised a new task for his rescue units. He and volunteer workers had put together 2,000 aid packages containing food and bottles of water. and loaded up to be delivered to vthe victims of serious flash flooding that had left many families stranded in the Phanatnikhom district of Chonburi.
Three cheers for Khun Prasit and the volunteer workers of the Sawang Boriboon Foundation.
Sriracha Suicide Jumper
Sriracha policed received a report that there appeared to be a man about to commit suicide on a bridge over a main road in their district.
They rushed to the scene along with a unit from the Sawang Prathip Rescue Foundation. Unfortunately they were too late. He had jumped and dropped to the road 6 meters below. He was still alive but had suffered serious injuries with a broken arm, broken leg and more importantly a broken neck. Medics from the rescue unit and from a medical team dispatched from Sriracha hospital did what they could for him and then transported him still in a serious condition to Sriracha hospital. The injured man was a Khun Saksit aged 50 who owns a local gift shop.
A witness said that he had seen the man who lingered on the bridge for about 5 minutes and seemed to be in a depressed state. Some local people were also concerned and they had called the police but too late as the man climbed onto the parapet and then fell to the ground.
Police made enquiries at the man's home where neighbours said that he seemed to be having family problems and that his wife had left the house a few days before and not returned.
Police also had footage from a CCTV camera on the bridge that had recorded the incident. Unfortunately Khun Saksit didn't make it. He succumbed to the injuries he sustained in the fall and died in hospital.
They rushed to the scene along with a unit from the Sawang Prathip Rescue Foundation. Unfortunately they were too late. He had jumped and dropped to the road 6 meters below. He was still alive but had suffered serious injuries with a broken arm, broken leg and more importantly a broken neck. Medics from the rescue unit and from a medical team dispatched from Sriracha hospital did what they could for him and then transported him still in a serious condition to Sriracha hospital. The injured man was a Khun Saksit aged 50 who owns a local gift shop.
A witness said that he had seen the man who lingered on the bridge for about 5 minutes and seemed to be in a depressed state. Some local people were also concerned and they had called the police but too late as the man climbed onto the parapet and then fell to the ground.
Police made enquiries at the man's home where neighbours said that he seemed to be having family problems and that his wife had left the house a few days before and not returned.
Police also had footage from a CCTV camera on the bridge that had recorded the incident. Unfortunately Khun Saksit didn't make it. He succumbed to the injuries he sustained in the fall and died in hospital.
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