Nongprue Police and a Unit of The Sawang Boriboon Rescue Foundation swung into action after reports that a body had been seen floating in a small lake nearby. At the scene in in Soi Tungklom Tanmun 27 in East Pattaya they found the body of Khun Mai who was discovered floating face-down in the lake and he is thought to have been dead for around 10 hours.
Khun Mai aged 51 had no marks on his body suggesting foul play and at this stage it is thought that due to some unknown medical condition Khun Mai had fallen into the water and drowned.
Khun Sai the 52 year old wife of the deceased looked on distraught as the body of her husband was brought to shore. Khun Sai explained that she had had a bad premonition of death the previous evening and begged her husband not to go fishing. He laughed it off. That was the last time she saw him alive.
The body of Khun Mai was transported to hospital for a full post mortem to be carried out before his body can be released to the family for funeral rites to be carried out.
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Wednesday, 11 March 2015
Security Guard Dies of Heart Attack in East Pattaya
Nongprue Police and a Unit of The Sawang Boriboon Rescue Foundation were called to a house on MaiYaiLia Soi 25 in Nongprue to investigate reports of a man who had suffered fatal heart attack. At the house they came upon the body of 48 year old Khun Dawut laying face up just inside the doorway to the house and still dressed in his security guards uniform.
The police spoke with his wife Khun Somjit aged 42. She said that her husband had no medical problems and was a normal fit man although he was known to work hard and spent many hours at his job as a security guard.
This evening he had returned home from work. Shortly after he arrived a friend who is a motorcycle taxi driver Khun Buala aged 62 arrived to deliver a television. Khun Dawut helped his friend to carry the TV into the house at which point he suffered a seizure and fell to the ground. Moments later he stopped breathing and died.
The police took photographs as evidence before Khun Dawut was transported to hospital for a full post mortem to be carried before his body can be released to the family for funeral rites to be carried out.
The police spoke with his wife Khun Somjit aged 42. She said that her husband had no medical problems and was a normal fit man although he was known to work hard and spent many hours at his job as a security guard.
This evening he had returned home from work. Shortly after he arrived a friend who is a motorcycle taxi driver Khun Buala aged 62 arrived to deliver a television. Khun Dawut helped his friend to carry the TV into the house at which point he suffered a seizure and fell to the ground. Moments later he stopped breathing and died.
The police took photographs as evidence before Khun Dawut was transported to hospital for a full post mortem to be carried before his body can be released to the family for funeral rites to be carried out.
Falling Electric Pylon Kills True Corporation Technician in Soi Kao Talo East Pattaya
Nongprue Police and a unit of The Sawang Boriboon Rescue Foundation were called to attend a fatal accident in Soi Kao Talo, East Pattaya.
At the scene outside The Siam Royal View Estate in Soi Kao Talo they found a concrete post carrying electrical cables that had fallen across the road. Trapped underneath the post was a Technician who works for The True Corporation. He had been crushed and trapped beneath the fallen post.
Khun Suppachai aged 38, who was working with his younger brother had been sent to the location to replace and move some fibre optic internet cables. Despite having received warnings that the post was in an unstable condition Khun Suppachai put up a wooden ladder and started to climb the post. The warnings proved accurate, the post fell over with Khun Suppachai falling backwards into the road and the post crushing his head and torso.
The post was eventually lifted and Khun Suppachai's body freed from the tangle of wires. His body was transported to hospital for a full post mortem to be carried out before his body can be released to relatives for funeral rites to be performed.
Police are investigating the incident further in conjunction with the Internet Company The True Corporation at this time.
At the scene outside The Siam Royal View Estate in Soi Kao Talo they found a concrete post carrying electrical cables that had fallen across the road. Trapped underneath the post was a Technician who works for The True Corporation. He had been crushed and trapped beneath the fallen post.
Khun Suppachai aged 38, who was working with his younger brother had been sent to the location to replace and move some fibre optic internet cables. Despite having received warnings that the post was in an unstable condition Khun Suppachai put up a wooden ladder and started to climb the post. The warnings proved accurate, the post fell over with Khun Suppachai falling backwards into the road and the post crushing his head and torso.
The post was eventually lifted and Khun Suppachai's body freed from the tangle of wires. His body was transported to hospital for a full post mortem to be carried out before his body can be released to relatives for funeral rites to be performed.
Police are investigating the incident further in conjunction with the Internet Company The True Corporation at this time.
Monday, 29 December 2014
Brit Paints Walls of Wat Suttawat in East Pattaya
At last a story with many happy endings. Happy for a Brit, Happy for a temple, happy for the community and unexpectedly happy for me your humble news reader.
Before Christmas 77 year old Brit Mr. Terry Smith had got down on his knees and started the mammoth job of painting the perimeter walls of Wat Suttawat at the end of Soi Nernplubwan in Nongprue District East Pattaya.
Terry who had converted to his Thai wife's religion of Buddhism had noticed the walls were well due to a coat or two of paint and with the Abbot's permission a bucket of white paint a brush in hand and his wife cheering him on he got down to work.
A video of him hard at his charitable work went viral on the Interweb with foreign and Thai posters on Facebook praising his efforts. There were a few naysayers on the forums and chat rooms who did the Bah humbug impressions and warned that he could well end up in jail for working without a work permit.
This of course was never going to happen - instead over Christmas and New Year hundreds of locals , army officers the old and the not so old worked tirelessly with 20,000 Baht of buckets of donated paint to finish the job that Mr. Terry had started. Making merit and celebrating His majesty King Bhumiphol's extended reign as the King of Thailand was their declared aims
And an additional and unexpected happy ending. I live near Wat Sutthawat Temple and took a motorcycle taxi from Big C Extra Central Pattaya a few days ago. I was rummaging in my pocket for the 150 Baht fare when the motorcycle taxi driver waied me and said you are a good guy paint temple no charge and rode off. Now that was a very nice gesture but a little disconcerting as I am a long way off the 77 years young Mr. Terry.
Before Christmas 77 year old Brit Mr. Terry Smith had got down on his knees and started the mammoth job of painting the perimeter walls of Wat Suttawat at the end of Soi Nernplubwan in Nongprue District East Pattaya.
Terry who had converted to his Thai wife's religion of Buddhism had noticed the walls were well due to a coat or two of paint and with the Abbot's permission a bucket of white paint a brush in hand and his wife cheering him on he got down to work.
A video of him hard at his charitable work went viral on the Interweb with foreign and Thai posters on Facebook praising his efforts. There were a few naysayers on the forums and chat rooms who did the Bah humbug impressions and warned that he could well end up in jail for working without a work permit.
This of course was never going to happen - instead over Christmas and New Year hundreds of locals , army officers the old and the not so old worked tirelessly with 20,000 Baht of buckets of donated paint to finish the job that Mr. Terry had started. Making merit and celebrating His majesty King Bhumiphol's extended reign as the King of Thailand was their declared aims
And an additional and unexpected happy ending. I live near Wat Sutthawat Temple and took a motorcycle taxi from Big C Extra Central Pattaya a few days ago. I was rummaging in my pocket for the 150 Baht fare when the motorcycle taxi driver waied me and said you are a good guy paint temple no charge and rode off. Now that was a very nice gesture but a little disconcerting as I am a long way off the 77 years young Mr. Terry.
Thursday, 27 November 2014
9 Year Old Girl Sweeping Pattaya Streets
After looking at video footage of a young girl sweeping the street in Pratumnack journalists decided to find out what was happening and why such a young girl was out early in the morning with a broom in hand.
A Journalists turned up at 4am to talk to the girl but she wasn't there. They managed to track her down to her home in Soi Nimit, Nong Krabok road, Moo 9 Tambon Nong Prue in East Pattaya. At the rented room the journalist found Mrs. Orasa Boonserm, aged 50, and her daughter Miss Rujipha aged 9, who is a grade 3 student at Ban Thoong Klom Tarn Marn primary school.
They told a sorry but heart warming story. The mum was disabled after she had been struck by a car and the 9 year old and her older 18 year old sister would go out early in the morning to help her mum with her job.
The girl didn't mind helping her mum although it sometimes made her late for her 7am start at school. Teachers knew of the family situation and didn't make any objections. Mum had a dream that maybe someday she will qualify for Government housing as most of her money went on rent and paying for utility bills.
A Journalists turned up at 4am to talk to the girl but she wasn't there. They managed to track her down to her home in Soi Nimit, Nong Krabok road, Moo 9 Tambon Nong Prue in East Pattaya. At the rented room the journalist found Mrs. Orasa Boonserm, aged 50, and her daughter Miss Rujipha aged 9, who is a grade 3 student at Ban Thoong Klom Tarn Marn primary school.
They told a sorry but heart warming story. The mum was disabled after she had been struck by a car and the 9 year old and her older 18 year old sister would go out early in the morning to help her mum with her job.
The girl didn't mind helping her mum although it sometimes made her late for her 7am start at school. Teachers knew of the family situation and didn't make any objections. Mum had a dream that maybe someday she will qualify for Government housing as most of her money went on rent and paying for utility bills.
Tuesday, 18 November 2014
Nongprue East Pattaya Restaurant Fire
Nongprue Police officers and multiple fire engines responded to a shop house blaze after receiving reports that a restaurant was on fire. At the scene The “Soi Siri” pork blood soup restaurant at the beginning of Soi 2, Pattanakarn road in Moo 6 of Tambon Nong Prue East Pattaya the fire fighters found smoke billowing from the building and had to break windows to gain entrance to the premises.
They quickly ascertained that the restaurant was closed for the night and there were no people trapped inside. It took the firefighters about 20 minutes to bring the fire under control. A preliminary inspection revealed that the fire probably started with a short circuit in a refrigerator in the back of the restaurant.
Later the owner of the restaurant, Khun Sirikarn aged 55, after being alerted by the owner of a nearby beauty parlour came to inspect the scene and stated that she thought that the fire had done about 100,000 Baht in damages to fixtures and fittings. Forensic Science Police will inspect the scene later to confirm the cause of the fire.
They quickly ascertained that the restaurant was closed for the night and there were no people trapped inside. It took the firefighters about 20 minutes to bring the fire under control. A preliminary inspection revealed that the fire probably started with a short circuit in a refrigerator in the back of the restaurant.
Later the owner of the restaurant, Khun Sirikarn aged 55, after being alerted by the owner of a nearby beauty parlour came to inspect the scene and stated that she thought that the fire had done about 100,000 Baht in damages to fixtures and fittings. Forensic Science Police will inspect the scene later to confirm the cause of the fire.
Saturday, 26 July 2014
Nongprue East Pattaya Dust Pollution Complaints
A delegation of residents from Baan Mabatatai Village in East Pattaya made their way to Nongprue District Offices to lodge a formal complaint about pollution they and their fellow residents were suffering due to a major construction project laying new sewers and drainage systems near their homes.
Members of the media had already taken a look at the area and their reports supported the residents complaints that they were all suffering tremendously from dust and dirt kicked up by heavy machinery including 10 wheeler trucks and back hoes that was causing a severe nuisance.
Contractors were not dealing with the problem and attempts at dust suppression were totally inadequate. Householders could not open doors and windows for normal ventilation which was making it unbearable to live in these homes especially during the period of hot weather that the area had been experiencing lately.
Homeowners needed to clean the dust on a daily basis. Respiratory problems were affecting especially old people and children in their Communities.
Khun Charoen The senior officer of Nongprue Municipality in charge of overseeing construction projects in the district listened to their complaints and promised to contact the contractors and try to resolve their serious concerns.
Members of the media had already taken a look at the area and their reports supported the residents complaints that they were all suffering tremendously from dust and dirt kicked up by heavy machinery including 10 wheeler trucks and back hoes that was causing a severe nuisance.
Contractors were not dealing with the problem and attempts at dust suppression were totally inadequate. Householders could not open doors and windows for normal ventilation which was making it unbearable to live in these homes especially during the period of hot weather that the area had been experiencing lately.
Homeowners needed to clean the dust on a daily basis. Respiratory problems were affecting especially old people and children in their Communities.
Khun Charoen The senior officer of Nongprue Municipality in charge of overseeing construction projects in the district listened to their complaints and promised to contact the contractors and try to resolve their serious concerns.
Tuesday, 22 July 2014
Nongprue Pattaya Handicrafts Meeting
Khun Mai The District Chief Officer of Nongprue District in East Pattaya held a meeting in the 5th floor meeting room at Nongprue District Offices to discuss training in handicrafts for the community. Volunteer groups from Chonburi and Banglamung joined in at the meeting.
Handicraft training sessions particularly in the production of artificial flowers, silk flowers and perfume handicrafts were suggested as a good way to stimulate part time income in the community especially for low income families. Participants at the meeting shared their knowledge and experience on the subject. The results being that Nongprue is hoping to become a more prosperous and more pleasant smelling area.
Handicraft training sessions particularly in the production of artificial flowers, silk flowers and perfume handicrafts were suggested as a good way to stimulate part time income in the community especially for low income families. Participants at the meeting shared their knowledge and experience on the subject. The results being that Nongprue is hoping to become a more prosperous and more pleasant smelling area.
Saturday, 19 July 2014
Turkish Not Delighted by Falling Pole in East Pattaya
The foreign resident of a house in Moo 4 of Baan Ekamongkol 5 in Soi Khao Talo in East Pattaya was shocked when power pole toppled over crashing through trees and ending up perched on his house.
The guy in residence Mr Mano a Turkish national was not delighted and was not hurt in the incident, neither was the house. But there remained the damaged trees downed pole and maze of electric cables. He made a complaint at Pattaya Police Station and soon maintenance workers from the electric company were soon on scene, cut off the electric supply and set to work replacing the downed pole and electricity cables.
Neighbours in the area said that leaning poles were a common occurrence and sometimes they just fell over. Mr Mano said that he had nothing against leaning poles - he had many Polish friends but it was a bit much when they decided to land on his home un-invited.
The guy in residence Mr Mano a Turkish national was not delighted and was not hurt in the incident, neither was the house. But there remained the damaged trees downed pole and maze of electric cables. He made a complaint at Pattaya Police Station and soon maintenance workers from the electric company were soon on scene, cut off the electric supply and set to work replacing the downed pole and electricity cables.
Neighbours in the area said that leaning poles were a common occurrence and sometimes they just fell over. Mr Mano said that he had nothing against leaning poles - he had many Polish friends but it was a bit much when they decided to land on his home un-invited.
Friday, 20 June 2014
Former Thai Boxer Suicide in Nongprue East Pattaya
Nongprue Police in East Pattaya were called to attend and investigate an apparant suicide at Moo Baan Seangsupha in Nongprue District.
At the scene they found a crowd of friends, neighbours and onlookers congregated to gawp outside a two storey shophouse. Inside they found the deceased Khun Tiengchai aged 26 who had hung himself from a metal grille over a window in an upstairs bedroom. He appeared to have died about 1 or 2 hours before his body was discovered. There was no signs of a struggle or any indications of foul play in the room and at this stage pending a post mortem examination police have ruled this a suicide.
In the room was a smashed piggy bank with a few coins strewn about along with some empty whisky bottles. Khun Tiengchai was a former professional boxer and the owner of a beer bar in Central Pattaya. Friends told police that Khun Tiengchai was in a depressed state as he was losing money heavily on his bar business and was gutted that a few days ago he didn't have enough money to buy his son a birthday present.
Another friend said that he was normally a happy guy and they had spent some time drinking and watching football on TV and she was very surprised that he had decided to take his own life.
At the scene they found a crowd of friends, neighbours and onlookers congregated to gawp outside a two storey shophouse. Inside they found the deceased Khun Tiengchai aged 26 who had hung himself from a metal grille over a window in an upstairs bedroom. He appeared to have died about 1 or 2 hours before his body was discovered. There was no signs of a struggle or any indications of foul play in the room and at this stage pending a post mortem examination police have ruled this a suicide.
In the room was a smashed piggy bank with a few coins strewn about along with some empty whisky bottles. Khun Tiengchai was a former professional boxer and the owner of a beer bar in Central Pattaya. Friends told police that Khun Tiengchai was in a depressed state as he was losing money heavily on his bar business and was gutted that a few days ago he didn't have enough money to buy his son a birthday present.
Another friend said that he was normally a happy guy and they had spent some time drinking and watching football on TV and she was very surprised that he had decided to take his own life.
Wednesday, 7 May 2014
Nongprue Pattaya Drinking Water Quality Conference
At Nongprue Municipal Offices a conference was held to discuss the Annual Drinking Water Quality Campaign 2557. The conference was attended by Municipal officers including Khun Thirawit the Nongprue Municipal Secretary, Community Leaders, business and entrepreneurs involve in the water production and water distribution sector.
Khun Mai The Mayor of Nongprue opened the conference and gave a speech expressing his concerns about the current situation with regard to the options available for consumers who expect clean and potable water for their family's daily needs. This was followed by Khun Saranya who gave the attendees a lecture about The Safe Drinking Water Act and the rules and regulations aimed to prevent contamination of water supplies.
People would like to have clean safe water piped to their homes as happens elsewhere in the world. This is not going to happen anytime soon. Thais depend on water vending machines that dispense clean drinking water into containers that can be taken home.
There are serious concerns that if the filters on these water vending machines are not cleaned regularly then microorganisms such as e-coli bacteria can build up that is a clear and present health hazard. Attendees then took a break to enjoy a meal together no doubt accompanied by a sparkling glass of water.
Khun Mai The Mayor of Nongprue opened the conference and gave a speech expressing his concerns about the current situation with regard to the options available for consumers who expect clean and potable water for their family's daily needs. This was followed by Khun Saranya who gave the attendees a lecture about The Safe Drinking Water Act and the rules and regulations aimed to prevent contamination of water supplies.
People would like to have clean safe water piped to their homes as happens elsewhere in the world. This is not going to happen anytime soon. Thais depend on water vending machines that dispense clean drinking water into containers that can be taken home.
There are serious concerns that if the filters on these water vending machines are not cleaned regularly then microorganisms such as e-coli bacteria can build up that is a clear and present health hazard. Attendees then took a break to enjoy a meal together no doubt accompanied by a sparkling glass of water.
Friday, 18 April 2014
Nongprue Pattaya Milk Delivery to Needy Kids
Khun Anek The Deputy Mayor of Nongprue District in East Pattaya was honoured to play Ernie for the day when he went out in the local community to deliver milk and other supplies to needy kids in Nongprue District.
The food including, rice, milk and eggs were donated courtesy of Pattaya Sports Club and are a regular event as part of the Social Welfare programme of Nongprue Municipality.
Over 30 kids benefited from this delivery trip - Well done Pattaya Sports Club and thanks to Khun Anek for taking time out of his busy schedule to be milkman for the day.
The food including, rice, milk and eggs were donated courtesy of Pattaya Sports Club and are a regular event as part of the Social Welfare programme of Nongprue Municipality.
Over 30 kids benefited from this delivery trip - Well done Pattaya Sports Club and thanks to Khun Anek for taking time out of his busy schedule to be milkman for the day.
Friday, 11 April 2014
21 Year Old Attempts Rape of 74 Year Old Lady In East Pattaya
Nongprue Police were called to attend a possible rape at The Chokchai Garden Homes 7-8 projects adjacent to the railway lines in Soi Khao Noi East Pattaya.
At the scene they found a 74 year old lady in a distressed state and a young man with a rather swollen face Khun Nantawoot aged 21 who had allegedly assaulted her. The lady luckily suffered no outward signs of injury but was taken to Banglamung Hospital for attention and for any evidence to be collected.
A Neighbor Khun Seemueng aged 47, told the police that he had heard the old lady crying out and went to investigate. The room was locked but he broke in to confront the attacker who hoofed it towards some woods nearby. He was chased down and retuned to the scene to await the arrival of the police.
It appears that the attacker Khun Nantawoot a construction worker who lived nearby had tricked his way into the old lady's room on the pretence of wanting to watch TV. He placed a towel over her mouth to stifle her screams as he attempted to rape her.
Khun Nantawoot was in a dazed state probably due to the combination of the consumption of a large amount of alcohol, possibly drugs and of course the gentle treatment handed out by the neighbours who had dragged him the 1 Km back to the scene.
Pending the results of the forensic medical examination Khun Nantawoot faces serious sexual assault charges.
At the scene they found a 74 year old lady in a distressed state and a young man with a rather swollen face Khun Nantawoot aged 21 who had allegedly assaulted her. The lady luckily suffered no outward signs of injury but was taken to Banglamung Hospital for attention and for any evidence to be collected.
A Neighbor Khun Seemueng aged 47, told the police that he had heard the old lady crying out and went to investigate. The room was locked but he broke in to confront the attacker who hoofed it towards some woods nearby. He was chased down and retuned to the scene to await the arrival of the police.
It appears that the attacker Khun Nantawoot a construction worker who lived nearby had tricked his way into the old lady's room on the pretence of wanting to watch TV. He placed a towel over her mouth to stifle her screams as he attempted to rape her.
Khun Nantawoot was in a dazed state probably due to the combination of the consumption of a large amount of alcohol, possibly drugs and of course the gentle treatment handed out by the neighbours who had dragged him the 1 Km back to the scene.
Pending the results of the forensic medical examination Khun Nantawoot faces serious sexual assault charges.
Saturday, 5 April 2014
Tara International School Pattaya Celebrates Songkran
The Tara International School in East Pattaya organized activities at the school to celebrate Songkran Thai Style.
Honoured guests, School administrators, Parents, teachers and students gathered together to carry out the traditional Thai sprinkling of water ceremonies. There were lots of games and other activities for the attendees to participate in that joined together the fine principles of Songkran with the equally fine principles of Sanuk (having fun)
It's a shame that the water gun toting yobbos roaming the streets of Pattaya next week will have no idea of how Songkran should be celebrated.
Honoured guests, School administrators, Parents, teachers and students gathered together to carry out the traditional Thai sprinkling of water ceremonies. There were lots of games and other activities for the attendees to participate in that joined together the fine principles of Songkran with the equally fine principles of Sanuk (having fun)
It's a shame that the water gun toting yobbos roaming the streets of Pattaya next week will have no idea of how Songkran should be celebrated.
Monday, 31 March 2014
ABAC Students Visit Centre against Human Trafficking Nongprue, East Pattaya
It's summer break for kids in Thailand. A traditional way of keeping the kids occupied is to organize a Summer Camp.
Students from Assumption University or ABAC as it is well known descended on Nongprue, Banglamung to participate in this years ABAC summer camp.
One of the activities for the students was to pay a visit to the Centre against Human Trafficking where they donated their time to teach English to the kids. Thai students teaching English to Thai children makes me cringe just at the thought of it but it's the thought that counts and I am sure everyone the kids and the students enjoyed the activities.
About 35 students arrived at the center armed with educational materials that they had prepared and purchased.
One of the students when interviewed about his motivations said - because in this society continues to ignore these issues . So I want to be a part of helping the children. A better life . And wanted society recognizes the importance of the issue of human trafficking. - Hey that's pretty good English after all.
In addition to the ABAC students the kids had a field day with a local organization that runs a football competition in the area turned up to donate some well needed and well appreciated sports equipment for the kids.
I feel an ABAC versus Nongprue kids football match coming on here.
Students from Assumption University or ABAC as it is well known descended on Nongprue, Banglamung to participate in this years ABAC summer camp.
One of the activities for the students was to pay a visit to the Centre against Human Trafficking where they donated their time to teach English to the kids. Thai students teaching English to Thai children makes me cringe just at the thought of it but it's the thought that counts and I am sure everyone the kids and the students enjoyed the activities.
About 35 students arrived at the center armed with educational materials that they had prepared and purchased.
One of the students when interviewed about his motivations said - because in this society continues to ignore these issues . So I want to be a part of helping the children. A better life . And wanted society recognizes the importance of the issue of human trafficking. - Hey that's pretty good English after all.
In addition to the ABAC students the kids had a field day with a local organization that runs a football competition in the area turned up to donate some well needed and well appreciated sports equipment for the kids.
I feel an ABAC versus Nongprue kids football match coming on here.
Pattaya Dengue Fever Meeting at at Nongprue Municipal Offices
A meeting was held at Nongprue Municipal Offices in East Pattaya to discuss the dengue prevention and control program for the year 2557.
The progam is under the Nongprue Division of Public Health and Environment. Leading the meeting were Khun Theerawit of Nongprue Municipality and the Mayor of Nongprue Khun Mai.
The first topic of the day was to get an overview of the Dengue fever situation in the area and measures being taken to give information to the public in how to minimize risks against this dangerous health problem and also the measures and equipment that the council is using to control the spread of the disease vector the dengue fever carrying mosquito.
Khun Surapon The Director of Public Health and Environment gave a thorough briefing on Dengue fever as a guest speaker to foster a better understanding about the disease.
Several other members including Khun Anek joined in the discussions to share their concerns, experience and proposals.
The progam is under the Nongprue Division of Public Health and Environment. Leading the meeting were Khun Theerawit of Nongprue Municipality and the Mayor of Nongprue Khun Mai.
The first topic of the day was to get an overview of the Dengue fever situation in the area and measures being taken to give information to the public in how to minimize risks against this dangerous health problem and also the measures and equipment that the council is using to control the spread of the disease vector the dengue fever carrying mosquito.
Khun Surapon The Director of Public Health and Environment gave a thorough briefing on Dengue fever as a guest speaker to foster a better understanding about the disease.
Several other members including Khun Anek joined in the discussions to share their concerns, experience and proposals.
Friday, 28 March 2014
East Pattaya Shooting Injures Old Lady
The east side of Pattaya is rapidly getting the reputation as the wild west as yet another shooting incident this time claimed a 67 year old woman who was asleep in bed as the latest victim. She was lucky - if being shot is lucky that the bullet wound was only to her hand - but at her age - well words fail me.
She was rushed to Bangkok Pattaya Hospital for emergency treatment by family members as they contacted the police and also called her son Khun Surachat aged 34, who works as a security Guard at the Seed Pub in Central Pattaya who was the target of the drive by shooting.
Nongprue Police examining the house in Soi Chayapornviti in East Pattaya counted bullet holes and 9mm shell casings and reckon 31 shots were fired at the house in the early hours of the morning.
Khun Surachat was targeted because he did his job. A few days earlier he broke up a fight between two rival gangs at the pub he worked at.
Some of the gang members fired shots in the air as they left the pub and pledged vengeance against the security guard. They carried out their threats with witnesses stating that they saw four gangsters on two motorcycles emptying their automatic weapons into the house.
Police are aware that the shooters probably live in the Tamsamakee Temple area of East Pattaya and are concentrating their inquiries there.
She was rushed to Bangkok Pattaya Hospital for emergency treatment by family members as they contacted the police and also called her son Khun Surachat aged 34, who works as a security Guard at the Seed Pub in Central Pattaya who was the target of the drive by shooting.
Nongprue Police examining the house in Soi Chayapornviti in East Pattaya counted bullet holes and 9mm shell casings and reckon 31 shots were fired at the house in the early hours of the morning.
Khun Surachat was targeted because he did his job. A few days earlier he broke up a fight between two rival gangs at the pub he worked at.
Some of the gang members fired shots in the air as they left the pub and pledged vengeance against the security guard. They carried out their threats with witnesses stating that they saw four gangsters on two motorcycles emptying their automatic weapons into the house.
Police are aware that the shooters probably live in the Tamsamakee Temple area of East Pattaya and are concentrating their inquiries there.
Thursday, 27 March 2014
Python Snared in East Pattaya
Pythons are nice creatures. People love to see pythons that is as long as they are behind glass in a zoo and not slithering out of one's front door.
A homeowner in East Pattaya had a close encounter of the snakey kind when he returned home after a trip to the market, went into his home and turned to close the front door to find a sneaky snake that had snook into his house while he was out shopping was attempting to silently exit through the front door.
Obviously the solitary snake was looking for a little solitude and it slithered over to a tree in the garden and settled in the branches.
So what to do - he couldn't leave it there as it may decide to slide down and look to snuggle up inside again. So The Sawang Boriboon Rescue Foundation to the rescue again.
A squad of snake rescuers were soon speeding to the home in Soi Nong Yai to find a curious crowd of snake lovers staring up into the sky.
A two metre long Python no problemo for the wrangling rescuers who soon had the sleepy snake snuggled up in a ferilizer bag and off to a new home where he wouldn't be bothered again by people staring at him.
A homeowner in East Pattaya had a close encounter of the snakey kind when he returned home after a trip to the market, went into his home and turned to close the front door to find a sneaky snake that had snook into his house while he was out shopping was attempting to silently exit through the front door.
Obviously the solitary snake was looking for a little solitude and it slithered over to a tree in the garden and settled in the branches.
So what to do - he couldn't leave it there as it may decide to slide down and look to snuggle up inside again. So The Sawang Boriboon Rescue Foundation to the rescue again.
A squad of snake rescuers were soon speeding to the home in Soi Nong Yai to find a curious crowd of snake lovers staring up into the sky.
A two metre long Python no problemo for the wrangling rescuers who soon had the sleepy snake snuggled up in a ferilizer bag and off to a new home where he wouldn't be bothered again by people staring at him.
Tuesday, 25 March 2014
Nongprue Temple Fire in East Pattaya
Wat Nongprue temple in Nongprue District, East Pattaya suffered another major fire this week.
Journalists entering the temple grounds to cover a regional meeting of Abbots noticed smoke coming from one of the buildings and sounded the alarm to temple staff.
The smoke got stronger very quickly and it was soon realised that the Abbot's residence was on fire and help would be needed from emergency services.
Several fire engines and dozens of fire fighters from Nobprue and adjoining districts converged on the temple to battle the now well ablaze building. It took the fire fighters over 30 minutes to douse the flames.
It appears that the fire originated on the second floor of the Abbpt's residence which houses the temple radio station. An electrical short in the equipment there is thought to have sparked the fire.
No one was hurt in the fire but there was over a million Baht worth of damage to the building and it's contents.
Journalists entering the temple grounds to cover a regional meeting of Abbots noticed smoke coming from one of the buildings and sounded the alarm to temple staff.
The smoke got stronger very quickly and it was soon realised that the Abbot's residence was on fire and help would be needed from emergency services.
Several fire engines and dozens of fire fighters from Nobprue and adjoining districts converged on the temple to battle the now well ablaze building. It took the fire fighters over 30 minutes to douse the flames.
It appears that the fire originated on the second floor of the Abbpt's residence which houses the temple radio station. An electrical short in the equipment there is thought to have sparked the fire.
No one was hurt in the fire but there was over a million Baht worth of damage to the building and it's contents.
Thursday, 13 March 2014
Meeting Proposed Gas Pipeline in Nongplalai District Pattaya
A public meeting was held at Nongplalai district offices in East Pattaya to discuss proposals to build a gas pipeline in the area.
Present at the meeting were the companies who are planning to build the pipeline Siam Best CNG and Royal Golden Dragon. The pipeline is planned to supply local CNG gas stations with gas products which will be used in the future by transport companies to fuel trucks, buses and passenger vehicles.
Environmental impact assessment studies have been carried out and local residents had this opportunity to ask questions about the plans that will affect their area as the pipeline will require some disturbance to local communities as the ground is excavated and the gas pipes laid.
Some local residents are protesting the proposed pipelines as they see little benefit to the local community and are worried not so much about temporary disruption but the long term risk of a highly flammable gas flowing underneath their homes that could lead to the risk of fire or explosions.
The companies involved agreed to hold more meetings with the local residents to attempt to allay their fears.
Present at the meeting were the companies who are planning to build the pipeline Siam Best CNG and Royal Golden Dragon. The pipeline is planned to supply local CNG gas stations with gas products which will be used in the future by transport companies to fuel trucks, buses and passenger vehicles.
Environmental impact assessment studies have been carried out and local residents had this opportunity to ask questions about the plans that will affect their area as the pipeline will require some disturbance to local communities as the ground is excavated and the gas pipes laid.
Some local residents are protesting the proposed pipelines as they see little benefit to the local community and are worried not so much about temporary disruption but the long term risk of a highly flammable gas flowing underneath their homes that could lead to the risk of fire or explosions.
The companies involved agreed to hold more meetings with the local residents to attempt to allay their fears.
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