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13/07/2025
A major fire destroyed multiple vehicles and an auto repair shop in East Pattaya late this afternoon, injuring two people. The cause is believed to have been from a spark during a fuel draining process for a customer.
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13/07/2025
13/07/2025
🚨 **July 13, 2025 – 4:10 PM:** A fire has been reported on Soi Pornprapanimit 24 in Pattaya. Please exercise caution if traveling in the area.
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12/07/2025
A Pattaya motorbike mechanic brutally beat a regular customer to death with a stick yesterday after an argument over his prices, say Pattaya police, and was later arrested. The mechanic has apologized and claimed he didn't mean to kill the customer.
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12/07/2025
Thai Police arrested the alleged mastermind of the brazen kidnapping and robbery of 230,000 baht in valuables of a Chinese man in Pattaya tonight. The suspect, a 30-year-old Chinese man, is the fifth person arrested and was attempting to fly out of the country when he was arrested at the airport.
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12/07/2025
On July 12th, 2025, Thai police announced the arrest of a gang comprising of two Chinese nationals and two Thai accomplices for the violent robbery of a 52-year-old Chinese man, Mr. Lin Yifan, in central Pattaya. More in comments
12/07/2025
Pattaya police arrest three suspects so far in shocking abduction and robbery of 230,000 Baht in valuables from Chinese tourist.
12/07/2025
Pattaya Police Arrest 19-Year-Old with Homemade Firearm as Enforcement Continues Against Motorbike Racing Gangs. More in comments
11/07/2025
Pattaya police raid club after viral brawl, detain 18 people for positive drug tests.
11/07/2025
Two suspects were arrested for morning aluminium theft in South Pattaya, brazenly stealing from an abandoned building area in broad daylight. They told police they had no other job options.
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