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When Marty told me in November that he was finally losing his battle with cancer his main wishes were that he hoped that he could live long enough to see his son`s passing out parade in March and to spend some time with his grandchildren before he passed away.

I was truly amazed at how brave he was in handling his situation.

Marty was a person who lived life to the full and he had a unique ability of being able to make friendships.

His trustworthy and caring personality and generocity coupled with his enthusiasm to listen and help others made him a very special person.

His ability, intelligence and dedication whilst working in marketing and as an administrator of thaivisa helped put the forum where it is to-day.

It was a pleasure to have known Marty and a priviledge to have worked with him.

R.I.P. dear friend.

I am very happy to report that Pat is alive and well; I saw her on Monday. Chard spends a lot of time on business in Bangkok. As for the quality of the pies:Lemel I think you are being very unfair. The quality of Pat's produce is excellent and I know that she is a stickler for hygiene.

I agree.

I`ve had many a pie and great fish and chips at Pats over the years and it has always been first class and served with good humour. Both premises previously soi 3 off second road and the current third road premises have always been very clean. Pat is a great lady and always has time for a chat.

Explosive Device discovered in front of Shop. Message addressed to PAD also found.

On Sunday Night, Police Colonel Somnook, the Chief of Banglamung Police was one of many officers to respond to a call from residents living in Soi Kow Noi 5 who had discovered, what appeared to be, an explosive device accompanied by a threatening letter. The device was eventually made safe by a Royal Thai Navy Bomb Disposal Unit. It was confirmed that the device was real and had the capacity to cause injury to those within a 50 meter radius of it. The note, written in Thai Language, was addressed to the Peoples Alliance for Democracy (PAD) and claimed that the Thai People are watching them closely and will take action if their protests continue. The device was discovered in front of a shop owned by Khun Wandee aged 39 who claimed to have no ties to either the PAD or pro-government supporters. Police suspect the device was placed at the location because there were many PAD supporters living in the surrounding area. The Police Chief confirmed that security would be stepped up and Police are on high alert to ensure that no escalation of Political Demonstrations takes place in the Pattaya area.

Pattaya One News

Monday 1st December 2008.

Here is a link which British Nationals may find helpful.

http://ukinthailand.fco.gov.uk/en

Thai Passport Application Mobile Unit coming to Pattaya.

We have just received a press release from Pattaya City Hall which will be of great interest to Thai Nationals who wish to apply for a passport. Normally the closest Passport Application Center for Thai’s residing in Pattaya was the Central Plaza in Bang Na, on the outskirts of Bangkok. We are pleased to announce that between the 2nd and 7th December there will be a Passport Application Mobile Unit located in front of the Nusa Playa and Spa Hotel in Soi 13 off Pattaya Second Road. The Mobile unit will be open between 8.30am and 4pm and will process passport applications. The new passports will then be sent by recorded post to the applicants. The mobile unit is expected to be extremely busy and applicants are urged to arrive as early as possible. This is the first time the Unit has come to Pattaya and it is hoped that it will come back on a regular basis.

Pattaya One News

Friday 28th November 2008.

Tourists stranded in Pattaya wonder when the Bangkok protests will end.

Because of the Airport closures in Bangkok, thousands of foreign tourists are stranded here in Thailand. Many have come to Pattaya to wait for news regarding their flights. Many are angry, some have resigned themselves to the fact they are stuck here and are making the most of their extended holidays. It is clear that whenever the PAD protests at the airports come to an end, there will not be an immediate re-opening as security at both airports have been breached and damage has been caused. There were reports of some International Journalists walking onto the tarmac and up to parked planes with no signs of any security in place. Everyone is now wondering what the next move will be as the Army appear not to support the idea of using force to disperse the protesters and the Police have also claimed they will not use force. Some tourists are running out of money and others now have expired visas. Tourists with expired visas should make their way to the Immigration Office located in Soi 5 off Jomtien Beach Road where we understand that if evidence is produced to confirm they have been forced to remain here because of the problems, free visa extensions will be given. Many are hoping that the nearby Utapao Military Airport in Sattahip will be used for international flights, however due to the size of the airport it is unlikely that regular international flights will be possible. If you require urgent repatriation you must contact your Embassy who will listen to your case and make a judgment if an urgent evacuation from Thailand is required. Other options such as travelling to Cambodia or Laos by road are also being considered by some Tourists at this time.

Pattaya One News

Friday 28th November 2008.

Mystery of the lost Monkey in South Pattaya.

There was drama in Soi Pattayaland 2 in South Pattaya on Friday Afternoon as passers-by spotted a monkey which appeared to have lost its way. The Monkey entered a number of shops and started to throw retail items around. How the Monkey arrived at this location is a mystery, however its welfare was of primary concern to everyone and Public Health officials were called in to catch the animal. A Vet armed with a gun loaded with a dart containing medication to render the animal unconscious was called in, however after 3 hours; the Monkey could not be caught and disappeared in a shoe shop, never to be seen again.

Pattaya One News

Saturday 22nd November 2008.

Swiss Tourist slightly hurt in Jomtien Beach Road bag snatch.

Crimes against tourists are of top priority for local Police Divisions at this time with the on-set of high season. Just after 11pm on Friday Night, a group of Swiss Tourists were taking a late night stroll along Jomtien Beach. In a matter of seconds, they had become victims of a common crime and had also sustained minor injuries. As they took their walk along the promenade, two Thai’s on a motorbike pulled up beside the female victim named as Mrs. Susarh Elbia aged 62. A female passenger on the bike dismounted and approached the tourist and grabbed her handbag which contained Thai currency and personal documents. She fell to the floor during the fracas and she screamed for help. Police were on-scene in a matter of seconds and located and arrested the two suspects who crashed their motorbike further along Jomtien Beach. Khun Boonjong aged 30 and his wife, Khun Anon aged 42 were arrested and later confessed to the theft. The female suspect explained that the pair worked as construction workers and were short of money. They needed to send money to their family home to support their 3 year old child. Both are now behind bars awaiting a court appearance on Monday morning.

Pattaya One News

Saturday 15th November 2008.

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Entertainment Venues and Tourists prepare for 3 days of closures and limited service.

During this time, Pattaya along with the rest of Thailand are in a period of mourning. Although Pattaya is dominated by it’s entertainment industry, local venues are complying with regulations put into place to cover a 3 day period from 14th until 16th of November when Cremation Rituals and the Cremation Ceremony for Her Royal Highness Princess Galyani Wattana takes place. Entertainment venues recently received a letter from the Chief of Banglamung District, Khun Mongkol which stated that venues may open on 14th and 16th November, however entertainment within the venue must either be stopped or reduced to a minimum. Individual bar owners will interpret these regulations in their own way. The letter states that all venues offering entertainment must close on 15th November which is the day when the Cremation takes place. We toured South Pattaya on Friday Afternoon and found all bars were complying with the regulations. Many bars were open but no music was heard. Alcohol was being served and many tourists appeared oblivious to the temporary changes.

Pattaya One News

Friday 14th November 2008.

Major International Jet Ski event coming soon to Jomtien Beach.

Khun Tanee, Deputy Governor of Chonburi Province chaired a preparation meeting at Pattaya City Hall on Thursday Morning to discuss a forthcoming major Jet Ski Event which is set to take place on Jomtien Beach between 2nd and 7th December to commemorate the auspicious occasion of the birthday of His Majesty The King. Princess Ubonrut will officially open the event called the “White Sand Beach Jet Ski King's Cup 2008 - World Cup Grand Prix” which has been organized by the Thai Jet Sports Boating Association (TJSBA) and the International Jet Sports Boating Association (IJSBA) in cooperation with the Watercross World - Asian Multi Sports and Entertainment Co.,Ltd. 2,000 competitors and support staff from 35 countries will participate in the event. This year, the "World Cup System" will be used officially in the 4 Pro categories. Each IJSBA affiliated country will have an equal right to send in the maximum of four best racers per one category. The highlight of the event is the highest cash prizes in the world, worth more than US$100,000 in total. The event will also be broadcast all over Asia and worldwide through ESPN STAR Sports. For more information on this exciting event please call the Pattaya City Call Center on 1337.

Pattaya One News

Thursday 13th November 2008.

Pattaya celebrates the Loy Krathong Festival.

The Loy Krathong festival is over for another year. We now report on the days activities and attended the official event held at the Bali Hai Port and went down to both Pattaya and Jomtien Beaches. We checked out Walking Street in South Pattaya which was extremely busy until the early hours of the morning. At the Bali Hai Port, Khun Itipon, The Mayor Pattaya was guest of honor at this Loy Krathong Festival Event which included Thai Traditional Dancing and a parade of Loy Krathong costumes. This was followed by a fireworks display. Walking Street was lined with spectacular Krathongs allowing for photo opportunities for the thousands of tourists who converged on the street. We spotted many who dressed up for the occasion armed with their Krathongs which were later released on Pattaya Beach. Jomtien beach was also full of people launching their Krathong’s in to the sea. Fireworks and fire lanterns were seen along the entire stretch of the Beach. We returned to Pattaya Beach the next morning to see for ourselves the aftermath of the Loy Krathong Festival and the water and beach was littered with used fireworks and Krathongs. We understand that City Hall dispatched a fleet of street cleaners to the Beach on Monday afternoon to begin the massive clear-up operation.

Pattaya One News

Thursday 13th November 2008.

Preparation meeting for the Pattaya Downtown 2008 Bike Race.

On Monday Morning, Khun Wattana, Deputy Mayor of Pattaya chaired a preparation meeting for the Pattaya Downtown 2008 which is an annual mountain bike race which, this year, will take place on the Pratamnuk Hill area in South Pattaya on 23rd November. The event is organized by the Pattaya Bicycle Club in association with Pattaya City Hall. The race is open to both Thai and foreign competitors and the winner will walk away with 10,000 Baht and a winner’s trophy. For more information please call the Pattaya City Hall Call Center on 1337.

Pattaya One News

Monday 10th November 2008.

Closed out of respect for the family of the deceased.

Local Beach improvements discussed at Pattaya City Hall meeting.

On Friday Afternoon at Pattaya City Hall, Khun Itipon, the Mayor of Pattaya chaired a meeting to discuss renovations for the Gratin Rai beach which is located on the Northern Outskirts of Pattaya City. They intend to construct a public park which can be used during the day for various recreational activities and at night for adults. The STG Company from Bangkok has created a design for the new layout of the beach area and the plans were discussed in the meeting. The plans will now be considered by the Mayor over the next few weeks and a final proposal will be discussed in the next Pattaya Council meeting for approval.

Pattaya One News

Saturday 8th November 2008.

Tourist Police arrest former girlfriend of Irish Tourist, accused of stealing a Laptop.

In the early hours of Saturday Morning, Police Senior Sergeant Major Narin from the Tourist Police Undercover Unit received a complaint from an Irish Tourist that his former girlfriend had allegedly stolen his laptop. Mr. Marino Franchesco Ginesi aged 51 who resides in the Republic of Ireland made a report at the Tourist Police Station and the officer arranged with the complainant to contact the suspect thief. She was located at a Family Mart on the Pratamnuk Road in South Pattaya where she was subsequently arrested by Police and the stolen laptop was also recovered. Khun Namoi aged 23 confessed to the theft and she was later transferred to Pattaya Police Station for processing.

Pattaya One News

Saturday 8th November 2008.

Cash stolen from two Iranians by Walking Street transsexuals.

In the early hours of Saturday Morning, Police Major Wittaya from Pattaya Police Station was called to an apartment block located on Pattaya Third Road to investigate reports of a theft involving two Iranian Tourists and two Transsexuals. Police arrived and spoke with the two apparent victims of the theft, Mr. Mohammed aged 42 and Mr. Josep aged 47. They explained to Police that they had met two transsexuals on Walking Street, earlier in the night and they invited them back to their apartment. The two men engaged in sexual activities with the two transsexuals and then went to shower. While they were inside the bathroom, the two transsexuals allegedly stole 500 US Dollars and 10,000 Thai Baht from their trouser pockets. Police Officers and Volunteers conducted a sweep of the surrounding area but were unable to locate the suspected thieves. The two victims were taken to Pattaya Police Station to make a Police Report and to check photographs of previously arrested transsexuals as Police attempt to locate the two suspects at this time.

Pattaya One News

Saturday 8th November 2008.

14 year old boy shot dead at local campsite.

Just after 7pm on Thursday, Police Major Somporn from Pattaya Police Station received an urgent call to attend a Constructors Campsite located in Soi Naklua 16/2 to investigate a fatal shooting. At the scene, Police inspected the body of Khun Sonlum aged 14. He had been shot in his heart and was pronounced dead when transferred to Hospital. Khun Tawee aged 39, a technician working at the site explained that everyone was out working at the time of the shooting. He heard a single shot from within the campsite and went to investigate. He discovered the body of the 14 year old but the shooter was nowhere to be seen. Police Colonel Nopadon, the Chief of Pattaya Police is personally overseeing the case and suspects the shooting may have been a jealous act by someone within the campsite. The murder investigation continues.

Pattaya One News

Friday 7th November 2008

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Baby trapped in car prompts urgent rescue in Bank car park in Jomtien.

Over the weekend there was drama at the Car park of the Siam Commercial Bank main Branch located on Jomtien Beach. Reports came in of a young child who was locked inside a car which had pulled into the car park following a minor road accident nearby. Sawang Boriboon Rescue Workers arrived and became concerned that the child may suffocate due to the high temperatures inside the car. They received permission to break one of the windows and then subsequently rescued the 2 year old girl after spending a total of 30 minutes inside the vehicle. The girl’s mother and owner of the car, Khun Siriyot aged 34 explained that following the road accident involving her Silver Toyota Corolla, she parked her car and in the confusion left her keys inside the vehicle. The girl picked up the keys and activated the lock. Despite the best efforts of her Mother, the girl was not able to unlock the car. Apart from a few tears, the girl was unharmed and the woman was able to continue negotiations with the owner of the other vehicle involved in the accident.

Pattaya One News

Monday 3rd November 2008.

Pattaya celebrates Halloween.

Friday Night was fright-night here in Pattaya as the City celebrated Halloween. We began the night at the Royal Garden Plaza in South Pattaya where Ripley’s Believe it or not! Held a ghostly fair where members of the public were given the opportunity to be transformed into scary ghosts and ghouls. We then made our way to Walking Street where plenty of bar workers and tourists made the effort and dressed up for the occasion. Many of the bars held Halloween Parties which proved extremely popular as many bar owners reported good trade during the night.

Pattaya One News

Saturday 1st November 2008.

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Closed.

Transsexual suspected thief arrested following night of passion with American Tourist.

Just after 4am on Thursday Morning, the Tourist Police received a complaint from Mr. Mark Adam Cottanham aged 45 from USA who claimed he had just become the victim of a theft. He explained that as he walked along Pattaya Second Road in South Pattaya, he was approached by two transsexuals who offered sexual services to him for a price. Mr. Cottanham accepted their proposal and followed the two transsexuals to a nearby rented room. At the conclusion of their encounter, Mr. Cottanham left and realized that 1,000 Baht and 2,000 US Dollars had been replaced with pieces of paper cut to the size of bank notes, inside his wallet. Tourist Police Officers were able to recover the money and arrest one of the 3 man gang thought to be involved in the case. Khun Suwan aged 30 confessed to his part in the case and revealed that he would steal from foreigners on a daily basis. He was charged with theft and transferred to Pattaya Police Station for processing. Officers are currently locating the other two suspects in the case.

Pattaya One News

Thursday 30th October 2008.

Hi-Tech Hotel Theft gang member arrested in Naklua.

In the early hours of Tuesday Morning, Police Colonel Nopadon, the Chief of Pattaya Police, held a press conference to announce the arrest of a Chinese National, thought to be involved in a string of hotel room thefts here in Pattaya and in Phuket and Bangkok. The arrest was made by the Chonburi Provincial Transnational Crime Suppression Unit based at Pattaya Police Station. Mr. Huarong Liu aged 29 was arrested at the Green Park Resort in Naklua following an attempt to enter a hotel room. He is thought to be part of a four member Chinese gang who use varying methods to break into hotel rooms and open electronic room safes. Key Cards from Hotels and other devices were seized from the suspect. Pictures taken at the Immigration Booths at Suvanambumi Airport of two of the three suspects have now been circulated along with CCTV images of the female suspect and it is thought that they will be arrested shortly; they were named as Mr. Woo Wey Gung aged 39, Mr. Wong Chin Mun aged 36 and Mrs. Lee Fung. It is estimated that the Chinese Gang have stolen more than 20 Million Baht’s worth of cash and valuables from Hotel Rooms here in Thailand.

Pattaya One News

Tuesday 28th October 2008.

Shop assistant escapes with her life following gang shootout in Soi Neun Pleub Wan.

In the early hours of Tuesday Morning, Police Lieutenant Choosak from Banglamung Police Station was called to the Poipet Market in Soi Neun Pleub Man to investigate the aftermath of a shooting. A total of three people were injured, including a Female 7-Eleven Shop Assistant, Khun Walaporn aged 22, who was caught in the crossfire while she was travelling to work. She was shot in her face, but luckily the wound was only superficial. According to witnesses, two rival gangs were involved in a physical altercation which soon turned into a gun fight. Two of the gang members were injured and taken to Hospital suffering from non life threatening gun shot wounds. Police are now searching for all the gang members at this time.

Pattaya One News

Tuesday 28th October 2008.