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On Saturday Morning, the grand opening took place of the Annual Pattaya Long Boat Competition, shown live on Channel 3 on Sophon Cable TV.

This two day event is taken very seriously by the competitors who are competing for the Crown Princess Sirintorn and Pricess Somsawalee Trophies.

Khun Sontaya, former Sports and Tourism Minister officiated at the grand opening of the two day event and on the first day of competition at the Maprachan Reservoir, large crowds turned out to cheer on their favorite teams.

The racing, backed up by some high energy commentary, was fast and exciting and if you have the time, we suggest you visit the Reservoir on Sunday for the second and final day of racing.

To add to the entertainment there is also buffalo racing and plenty of food and drink stalls to make it a really fun day out for you, your friends and family.

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In the early hours of Saturday Morning, Police Lieutenant Colonel Chayaporn from Banglamung Police Station was called to a constructor’s campsite behind the Pattaya Indoor Stadium in Soi Chayapreuk 2 in Jomtien following reports of a serious fight at the campsite which reportedly left one man dead and a second seriously injured.

At the scene, Police inspected the body of Khun Tawai aged 24 who had been fatally injured. He was reportedly attacked with a knife and then a plank of wood.

A second worker, Khun Neung aged 25 was rushed to Hospital in a serious condition.

According to work colleagues a long running dispute between two sets of construction workers, one from this site and another from a nearby site has led to a number of physical confrontations which culminated in a deadly scuffle on Saturday Morning.

Police are now investigating this case as a matter of urgency but for now the attackers remain at large.

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On Thursday afternoon police and rescue services were called to Center Condo in South Pattaya after being informed that a foreign man had fallen from one of the floors and was lying badly injured at the base of the building.

The man, an American national later identified as Michael John Bruner, aged 58, was lying face down and clearly in a very distressed state with multiple broken bones.

Although he was attended to at the scene and then rushed to Pattaya Memorial hospital, Mr Bruner died a short while later from his injuries.

Initial theories are that Mr Bruner committed suicide as residents and workers at the condo said he was suffering financial problems and had recently begun selling off his assets.

Even so, it may be that his fall was an accident. Although the deceased’s room was on the 13th floor of the complex, Mr Bruner fell from the third floor.

Locals said he liked to sit near an open window on the third floor to catch the sea breeze on most days.

For some strange reason police were unable to gain access to Mr Bruner’s room on the 13th floor because it was locked and the keys to the room were not, apparently, on his person.

Police said there was no evidence of anything unusual around the third floor balcony area and they believe Mr Bruner committed suicide due to stress.

The American Embassy has been notified of the death.

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School children and other members of the public and the media were invited to the Sea Turtle Conservation Centre at the Sattahip naval base to view what some are calling a modern marvel: a matching pair of white baby turtles.

The hatchlings are part of a collection of green turtle eggs gathered from nearby Kram island and brought to the conservation centre to prevent poaching by people looking for a dietary change from chicken eggs.

The white turtles are the first of their colour to be hatched in Thailand.

This fact is causing great rejoicing among people who think white turtles are a portent of good future for Thailand and are some kind of mystical sign of heavenly approval.

There is a suspicion some of the people ascribing mystical properties to the white turtles may have been smoking unusual substances.

White turtles are apparently quite common in countries like Mexico and Australia and have been seen in Vietnam, but finally Thailand has had its turn. The schoolchildren certainly enjoyed the entire experience of gazing at the turtles.

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On Thursday afternoon approximately 1,000 protesters from the People’s Alliance for Democracy, better known by its acronym PAD, descended on the grounds of Banglamung City Hall in a show of support for their colleagues in Bangkok.

The demonstration was organized following the death of one PAD protester and injuries to 23 others after a bomb blast at the main PAD protest site in Bangkok in the very early hours of Thursday morning.

While PAD protesters in Bangkok brought the body of the man killed in the blast to the Metropolitan Police Bureau and demanded justice be done, local PAD protesters organized their rally to centre on Banglamung City Hall.

Although the Chief of Banglamung District was not present when the protesters arrived, the PAD demonstrators stayed in the grounds for a few hours chanting slogans and making a general nuisance of themselves until it came time to clock off and go home.

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In the early hours of Friday morning police based at the booth at the corner of Soi Chaiyapreuk 1 and Jomtien Beach Road were roused from their slumbers by the sound of a single bullet being expelled from a pistol.

Recovering quickly from the shock, officers were galvanized into action and took after the shooter, who was on a motorbike, catching up with him at the entrance to Soi 4 on Jomtien Beach Road.

They arrested the man, a 35-year-old Thai national, who then produced a ‘get-out-of-jail-free’ card in the form of a warrant card, revealing he was in fact a police corporal attached to the narcotics bureau.

Despite this fact, the officers still placed the man under arrest and brought him back to the station to explain his unauthorized use of a firearm in a public place.

The corporal claimed he had lent another firearm to a fellow officer and wanted it back. He said he had been unable to get an answer from his friend’s mobile phone, suggesting that even though it was around 4:00am, no self-respecting person would ever turn their phone off. The corporal said he became angry and decided to fire a single shot into the air to express this anger.

Senior police officers have decided to forward a report of the proceedings to the corporal’s superiors for their consideration. It is not certain if this will result in the man being promoted to captain or given a slap on the wrist.

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In the early hours of Thursday Morning, Police Lieutenant Colonel Pratip from Pattaya Police Station was called to a restaurant on the Sukumvit Road in North Pattaya following reports of a road accident.

At the scene, a Silver Toyota Commuter Van had driven into the front of the restaurant causing minor injuries to two customers eating there.

The driver of the van, Khun Giti aged 40 remained at the scene and explained that he was travelling from Bangkok to Pattaya alone and fell asleep at the wheel.

Amazingly he crossed over the central reservation, across three lanes of traffic and slammed into the restaurant.

Others saw the van approaching and managed to jump out of the way in time.

Khun Giti was breath tested and found not to have consumed alcohol and by his own admission was tired after driving back and forth from Bangkok to Pattaya all day. He was arrested and charged with reckless driving causing injury.

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In the early hours of Thursday Morning, Pattaya Police were called to a fight in progress outside a motorbike repair shop in Soi 17, South Pattaya. Two men were fighting each other and had both sustained injuries including stab wounds.

The men appeared to be fighting because of tattoos the two men were showing off to each other.

The incident began when the two men, who were part of a larger group, went drinking together. Khun Tirashai aged 23 lifted his shirt and showed-off traditional Buddhist Bamboo Tattoos on his body which he claimed would protect him from shootings or stabbings.

The other man, Khun Gitisak of the same age, then lifted his shirt to show-off his tattoos which he claimed would offer him the same protection. This soon led to a physical altercation where both men stabbed, punched and kicked each other to test out who had the better protection.

Both men came off with injuries and were later arrested and taken to Pattaya Police Station where they were charged with criminal damage and fighting in a public place.

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In the early hours of Wednesday Morning, Pattaya Police received a complaint from Khun Anchallee aged 19 who had rented a room at the PJ Inn Hotel in Central Pattaya.

There was a knock on her door just after midnight and two masked individuals, one of which was carrying a gun, forced their way into the room when the door opened.

While the gun was pointed at the head of Khun Anchallee, she was forced to hand over three mobile phones.

Just before the robbers left, the male suspect stated that if she wanted the items back, she would have to get her boyfriend “Lek” to contact him.

The male and female masked robbers left and Khun Anchallee went to the Police Station. Police made some enquires and tracked down two of the stolen phones and based on information received from the shops, a male and female suspect were arrested at a Pawn Shop in Central Pattaya.

Khun Supashor aged 25 was in possession of a firearm thought to have been used in the attack and the female, Khun Siriporn aged 24 claimed she was not involved in the robbery.

It was determined that a third female involved in the case known only as “Ning” accompanied Khun Supashor on the robbery.

She is currently at large and is thought to be the person who planned the robbery as she is the ex-boyfriend of “Lek” and wanted some revenge on him following their break-up, and his new found love Khun Anchallee.

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Early on Tuesday Morning Pra Kroowimonpar Sugit, the Chief Monk of the Mai Samlan Temple on Larn Island passed away at the age of 81 at Pattaya Memorial Hospital following a heart attack.

He was ordained 57 years ago and dedicated his life to the Monkhood.

Funeral Rights are now taking place at the Chaimonkol Temple located on the South Pattaya Road. Hours after his passing he was taken to the Temple and many Larn Island residents made their way to the temple to pay their last respects to the Monk who will lay in state until 29th.

His body will be kept in a casket for 100 days until the final cremation which is expected to feature a ceremonial flame from His Majesty The King which will be used to cremate the body.

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In the early hours of Wednesday Morning a 200-strong protest of Beer Bar owners and employees took place at Pattaya Police Station led by Khun Chardree, the President of the Beer Bar Association of Pattaya.

The complaint was registered with Police Lieutenant Colonel Anan and was prompted by an incident which occurred earlier in the night at the Dream Beer Bar located in Soi 3 off Pattaya Second Road.

The owner of the bar, Khun Pien aged 41 was taken to Pattaya Police Station following a raid of her bar by plain-clothed Police Officers who are responsible for copyright offences and representatives from a Music Publishing Company who license Thai and International music here in Thailand.

The case was referred to Police Lieutenant Colonel Wunlop and during the investigation the record company stated that they would accept a cash payment of 30,000 Baht to avoid any further action.

The Beer Bar Association were then contacted for advice on whether to settle or to take the case to court.

This sparked an angry protest in the grounds of Pattaya Police Station by bar owners who claim that these licensing companies are taking cash payments which are mostly unrecorded knowing that most bar owners would take this option rather than to take the case to court.

The matter is now under investigation by Pattaya Police.

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So the police are investigating themselves, I wonder what the outcome will be ????????????

In the early hours of Wednesday Morning, Police Major Wittaya from Pattaya Police Station was called to the Yensabai Condotel in South Pattaya following reports of a foreigner who had stabbed a Thai woman.

Rescue Workers were also on-scene to attend to the apparent victim in the case, Khun Pacharin aged 31 who works at a Beer Bar on Walking Street. She was taken from the bar by a Swiss Man and taken to room number 1122 on 11th Floor of the condominium.

The woman, who sustained a stab wound to her left shoulder, but was not seriously injured, explained that a fee for her services was agreed upon and after the pair had finished their love-making the woman asked for her money which was not forthcoming.

She claims she was forced out of the room and during a struggle she was stabbed by the Swiss occupant.

Police attempted to speak with the man who refused to open the door to officers. Evidence of blood droplets were collected in front of the door and the case will be referred to the court who are expected to issue an arrest warrant for the unnamed Swiss Man in due course.

Police would also like to speak with him to ensure that the chain-of-events leading up to the alleged attack are similar to that described by Khun Pacharin or if there is more to the story.

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He was known to have attempted to enter other rooms within the complex in the past.

but he was still allowed to stay there

Sawang Boriboon Rescue Workers received an urgent call to attend a Police Box located in Soi Loy Lang in Naklua after three technicians had been injured as they were erecting a radio transmission tower.

The incident occurred on Monday Evening and resulted in burn injuries sustained by Khun Somporn aged 39 who sustained burns in his hands and legs, Khun Moragort aged 23 who sustained a suspected fractured skull and burns to his feet and Khun Rachapoon aged 33 who sustained burns to his hands and feet.

All three men were not seriously injured and are expected to make full recoveries.

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DJ Domination is a popular DJ who works at Mixx Discotheque located at the Bali Hai Plaza at the south end of Pattaya Beach.

As he was leaving work early on Tuesday Morning he stopped his vehicle in front of a 7-eleven convenience store and went inside to buy some provisions with his wife, Khun Nataorn aged 28.

While the pair were inside the store, two gun shots were heard. They left the store and realized that their vehicle was the target for the shooter.

The Police were called and two empty bullet casings were recovered at the scene.

Mr. Christopher Daskowski aged 36 from USA, between known as DJ Domination and his wife were questioned by Police who concluded that it was either a random attack on the car or a rival business may have been involved. The investigation continues.

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Police were called to Banglamung Hospital in the early hours of Tuesday Morning after medical staff admitted a seriously injured man who had been involved in a shooting incident in Soi Nong Get Noi, Banglamung.

Khun Chamnan aged 28 who works in a temple in the area sustained a gun shot in his neck.

According to the victim’s Sister, Khun Chamnan was sitting in front of his house eating a late dinner. One man drove past the victim’s house produced a gun and expelled one shot.

The victim’s sister could not offer any possible motive behind the attack and Police assume the man was involved in a previous disagreement with a local man which led to the shooting.

The investigation continues as Khun Chamnan fights for his life in Hospital.

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Pattaya One News has received a number of complaints regarding unfinished cabling work on the South Pattaya Road outside the Chaimongkol Temple.

Emails and Telephone calls from disgruntled ex-pats and Thai Residents highlighted the problem which we investigated on Saturday Morning.

Recently the electric cables were replaced along the entire stretch of the South Pattaya Road which caused major inconvenience to local businesses and residents who were without power for long periods of time.

This was essential maintenance according to the electric company and was completed just two weeks ago.

The large cement pylons also accommodate cable TV and telephone cables which in some areas were ignored by the electric company.

At this location cables are obstructing the pavement causing inconvenience to pedestrians.

Although there is no immediate danger as the cables are harmless, we understand they have remained in this state for many weeks and it appears that cable and TV companies are either unaware of the problem or do not intend to rectify the problem.

We have today sent a copy of these pictures to the Mayors Office at Pattaya City Hall for his consideration.

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In the early hours of Sunday Morning, Pattaya Police received an urgent call to attend the scene of an assault and attempted rape at an apartment block in Soi 13 off the Pattaya Third Road.

At the scene, rescue workers attended to an injured woman, Khun Wannisa aged 22 who was discovered lying naked in the communal bathroom on the third floor of the block.

She had sustained a knife wound to her upper body and a blood stained knife used in the attack was on the floor close to the victim. She was taken to Hospital where she gave full details of the alleged attacker who was in fact her neighbor.

A search for Khun Sarayut aged 26, who lives with his wife, Khun Srithong aged 26, began.

He was known to have attempted to enter other rooms within the complex in the past.

Eventually the suspect returned to his home after initially fleeing the scene and was arrested by Police who were waiting outside.

Khun Sarayut initially denied allegations of assault and attempted rape and when caught he was repteadly attacked by his Wife at the scene and later at Pattaya Police Station.

We understand the pair were living together, however their relationship was effectively over and she was providing a place for him to stay until he could find alternative accommodation.

Khun Sarayut was charged with attempted rape and attempted murder and is now on remand awaiting a court appearance.

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On Thursday Morning, Police Lieutenant Colonel Suwanporn, Deputy Chief of Sriracha Police Station held a press conference to announce the arrest of two men accused of the murder of a local drug dealer.

The two men, Khun Saeksun aged 41 and Khun Jackgrit aged 27 are thought to be part of a 4 man gang who brutally murdered Khun Sha-on aged 43 on 2nd November in a small village in Sriracha District.The body was discovered by Police in an abandoned car.

The identity of the four man gang was known by Police at an early stage in the murder investigation and a man hunt begun with the eventual arrest of two of the suspects, who were found in possession of firearms thought to have been used in the shooting, on Wednesday Evening.

It is thought the shooting took place because the victim implicated the four men in a number of drug related cases, even though the men paid the victims bail money earlier in the month after he was arrested and charged with dealing in class 1 drugs by Sriracha Police.

The two arrestees are now facing lengthy jail terms if found guilty of murdering Khun Sha-on.

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On Thursday Afternoon, Khun Jiemjit aged 48 made the discovery of a rotting corpse in undergrowth in an area of wasteland in Sattahip District.

The Police were called in and Police Colonel Supatee, the Chief of Sattahip Police arrived with a team of investigators. The body was examined and was found to be that of a female, thought to be of Thai nationality. One of her arms had been removed and the other had been partially severed. Two deep lacerations were noticed on her neck and multiple stab wounds were evident on her upper body.

No forms of identification were present and there was no evidence of a major disturbance in the immediate area suggesting to Police that the body was dumped in the area after the woman was killed.

Local residents could not identify the woman and no Police Reports relating to missing persons were made in local Police Stations in the days prior to her death which is thought to have occurred at least 3 days before the discovery.

Police are now waiting for the results of a post mortem examination to confirm if the woman was raped prior to her death as they search for a motive behind this disturbing case of murder.

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I dare say that someone in the council has a brother with a company that can take care of this

Pattaya, along with the rest of the Kingdom of Thailand are preparing for the official funeral ceremony for Her Royal Highness Princess Galyani Wattana who passed away in January of this year.

The country will enter a period of official mourning from 14th November until 19th November.

Between 14th and 16th, people are asked to wear black shirts and entertainment venues will either close or will open with no music or other entertainment as a mark of respect.

The cremation of Her Royal Highness will take place on 16th November.

Here in Pattaya local markets have reported an increase in sales of black shirts as the people of Pattaya prepare for this solemn period.

Entertainment venues and tourists are bracing themselves for 3 days when many bars will close and others will offer no music or other forms of entertainment.

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A tragic incident now which occurred late on Monday Night which occurred at a Construction Site in Soi Neun Pleub Wan and resulted in the death of an Electrician, Khun Apichart aged 26.

A 17 year old co-worker of the deceased explained that he was drinking with him and for a joke, Khun Apichart produced a pen gun which he wanted to show to his friend.

The pen gun was loaded with a bullet and while he was showing the gun to his 17 year old friend, the weapon was activated and Khun Apichart shot himself in his left chest and was fatally wounded.

The body was taken to Banglamung Hospital where it was confirmed that the man was holding the weapon when it was expelled.

Police have not discounted the theory that the man may have intentionally taken his own life, however statements from work colleagues suggest this was probably just a tragic accident. The investigation continues.

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Great Joke

In the early hours of Tuesday Morning, Police Major Wittaya from Pattaya Police Station was called to the Pattaya Town Construction Site in Soi Yumet, Central Pattaya to investigate reports of a fight between a number of the construction workers.

Police arrived and broke up a fight between Burmese and Cambodian Laborers which resulted in injuries sustained by 3 Cambodian Workers who were taken to Hospital.

Police were told that the fight began due to ongoing hatred between both groups of Burmese and Cambodian Workers at the site.

Weapons such as hammers and pick-axes were used during the altercation.

Police checked the immigration status of the workers and they were all found to be legal. No arrests have been made as yet while Police make further checks into who was responsible for the fight and who was actually involved.

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