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American man jumps off Koh Lan ferry, rebuffs rescuers
Published on 11/10/2025
» PATTAYA - A commotion erupted aboard a passenger ferry bound for Koh Lan when an American man jumped into the sea midway through the journey and refused assistance from rescuers.
Pattaya lights up Bali Hai Pier to attract tourists
Published on 02/10/2025
» The colourful lighting system on the roofed walkway at Bali Hai Pier in Pattaya is ready to welcome tourists during the high season, creating a new landmark in the beach city in Chon Buri.
Chinese woman’s body found after Pattaya jet ski accident
Gary Boyle, Published on 11/09/2025
» A Chinese man was rescued but his wife was later found dead after the pair fell off their rented jet ski in choppy waters near Koh Lan, off the coast of Pattaya.
Chinese woman’s body found after Pattaya jet ski accident
News, Published on 10/09/2025
» PATTAYA - A Chinese man was rescued but his wife was later found dead after the pair fell off their rented jet ski in choppy waters near Koh Lan, off the coast of Pattaya, police said on Wednesday.
Tourism a mixed bag over holiday
News, Published on 11/08/2025
» Tourist activity was a contrast in opposites on the first day the four-day Mother's Day holiday from Aug 9 to 12, with Koh Kut in Trat bustling while Pattaya in Chon Buri experienced unexpectedly low visitor numbers.
Gold thief's plunge; brotherly love; jail bust; cooking kill
News, Mae Moo, Published on 29/06/2025
» Where did he stash it?
Incinerator on Pattaya's Koh Lan set for trial
News, Chaiyot Pupattanapong, Published on 22/06/2025
» CHON BURI: Pattaya City is set to begin operation of a long-delayed waste incinerator on Koh Lan in mid-August, to tackle a waste crisis that has plagued the island for over a decade and hurt its tourism appeal.
Incinerator on Koh Lan 'almost done'
News, Chaiyot Pupattanapong, Published on 17/04/2025
» CHON BURI — The waste incineration project on Koh Lan, located off Pattaya, is now 70% complete and could open in six months, said Kiatsak Sriwongchai, the permanent secretary of Pattaya City. Construction started on May 2, 2023, and was expected to wrap by March 28 of last year.
Free entry to national parks to mark Family Day
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 14/04/2025
» The Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation is waiving entrance fees to all national parks, botanical gardens, wildlife sanctuaries and conservation sites across Thailand on Monday to mark Family Day, which falls on April 14 each year.
What is Ecotourism?
Published on 09/04/2025
» Ecotourism, or ecological tourism, embodies the concept of responsible travel to natural areas, aiming to conserve the environment, uplift local communities, and impart conservation education to visitors. It encourages environmental awareness, cultural respect, and meaningful connections for travelers, highlighting the conservation of natural resources, support for local economies, reduction of carbon footprints, and educational enrichment.