One Dead, Thirty-Seven Injured in Coach crash in Northern outskirts of Pattaya

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One pedestrian was killed and Thirty-seven others were injured, seven seriously, as a coach travelling from Bangkok to Trat Province came off the main Sukhumvit Road into a ditch, in the Northern outskirts of Pattaya. The accident occurred just after 7am on Tuesday and led to a full emergency response from local Hospitals. The driver of the coach, Khun Chayarit aged 43, who sustained a minor head injury, told Police that he was travelling along the main road when a motorbike joined the carriageway but failed to see the oncoming coach. He took evasive action but lost control of the coach which fell onto its side and slid into the ditch. On it’s way there, a further motorbike was struck and its driver was seriously injured. A 64 year old pedestrian, who was carrying a card confirming he was registered as blind, was struck by the coach as well and his body was later recovered. A Navy Officer who witnessed the crash, confirmed the coach drivers story, however the driver was detained by Police in accordance with procedure for such a serious road accident.

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Colorful Northern Thai Cultural Art and Tourism Exhibition Held

The Northern Cultural Art and Tourism Exhibition was recently held where the four main northern provinces of Thailand, Chiang Mai, Lamphun, Lampang and Mae Hong Son
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Below are the top 10 Pattaya attractions - enjoy

Pattaya does have hundreds of attractions to look at and and many times that in things to do. we have gone through them and bring you ten best things (the ten MUST DO) things in Pattaya. On the following pages we also list the other 9999 things to do :)


Sanctuary of Truth Rising 100 metres into the sky and exquisitely carved entirely out of teak wood, The Sanctuary of Truth is a gigantic wooden construction that's one of a kind in the world. A unique fusion of religion, philosophy, art and culture, The Sanctuary of Truth, built entirely of teakwood, is neither a temple nor a palace even though it looks a bit like a hybrid of both. Best described as a monument to Thai craftsmanship, its awe-inspiring sculptures and carvings pay homage to, and are a reflection of the ‘Ancient Vision of Earth', ‘Ancient Knowledge’ and ‘Eastern Philosophy’.Read more here



Pattaya Floating Market A recent attraction to Pattaya is the Floating Market situated on the  Sukhumvit Highway just south of Pattaya with lots of stalls selling a variety of item. The Four Regions Floating Market is separated into sections – each representing and selling items from the major parts of Thailand (north, northeast, central and south). There’s also a regular afternoon cultural show, and you can hire a man-powered boat for four people for around 30 minutes. A walk through the hundreds of wooden houses built in the different styles of Thailand’s   Read more here



Mini Siam & Europe Built to entertain the tourists, the two structures blend the past and present. It preserves miniature models of Thai and Western heritage. Different models are laid out in themes showcasing important places and events of ancient times until the present.  Displaying Thai and European heritage on a miniature scale. This is the third miniature town in the world after the Netherlands and Taiwan that brings together models of important objects Read more here




Tiffany Show - This is the Original Transvestite Cabaret Show in Pattaya, Thailand; and is now in its 38th year. Originating as a one-man show performed for friends on New Year' Eve in 1974, Tiffany's Show Pattaya is a household word in Thailand and Asia as well as around the world. Everyone loves a great tale of adventure and romance. But this is nothing like watching “Moulin Rouge” on Blu-Ray Read more here