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[paultain]

Monday 30th November 2009

Extensive tests underway following appearance of large hole on the Sukumvit Road.

Pattaya, November 30 [PATTAYA ONE NEWS] : Last week we reported on a hole in the Sukumvit Road which appeared and was lucky not to have claimed any victims. We can now report that the hole has been repaired and extensive tests are now underway in conjunction with the Pattaya Water Station to understand why the hole occurred and the possibility of another hole appearing in the future. Using radar equipment to analyze the foundations of the road, it was determined that the installation of water drainage pipes across the Sukumvit Road had caused the influx of water around the space created by the pipe. The sand layer of the road was weakened to the point where the hole was created. Because of this, checks of the entire area are now underway and further roadworks will occur if similar problems with the sand layer are found elsewhere. The work is being personally overseen by the Pattaya Mayor, Khun Itipon, who assures motorists that the checks will be made as quickly as possible and the man who was slightly injured in the original incident last week will have all his medical expenses covered by the private company who were contracted to re-construct the original road.

[paultain]

Monday 30th November 2009

Suspected Nigerian Drug Dealer arrested near Walking Street.

Pattaya, November 30 [PATTAYA ONE NEWS] : On Monday Morning, Police Captain Jamlat from Pattaya Police Station led an undercover operation at the P.N. Inn off Walking Street. An undercover officer, posing as a drugs buyer, allegedly purchased a quantity of Crystal Methamphetamine from Mr. Ikani Ndukaku aged 29 from Nigeria, using marked bank notes. He was caught with a total of 4 packets of Crystal Methamphetamine known in Thailand as “Ya Ice” and 1 packet of Marijuana. It is thought that more of the Crystal Meth had been flushed down the toilet as Police stormed the room. The suspect was taken to Pattaya Police Station where he confirmed that he resides in Nana Soi 3 in Bangkok and had come to Pattaya to send drugs to his customers. Further investigations into his customers, who are thought to be foreign nationals is ongoing at this time while Mr. Ndukaku is behind bars pending a court appearance where he will answer charges of possession of a class 1 and class 5 drug and selling a class 1 drug.

[paultain]

Monday 30th November 2009

Go-Go dancer found dead in her Jomtien Apartment.

Pattaya, November 30 [PATTAYA ONE NEWS] : Just before daybreak on Monday, Police and Rescue Services were called to a rented apartment on the Tepprasit Road in Jomtien to investigate the discovery of a badly decomposed body inside the 3rd floor room. Police were directed to room number 5 where the partially clothed body of Khun Nooling aged 24 was found. It was thought the woman had been dead for at least 4 days and this time period was confirmed by a friend of the victim who revealed that she worked at a go-go bar but had not been seen for many days. The victim was known to have stayed alone and the last time she was seen was in the evening of 26th November. There was some evidence of possible sexual assault which will be explored further during the post mortem. Khun Kumrot aged 40 is the caretaker of the apartment complex and called the Police after noticing a foul odor coming from the room. The investigation continues.

[paultain]

Wednesday 2nd December 2009

Two Russians arrested on Walking Street in possession of Marijuana and a White Powder thought to be Cocaine.

Pattaya, December 2 [PATTAYA ONE NEWS] : Just before 3am on Wednesday, Police received a tip-off that two Russian men were in possession of narcotics. The men were located at the Northern entrance to Walking Street and initially the two men resisted arrest. The suspected Thai drug dealer was able to run away. Initially Police accused one of the men of re-selling the drugs but this allegation could not be proven. The two men, Mr. Vladimir Karpov aged 29 and Mr. Alexey Ilgin aged 30 from Russia were taken to Pattaya Police Station where Mr. Karpov was charged with possession of 300g of the class 5 drug Marijuana and 0.95g of a white powder suspected of being Cocaine. Mr. Ilgin was charged with consuming a class 1 drug after failing a urine test. Both were locked-up pending a court appearance.

[paultain]

Wednesday 2nd December 2009

Frenchman caught up in vicious knife attack on Pattaya Beach.

Pattaya, December 2 [PATTAYA ONE NEWS] : Just before 4am on Wednesday, Police Leutenant Colonel Pratip from Pattaya Police Station was called to the Pattaya International Hospital to assist a French national who was caught up in a terrifying knife attack on Pattaya Beach Road in front of Soi 5. Officers met Mr. Jacque Cornell from France who had already received medical attention after sustaining injuries to his head, chin, arm and shoulder. Mr. Cornell explained that he was driving his motorbike slowly along Pattaya Beach Road when he met four women who suggested he take them back to his Hotel. He refused which led the women to call over a Thai Man armed with a knife, who proceeded to stab the victim in his shoulder. The women then joined the attack and used their shoes as weapons. Mr. Cornell was taken to Pattaya Police Station to make a report on the attack. Police are now attempting to locate the attackers at this time.

[paultain]

Wednesday 2nd December 2009

2 Dead and 14 injured in speed boat collision close to the Bali Hai Port.

Pattaya, December 2 [PATTAYA ONE NEWS] : On Wednesday Afternoon, Police and Rescue Units were called to the Bali Hai Port located at the south-end of Pattaya Beach following reports of a boating accident. A collision involving two speed boats had just taken place as one boat left the port and another was arriving from nearby Larn Island. A total of 49 tourists were on both boats at the time of the head-on collision. One of the boats sunk while the other sustained serious damage and all of the tourists were thrown out of the boats. Two Chinese Tourists, Mr. Zeng Hong Loo aged 57 and Mr. Chen Ding Chan aged 50, were given CPR at the scene but later died in Hospital. Initial fears of 3 people missing feared drowned were discounted as everyone was later accounted for. A total of 14 others were injured including Thai Tour Guides. This tragedy was breaking as we prepared the news on Wednesday and we expect further updates in the coming days as Pattaya is coming to terms with a boating accident which will undoubtedly lead to a major overhaul of safety procedures for pleasure boats and speed boats and possible criminal charges against the boat operators involved in the accident.

[paultain]

Thursday 3rd December 2009

16 year old Beach Prostitute caught up in armed theft from potential customer.

Pattaya, December 3 [PATTAYA ONE NEWS] : In the early hours of Thursday Morning, Police were called to Soi 6 off the Pratamnuk Road in South Pattaya to assist a 16 year old Beach Prostitute who claimed she had just been robbed at knife point by a man thought to be of Japanese Nationality. The case began when the young girl was approached by the man who offered her 1,000 Baht for sex. She accepted the offer and entered his car, a White Nissan Teana on a red number plate. The man then drove to the Pratamnuk Road and stopped in a secluded area. He then allegedly produced a knife and ordered the girl to hand over all her money which totaled 400 Baht and then insisted on having sex with the girl. She begged the man to let her go and was eventually given 20 Baht told to leave. The car, thought to have been used by the suspect was later located on Pattaya Beach Road in front of Soi Pattayaland 2, however the driver could not be located. Police are looking for the driver at this time.

[paultain]

Thursday 3rd December 2009

Cash reward offered for information leading to the arrest of Thai Woman accused of 1 Million Baht robbery.

Pattaya, December 3 [PATTAYA ONE NEWS] : On Thursday Afternoon we were invited to the Haven bar located in Soi LK Metro, just off Soi Beokeow to report on a suspected case of theft worth over 1 Million Baht. We met Mr. Ian Devine from Australia who is offering a reward of 20,000 Baht for information leading to the capture of Khun Pornsiri aged 30 who is accused of stealing money and valuables from a safe, totaling over 1 Million Baht. The alleged theft took place at the Lollipop Bar located in Soi Honey Inn and we were informed that the Australian owner of the bar was also robbed by the suspect. A further reward of 100,000 Baht is being offered if information is received which leads to the recovery of the cash and valuables. According to Mr. Devine, the suspect is thought to have stolen the key to the safe which was kept in the Bar Owners room. An arrest warrant dated 19th November 2009 and issued by the Pattaya Provincial Court states the case is being overseen by Police Lieutenant Colonel Anan from Pattaya Police Station. If you can offer any information regarding the suspected thief, Khun Pornsiri, who originates from Chonburi District, please call Ray on 085 692 1474.

[paultain]

Thursday 3rd December 2009

Deputy Transport Minister joins the investigation into fatal boat crash.

Pattaya, December 3 [PATTAYA ONE NEWS] : We have an update now on the boating accident which occurred on Wednesday and resulted in the death of two Chinese Tourists. Khun Gergoon, the Deputy Minister of Transport came to Pattaya on Wednesday Evening to investigate the accident. We can reveal that a total of 15 people were injured including 3 from England, 1 from Pakistan and two Chinese Tourists who were seriously injured and remain in Hospital at this time. The two boats involved in the accident have been recovered and it has been found that the drivers of both boats hold no licenses to transport members of the public. Both boats were also carrying too many people and therefore there would not have been enough life jackets for everyone on-board. Pattaya City Hall officials are now being scrutinized and asked why proper checks on these commercial vessels are not taking place. A dedicated team of local government officers are now investigating the accident and are expected to issue a full report on their findings shortly.

[paultain]

Friday 4th December 2009

German Bar Owner stabbed to death in Jomtien. German murder suspect arrested.

Pattaya, December 4 [PATTAYA ONE NEWS] : Just after 7pm on Thursday Night, Police Captain Patipat from Dongtan Police Sub-Station received an urgent call to attend the Kanya’s Romantic Garden Bar and Restaurant located in Soi Chayapreuk in Jomtien to investigate the apparent murder of the German Owner. Rescue Services soon arrived, but were too late to assist Mr. Peter Alfons Schroth aged 48 from Germany. He was lying on the ground at the front of the main bar located at the rear of the building. Mr. Schroth had been stabbed 5 times, in his back, his left side, his stomach and in his chest and was pronounced dead-at-the-scene. Khun Galaya aged 48, the wife of the victim, saw the attack take place and revealed the name of the alleged attacker as Mr. Timo who is also a German National. Khun Galaya explained that the pair entered into a verbal altercation, during which Mr. Timo produced a knife from his bag and attacked Mr. Schroth. She was unaware of the reason behind the argument but did suggest that Mr. Timo was a drug addict and would ask for money from the victim on many occasions, presumably to purchase drugs.
Police were given the last known address of Mr. Timo and were able to locate him at the Chaopraya Resort in Soi 17, South Pattaya. Mr. Timo Bloch aged 30 was arrested and found to be carrying a single Yabba Tablet and appeared to be under the influence of narcotics. The suspect was taken to Pattaya Police Station and placed behind bars for a time to allow the effects of any narcotics to wear off. He is expected to be charged with murder pending further enquiries on Friday.

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[jimbo34]

It all points one way - dont go to Pattaya!