Police are known to have traditionally closed an eye to the city’s sex trade and its fringe activities but are now tightening enforcement.

Angel Yin shot a blemish-free final round to win the LPGA Thailand tournament by a stroke from a fast-finishing Akie Iwai of Japan and claim her second tour title on Sunday. The 26-year-old American made seven birdies — and no bogeys — for a four-round total of 28-under 260 at Siam Country Club’s Pattaya Old Course,

Sponsor invite Akie Iwai of Japan has shot a 5-under 67 to take a two-stroke lead after two rounds of the LPGA’s Thailand tournament at Siam Country Club’s Pattaya Old Course

Akie Iwai made the best of a sponsor's invite to shoot a 10-under 62 and lead by three strokes after the first round of the LPGA's Thailand tournament at Siam Country Club's Pattaya Old Course. The Japanese player started with four birdies before picking up three more by the turn.

Akie Iwai made the best of a sponsor’s invite to shoot a 10-under 62 and lead by three strokes after the first round of the LPGA’s Thailand tournament at Siam Country Club’s Pattaya Old Course

Angel Yin birdied three of her final four holes on the front nine to help set up an 8-under 64 to take a five-stroke lead into the final round of the LPGA Thailand tournament. The American had a three-round total of 21-under 195 at Siam Country Club’s Pattaya Old Course.

LPGA Tour rookie Akie Iwai carded her second straight bogey-free round Friday to maintain a two-stroke lead at the Honda LPGA Thailand. The 22-year-old Japanese golfer posted a 5-under 67 in the second round to move to 15-under at the Siam Country Club Old Course in Pattaya,

Sponsor invite Akie Iwai of Japan has shot a 5-under 67 to take a two-stroke lead after two rounds of the LPGA’s Thailand tournament at Siam Country Club’s Pattaya Old Course. After an opening-round 62,

Sponsor invite Akie Iwai of Japan has shot a 5-under 67 to take a two-stroke lead after two rounds of the LPGA’s Thailand tournament at Siam Country Club’s Pattaya Old

Locals in Thailand's Pattaya are seeing red over public sex acts by tourists, prompting calls for awareness of proper conduct from visitors in the holiday hotspot.

Kind tourists gave Buddhist monks a lift home on their motorcycles. The foreigners exploring the island on two-wheelers passed by the orange-robed religious disciples and offered to take them to them back to the local temple.

March 2025 is filled with vibrant festivals and cultural celebrations–the breathtaking Phanom Rung Light Phenomenon. Enjoy world-class performances at Pattaya Music Festival 2025 and PELUPO 2025 while experiencing Thai heritage at the 17th World Wai Khru Muay Thai Ceremony.