What happens when nightlife entrepreneurs own the news? This investigative series explores the increasingly blurred lines between media, influence, and nightlife interests in Pattaya, Thailand. At the center: The Pattaya News — a platform with growing reach, questionable editorial independence, and alleged ties to figures behind some of the city’s most prominent bar operations. Through leaked interviews, on-camera admissions, and public records, we examine: Why Bryan Flowers says he built the news as something clean to hide behind and so he had a weapon. The use of copyright takedowns and digital silence tactics to suppress criticism Whether The Pattaya News is journalism — or a soft power vehicle For journalists, observers, and Thailand watchers, this series aims to pull back the curtain on how the nightlife economy intersects with media narratives in one of Southeast Asia’s most watched beach towns. Stay informed. Stay critical. And follow for ongoing updates. 🔎 www.andrew-drummond.com #MediaOwnership #PattayaNews #InvestigativeJournalism #BryanFlowers #NickDean #ThailandNightlife #AndrewDrummond #PressFreedom