New Year, same bad traffic

It’s the same old story: every holiday and long weekend brings gridlock to Pattaya, from Sukhumvit Road (shown here) to the beach. This year was no different during the weeklong Countdown to 2013, making it nigh on impossible at times to travel from one end of Pattaya to the other.

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Bureaucrats talk energy-efficient buildings in Pattaya

The Department of Alternative Energy Development and Efficiency offered Chonburi builders advice on how to comply with Thailand’s energy conservation laws when constructing new buildings.
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2 dead, 1 injured in Soi 7-8 shootings

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Rayong residents honor King Taksin on New Year’s Day

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New Year starts with alms giving in Pattaya, Naklua

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Chaimongkol Temple officially opened its new monks’ dormitory, made possible by donations of more than 30 million baht.

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‘Pirates’ shiver the timbers in Jomtien Beach

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Adventure, politics, romance, culture and travel 

Wrapping up the outgoing year is always delightful for us given all the Christmas celebrations that take place at our projects. It’s a great way to get in the spirit of the season and, moreover, it is all about giving.

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The Backyard boys had a very enjoyable day out at our regular Emerald venue last Friday, Jan. 4. With a couple of guests joining us we had a full compliment but still managed to get around in about 4 hours, good for this time of year.

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The Thai tourism industry has hopes that the popularity of a new film, “Lost in Thailand”, currently topping the box office in China, will attract more Chinese tourists to the kingdom this year.

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