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SERVING THE EASTERN SEABOARD OF THAILAND

Pattaya Mail celebrates
15th anniversary in style

The Pattaya Mail’s ever growing team gathers on the front steps
of the Grand Sole Hotel, along with Mayor Itthipol Khunplome,
during the 15th anniversary celebrations.

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Fishermen complain about polluted Naklua Canal

The local fishing community has filed a complaint regarding the polluted state of the Naklua Canal, saying that the garbage flowing out into the sea is a health hazard and is depleting the marine catch.
Pattaya Mail visited the area of the canal mouth on July 21, and discovered that garbage such as plastic bags, vehicle tires and large quantities of non-biodegradable refuse had piled up there.
Santi Chaiyasit, the 54-year-old representative of the Naklua fishing community and himself the owner of a fishing boat said that he has lived at Naklua all his life and that his family has always fished for their livelihood.

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OUR COMMUNITY

Tribute to Elvis Ballard

Sadly, Elvis Ballard, Asia’s top Elvis impersonator, who for many years performed at the Jomtien Boathouse and Captain’s Corner, passed away from cancer in his wife’s arms at noon on July 19. Elvis Ballard was cremated on July 24 at 4 pm. So many people turned up to pay their last respects to this remarkable entertainer, South Pattaya experienced the worst traffic jams in recent memory.

continued | More Community

FEATURES

Guests relive the Storming
of the Bastille

One of the finest dining festivities of the season was held by the Chaîne des Rôtisseurs on July 14 at the Grappa Restaurant, belonging to the Woodlands Suites.

Continued | More features

OUR CHILDREN

Young PR Ambassadors celebrate with pizza

The winners and finalists of the Pattaya Young Tourism PR Ambassador contest, led by winner Nong A, gathered at Pizza Pizza by Yanee on July 11 to celebrate their triumph.

Continued | More Our Children

SPORTS

School No 7: A class apart in youth football tournament

Pattaya School No 7 won the Pattaya Youth Football Cup on July 15 at Pattaya City Stadium, overcoming Pattaya School No 8 in the final.

Continued | More Sports

PROPERTY - REAL ESTATE

Raimon Land launches new project in Pattaya: The Lofts Southshore

Luxury condominium developer, Raimon Land, has launched The Lofts Southshore in Pattaya, bringing Bangkok’s well-established “The Lofts” lifestyle concept of providing a quality modern urban design and functionality at an affordable price to the Kingdom’s most popular beach resort.

More Property - Real Estate

DINING OUT

Peter Marty returns to Bruno’s

It has become a regular feature of the culinary year at Bruno’s Restaurant, that owner Fredi Schaub invites a top European chef to come and work in his kitchen for one month.

More Dining Out



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