Big turnout, thrills at 2009 longboat & buffalo races

Before the annual longboat races began this year, fans were delighted
to witness a recreation of the Royal Barge procession that brings
the trophies to the podium. (Photo by Ariyawat Nuamsawat)

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Leonid meteor shower streaks over Pattaya

Enthusiastic Pattaya-area stargazers climbed hills and camped along the Mabprachan Reservoir in the wee hours of Nov. 18 to get a glimpse of the annual Leonid meteor shower.

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Naklua fishermen clash with city officials trying to evict them

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OUR COMMUNITY

Navy recruits build dog rehab centre for stray dogs

The Royal Thai Navy is battling an invasion of its Sattahip recruitment center from a new enemy: dogs.

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FEATURES

Swimmers take the plunge for charity

Some years ago a convivial Aussie by the name of Simon Simms came up with the idea of doing a charity swim across Pattaya Bay.

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OUR CHILDREN

French consul seeks information about adoption program

French Consul Sophie Renaud led an embassy delegation to the Pattaya Orphanage Nov. 19 to tour the facility and gather more information about adoptions.

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SPORTS

King’s Cup Jet Ski Grand Prix 2009 gets ready for lift off

The annual King’s Cup World Jet Ski Grand Prix races will take place this year over the period December 1-6, 2009 at Jomtien Beach, Pattaya.

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AUTO MANIA

A new BMW Six - but it’s a bike!

BMW released stunning images this week of a new concept motorcycle that nobody saw coming, featuring the resurgence of an engine configuration we all thought was long-dead. In recent years Triumph has stamped itself as the master of modern triples, and now BMW has made a clear statement of intent that it’s bringing the inline six back to the bike world.

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DINING OUT

Twenty8 Inn

The Twenty8 Inn had been open for one month when the youthful GM James Moore gave us an invitation to try their restaurant within this Jomtien boutique hotel.

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